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POPSWelcome to the World, Baby Palin (Oops, I Mean Johnston) I don't generally take any pleasure in the misfortune of others, but these people seem to revel in their trashiness. Somehow, Sarah wants to convince America that her family is the quintessential American family, and everyone else is just plain un-American. Thank you John McCain for putting "Country First" and losing this last presidential election and sparing the country such illustrious role models of how not to live our lives.
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POPSIn the Land of Queen Esther This is part one of a two part video about Sarah Palin and her sincere yet, in my view, scary religious beliefs. For anyone considering voting for the McCain/Palin ticket, watching this video might give you a bit more food for thought.
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POPSObama's Aunt Found A little snippet I found in the Daily Beast, that I thought I would share with y'all. So much heavy stuff this week, that a little light and cheer can't hurt any of us.
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POPSFrancis Fukuyama A notable strict Conservative explains why he is voting for Barack Obama as the next president of the United States.
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POPSAn Actual McCain-Palin Robocall We have all heard about the mean-spirited and vicious robocalls the McCain-Palin campaign are inundating potential with in battleground states. But in case you have not actually heard one of these calls, here is your chance. And believe me, this is far from the worst of them.
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POPSWar Hero or War Criminal?
This article is written by Robert Richter, who was the CBS political director during the 1960's. He writes compellingly about a controversial issue that is rarely spoken about. Whether or not fighter bombers in the Viet Nam war should be charged as war criminals, due to their flagrant disregard of the Geneva Conventions that prohibit bombing of civilian areas. As it turns out, a documentary on the subject was done by a general back in the day, and CBS refused to show it, because they felt it was too hot. Now that Mr. McCain is running for president, he is holding up his position as a bombing pilot as heroic duty for which he should be honoured. But the facts have shown, that he and his colleagues, have killed many millions of Vietnamese civilians by their incessant bombing of civilian enclaves. If the tables were turned, and Vietnamese pilots were bombing civilian enclaves in the United States, when they were captured, as McCain was, they would have been tried as war criminals.
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POPSPalin Is Ready? Please. Fareed Zakaria has written a terrific article in this week's Newsweek Magazine that, in my opinion is a must read. I really have nothing to add to Mr. Zakaria's comments, other than to say, that John McCain has proven himself to be a cynical, misogynistic, and narcissistic personality, that has no business being president. I question at this point, whether he even has the chops to be a senator any longer. He has twisted his positions into pretzel shape since be began running for president. He has sold his own beliefs down the river, and embraced policies and people that were anathema to him prior to his candidacy. Naming Mrs. Palin as his running mate however, is the ultimate cynical act, and I pray the country will see this man for what he has become, and resoundingly reject him at the polls on November 4th.
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POPSCould Palin possibly leave the ticket? Joan Walsh, editor of Salon Magazine online, makes some very wisely observant points about the Palin candidacy, and what a sickeningly cynical choice it was for McCain to pick her as his running-mate.
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POPSDemocrats Sue Michigan G.O.P. on Voter Issue The Michigan GOP is drawing up plans to challenge residency eligibility at the polls, by combing the home foreclosure records. It's not bad enough that these unfortunate people were thrown out of their homes due to foreclosure, but now their right to vote is going to be unduly challenged. This group is willing to do anything to make sure poor and working class people who mostly vote for the Democratic candidates, do not get to actually vote.
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POPSJust Thinking Talking Points Memo, as its name implies, brings up a tremendous talking point.
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POPSMSNBC Is Buzz Flashes "Media Putz of the Week" I have always preferred MSNBC for cable news coverage, as they seemed to be the least influenced by right-wing threats. Unlike Fox, who claims to be "Fair and Balanced" when in fact they are Republican shills, MSNBC was far more able to claim that mantle. However, it appears that MSNBC is getting nervous because the two hosts they have who are more left than right, have been garnering complaints from the Republican Committee and the McCain campaign. Compared with remarks that O'Reilly or Hannity make on a regular basis, Olbermann et al, are quite mild. And then again, Olbermann has been, up til this week, the only truly lefty commentator, while FOX is ALL Conservative ALL the Time. But MSNBC has demoted Olbermann as well as Chris Matthews because the RNC did not like the fact that they questioned Sarah Palins qualifications for office. My God, is there nowhere fair minded people can turn any longer?
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POPSPalin church promotes converting gays Remember when the Republicans were virtually crucifying Barack Obama over the views of his church's pastor? Well, now it is time to see if Gov. Palin supports the views of her church regarding homosexuality. What's fair is fair.
