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2008-04-18
23:12
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Fair and balanced
Go here if you would like to see McCain (the Republicans) get the same treatment as Obama (with Hillary's eager help) received..... Will McCain deserve this when the Republicans Swift Boat Obama in ..
Citizen McCain
2008-04-13
10:17
jazzolog: Obama vs. The Bush Base
This is going to be very tricky, but Mr. Obama is on to something, as we folks who've lived below the Bible Belt of the Heartland well know. Ms. Clinton is tightening her screws over this, preaching h..
"Yes We Can"
2008-04-12
22:59
Quinty@72.195.137.102: I see now
that Obama has apologized. Oh well, the truth is too toxic. It can sink a politician who doesn't come on as Hillary did today in Indiana - on live television - manipulating the dreams and aspiratio..
"Yes We Can"
2008-04-12
20:52
quinty: Guns, God, Obama
"Boost, don’t knock!" Anonymous The third rail of American politics is the truth. Year after year we have seen politicians, Republicans and Democrats alike, turn and run in panic fo..
"Yes We Can"
2008-03-30
19:54
quinty: The Reverend
Wright has returned. Not in shame and ignominy, afraid to show his face, but to the standing, cheering ovation of the guests and parishioners at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Sabina in Chicago. ..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-03-29
19:50
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Slate's Hillary Deathwatch
To see the latest - Daily Deathwatch That is, unless a miracle occurs.
Is it time?
2008-03-27
21:10
tlingel:
Is Time making fools out of us, again?
Is it time?
2008-03-26
20:34
Quinty@72.195.137.102: A great comment
I found over at Huffington Post.... "The Clinton strategy: Obama's run is a fairy tale, Obama wasn't really against the war, Obama took cocaine, Obama's middle name is Hussein, Obama is like Jesse ..
Is it time?
2008-03-26
16:37
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Good pieces,
Richard. I wonder how much such opinion pieces reflect the concerns and thinking of Democratic bigwigs? And if any are asleep I hope they read some of these things by Brooks, Dowd, and others. I wo..
Is it time?
2008-03-26
09:12
jazzolog: Others Wondering Too
The first time I heard a pundit call for Hillary to get out of the race was way back before the Ohio/Rhode Island primaries, when talk show host Ed Schultz did it. Even then he had it figured out the..
Is it time?
2008-03-25
15:19
jmarc: I'm surprised at Hillary
I thought at the start of this primary season that she would do much better than she has done. I think if she had stuck to her more likable side, (" I'm proud to be on the stage today with a great man..
Is it time?
2008-03-24
21:02
quinty: Frank Rich
Here's Frank Rich in the NY Times, Sunday, March 23, 2008. "That she [Hillary Clinton] has never given a forthright speech on Iraq is what can happen when your chief campaign strategist is a pollst..
Is it time?
2008-03-24
20:54
quinty: Here's an interesting piece
from Huffingtonpost....... Is the Media's Pursuit of Horserace Coverage the Reason Sen. Clinton is Still Considered a Viable Contender for the Democratic Presidential Nomination? Posted March 2..
Is it time?
2008-03-10
17:53
jazzolog: Spain's Politics
continue most interesting these days. Just imagine: public works to stimulate an economy! http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSL10442069
Writers Take Sides
2008-03-03
00:15
Quinty@72.195.137.102: McCain and the Times
What the Times Didn't Tell Us About McCain By Robert Scheer, Truthdig. Posted February 27, 2008. McCain was one of the few politicians brave enough to oppose a 1996 telecom bill that opened the ..
Citizen McCain
2008-02-18
19:10
Quinty@72.195.137.102: DLC anyone?
Do you miss those old time "liberal Republicans?" Remember them? Before the far right and Christian right took over the party they sometimes popped up on the national scene. Well, if you would like..
"Yes We Can"
2008-02-18
18:18
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Jazzolog
An interesting discussion on this is taking place over at Jazzolog: http://jazzolog.blogspot.com/2008/02/is-obama-answer.html#comments
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-18
18:16
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Jazzolog
An interesting discussion on this is taking place over at Jazzolog: http://jazzolog.blogspot.com/2008/02/is-obama-answer.html#comments
"Yes We Can"
2008-02-18
17:13
jerryvest: If for no other reason to vote for Obama
it is because he did not support the war. Beyond this is his vision of unifying America and getting us on the right track. I don't think McCain or Hillary will be able to move away from the corporatio..
