Monthly Archives: January 2008
Civics Lesson
I’m sure that this is going get me marked as a rabid Obama supporter (which I am not). But I can’t help but gush over his impressive response on the issue of church and state. In an interview with BeliefNet, … Continue reading
Finally, an unvarnished truth from Senator Clinton
In the Jan 21 debate, on the subject of national security, Senator Clinton said, And if it is indeed the classic Republican campaign, I’ve been there. I’ve done that. See? She’s confessing that she and Bill really do steal plays … Continue reading
Reagan Worship?
So Senator Obama has generated some heat by making the following remarks: I think Ronald Reagan changed the trajectory of America in a way that Richard Nixon did not and in a way that Bill Clinton did not. He put … Continue reading
Milestone of Hope
One year from today will see, at long last, the end of the worst presidency in the history of the Republic. Come what may, on 2009 January 20, George W. Bush will be unemployed and this nation will have the … Continue reading
Clinton’s New Hampshire victory: What does it mean?
Shirt answer: A whole lot less than the punditocracy would like you to believe. Long answer: Oh, my goodness, people. Could we all just stop with the wild oscillations from day to day? No one in their right mind believed … Continue reading
The Impact of Tears
OK, so today during a campaign stop Hilary Clinton apparently teared up and allowed emotion into her voice. (See here for more if you need to.) And then John Edwards replied , “I think what we need in a commander-in-chief … Continue reading
Review: Charlie Wilson’s War
…. so I guess I’m obligated to post on the Iowa caucuses. This is straight political opinion, so bail out if you don’t want to hear me blather. At the moment I’m writing it looks like Obama has pulled off … Continue reading