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POPSMistress Palin, the Alaskan Dominatrix Excellent piece explaining the knee jerk reaction caused by Palin's convention appearance. But the feeling by many "experts" is that she is gonna scare the shit out of independents and undecided voters who fear for their jobs and pocket books.
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POPSPalin Has Chosen to Exploit Her Own Daughter's Pregnancy I am disgusted by the way Governor Palin has thrown her 17-year-old pregnant daughter under the bus for political gain. She is exploiting her daughter's misfortune in order to use her to make her anti-abortion point to the extreme right-wing of the Republican party. This woman should be removed from the ticket for abusing her child in this manner.
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POPSGod Ditches the GOP I could barely clip enough of this excellent, humourous and right-on column for our forum. I hope y'all will take the time to read the entire piece. It is well worth the effort.
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POPSPresident Bush's Clout in the Middle East is Going, Going, GONE! Georgie W. Bush, the lame, lame-duck guy temporarily occupying the Oval Office has no clout in the Middle East, or anywhere else in the world of foreign policy. His credibility is shot. His allies are few, and most of the world is counting the days until he shakes hands with his replacement at the new president's inauguration in January. The world is waiting to take its collective sigh of relief on the winter morning, when the war criminal in chief finally bid farewell, and hopefully gets dragged to the Hague where he will be tried for war crimes. Oh well, I can dream, can't I?
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POPSBush & McCain Support the Troops by Saying...F**k 'em! President Bush and Presidential wannabe Senator McCain are always bragging about how they support the troops and honour their service. Oh yeah! This sounds great, but when it comes to actually doing something good and fair for them when they return from the firing line, they say fuck 'em. No money for their education or other benefits. After all, if we make it too good, they will wanna leave the service rather than remain canon fodder indefinitely. Neither of these political pieces of fecal matter stop to think about how increased and improved GI benefits will bring additional people into the service that will more than make up for those who might leave after three years. All they care about is having enough bodies willing to be shot up in Iraq so they can maintain their illegal and tragic war. These war criminals should hang their heads in shame as should anyone who would consider voting for McCain after seeing what a hypocrite he really and truly is.
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POPSThe New York TImes Scolds Hillary for Demeaning the Campaign Even though the New York Times has previously endorsed Hillary in her run for the Democratic presidential nomination, they now seem to be reconsidering due to her tactics. The editorial board is disgusted with her use of Rove-like tactics against Senator Obama, in a "win at all cost" campaign that is making both candidates look bad in the eyes of the voting public. I am not one of those folks clamoring for Hillary to drop out of the race. She certainly has the right to hang-in there up to the convention if she that is what she wishes to do. After all, these are called "nominating conventions" for a reason. They are NOT called "coronations." But if she continues in the race she should at least fight fair, and not throw the kitchen sink at Obama, and begin making the arguments McCain and his campaign will be adopting in the general election. For example on at least two occasions she has essentially said that McCain is better equipped to be president than is Obama. That is just a b
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POPSAnother Watergate? Unbelievable! Three different members of the Bush State Department bust into the passport files on Barack Obama, and we are expected to believe it was in error, or merely curiosity. The sad thing is that even Hillary Clinton's campaign has some explaining to do, as one of the people who resigned over this incident was President Clinton's ambassador to Paraguay. This campaign is just getting dirtier and dirtier. And hell, this is only the primary. I'm already getting sick over thinking what the fall will bring.
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POPSWillie Nelson Wants to See Bush Impeached Country singer Willie Nelson wants to impeach Bush and "Throw the bastards out." However, he does not see the Democrats as a viable alternative considering how they have not done a thing to change direction in Iraq and keeps caving into Bush. He feels the deck is stacked against the people. Ya know what? I think he has a good point. The only hope I think the county really has right now is to elect Senator Obama as president. I honestly do not know if he will be a good president or not. However, I really believe he has the potential to be a transformational political figure and we should give him a chance to live up to that potential. He is the only candidate on the scene who can move the nation in a positive direction emotionally, and motivate them to engage themselves in the election, which is something very much lacking up 'til now. I honour the work Hillary has done and continues to do as a senator, but as president she would be back to the future.
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POPSThe Press Soooooo Love McCain The media continue to cover the McCain presidential campaign of......2000. i have no idea how much more McCain has to reverse himself on before they realize that this man is not the same candidate that ran in 2000? Isn't his reversal on the torture bill enough for even a blind man to see clearly? I don't think in the end any of this will matter because McCain, in my opinion, is not going to be elected President of the United States. But a little realism, if not fairness, would be appreciated from our once outstanding media.
