You can put lipstick on John McCain, but then he'd just be another cross-dressing Republican.
Posted by Joe B at September 10, 2008 10:47 PMCheck out this diary and this comment. McCain and today's GOP really despise the American people and our democracy; and more and more people get it.
Posted by Mary at September 10, 2008 11:25 PMAre you better off now than you were four years ago? -- 1980
Seriously, the eggheads (I mean that as a complement) who study elections in depth and have successful presidential election models aren't equivocating about this election -- they see a big Obama win.
It's time for a change -- 1976
Economy, extremely unpopular sitting president, and extremely low "right track" poll numbers are the driving factors. We can discuss nuances of the campaigns until the end of time, and on how individuals make their voting decisions, but on the aggregate those three factors are the key determinants of any election.
It's the Economy, Stupid -- 1992
Don't worry about today's poll numbers. Reagan and Carter were tied at this point in 1980, but all three of those factors were strongly in Reagan's favor, and he won easily.
Posted by Anonny at September 11, 2008 01:16 AMGoyo, good article.
I wonder if they chose 'Sarah' for her biblical name (tongue in cheek)?
A fundamentalist and creationist, who believes the end of the world will come in her lifetime, with the possibility of the button at her disposal. Yeah, that makes me feel real safe.
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 03:58 AMYou can put lipstick on John McCain, but then he'd just be another cross-dressing Republican.
John B., thanks for the morning laugh.
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 04:01 AM(From the article) "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." Alice Walker
Mary, the articles are true for many Christians who are once again sadden by the shameless use of God for their own demented need for power and control. These people are not Christians. Let me repeat, these people are not Christians.
"What made me into a liberal was getting more religion."
You cannot believe in or understand deeply the teachings of the Bible and be a Republican these days, as their belief system is diametrically opposed to the very foundation of Christianity and the teachings of the Bible. God has been used, and in the process of using God, Christians everywhere have been exploited, demeaned, mocked, and turned into some comedy to be laughed at.
The shameless use of God are by those who would destroy Christianity for their own demented needs instead of living by the actual teachings of His Word.
Most faiths believe in social justice. To not believe in social justice is to be opposed to the fundamental teachings of those of faith and of God.
Sarah Palin may call herself a Christian, but her belief system denies her the right to do so.
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 04:42 AM
Obama has often said that he is running because of what Dr. King called "the fierce urgency of now." He needs to show that fierceness and that urgency. When we think of King, we usually think of him as resolute and dignified. But King was also filled with a prophetic anger, especially in the later years of his life. As a leader fighting for fundamental change in this country, Obama has to be willing to show us that kind of righteous anger. I don't know about you, but when I think about what George Bush has done to this country -- and what John McCain wants to keep doing -- I consider outrage the only rational and legitimate response. The last seven-plus years demand more than a beaming smile. They demand indignation. Outrage. Fury.
I agree with Arianna Huffington. Time to stop "beaming" and start the outrage and fury.
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 05:23 AMSeven years ago, the twin towers came crashing down. Seven years later, no memorial at the site and no justice.
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 05:28 AM1. The man who called his wife a "Cunt" cries "sexism!"
2. The man who joked about Chelsea Clinton being "ugly" cries "offensive!"
3. The man who can't remember how many houses he owns cries "elitist!"
4. The man who voted with George W. Bush 90% of the time cries "change!"
5. "The man who says economics is not something I've understood as well as I should, cries "I believe the fundamentals of this economy are strong,"
6. The man who knowingly spreads malicious lies cries "honor!"
7.The man whose campaign is run by lobbyists cries "no more lobbyists!"
8. The man whose running mate has a pregnant, unmarried 17-year-old daughter cries "abstinence!"
9. The man who cheated on his ailing wife cries "family values!"
10. The man who can't tell Sunni and Shia apart cries "judgment!"
11. The man who picked the least experienced VP candidate in history cries "Country first!"
12. The man who got caught in the Keating Five scandal cries "integrity!"
13. The man who supported abolishing the Department of Education cries "education!"
14. The man whose family was targeted by Karl Rove in 2000 cries "get me Karl Rove!"
15. The man who fought against the Bush tax cuts cries "permanent Bush tax cuts!"
16. The man who called Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson "agents of intolerance" cries "I love evangelicals!"