"Yes We Can"
2008-02-16
21:47
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Jerry -
I saw a hit piece on CNN news last night comparing Obama to Elvis or a mere rock star. And of course the crowd at his rally cheered wildly demonstrating the mass hysterics. Just like, actually, the wa..
"Yes We Can"
2008-02-16
19:51
jerryvest: I agree that Bush has been the worst
ego maniac of our time. It is so refreshing to see the hopeful messages of Obama while all of the others convey more of the same old cronyism. Even if Obama isn't able to deliver the good things he sa..
"Yes We Can"
2008-02-16
19:02
Quinty@72.195.137.102: I think
one of the reasons Obama is so widely admired is because Bush unleashed (over the past seven, soon to be eight years) all that's worst in us, the American people. Fear, nativism, giddiness, a sense..
"Yes We Can"
2008-02-13
00:15
b: 2012
All of the religions of Earth are nutty. McCain at least has a clue what is going on in USA and keep the tiller steady. THey keep him well pumped up on vits, veggies, and sundries. Obama is a decen..
Citizen McCain
2008-02-11
19:17
quinty: The Islamo fascists are coming!!!!
At the risk of sounding like the "moron archbishop of London" it would seem sane and sensible to maintain a cool and rational head regarding terrorism. And promising to extend the Iraq war in a viol..
Citizen McCain
2008-02-11
06:22
Elle@76.173.37.120: mixed messages
You're mixing up several very different things: American imperalism, terrorism, and who is McCain. McCain has a bad temper, yes. I don't think he's the best we can have for a president. Laugh all you ..
Citizen McCain
2008-02-05
19:59
celestial: Vax,
Yes, they're packaged...like BAIT! A proverb...The borrower is SERVANT to the lender. The Constitution provides for slavery in the form of indentured servitude. Is it any wonder they want to arre..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-05
18:18
Quinty@72.195.137.102: McCain
is an emotionally unstable man. Watch him sometime on TV and you can easily see it. At the last debate he sat between Romney and Paul with this ugly condescending smile on his face. Feeling victory in..
Citizen McCain
2008-02-05
14:19
vaxen: You're...
going to, anyway, jerry, regardless of what new clown graces the sacred halls of the big lie in Washington District of Criminals. Oh, and you're gonna like it compliments of Tavistock and the Frankfor..
Citizen McCain
2008-02-05
05:24
vaxen: No...
I haven't seen that movie, celestial. The MSM is full of subliminal messages and the so called candidates are just so much packaged meat. Eventually the 'Nation State' must die. Not Hillary, not Obama..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-05
03:14
jerryvest: If McCain had any sense, dignity
and respect for our soldiers and marines, he would listen to what they have to say about this war. He should visit with those who have returned as wounded Warriors following several tours in Iraq and ..
Citizen McCain
2008-02-04
19:54
celestial: Vax,
Fascism doesn't know color...you're quite right but the masses don't and the big thing is integration. I've noticed local news broadcasts have a black man with a white woman on the screen and it's a ..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-04
04:50
mortimer: I Refuse To Vote
I only have somewhat solid understand of philosophy, not gov. or law and certainly not understand war or politics. I do take my responsibility serous; and my Voting would only further fuel and supp..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-04
03:13
vaxen: Appropos...
of nothing we don't know about these two imposters (poseurs)...and a bit more. Hillary Clinton Again Lies about Iraq By Stephen Zunes In Thursday night's Democratic presidential debate, Hil..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-04
01:18
vaxen: Fascism...
is fascism regardless of the colors of it's face. It doesn't matter which one of these boobs wins the fixed race. Those who pull their strings will continue on with the charade of American Democracy a..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-04
00:28
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Toni Morrison
backs Obama..... New York Times “This is one of those singular moments that nations ignore at their peril...” There those who mock Barack's “transcendence.” But Morrison, an artist, can relat..
"Yes We Can"
2008-02-04
00:19
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Toni Morrison
backs Obama..... New York Times “This is one of those singular moments that nations ignore at their peril...” There those who mock Barack's “transcendence.” But Morrison, an artist, can relat..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-03
23:45
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Odds
are on Clinton. Though they may be wrong. Pettiness! We are in a sea of it!
"Yes We Can"
2008-02-03
22:00
Elle@76.173.37.120: elections
Obama is now using his race saying that makes him more culturally diversive, therefore a better candidate lol. He's going to use whatever he thinks will get him the ticket. Like Romney now attacking C..