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POPSJoe Lieberman Officially Endorses John McCain For President # Iran: Kyl-Lieberman...ring a bell? He and his pals are trying their darndest to start another war, because, hell, the first one has worked out so peachy for the American people. # Torture: He'd actually work the Iron Maiden himself if given the chance. Again, he has sided with the GOP 100% on this. # Wiretapping: Constitution, what's that? # GOP Appointees: Whether it's Swift Boat funders as Ambassadors (Sam Fox), miscreant judges or torture-loving AGs, you can count on Joe! # Supporting Republicans: John McCain is not his first foray into this territory. He has endorsed Susan Collins of Maine, who like Joe will do anything to hold power. She has broken a term limits pledge, lied about her record on Iraq (98.9% pro Bush, to round off a bit), supported that energy bill that was a wet kiss to Big Oil and loved, loved, loved Alito!
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POPSObama Fails Crucial Gay Test Well, it appears that Obama has made up his mind. The concerts take place this weekend, and McClurkin remains on the program. Obama has made his choice; that he will not choose, and let the homophobe appear while at the same time, offering time to a pro-gay minister. Seems to me if Obama cannot make the correct moral decision for fear of upsetting bigots, than he certainly is in no position to make decisions about other issues as well. This from a man who has faced discrimination his entire life. A different kind of politician? I fear not.
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POPSAir Conditioned Sacrafice Mitt Romney had better enjoy his big lead in Iowa quickly, as it looks as if he is going to fall flat on his face very soon. He is coming off as the stereotypical rich boy who molds himself into whatever shape is necessary in order to attain his goals. When he ran governor of Massachusetts and Senator of the same state, he was a raging, pro-abortion, gay friendly liberal. Now that he wants to be president, he is renouncing all of his former, heartfelt views and claims to be pro-life (anti-abortion) gay unfriendly etc because he needs those conservative right-wing religious wing-nuts to support him. But answers to questions such as this one will really seal his fate. People hate phonies, and he is coming across as a platinum plated, card carrying professional political phony with a condescending attitude to match.
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POPSReligious Group has Fit over Mitt Mitt's getting his ears pinned back by Tony Perkin's of Family Research Council. They're blaming him for not ridding the Marriott Hotel chain from pay per view hardcore porn, when he sat on the board for about years. It's gonna be interesting to see if Mr. Romney can actually beat back these kinds of accusations. He says his beliefs are very conservative, and yet his political history is far from such. I am looking forward to following his campaign for as long as it lasts.
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POPSThe Truth About Rudy Is Starting To Flow I believe that Rudy's phony "America's Mayor" mantle is about to lose its shine. The man is a total fraud. He is no hero of 9/11, more like the hindrance of 9/11. Many cops and fireman were lost because of Rudy's ineptitude and colossal ego. He put the emergency response centre in the World Trade Centre against the advice of all the terrorism and security experts. He knew the fireman and police could not communicate with the devices they had, and yet did nothing over the years to change that. All the guy did was take bows and make grand speeches. Sounds a bit like Bush to me and you know how popular he is today.
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POPSElzabeth Edwards Gently Slams Coulter Elizabeth Edwards called into Chris Matthews' Hardball political talk show on MSNBC last night and politely asked her to stop using such personal attacks against her husband and other individuals she happens to disagree with. All Coulter could come up with is accusing Mrs. Edwards of telling Ann she should no longer write books and not talk at all. Even Chris Matthews jumped in and told Coulter that is not at all what Mrs. Edwards was suggesting. Coulter is a mean-spirited shrew who adds nothing positive to the ongoing political debate and discussion. She is purely a hatemongerer who, sadly, makes a lot of money off a public that pays good money to read her books due to the sensationalism involved. What an indictment about the priorities and values of some of our citizens.
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POPSOnce Again, The Youth of America Seem To "Get It" The younger people in American society are paving the way for a more liberal America and for acceptance of gays and other minority rights. Let's hope, as they age, they do not curdle into those right-wing conservatives who hate everyone who does not look or believe exactly as they do. I have great hope for this new crop of Americans. It is up to us elders who feel as they do, to nurture their beliefs and validate their priorities.
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POPSWill You Tube Bring Some Actual Honesty to The Debates? So far these early debates have been pretty tame as far as the kinds of questions that are being asked. The candidates themselves have been primarily making stump speeches and sound bytes, but not explaining their innermost beliefs. I don't know if You Tube will make much of a difference, especially considering the fact that with so many candidates vying for time on microphone, they really cannot say much. Hopefully, as the candidates begin to narrow-down, the questions and answers will become more meaningful.
