Monthly Archives: April 2008

Bill Clinton: Hillary would be winning with GOP rules

Bill Clinton is back in the news again, somewhat. In the continuing quest for some way to spin the current Democratic campaign results in the Clinton camp’s favor, Bill is now trying to argue that, had the Democrats been using … Continue reading

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Obama, get ready for the “Clinton rules”

As Wednesday’s awful debate proves, it won’t matter who the presidential nominee is — the press will play footsie with McCain and attack the Democrat. Obama, get ready for the “Clinton rules” | Salon

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When Polygamists Attack!

“Oh, my God … it’s them … “ How Texas town became polygamists’ refuge – Crime & courts- msnbc.com

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Al Qaeda declares ‘failure and defeat’ for U.S. troops in Iraq – CNN.com

One of the oft-repeated reasons given by John McCain that we cannot “prematurely” withdraw from Iraq is that if we do, al Qaeda will claim victory, for the purposes of propaganda. Well, they’re claiming it anyway: Marking the fifth anniversary … Continue reading

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David Coleman- I Was There: What Obama Really Said About Pennsylvania

Last Sunday evening I attended the San Francisco fundraiser that has been the center of recent political jousting. The next day, when asked about the talk Obama delivered, I too commented about his answer to a question he was asked … Continue reading

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Blame the Democrats’ Proportional Delegate System? Not Really

As the last few ‘big states’ line up to make their stand in the 2008 Democratic primaries, you can expect to hear more offside remarks about the proportional method the Democrats use to award their delegates. This is contrast to … Continue reading

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Hillary Clinton: “Screw ‘Em”

During the past week, Sen. Hillary Clinton has presented herself as a working class populist, the politician in touch with small town sentiments, compared to the elitism of her opponent, Sen. Barack Obama. But a telling anecdote from her husband’s … Continue reading

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Clinton Shocked- Shocked!- To Find Bitterness In This Establishment

Oh, noes! Would it crush anyone’s beautiful velveteen pony to learn that Hillary Clinton hasn’t always been a duck-hunting, beer-drankin’, Senator-Saint who walked among the commoners and lived as they do? It’s true, it’s true, and apparently, there are witnesses! … Continue reading

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Quote of the Day – Harry Reid

“Based on everything we have heard, we can reach only one conclusion: With 160,000 courageous American troops serving in Iraq, President Bush has an exit strategy for just one man – himself – on January 20th, 2009. Democrats.senate.gov – Senator … Continue reading

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Could There Be Justice to the Universe Yet?

Alberto R. Gonzales, like many others recently unemployed, has discovered how difficult it can be to find a new job. Mr. Gonzales, the former attorney general, who was forced to resign last year, has been unable to interest law firms … Continue reading

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