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Entries Tagged as 'American Politics'

To the Republicans, on the Eve of Their Convention

August 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments · 72 views

We are not Democrats.

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Tags: American Politics · Commentary · Original writing · Politics

Obama - Biden

August 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment · 123 views

Who cares?

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Tags: Executive Branch

Who Would You Ask for Advice as President?

August 16th, 2008 · No Comments · 154 views

Obama would ask his wife and grandmother.

Mom was smart. She kept her light under the traditional basket but she was smart.

But I would not put her in the top ten people I’d go to for advice if I were President.

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Tags: American Politics · Commentary · Executive Branch · Original writing

Repubs Continue Occupation of House

August 5th, 2008 · No Comments · 76 views

#dontgo is the Twitter broadcast of the House Republicans action to pressure Pelosi and the Democrats to return to deal with an energy bill.

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Tags: American Politics · Congress · Politics · Tech

Top Political Wrongs

August 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · 113 views

Politicians commit a variety of sins against the American taxpayer on a routine basis. We elect them. We pay their salaries. They have made promises to us. Then, they turn around and do these things:

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House Republicans Revolt, Seize Chamber

August 1st, 2008 · 6 Comments · 315 views

The Democratic majority went into recess for five weeks today over the objections of the Republicans. Many Republican Congressmen are refusing to leave.

CSPAN has been shut off. The lights turned off. The sound system was down until they managed to discover the password to turn it back on.

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Tags: American Politics · Congress · Politics

McCain and Picking a Vice President

July 25th, 2008 · No Comments · 110 views

In McCain’s case, picking someone who won’t hurt the ticket or who could deliver a given state ought to be second to the pick’s qualifications to be President. Edwards did not deliver for Al Gore. Hopes and wishes should be set aside for a solid ticket where we can rely on both McCain and his VP pick to do the job.

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Tags: American Politics · Commentary · Executive Branch · Original writing · Politics

I Favor the Draft

July 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment · 112 views

Draft Sarah Palin for Vice President, that is.
Via my brother, the draft site.

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Tags: American Politics · Executive Branch · Politics

Dem Guru: McCain Captivity Limits Experience

June 30th, 2008 · No Comments · 27 views

Wes Clark is not alone in maligning the service record of John McCain. Now a former Kerry Campaign adviser and Obama supporter takes his shot.

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Tags: American Politics · Executive Branch · Politics

Porkmeister Congressman Don Young

June 29th, 2008 · No Comments · 31 views

Alaskan Congressman Don Young attended a reception last night where he received an award from each of the following groups: Americans for Tax Reform, American Shareholders Association, Alliance for Worker Freedom, and the 60 Plus Association. These awards are based off of various votes that fall in line with the ideals of the individual groups.

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Tags: American Politics · Politics · Pork Busters