Make your choice – Vote!
Today’s the day when we as Americans set ourselves apart from the rest of the world. We are fortunate to live under a system which not only ensures that all eligible citizens have the right to vote without fear and according to their own convictions, but also ensures that results are not decided by a [...]
Never thought I’d say this: Please Vote McCain
What a difference a few months make.
Be careful what you wish for, you may get it.
Someday you’re going to eat those words.
These clichés essentially sum up my political journey over the past few months. Admittedly I’ve been on the sidelines as the Presidential campaign has heated up, but you see, now there’s a problem: instead [...]
When Hillary says “mandatory,” she means it
I have said it before and will say it again: If leadership under Hillary Clinton doesn’t scare you, it should. In case you were curious just how she would enforce her plan for mandatory health care, you can now rest assured she has that covered. She’ll garnish your wages if you don’t see the wisdom of [...]
When last we left our Presidential candidates
Short version: If it all comes down to a Clinton-McCain contest, I’m screwed.
Last time I blogged about the Presidential race, our intrepid candidates were just leaving Iowa and looking forward to the New Hampshire Primaries. (I think they mostly missed the Wyoming caucuses…) Since that time, the cast of characters has changed considerably – turns [...]
Political quickies on New Hampshire Primary Day
Okay, not to beat the poor political horse too much, but I just discovered why February 5 is considered “Super Tuesday.” Did you know that 27 states (and something called “American Samoa”) have primaries or caucuses for one or both parties on that day? No wonder it’s often the final shake-out for the weakest candidates.
Speaking [...]
Snow challenges media on Freedom of Speech
I found a link over the weekend to Tony Snow’s remarks as he accepted the 2007 Freedom of Speech Award from The Media Institute.
Snow is President Bush’s former White House Press Secretary and, prior to that, was host of a news analysis program on FoxNews. In his remarks, Snow links declining newspaper, television and cable [...]
Duffy Lyon endorses Obama’s buttery goodness
In case you missed the week’s most critical presidential endorsement, it was that Norma “Duffy” Lyon endorsed Barack Obama.
Of course, you would be well within your rights to ask, “Who the heck is Duffy Lyon?” Ms. Lyon is the octogenarian dairy farmer in Tama, Iowa, who for nearly 50 years carved butter sculptures displayed at [...]
Decision 2008: Winnowing the field of candidates – or, who I WON’T be voting for
The start of 4th Quarter 2007 marks the beginning of the final countdown to the Iowa Caucuses. Although I have been trying to cultivate a sort of ‘bemused detachment’ from presidential politics for the past several months, it’s time to begin thinking about who I might support.The only thing I know for certain right now [...]
Seen Hsu?
Updated 9/7 – Caught again!
“Hillraiser” Norman Hsu again became a fugitive from justice today when he failed to show at some sort of bail reduction hearing in San Mateo (CA) District Court. There’s a new warrant out for Hsu’s arrest, so when he’s re-arrested he’ll be serving without bail.
Oops, make that IF he’s re-arrested… his [...]
Mr. Hsu, Mrs. Clinton, and Winkle Paw – campaign finance investigation seems likely
(hat tip to Captain’s Quarters Blog.)
8/29: Updated to add – Hsu’s a fugitive!
8/30: Updated to add – Clinton, et al dropping Hsu like a hot potato! (What’s to become of Winkle Paw??)
The Wall Street Journal is reporting a story that may not go away any time soon for Hillary Clinton. Of course, it’s possible there are NO shenanigans [...]