Monthly Archives: August 2008

Did McCain and co think to google Palin before offering her the VP position?

Talking points memo has quite a bit on Palin and an ongoing investigation into abuse of power.  She is starting to sound like an older version of Monica Goodling.

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McCain throws up a hail mary

McCain picks the governor of Alasks, Sarah Palin as his running mate.   She is a 44 year-old mother of five, including an infant daughter with Downs syndrome, she is going to be very hard to attack and she will probably … Continue reading

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What does McCain do?

Obamas’ acceptance speech tonight was pretty amazing, does anyone think McCain can match Obama in terms of promise for the future.  McCain at best can promise more of the same, he does not have any fresh ideas.  The best McCain can … Continue reading

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Selling fear

I live in Denver and I had hoped to have a few interesting convention insights. Instead about all I have seen are large numbers of police officers almost everywhere and private security guards in most stores. I bought a new … Continue reading

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“we don’t need four more years of the last eight years”

Or “no way, no how, no McCain”.  Hillary’s speech was really good.  I might take back most of the bad things I said about her during the primary.

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Quick thought on Biden

My dad is a grumpy old guy who was at best luke-warm towards Obama.  Now my dad is almost giddy at the idea of voting for Obama/Biden in 08. Grumpy boomers seem to need one of their own on the … Continue reading

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Drill, drill, drill

The new Republican strategy is to drill, drill and drill some more.  This is supposed to help the economy national security and probably health care.  My question, is their any oil producing country that is nice to live in?  This … Continue reading

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Wholesome

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Got War?

. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdJUCU1UH2w

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Fact Check

This is a concept with tons of potential…hoping to see more of these in the future! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGIqGaWZOo0

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A Confused Old Man

… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWX5u69hmzY

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The politically incorrect Obama

Conservatives say some dumb ass shit.  Like “who cares about tire pressure”  Most of us who drive check our tires occasionally and even change our oil.  Not conservatives, they drive a car until it gets a flat or needs maintainence … Continue reading

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Michael Pardue Lawsuit

This guy’s case should be known by everyone in the country. Alabama is fucked up! He’s been proven innocent, released after 30+ years in prison, yet the state refuses to compensate him for getting it wrong. He escaped multiple times, … Continue reading

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Don’t believe the hype

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Vital unresolved anthrax questions and ABC News

(Glenn Greenwald) The FBI’s lead suspect in the September, 2001 anthrax attacks — Bruce E. Ivins — died Tuesday night, apparently by suicide, just as the Justice Department was about to charge him with responsibility for the attacks. For the … Continue reading

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