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POPSEdwards Is Really Getting A Cut From The Media Stylists I am not actually supporting Mr. Edwards in this campaign, but I still believe in fairness for all candidates. I am so fed up with the way the corporate, mainstream media continues to exert its biased influence on elections. We all know about Mr. Edwards ill conceived haircut, but it's been reported ad nauseum and there is no one on the face of the earth who hasn't heard about the $400 cost, that has any concern about this election. But, once again, instead of covering issues, and ideas, the media hangs on to old news of little or no consequence. They are doing with Edwards and they will do it will the other candidates, meanwhile keeping the public uninformed about the real issues facing the voters. This is positively disgusting.
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POPSGiuliani's Lies Are Slowly Starting to Stare Him in the Face Rudy is continuing to ride his wave as "America's Mayor" and the hero of 911. Little by little, however, he is starting to be confronted with the truth about his actual mishandling of that event and the way he has deliberately appropriated that tragedy for his own political gain. When the fall arrives, and the candidates really start campaigning in earnest for the primaries that begin big time in January, these actual facts about Giuliani will be hitting him hard and heavy, and his candidacy will sink like an anvil.
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POPSProtect An Open Internet? McCain Not So Sure, McCain has made it his trademark, thus far, in this campaign, of not giving direct or concrete answers to any questions. He speaks forcefully but not convincingly, and he always seems to have his feet on both sides of the fence on most issues. Most issues with the exception of Iraq, where he has just totally lost touch with reality.
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POPSHillary's Hands Are In The Same Deep Corporate Pockets This is a fairly lengthy article from The Nation, but it is a very worthwhile need. It, sadly, confirms my suspicion that there really is not major difference between the two political parties, because essentially, they are beholden to the same, deep, corporate politics as each other. As long as big business has the ability to influence election campaign with big bucks, it will never be a totally honest system. I believe the U.S. should do what Canada did several years ago. Ban ALL political contributions by big business. Without the constant chasing for corporate bucks, the people actually have a chance for their voice to be seriously listened to.
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POPSGiuliani's Heroic Shine is Going to Pale Very Soon My bet is that Mr. Giuliani's 9/11/ hero status is going to go down very quickly in the rest of the county once the full details of his mismanagement of the entire crisis is exposed. He has been shamelessly taking bows and blowing kisses to the crowds as SuperMayor, but when the facts are actually known, he will sink like a stone. He ran New York City like a fascist dictator during his 8 years in office, and was reviled by most New Yorkers for the way he treated minorities and allowed the police to have a free hand even when abuse was alleged and then proven. He actually excused acts of brutality in the name of law and order. My friend, before you consider voting for Mr. Giuliani, please learn as much as you can about him. You might change your mind.
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POPSMcCain Continues to Sink to New Depths The "straight talker" keeps saying the wrong things. His campaign is catering to the very people he so reviled in his 2000 race. I suppose since he sees this as his last chance to become president he is willing to say or do whatever it takes to take that seat in the oval office. I hope you will take the time to read the entire letter Cecile Richards sent to McCain and his campaign big wigs.
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POPSOh John, What Have Ye Done? This article was very difficult to clip effectively. It truly spells out the tragedy of John McCain's fall from grace. A man who sold his integrity and core beliefs when he smelled, up close, the strong, aroma of power. He betrayed his own family after they were slandered by the vicious Bush team in 2000 and literally wound up kissing his enemies cheeks in order to fall into the good graces of the Evangelical base. He further ensured this by snuggling up to all the Evangelical leaders who smeared and libeled him during the campaign because the taste of power was so strong. Once a man even I as a Liberal could proudly support, he is now just a shadow of a man who at one time exemplified political greatness. A tragedy, indeed. Please take the time to read the complete article.
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POPSRemember When Kerry Was Called A Flip Flopper? I remember in 2004 when the Republicans loved to smear Kerry as being a "flip flopper." I guess they had a change of heart about the meaning of the term. They have Mitt Romney, who sold himself as a champion of gay rights, and a woman's right to choose when he ran against Ted Kennedy in the Massachusetts senate race. They have John McCain who decried the hateful rhetoric of Pat Roberton and Jerry Falwell, and now falls all over himself trying to please them and their parishioners. And now we have "America's Mayor" Rudy Giuliani trying to sell himself as a conservative. A man married three times, a huge supporter of gay rights, a man dedicated to a woman's right to choose and other liberal favourites. Now that he wants to be president, he claims he is not in favour of gay marriage but supports same-sex unions and benefits. He says he still supports a woman's right to choose, but also says he would appoint strict constructionist judges to the courts. Flip flop anyone?
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