"Yes We Can"
2008-02-03
21:18
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Stranger
thiings have happened. Obama shouldn't be anywhere in this race. Hillary had it sewn up. Though I would prefer not to see another Clinton in the White House. And would Bill be coming over, bug..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-03
20:39
celestial: My take on it
For what it's worth (about two cents). America is headed for a black man as president and a white woman as vice president; that's about as integrated as it can possibly be! As far as the U.S.A. ..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-03
16:53
vaxen: Quinty san...
I was going to post a piece here for your edification about how your boy Obama Rama was winning (Thanks Diebold) in many States, the - ah - "dignified one - but, on second thought, the Delphi Techniqu..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-03
16:50
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Yes,
Barack has dignity. A stark contrast to what we have seen at countless news conferences for the past seven years. Some may say this quality is minor in a president. Well, if smirking and smiling at de..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-03
15:46
jerryvest: Quity, I like your posts and logs and
am feeling much like you about my vote. My wife and I are eager to see a new face in our Administration and on tv. I believe that other leaders in our world, especially our enemies, and that is about ..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-03
00:26
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Also
there is an implication in what you say that this is a black v. women contest. I'm hoping these baser sentiments don't emerge. Whoever is chosen by the Democrats, Hillary or Barack, will run agains..
"Yes We Can"
2008-02-03
00:13
Quinty@72.195.137.102: I think
that you are revealing more about yourself in your comments than you are about Obama and Hillary Clinton, frankly. Part of the picture? Apparently a very important part to you. I don't think gender..
"Yes We Can"
2008-02-02
17:10
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Soma.
in my world means South of Marker, a neighborhood in San Francisco. What's Soma? I repeat (for what I hope is the last time) that so long as I have any say in the matter disparaging, ugly, and need..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-02
07:32
Elle@76.173.37.120: Clinton and Obama
Hillary is better prepared, has substance, explains how she will do what she plans to do, she's strong, confident, and knowledgeable. She showed her quick wit, as well. "It did take a Clinton to clea..
"Yes We Can"
2008-02-02
06:10
bushman: Ah
Well I do understand your point of view, diolog should be in the old style dialect that us younger folk just don't use. My point is these elections are just like that Cherios comercial, where everythi..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-02
01:39
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Yes, yes
thank you. For reminding us truth discomforts some people. A truly novel observation. But on this site I hope at least to maintain a civil and rational conversation. If this basic rule is too much ..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-02
01:12
bushman: Hmm,
Truth, is a put down, truth, is a put down, truth, is a put down. Now theres a twist of collective reality? lol, Orwell loling, saying, "I told you so" under his last breath. Soma, anyone?
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-01
19:58
Quinty@72.195.137.102: WARNING
I would like to remind anyone addressing anyone else on this page to do so in a civil and thoughtful manner, with a display of simple rudimentary respect. Such terms as "delusions" "sattrap" "hi..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-01
19:02
vaxen: It's...
the 'rich' what's paradin the puppets, jazzolog! Or do you really think the president is anything but a CEO of the biggest Corporation on the planet? Presidents do NOT make policy. That's hacked o..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-02-01
17:16
Quinty@72.195.137.102: so what
was that supposed to show? That some Kennedy's back Hillary? For all the author offers is some meaningless boilerplate which will offend nobody, only reinforcing the impression that Hillary is a hack,..
"Yes We Can"
2008-02-01
17:11
jazzolog: One Good Thing
in this campaign has been the opportunity to coalesce a true opinion about Bill Clinton. We have been otherwise occupied these last years. I'm meaning an evaluation of the Clinton policies and for w..
The King of Mountebanks?
2008-01-31
22:47
Elle@76.173.37.120: Clinton
I think it's too bad Edwards removed himself. Thing is - will people vote for change, just for the sake of change? Kennedys for Clinton template_bas template_bas She stands for Democrats and for..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-31
21:12
Quinty@72.195.137.102: And a word from Margery Eagan
Drop dead: When Hill fans attack By Margery Eagan Thursday, January 31, 2008 Boston Herald Apparently I’m guilty of a “psychological gang bang” of Hillary Clinton. Pardon the language. It..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-29
10:13
Elle@76.173.37.120: Piles
Perhaps it is like this: "God is it who gives: I am only a distributor."
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-28
19:43
vaxen: Yeah...
and we know exactly what they are doing with their 'stockpiles.' And take a real good look at Bangladeshee farmers and, indeed, the rest of the farmers of the world - benefitting - from these wonderfu..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-28
03:36
Elle@76.173.37.120: News?
I predicted a new Ice Age over 30 years ago when I was in high school hahaha, and I've known the sun has been getting hotter for the past 15 years, it's become whiter in color. This is not news to man..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-28
03:24
vaxen: Yeah...
