Teabagging and A Farewell
I tried to submit this as a comment on Amanda Williams’ latest and last editorial on the Reno News & Review site but there was an Amazon-like “glitch” and the comment was never submitted. So I am posting it below with a few minor adjustments.
I’m sorry to see that Amanda, like most teabaggers, doesn’t actually [...]
Hoping for Failure: The Newest Republican Strategy
That’s right, hoping that more Americans suffer from the current financial crisis is considered a viable political strategy by Republicans. From their national spokesman, Rush Limbaugh: “I want the stimulus package to fail. I want everything he’s doing to fail” (hair flip to Media Matters and Steve Benen)
Add “Diaper Dave” Vitter to the [...]
Tax Cuts Will Not Work. Heed The Voters,
Call Ensign and Heller. They are hearing from Rush Limbaugh’s ditto heads. They should be hearing from you!
We Did It!
Now That’s A Stimulus Package!
2.5 million jobs by 2011? Now that’s a stimulus package! Add your Congressional Representatives’ and Senators’ office numbers on speed dial and contact me links bookmarked. Obama is going to need the their votes to pass this kind of far-reaching stimulus package. Congress better get the message of change quick or [...]
President-Elect Obama’s First YouTube Address
Obama and his team are already starting to live up to their promise to use technology in new and innovative ways. Sure, it’s only the traditional radio address on YouTube, well, there’s actually an entire Change.gov YouTube channel that already has an update on the Transition from Co-Chair Valerie Jarrett, but it’s a signal [...]
A Time for Statesmanship
Probably the most important things I did last year was read Doris Kearns Goodwin’s biography of Abraham Lincoln: A Party of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. It’s clear that Obama admires Lincoln and is seeking to approach his presidency in the same manner that Lincoln did–as a statesman rather than a [...]
Obama Acceptance Speech
Conservative pundits need to stop saying that America is a “center-right nation.” Bullshit. America is a centrist nation. End.Of. Story.
The Country Celebrates Obama Victory
An impromptu Star Spangled Banner in New York City’s Union Square:
From Flicker
Seattle
Philadelphia
Atlanta
San Francisco
New York City
Boulder
etc.
America’s New Morning
I just sent an email to my little sister, who is finishing up her tour in Mosul, telling her that Barack Obama is her new president elect. This morning, I also learned that my lifelong Texas Republican uncle voted for Obama today. He helped rebuild the city of Baghdad after victory was announced [...]
America Choose the Right Party to Attend
John Mccain: private affair at a posh resort.
Barack Obama: 1 million people in a public park.
I think it’s clear who the People’s president is.
Nevada’s Obama Campaign State Director Dies
For those of you who haven’t heard, the Obama Campaign’s State Director, Terence Tolbert died last night of a heart attack. For those of us who knew him even a little, this is a truly sad day. A statement form Bloomberg’s Office (Tolbert’s employer, ht to Ambinder:
“Last night, Terence Tolbert, who was a valued member [...]
Wassup 2008
Hair flip to @Adriennevh
Bill Clinton Advises Patience in Reno, Nevada
Former president Bill Clinton stumped for the Obama Campaign today at TMCC in Reno and in Elko. Clinton was great as usual, but I couldn’t help but think about Clinton’s over all message. First, he illustrated what this election is about (the failing economy, US profile in the world, and health care) and [...]
Colin Powell on Obama Endorsement
It was clear from his appearance on Meet The Press this morning that Colin Powell feels like the Republican Party left him. Here he is answering questions after Meet The Press (Political Animal)