17. A man who wants to overturn Roe v. Wade cries "I'm the candidate for women!"
...and America eats it up.
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 05:57 AMWhat the Intrade number on Palin leaving the ticket? And Biden? Surprised?
Posted by peter at September 11, 2008 06:15 AMnicely done, judith.
Posted by T2 at September 11, 2008 06:28 AMT2, the comment was taken from Huffington and I see I forgot to give them the credit. Yes, it certainly spells it out plain and simple, doesn't it.
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 06:39 AMMeanwhile, in Kenya, thieves have targeted Obama's grandmother as reported by the BBC.
"Kenyan police have stepped up security in the village of US presidential candidate Barack Obama's grandmother, after a break-in at her home.
The police believe the thieves were trying to steal a solar panel from Sarah Hussein Obama's tin roof.
Four people have been arrested and patrols increased around Alego-Kogello village, 60km (37 miles) from Kisumu."
Report: McCain Pushed Woman In A Wheelchair
So McCain, angry and frustrated pushes a woman in a wheelchair after raising his hand to strike her, but changes his mind. Can we now add 'abuser' to his list of accomplishments? No wonder Cindy keeps her mouth shut.
Democrats clearly continue to see McCain's temperament as a potential electoral liability. Appearing on CNN's Late Edition on Sunday, Sen. Boxer argued that McCain's hot-streak is a legitimate campaign issue that should dissuade voters from electing him Commander-in-Chief.
"Just listen to what some of his Republican friends have said about him," said Boxer. "Thad Cochran, a Republican conservative senator from Mississippi says the thought of John McCain in the White House sends cold chills down his spine. It's not rational when (McCain loses him temper) it happens. And because John McCain raised the issue, he actually raised it and says he has the temperament, I think it should be on the table.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/07/report-mccain-pushed-woma_n_124615.html
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 07:17 AMMmmm, Ian McShane narrates. Great clip, Mary!
...and America eats it up.
Not really, Judith. Nobody likes him still. They're all over "End Times" Palin. Fookin' Johnny once again proves he's just a sidekick. Did you see he had an event yesterday without Palin and it was a dud? What a wuss! I think a few prods that he's hiding behind a woman's skirts and his famous lack of restraint's going to be obvious to everyone.
Posted by iamcoyote at September 11, 2008 07:24 AMWhy does Amazon.com's "What Are We Reading? Track America's Political Book Buying" show so much 'red' and so little 'blue' purchases?
Posted by peter at September 11, 2008 07:29 AMBush speaking at the pentagon: "On this year each day ...er on this day each year we gather ..."
That pretty much sums up his performance.
1. Failed to hold terror meetings and heed warnings.
2. Asked us to go shopping instead of finding ways to get off of oil.
3. Failed to finish the job in Afghanistan before invading the wrong country.
4. Failed to get Bin Laden.
5. Tortured people.
6. Violated the constitution.
7. Etc.
Why is this idiot not held accountable? Why is he still in power much less giving speeches on this day of all days?
Posted by TIKI AL at September 11, 2008 07:35 AMIamcoyote, "Hiding behind a woman's skirts," classic. Yeah, I read where he couldn't speak because of those mean Obama supporters chanting "Obama" and the McCain supporters shouting back. Hey John, if you can't manage a small group of protestors, then maybe you shouldn't be running for President.
Why does Amazon.com's "What Are We Reading? Track America's Political Book Buying" show so much 'red' and so little 'blue' purchases?
Well, it could be that there are more "red" books available, with the dime trash political novels being spewed out almost daily.
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 07:39 AMHmm. Looks like Palin's not the only one to abuse the power of her office for personal reasons:
A whistleblower is coming forth against John and Cindy McCain, and the picture he is painting is not a pretty one. You've probably heard about Cindy McCain stealing prescription drugs from her charity in the 1990s. Today, Tom Gosinski, her former employee and a close friend of the McCain's, came out on the record about the entire sordid episode. And it appears that McCain used his Senate staff and resources to cover up Cindy's drug use, and potentially to prevent the Drug Enforcement Agency from investigating his wife's theft of illegal prescription drugs. John McCain certainly used his political connections to begin a campaign of intimidation against Gosinski, because at the time - this was after the Keating 5 scandal - another major scandal would have derailed his career. Gosinski stayed quiet out of fear until today; a recent fight with cancer has strengthened his resolve. As he told me today, if he can beat cancer, he can go on the record regarding how the McCain's do business.