White House terrorists! And global warming? You mean a new 'U.N.' global 'tax' on carbon emissions don't you? Cause that IS what the great hoax is about. Brzezinsky is a practitioner of "the Great..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-28
01:42
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Just for the record
my comments regarding Gore had no relationship to your interpretation. I hope Kennedy's backing Obama helps him. There is a threat from terrorists. The Neocon and Republican/Bush response though..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-27
22:20
Elle@76.173.37.120: this isn't fake
Suspected Islamic extremists were planning attacks in Spain, Germany, France, Britain and Portugal, according to an informant, Spain's El Pais newspaper reports. Subways were preferred targets because..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-27
22:01
Elle@76.173.37.120: and
If more people got to know Al Gore a few years ago, instead of making fun of him and making him out to be what he was not, I am sure he'd be president. Who cares if he has a beard or he gained a few p..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-27
21:47
Elle@76.173.37.120: Quinty
Ross knows what's going on in the Middle East, he's no phoney, and what's wrong with helping Israel survive? This is an important matter. I don't think Ross is biased, he knows the region, he knows th..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-27
21:27
quinty: Yeah.
the Neocons are front and center among the Republican candidates. One would think they would have had enough. But if we are in a thousand year war against Islamo fascism then I suppose proud warrio..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-27
21:20
quinty: Actually
while I don't care for Ross, who's biased toward Israel, Brzezinski has been good on the Iraq war (though as a hardliner I think he influenced Carter badly) and Richard Clarke is a sympathetic figure...
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-27
20:50
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Points
well made, Elle. Well, we'll see......
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-27
20:31
Elle@76.173.37.120: Quinty
Quinty, what I'm saying is that Obama isn't saying anything that hasn't already been said by other candidates forever. I don't see anything new or different about him, I don't see anything spiritual a..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-27
19:14
vaxen: Comes down to...
lots more than just 'personalities,' quinty... Take a look at the candidates' advisors (The whole rotten lot of them including Mr. "I don't use corporate lobbyists" Edwards.) if you really want to se..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-27
18:33
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Obama
is either the King of Mountebanks or offering a truly transcendent vision. The other night, as I listened to some talk radio, a rightwing commentator was complaining about how "stupid" Obama is. (H..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-27
18:16
Quinty@72.195.137.102: Gee, Elle,
it comes down to personalities now. If Obama is a fake then he's truly diabolical, for he has faked that which can not be faked. And there is an aspect of transcendence of ego in his approach towar..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-27
10:20
Elle@76.173.37.120: vax
And vax - finally figured it out, did ya, after realizing the truth your flirty comment about Elle being one of your favorite names oooo I'm still laughing over that one.
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-27
10:13
Elle@76.173.37.120: Obama
You know what, Quinty? Obama knew, going in, that Hillary was already in the campaign. Then he complained afterwards? Too bad for him. Obama is very ego-driven and ambitious, and the more he talks, th..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-24
20:05
vaxen: The real Governors:
Heh, heh...astute observation bushman. Chrome it! Like old 'chrome dome' Giuliani, 911, TWOT, Fed Res, all of the ugly American duck soup chrome job blow job. The whole thing is sickening...for real! ..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-24
19:16
bushman: Hmm,
And vote for the wrong persons can probably put you on the no fly list, as in many countries if you vote for the non ruleing party they come and kill you, as if that makes your vote count. My problem ..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-24
18:14
vaxen: Not voting...
because there is no one to vote for isn't the same as not voting out of apathy. Know what a 14th amendment 'citizen' really is? To condone Fascism in any of it's forms is wrong unless, of course, you'..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-24
09:03
Elle@76.173.37.120: an article
Thought you might find this article of interest - by Rick Jacobs: Why Al Gore is Not President http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rick-jacobs/why-al-gore-is-not-presid_b_82937.html
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-24
07:00
Elle@76.173.37.120: voting
I used to think that not voting was a vote, but it's really not. It is the lack of making a decision, and then leaving what the outcome is in the hands of others. It is not empowering, in my opinion. ..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-24
05:02
vaxen: There are...
many ways to vote. And it isn't me doing any complaining. Bushco and all the rest don't bother me. Diebold? Votes count? Unh hunh. You get that from? And you get that I don't vote from where? And, inc..
"Yes We Can"
2008-01-24
01:20
Elle@76.173.37.120: voting
Yes, votes do count, just as NOT voting counts. Since you don't vote, what are you complaining about? If everybody voted, then that would be amazingly powerful.
"Yes We Can"

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