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Article by John on October 19th, 2008 at 9:31 am It is hard to forgive Colin Powell for his misguided UN speech that helped take us to war. But this “straight talk” from Meet the Press is a first step. Powell’s words about McCain were gratuitous at best. Bet Papa Bush is pissed. Powell’s statements about Muslim prejudice, exhibited extensively by many of those associated with the Republican Party and [...]
Article by missy on October 7th, 2008 at 11:00 am if he ever was, McCain has become Richard III, Iago and Macbeth rolled into one. He is the scheming, lame and eternally bitter Richard of Gloucester, needing to kill all goodness around him so as to never face that contrast to his black soul, and needing war, too, as peace gives him nowhere to put his rage: But I, that am not shaped [...]
Article by John on October 3rd, 2008 at 12:20 pm Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that there is a pattern with Congress passing legislation that the American people do not want and know is not in their interest? First they kick it around a little and then have a vote or two that fails to pass the proposed bill. Then they tweak the bill a little while some of the [...]
Article by missy on September 12th, 2008 at 10:03 am I don’t watch much teevee, so my exposure to Sarah Palin has been largely audio. Every time I hear her speak, I’d swear it’s Julia Sweeney channeling Lynn Cheney. But really it’s just Tracy Flick, all grown up and ready to take over the world. Palin last night with Charlie Gibson (who at least from the transcript didn’t suck quite as much as [...]
Article by John on September 10th, 2008 at 3:36 pm It is about time Obama figured out that in presidential races, nice guys finish last and making up lies and smears is required. There is no running from these tactics because they work. Doesn’t say much for us as voters but nonetheless it is what it is. Sirota and Maddow on the “Slime Wars”: Republicans Just Lie — It’s What [...]
Article by missy on September 5th, 2008 at 10:50 am RJ Eskow gives us 15 quick and easy responses to the many lies told at the RNC, along with this delicious graph from the Center for American Progress: Looks like someone never met an earmark she didn’t love. Now get out there and win those water cooler wars! Page 3 of 30«12345»Last » | Local TV Connect with Facebook |
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