Palin/McCain '08 - Yes, we're liars. So?
Posted by iamcoyote at September 11, 2008 07:41 AMIamcoyote, "Hiding behind a woman's skirts," classic.
Well, he is a Momma's Boy by his own admission.
McCain/Palin '08 - Spank me, mommy, spank me!
Posted by iamcoyote at September 11, 2008 07:43 AM"Why is this idiot not held accountable? Why is he still in power much less giving speeches on this day of all days?"
TIKI AL, jeez! Didn't you hear "impeachment is off the table"?
To bad Bush wasn't giving a speech there seven years ago.
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 07:44 AMIamcoyote, (rubbing my hands together with a diabolical look on my face), I can only hope Gosinski's story hits hard. Someone needs to expose the story of Cindy being a drug abuser and her habit of stealing drugs.
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 07:54 AMWith her money, one would think she could have a private plane deliver it to her front door. Steal? How common.
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 07:56 AMThe ABC Infomercial starring the World's Greatest Woman, Sarahcuda Palin, is shaping up as perhaps the most egregious use of Broadcast Television for Political Propaganda in history. Charles Gibson was chosen because he's both a lightweight, easily manipulated bootlikker, and a partisan one at that. There are laws against this kind of use of Broadcast Bandwidth, aren't there?.
Posted by T2 at September 11, 2008 07:59 AMThe super rich are notorious tightwads, Judith, especially the 'pukes.
Interesting - looks like Kim Jong Il did have a stroke, and N. Korea might be shooting off another ballistic missile soon to prove they're still tough. Check it out. It's a great website for that kinda stuff!
Posted by iamcoyote at September 11, 2008 08:00 AMY'all wanted her questioned. She's being questioned. Will this be considered a news event or will equal time requirements prevail? Will there be another bounce from this introduction?
Posted by peter at September 11, 2008 08:16 AMNational Democracy Corps (D) Obama 46, McCain 48, Nader 2, Barr 1 McCain +2
Montana Rasmussen McCain 53, Obama 42 McCain +11
North Dakota Rasmussen McCain 55, Obama 41 McCain +14
Florida InAdv/PollPosition McCain 50, Obama 42 McCain +8
Georgia InAdv/PollPosition McCain 56, Obama 38 McCain +18
New Mexico Rasmussen Obama 47, McCain 49 McCain +2
Colorado PPP (D) Obama 47, McCain 46 Obama +1
Alaska Rasmussen McCain 64, Obama 33 McCain +31
A game 'changer'!!!
Wow, oil at $100.90!
There are laws against this kind of use of Broadcast Bandwidth, aren't there?.
It's called propaganda T2, they're not bothering to hide it. Palin's a laughingstock, who doesn't know it yet. I'm not going to bother, just like I didn't bother watching the OJ shit, or any of the other tawdry Britney or Paris crap which is basically what Palin is; instead of flashing her hoohah, Palin flashes her corruption. Whoopie. If it's Monday, I'll prolly watch the real Antiques Roadshow, instead of the GOP's cheap knockoff.
Posted by iamcoyote at September 11, 2008 08:50 AMactually, she stole the stuff because she was an addict without a prescription.
How nice for progressive women of a certain age to go after other women of a certain age for an addiction beyond their control. Oh, and throwing in some class warfare is always a plus! Just like Heinz Kerry got dissed for wearing Chanel and Hermes ...but wait! Heinz Kerry is a Democrat!
I am so sure neither of you ever had any problems whatsoever that anyone could ever diss you for. You are perfect women.
Anybody planning on any adult politics anytime soon around here?
And for tyj's next trick, she'll defend Rush Limpballs! It's not his fault he's a hypocrite, it was his addictions, right? Putz.
You are perfect women.
We're not running for the most important position in the world, are we? I expect more than petty thievery, cronyism and corruption from my leaders, don't you?
McCain wants to tax your employer provided health insurance as a way to get people to buy it on their own. Just another example of how slimy Palin's lapdog really is. These scumbags won't rest until the US is destroyed.
