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Republicans are as predictable as the movement of the solar system.? At the moment, this is manifesting itself in their continued pursuit of the margins of political thought in pursuit of power.? After a moment of reflection in 2009, in 2010 they are all in.
For perhaps two decades now, the GOP has been captive to a hard right core of activists whom official Republicanism uses like whores to win marginal elections, then ignores utterly.? In that period, that core has been the God, guns, and gays neanderthal knuckle dragging rejectionist wing of anti-abortion sexual obsessives.? And yet, abortion remains [...]
Full Story... →I always appreciate it when a candidate opens up to questions online, which Jennifer Brunner did today at DailyKos on the subject of President Obama’s Afghanistan speech tomorrow.? I like it even better when the candidate is responsive, which Jennifer was.? When the issue is Afghanistan, and a couple of questions immediately reveal the Hobson’s choice Barack now faces, you really begin to appreciate just how thoroughly George W. Bush fucked up our country.
Bottom line, Jennifer says it’s “Time to Bring Home the Troops”, “as soon as possible”, but when asked how this would affect our pursuit [...]
Full Story... →I wonder if I’m invited?
2010 Finance Committee Renewal Dinner with Former Vice President Dick Cheney: VIP Reception – 5:30 p.m. & Dinner – 6:30 p.m. RSVPs must be received by November 30, 2009.
5:30 pm
Cleveland Marriot Downtown – 127 Public Square
Contact: For more information, please contact Kathi Paroska at (216) 502-0040 or kathi@paroskagroup.com
You think a blogger with a camera could get in?? Wait, correction…. think they can keep a blogger with a camera out?
Full Story... →…and thus begins the slow walk back to sanity. Apparently cowboy diplomacy doesn’t work afterall. The shoot ‘em up style of the Bush administration (along with many wingnut bloggers who hail such jingoistic antagonism as policy) took a blow today:
Tonight, The Washington Note confirmed that the Bush administration will “ask Congress” to de-list North Korea from America’s “terrorist watch list.” This request will be made on Thursday — if there are no last minute, unexpected interventions.
Chalk one up for reason. Did we say Axis of Evil? Psych!
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