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Monthly Archives: July 2008

another deft obama campaign headfake?

July 31, 2008 – 4:38 pm

Or the best news since Al Gore won his Nobel?
WASHINGTON (AFP) — “Vote Both,” a group dedicated to persuading Barack Obama to pick former foe Hillary Clinton as his vice presidential running mate, is folding, as hopes of a “dream ticket” fade.
Organizers Adam Parkhomenko and Sam Arora said they were halting their campaign, based on [...]

By slim | Posted in 2008 Election, Democrats, Obama, Sen Barack | Comments (0)

Here is the fix for Clark County

July 31, 2008 – 12:22 pm

Clark County Amphitheater
Below is the fix for the Clark County Amphitheater according to a letter to the editor in The Columbian today.  To this I would add construct the light rail to run all the way to the LaCenter casino with stops at Salmon Creek and 179th Streets.  Get the casino developers on board with [...]

By bushtool | Posted in Clark County, Local issues, Vancouver | Comments (0)

Crist and Progressive Democrats of America

July 31, 2008 – 11:13 am

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Dear friends of my campaign,
Below is a letter I received from the state organizer of Progressive Democrats of America.  If you would like to connect with her, please do so.  I am very grateful for her efforts on behalf of our progressive values.
Also, this letter could serve as a model for one you [...]

By bushtool | Posted in Crist, Cheryl | Comments (5)

in a parallel universe, bush addresses energy and the economy

July 30, 2008 – 12:54 pm

from the Rose Garden, while Cheney and the Cabinet look on (key: DC / Parallel Universe):
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I just finished a good Cabinet meeting, and I want to thank the members of my Cabinet for serving our country. Because I have asked them all to resign, and thereafter I will immediately follow suit. [...]

By slim | Posted in Bush crime family, Constitution, Democrats, Dept. of just Sayin', Environment, Fiscal policy, Gore Al, Gov Acctability, Middle East conflicts, Republicans | Comments (0)

Sustainability - Logging Edition

July 29, 2008 – 7:38 pm

Supporters of sustainable resource development are almost a missing link in the left/progressive movement at present. Yet this is a true middle ground that can yield agreement, rather than adversarial relationships, among our likeliest allies. Now – I hope that this doesn’t earn me the nickname of the Supply-Sider of Sustainability, or some [...]

By paul spencer | Posted in Environment, Labor, Local issues | Comments (0)

just when i thought it was safe to hate bob novak

July 29, 2008 – 3:24 pm

with all of the vitriol and spite my generous, overly forgiving, bleeding heart liberal nature will allow, he goes and gets diagnosed with a brain tumor.
What kind of wuss do you have to be to feel sympathy for such a creature as Robert Novak?
It’s hard out here for a liberal.
Any chance he’ll have any kind [...]

By slim | Posted in Dept. of just Sayin', Media | Comments (0)

that hulk tie will go over big in federal prison

July 29, 2008 – 11:00 am

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican in the U.S. Senate and one of the chamber’s most powerful members, was indicted Tuesday in Washington, a result of a year-long investigation into corruption in Alaska politics.
The 7-count indictment comes nearly one year after federal agents raided Stevens’ home in Girdwood, a resort town about 40 [...]

By slim | Posted in Corporate control, Ethics, Katrina, Money Party, Republicans, Senate | Comments (0)

just what we need: another liar and hypocrite

July 29, 2008 – 9:56 am

McCain’s latest ad, which you’ve likely seen or heard about, is a doozy:
Announcer: Barack Obama never held a single Senate hearing on Afghanistan. He hadn’t been to Iraq in years. He voted against funding our troops.
And now, he made time to go to the gym, but canceled a visit with wounded troops. Seems the Pentagon [...]

By slim | Posted in 2008 Election, McCain, Sen John, Military, Obama, Sen Barack | Comments (1)

Where Fools Walk In

July 29, 2008 – 7:19 am

The name of the political game is money, money, money.   What it buys is access and legislation that does not necessarily benefit the people of the district the politician reportedly represents.
Here are two cases in point:
1.     Don Benton, a Republican incumbent in the 17th Legislative District, has now amassed in excess of $180,000 in his [...]

By Rosy Malloy | Posted in 17th Leg District, 2008 Election, Baird, Brian, Clean elections, Crist, Cheryl, Local elections | Comments (2)

Take Charge for Change (Pride Event)

July 28, 2008 – 11:58 pm

[ August 3, 2008; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Image by Rev. Santino via Flickr
Celebrate with like-minded progressives - Meet and influence local candidates - Get to know the Democratic Coordinated Campaign - Find ways to make real change. Light refreshments will be provided. A suggested donation of $2 requested Eric Withee Field Organizer – Campaign for Change

Sunday, August 3 at 4:00 PM

Waterworks Park [...]

By admin | Posted in 2008 Election, Clark County, Events, Obama, Sen Barack | Comments (0)