For some time now I have been curiously amused if not just plain bewildered by the exaggerated”est”-ness of some of John McCain’s campaign claims, especially when directed toward his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin.
I think that she’s the most qualified of anyone recently who has run for vice president to tell you the truth”
Really? Her [...]
Archive for October, 2008
The Strange Superlatives of John McCain
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged George W. Bush, John McCain, Sarah Palin, Superlative on October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A Saturday Morning Fable
Posted in Uncategorized on October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Safeguard Your Vote!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Polling Stations, Vote, Voter Registration, Voting Machines on October 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is a public service announcement courtesy of YES! magazine that I felt was far too important not to lift and re-post. With our country’s voting process so complex and varied from region to region and an ugly history of voter disenfranchisement still looming above us it’s difficult to sustain confidence in the process. This [...]
Kareem Rashad Sultan Kahn
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Colin Powell, Kareem Rashad Sultan Kahn, Photo, Soldier on October 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is the photo of the fallen soldier from the story that Colin Powell felt so compelled to retell (it starts in at about 4:26).
Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged America, Colin Powell, Endorsement, McCain, Muslim, obama, Palin, Small Town on October 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I thought that this was a brilliant endorsement from the former Secretary of State. It seemed like such a refreshingly collected, thoughtful and non-partisan assessment of not only how each candidate has faired in this long election process but also what kind of leader America needs the most right now. In [...]
Because Sometimes it Helps to Laugh
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Amy Pohler, Sarah Palin, Saturday Night Live on October 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s pretty undeniable that Sarah Palin has inspired the nation’s comedians. This interactive website is sure to provide hours of entertainment. Hat Tip, Sweeney.
Update: And in case you ever wondered what it would be like if Sarah Palin had joined Cypress Hill rather than GOP ticket, here is part of her debut on Saturday Night Live.
Presidential Debate Recap
Posted in Uncategorized on October 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In case you are not hip to of Andrew Sullivan’s Daily Dish, he offers up some un-aired footage from last nights debate…..
Not quite sure who Robin is supposed to be
Credit Where Credit is Due
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Campaign, John Lewis, McCain, obama, Pastor Rick Warren on October 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s tough to extinguish a fire that you’ve stoked so high. I think John McCain has been reminded of one of his responses during Pastor Rick Warren’s Saddleback Civil forum on Presidency, when he listed Rep. John Lewis as one of three people that he would listen to the most. I [...]
RE Campaign Candor
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Campaign, George Wallace, John Lewis, McCain, obama, Palin, Rally on October 13, 2008 | 1 Comment »
For the sake of context….
Mom and Dad, I too have noticed that we have crossed that threshold where we’re no longer just rolling our eyes at John McCain because he is misrepresenting Obama’s tax plan, or blaming him for [...]
