Wow! A surprise from Melissa Bean (D IL-8)
Melissa Bean is the Representative from Illinois House District 8. She is a Blue Dog Democrat who was elected from an historically Republican district in 2004. Republicans see her as vulnerable and...
View ArticleObama: Inspiration in the American tradition
Since his electrifying speech at the 2004 Democratic convention, Barack Obama has emerged as one of the most inspirational political figures in America today.With his vision for America, he has...
View ArticlePaul Krugman and the Fantasy of the "Small Table"
In his latest anti-Obama Op-Ed, Paul Krugman calls Obama "naive" for saying that he supports a "big table" approach to changing the health care system--one that includes Big Pharma and the insurance...
View ArticleI just decided my #1 reason for supporting Obama...
I know this isn't really a diary, but I have to say it.
View ArticleTed Olson on Ed Schultz--WTF??
I know setting up big Eddie in this group is an easy target, and I can anticipate many of the responses.For some reason, Schultz has been putting Republicans on his radio show--recently it was Duncan...
View ArticleIL Early Primary Voting--Some observations
Yesterday, Illinois opened up early voting for the Feb 5 primary. I decided to stop by and cast my vote on the way home from work today. It was the first time I have participated in early voting and...
View ArticleOK, Barack--Here are your tips for tonight's debate
This may be the most important job interview you've ever had. Don't f---k it up.
View ArticleObama's debate scorecard
This morning I published my list of "tips" for Barack Obama to follow in tonight's debate. Let's see how he did:
View ArticleOnce again, the Democratic Senate Hall of Shame
Do any of these Senators have consciences?
View ArticleCookies, Pride, and Farrakhan: Challenging Apple Pie Memes
National candidates have always had to tread warily around certain statements and cultural themes. During the last 50 years, these "land mines" have remained relatively constant and are dominated by...
View ArticleTop 10 Reasons Why Obama Won't Choose Hillary Clinton as VP....
Number 10Too disruptive to have Vice President Clinton introducing articles of impeachment every week. Number 9Right now, Obama is busy going around the country saying "Jeremiah who?". Number 8Would...
View ArticleMy mom died today (Updated)
My mom died today. She was 83 and frail. She had been diagnosed with lung cancer around Thanksgiving last year and underwent surgery in December to remove the tumor. She never really recovered and...
View ArticleRachel Maddow Proves It--Intelligent Discussion is possible on cable!
Most cable shows that feature "guest panels" are almost unwatchable, in my opinion. Guests are chosen for their combativeness, and the thought is that screaming and arguing are the only ways to make...
View ArticleDear Tom Brokaw: I've only watched for 5 min and already you're an A--hole!
I got home from work early and switched on the TV to see some of the start of the convention coverage. As usual, I turned on MSNBC and found Tom Brokaw, Chuck Todd, and Dan Balz on the screen.I what...
View ArticleTIME Magazine Tosses McCain's Salad
Yes, I know it's a vulgar reference, but it seems appropriate. And, yes, I know this is another rant about MSM anti-Obama bias, which is about as pointless as arguing against gravity.However, this...
View ArticleRichard Viguerie: "Values" count, not experience
The "lack of experience" meme is dead. At least according to Richard Viguerie, and whatever demographic group he represents.
View ArticleChicago Tribune defends Obama against latest McCain Smear (Updated with Link)
The McCain "Lie-a-palooza" festival continues today with the classic republic "Destort and Divert" maneuver. Your candidate is going down the crapper? Try to get attention with a different...
View ArticleWell THIS sucks--Azdak joins the ranks of the unemployed...
That's right--my annual planning session with my Regional Manager turned into the Big Adios for yours truly.What was really bad is that I had to drive 2 hours through a snowstorm to get there for the...
View ArticleChuck Todd: The New MSM?
Chuck Todd was named Chief White House Correspondent after David Gregory failed up to being the host of Meet the Press. A lot of people were surprised at the move, most seeing Todd as a numbers guy,...
View ArticleFitness Science, vol 1: Stress-Response
I know there are a number of fitness/exercise diaries that are regularly published. I have always wanted to do a series of diaries that go into some aspects of exercise physiology to help people make...
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