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POPSTired of Divisive Whining - Not John Do these guys have anything to say? Even republicans I know who are voting for them think this is divisive and bad for the country. What really disturbs me is the continued mantra - "the full extent of the relationship with Senator Obama is not known." In his mind no explanation will be good enough. It is the most despicable, divisive and detestable kind of attempted smear. Forget that Obama, the campaign, FactCheck.org, and many media outlets have said that the relationship consisted of participation on the charitable
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POPSDemocrats are Worried Have you ever watched a baseball game where every time the announcer says a good thing about your team or player you spend the next ten minutes spitting, throwing salt over your shoulder, knocking on every available piece of wood and crossing all available appendages? That's how the Democrats feel right now. It ain't over.....
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POPSThe Right Prescription for McCain It probably won't happen because the campaign in mired in the muck of pandering to the "base." McCain sold his soul and now reaps the the "rewards." Had he not, this race could be very different. Had he remained the maverick he was, he could be winning.
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POPSRepublicans are flailing and Panicking The republicans simply don't get it. Smears have begun to backfire and work less and less, particularly when they aren't credible. The internet and the wealth of information makes parsing words and making false smears stick practically impossible. They haven't figured that out.
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POPSMcCain's Tough Campaign Road The environment is not conducive to a McCain victory. His supporters will say that he is showing remarkable strength, given that fact. His detractors will say that is why he is using every dirty negative trick in the book to try and slime out a victory.
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POPSGuilt by Association is a Double Edged Sword Guilt by association is simply wrong. The democrats should no more engage in it than the Republicans and they shouldn't do it even if the McCain campaign does. Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it.
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POPSBiden allows Palin to look good The strategy was exactly right. In essense it was a strategy that said Palin doesn't matter. The voters have seen, and she will show, what kind of successor she will make. Attacking her is just hitting a tar baby. The real target was McCain and using Biden to attack him was masterful. They have, after all, known each other and been members together in the most exclusive club in the world for a long time. The strategy worked well because she didn't really score hits on Obama and McCain can't really attack Biden without looking petty. The best moment was when she slipped and said "John McCain must leave....lead..."
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POPSNeutral is not good for Republicans As any man who has been married for more than ten minutes will admit, women make the world go round. The fact that women liked Palin but were basically neutral bodes ill, not well for the Republicans in this election. They need to gain ground, not just maintain and they can't seem to get any traction. It may however bode well for Sarah Palin's future. I predict that with some experience she will have a future in the party.
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POPSBiden v. Palin On CNN someone said that she would be a candidate in four or eight years. I have no doubt that’s true. She reminds me of a talented sixth round pick in the NFL. She needs some development but with some time on the practice squad she will be a contributor to the Republican Party. Gone is the impression left from the Couric interviews that she is just a dope. The verdict Biden wins. Palin holds her own and improves.
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POPSBiden's Burden I don't see the issue as one of staying "positive." The issue is whether Biden can effectively challenge Palin without appearing condescending or sexist.
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POPSMcCain's Anger Part II Is this the man you want running the country? Is this the temperament you want for commander in chief of the most powerful military force in the world? Is this the kind of person you want to be negotiating with the likes of China, Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia? Is this the kind of person you want to solidify relationships with allies? I used to think I could possibly vote for McCain. Obama seemed too full of fluff. Obama has not gained much in the way of substance. But I simply can't vote for McCain any more.
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POPSMcCain's Anger Part I I have been thinking about this for a long time. It bothers me that he is so angry, so volatile. See part II
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POPSPre Spinning a Palin Loss Wouldn't it be nice if once, just once, somebody actually surprised us? The more I look at our political system the more I need anti-depressants.
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POPSOur Politicians are not Leaders Leaders lead. They do what's right, not what saves their political hides. The inmates are now officially running the asylum. Idiots. And shame on all those who wrote complaining. Now you might actually get to feel a real depression. Good Luck.
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POPSJoe Biden can only lose this Debate My blog. I really believe that people are underestimating how low the expectations for Palin are. She really can do nothing but look better than expected, which means Biden can only lose unless he is really careful. He's not notorious for being careful.
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POPSMcCain's Playing at "Leadership?" John Mcain is either (a) playing politics and setting himself up to be a hero by screwing around with the US financial system or (b) just a poor leader unable to rein in his own party and provide positive input.
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POPSPalin is Scary She has officially moved into the realm of truly frightening. I used to believe I could vote for McCain but that has become impossible. Palin should not be allowed near the White House let alone within a heartbeat of the Presidency. This interview should not have been difficult (Katie is no Sam Donaldson) or surprising (do you think you might get asked about something you have been repeatedly asked about). She did not rise to the level of small town mayor or governor, let alone Vice President
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POPSConservatives target 12-year-old boy and his family in S-CHIP debate
What kind of people go after a poor twelve year old kid and his family? Usually I have some respect for both sides (or at least I respect them both equally), but this is just unconscionable. As the article goes on to say: "Now, when dealing with a large group of conservatives who oppose healthcare for poor children on principle, I suppose it’s best to keep expectations low. But this is perhaps the most vile smear the right has launched in recent memory. The Frosts are not political candidates. They are not publicity-seekers. They are not political players of any kind. This is a family who can’t afford healthcare for their kids who need it, and they showed courage asking the president to do what’s right for other families in similar circumstances." Cynics, whom I generally hold in high regard when it comes to politics, like Malkin, ought to step back and look themselves in the mirror. Lambaste the Dems for using the family, but don't go after poor folks and their 12 year old.
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POPSColonel Calls treason, Economist calls for Coup I find this thinking frightening. First - a military coup is by definition treason. Second - Therefore by this reasoning, the people espousing the view that a coup is the solution are actually more treasonous than those they accuse. This is fairly typical for those advocating a coup. Third - The Buzz Peterson interview ignores the first clause of the definition of treason, which in my view is tied to the second and therefore the second makes no sense without the first. Here is the whole definition; "Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort." "Adhering" is a fairly specific term, meaning joining or becoming a part of. The aid and comfort part is tied to the adhering part and tied to the war part. People who say we should be fighting Al Qaeda in different ways, can not be said to be adhering or giving aid and comfort by their mere words. Its always the Colonels.
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POPSDefend the Constitution - Remove Gonzales Dick Viguerie says it best. I can't remember the last time I agreed with him, but this demonstrates how bad Gonzales is and also how bad it is for both sides to go down the paths that George and his cronies have taken us. It is a recognition of the slippery slope that "adjusting" the constitution for partisan politics can take you down. The Constitution and defense of it should rise above partisanship and we should fight for the defense constitutional rights and the Constitution itself no matter who it benefits at the moment.
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POPSIgnoring the Democrats doesn't work anymore The strategy is indeed short sighted and foolish. This administration's justice department, ironically, invented the tactic of charging for the cover-up not the crime. If department officials continue to do this they can expect the treatment Gonzales is getting despite having the power to fire US Attorneys. They should start answering the questions, its a lot less painful and makes for less speculation that plays into democrats' hands.
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POPSLower the Minimum Wage This site is a true homage to its namesake Jonathan Swift. I love its satire. take a look. Incidentally, the measure in the last part of the clip was one to abolish the minimum wage completely.
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POPSRepublican loss of Power The GOP lost the "O" in 1994. At the end of the day the American people don't like too much power to reside in one place. We don't like our government to be powerful. That is good and that is why the Republicans lost, their power (and its commensurate corruption) became too obvious.
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