Political and Spiritual Reflections of a Dying Lee Atwater
As an idealism not seen in politics since 1968 struggles to emerge, what can we learn from the life and death of Lee Atwater?
View ArticleSteve's Fantastic Obama Ad Idea
An Obama supporter in my community, Steve, came up with a great idea for an Obama ad. Too good, in fact, not to share. He's an Independent and not a member of this community, but he gave me permission...
View ArticleWe Made It Happen
On March 9th, this community came together to try to bring attention to an ad script written by an anonymous guy in Tucson, Arizona. Now that ad has been made.
View ArticleObama's Latest Ad for Pennsylvania -- a Winner!
Check out this latest Obama ad for Pennsylvania.
View ArticleAnd Now For Something Completely Amazing
A fascinating talk by a brain researcher describing her own stroke. Really worth watching!
View ArticleWe owe much to these kids!
Earlier today, a diary was posted bringing to light the impact that a bunch of college kids in Pennsylvania had in keeping Clinton's victory below 15% and reducing her delegate pickup by at least two....
View ArticleThe Audacity of Hypocrisy
Here we go again. Bill Clinton is apparently on a campaign to build inter-party unity between Democrats and Republicans in our shared revulsion with him. Leave it to Bill to single handedly destroy his...
View ArticleMy First Fundraising Letter From Hillary -- with Response
Just received a letter from Hillary Clinton requesting money to support her continuation in what she terms "a neck-and-neck race," and inviting me to join her campaign.How nice of the good senator to...
View ArticleA Whole New Way of Seeing: Oprah Interviews Jill Bolte Taylor
Oprah Winfrey recently interviewed a Harvard professor and brain researcher who experienced and observed her own stroke, from the inside out. As a result of this experience, and the spiritual awakening...
View ArticleRelax People -- Hillary's Not Going to Denver
I understand why Hillary's behavior, which seems completely irrational, can be upsetting and unsettling. However, while she might look nuts, she's actually playing an angle. Not necessarily a smart...
View ArticleHillary IS Dropping Out -- Take it to the Bank
That's a prediction. A prediction about which I feel certain. Will explain why below the break.
View ArticleI Blew It!
On Monday I posted a diary predicting that Hillary will concede the race. In fact, I went so far as to assert it was a prediction one could bank on. I want to take a moment to acknowledge that I got it...
View ArticleSocial/Political Change We Really Can Believe In
I want to share something Obama said that I found inspiring. "Michael from NYC" posted this on Al Giordana's blog, The Field.""I love when I’m shaking hands on a rope line and"— he mimes the motion,...
View ArticleA Tale of Two Internets
Personally, I'm not big on stories, diaries or comments implying the election is all but over. There's a long history of overconfident Democrats getting punked, an infinite palate of ways in which to...
View ArticleDr. Evil Obama is prettier than Saint McCain in "Brooksiland"
Today, David Brooks hoists himself by his own petard of absurdist, disingenuous blather. I refer to this mendacious editorial in which he lauds Saint McCain and paints Obama as a shrewd and ruthless...
View ArticleFISA & The Long Road Home: The Need for Discipline
In all the discussions about Obama's position on FISA, his failure to firmly stand up for what we all know is right, it's important to recall the missed opportunities and failures of President...
View ArticleMSM reports McCain's use of the "C" word !!
No, not really. But consider, for just a moment, what the world would look like if the very same media that extensively reported the words of Obama's preacher, with endless debate regarding how such...
View ArticleDancing with the Universe
If you haven't seen this already, make sure the volume is turned up on your speakers and enjoy. It's a real heart opener. With definite political overtones, plus obvious spiritual undertones (or visa...
View ArticleBreaking -- First MSM Report on McCain's Affair!!
Just kidding.You've . . . just . . . been -- get ready -- this is good . . .BARACK ROLLED!!{Psst: Now click the play button. Pleeeaaase!}
View ArticlePlease Tell Me This Didn't Really Happen
Did Clinton just congratulate Palin?Did she really say, "We should all be proud of Governor Sarah Palin's historic nomination, and I congratulate her and Senator McCain,"??
View ArticlePalin -- The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Here's what CBS is reporting: Sarah Palin told a customer at a Philadelphia restaurant on Saturday that the United States should "absolutely" launch cross-border attacks from Afghanistan into Pakistan...
View ArticleGodwin's Law in Action
According to Wikipedia:Godwin's Law (also known as Godwin's Rule of Nazi Analogies) is an adage formulated by Mike Godwin in 1990. Specifically, it states:As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the...
View ArticleABC Screwed -- Obama Ad Pulverizes Daisies
As it turns out, ABC blundered in spurning Obama last night.If ABC truly hoped that by being only scripted programming on broadcast for 8:00pm-8:30p, it would help out Pushing Daisies, that plan went...
View ArticleWingnuts Gone Wild!!!
This morning, a friend forwarded an angry message from Ronald Reagan's lunatic son, Michael. The letter, posted below, is worth a read, as entertainment if nothing else.My friend was all freaked out,...
View ArticleSo What if Obama Really Were . . .
Uhmm . . . now that Obama's our president, would somebody please tell me what's wrong with being Muslim?
View ArticleDick Morris Is At It Again!
Does anyone else find it scary that Bill Clinton once considered Morris a close adviser? Setting aside what it says about Bill's character, I find Morris fascinating in his utter sleaziness. Never have...
View ArticleGreenwald -- Nail, Head, Bang!
Glenn Greenwald wrote an amazing piece this morning and, since he doesn't crosspost here, this diary is to make sure everyone gets a chance to see it. It's worth a full read.Titled, "The DOJ pursues...
View ArticleSarah Palin -- Unending Fount of Stupidity; Enjoy!
Politico has an article up today in which Sarah Palin complains about her alleged unfair treatment at the hands of the media and contrasts it with what she characterizes as Caroline Kennedy's free...
View ArticleFreepers Think We're Afraid of Palin
Newsflash! This just in from freerepublic.com:They now try reverse psychology. They want Americans to think that the liberals want her to run, so Obama can defeat her.But she WILL run and WILL defeat...
View ArticleRock Salt on Snow?
Erick Erickson over at RedState has posted a call to action for his Neanderthal brethren. His proposal? His readers should send a five pound bag of rock salt to the office of Olympia Snow. Rock salt on...
View ArticleLet's Say Yes and Work for More
Just want to put in my two cents because this is an issue on which we've all really worked hard. So much of our efforts to elect more and better Democrats have been with an eye toward our goals for...
View ArticleObama Confident for a Reason
The President used his radio address to make clear that tax rates would be going up on the rich.Welcome to the post-election political landscape. The Republicans have lost, even if they continue to...
View ArticlePopcorn-passing Schadenfreude
In 2008, after President Obama was first elected, it looked for a moment like the GOP was going to self destruct in a fit of apoplexy. While Rush railed, guys like Eric Cantor were making quiet noises...
View ArticleMy Latest Rant
My latest rant, which came in response to a good friend who loves Bernie. Here it is, exactly as it flowed through my fingers and onto the keyboard:The trouble with liberals like you (and me -- :) ) is...
View ArticleSanders Supporters: Take Heart
I hope Bernie Sanders supporters will read this and take heart. In 1984, Jessie Jackson came to the convention in a situation much like Bernie's position this time. He had a lot of fervent supporters...
View ArticlePigs Can and Will Fly
A friend sent me this link containing Bernie's remarks to the National Press Club.I'd like to share my interpretation of those remarks and the signals Bernie is sending both to his supporters and...
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