Posted by iamcoyote at September 11, 2008 09:35 AMAs usual, some people here miss the obvious. McCain's influence is the only reason she wasn't prosecuted, oh, and her money. Furthermore, when you run on the Family Value bullshit and lick the asses of the fundamentalists for votes, then your Wife's drug addition is fair game. That's politics honey.
Of course, being married to McCain might drive anyone to drugs.
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 09:44 AMHow nice for progressive women of a certain age to go after other women of a certain age for an addiction beyond their control. Oh, and throwing in some class warfare is always a plus!
Fuck, when will people realize it's about "Abuse of Power"!!
Posted by Seven of Six at September 11, 2008 09:47 AM"actually, she stole the stuff because she was an addict without a prescription."
Oh, that makes it okay then. What would happen if Michelle did drugs and stole?
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 09:48 AMDo we know that she hasn't?
Posted by peter at September 11, 2008 09:50 AMSeven of Six, some on this thread are 'gender sensitive.' Of course it is about power, money and influence, but it is easier to throw insults about women not supporting women. If Cindy was running for president, and her John was an abuser of drugs and stole to support his habit, I wouldn't feel any differently.
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 09:53 AMOh, that makes it okay then. What would happen if Michelle did drugs and stole?
Of course, they'd be screaming bloody murder. But as we've seen, the fookin' 'pukes don't even need facts to scream like banshees, they'll just make shit up. It's about making a loud noise to distract from the fact that McCain is weak, dishonorable, a traitor, and a wuss hiding behind the skirts of his celebrity VP, who's dishonorable, corrupt, and a snake-handling religious whack job. In other words, they're both regular GOP stooges from the same mold as Bush and Cheney.
Posted by iamcoyote at September 11, 2008 09:55 AMAh come on Coyote, the great O can over come anything...
You seem bitter...have you taken up god and guns again?
Posted by peter at September 11, 2008 10:00 AMbut it is easier to throw insults about women not supporting women.
I thought tyj was just trying to start a fight 'cos she's lonely. You mean she really meant that we should support pill-popping Cindy just because she's a woman? Wow. Isn't that like McCain thinking women will vote for Palin just 'cos she's got a vagina? Sheesh. Why does tyj think women are so stoopid?
Posted by iamcoyote at September 11, 2008 10:10 AMIsn't that like McCain thinking women will vote for Palin just 'cos she's got a vagina?
Do we know that she does?
Posted by snark at September 11, 2008 10:31 AMDo we know that she does?
Heehee. Well, considering it turns out that "she" was mayor of the only town in AK that was charging the victims of rape for the rape kits, a practice so heinous that apparently the lege had to specifically outlaw it, one wonders how anyone could fall for her "feminist" self-labeling.
Posted by iamcoyote at September 11, 2008 10:41 AMPolls seem to be saying there's been a swing, a fairly good swing that way. What do you expect when you promote lawyers all the time?
Posted by peter at September 11, 2008 10:43 AMRepublicans eating their own! And no, it's not another rent boy JeffyLube sex scandal!
In a year in which Republicans are widely expected to lose between three and seven seats in the Senate, Ensign has made himself a target by poor-mouthing the party’s prospects and bad-mouthing some other GOP senators for not doing more to help.Ensign insists he’s just trying to be a "realist" about the problems facing his party. But Republican insiders say that Ensign’s pessimistic statements — he once said it would be a "good night" for Republicans if they lose just four Senate seats on Nov. 4 — have made matters worse.
One Republican senator, speaking on the condition of anonymity, calls Ensign a "defeatist." A GOP Senate leadership aide says he’s not sure that Ensign "has always thought out what he’s saying." Some insiders say Ensign’s tough talk might have cost him any shot at future leadership positions, and others wonder if his dark view suggests that he has even lost interest in running for reelection in 2012.
Seems to me he's about right, at the most maybe six. That will still have us with 43 seats.
Posted by peter at September 11, 2008 11:04 AM"her "feminist" self-labeling."
By she you mean the one who has to send copies of all her correspondence to her hubby? The same she who belongs to a religion that doesn't believe in the rights of women? She, you mean the one who, even as we speak, is having men tell her what to do and what to say? Oh, that one.
Judith, to a 'puke, that is feminism!
Posted by iamcoyote at September 11, 2008 12:08 PM(laughing) crap, I forgot.
Posted by Judith at September 11, 2008 12:16 PM