Friday, September 5, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The Stunning Hypocrisy of the GOP and How They Play the Game
Once again, the Republicans are masterfully spinning, what they would ordinarily find so reprehensible, into the proverbial Lemonade/Kool Aid. Can you imagine if one of Obama's daughters were 17, unmarried and pregnant? Or even if one of his, or Michelle's close relatives, were? The idea that having an unmarried, pregnant teen is a real family value that humanizes Palin, and puts her in touch with real families, is stunning in its concept, and the fact that the conservative base is swallowing this sugar-coated faux birth control pill is...well, I can't wrap my head around it.
That said, Dems better take note as so articulately stated in this article: LAKOFF: PALIN APPEALS TO VOTERS EMOTIONS...DEMS BEWARE: http://www.alternet.org/election08/97193
And, I know this notion will raise it's "I told you so" head...that Hillary should have been the VP nominee, cause Sarah Palin probably would never have been nominated as the experience question would have been dead in the water. And, even on the daughter front, Chelsea vs. Bristol, would have made it hard to validate Bristol's fall from grace. But, there would be challenges with any VP nominee, and I believe Hillary would have energized the Republicans in another very ugly way. We were dealt this hand and so be it. By the way, did you notice how much Bristol's boyfriend looks like her dad?
While the spotlight is now on the Republicans, the real final bout of this election will come after the final convention curtain, and now is the time for Democrats to step out of their prissy comfort zone and fight back with cajones. The world is at stake.
That said, Dems better take note as so articulately stated in this article: LAKOFF: PALIN APPEALS TO VOTERS EMOTIONS...DEMS BEWARE: http://www.alternet.org/election08/97193
And, I know this notion will raise it's "I told you so" head...that Hillary should have been the VP nominee, cause Sarah Palin probably would never have been nominated as the experience question would have been dead in the water. And, even on the daughter front, Chelsea vs. Bristol, would have made it hard to validate Bristol's fall from grace. But, there would be challenges with any VP nominee, and I believe Hillary would have energized the Republicans in another very ugly way. We were dealt this hand and so be it. By the way, did you notice how much Bristol's boyfriend looks like her dad?
While the spotlight is now on the Republicans, the real final bout of this election will come after the final convention curtain, and now is the time for Democrats to step out of their prissy comfort zone and fight back with cajones. The world is at stake.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Headlines Happening Now...an ongoing drama
ALASKAN GOP FAMILY VALUES
Britney's sister, unmarried mom, Jamie Lynn Spears, was thrilled to hear that Bristol Palin, 17, is unmarried and pregnant, and laughingly admonished Bristol by asking, "What took you so long?! I did it when I was 16!" Jamie turned serious and offered to mentor Bristol, and immediately offered advice, "Hey, why marry the dude, he'll just be a ball and chain for your social life. Oh, I heard your mom was running for Vice President. I'm sure she's so proud that you're making her a grandma at this time. Hey, text me whenever...I'll get back to you as soon my mom relieves me of this little toy, I mean boy."
MITT ROMNEY TO ENDORSE OBAMA
A shock and a shudder rippled through the Republican party, as assumptive nominee for VP, Mitt Romney announced that he would endorse Barack Obama for President siting John McCain's colossal lack of judgment in passing him over for Sarah "faux Hillary Clinton" Palin. He did not throw a hissy fit, however, and maintained his Ken doll affect when he said, "What a senile old coot. That's the last thing we need in the White House...a woman." Romney was immediately informed of Sarah Palin's impending grandparenthood, and released a terse statement: "Congratulations to Sarah Palin for being such an awesome mother."
HA, HA, HA...YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING
http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1837862,00.html?xid=rss-topstories
In Wasilla, Pregnancy was no secret
"Well, here's the deal: small towns have their own value systems, and in this situation those values are more a lot more valid than the dispassionate, pushy inquisitiveness that political journalism encourages."
Puhlease. This 'unbiased' journalist is actually spinning that in small towns it's cool to have unsafe, teenage sex, get pregnant, be unmarried, and the press should lay off, and the mother of said pregnant, unmarried teen is McCain's VP choice? This guy should get sober before he writes up his stuff.
Britney's sister, unmarried mom, Jamie Lynn Spears, was thrilled to hear that Bristol Palin, 17, is unmarried and pregnant, and laughingly admonished Bristol by asking, "What took you so long?! I did it when I was 16!" Jamie turned serious and offered to mentor Bristol, and immediately offered advice, "Hey, why marry the dude, he'll just be a ball and chain for your social life. Oh, I heard your mom was running for Vice President. I'm sure she's so proud that you're making her a grandma at this time. Hey, text me whenever...I'll get back to you as soon my mom relieves me of this little toy, I mean boy."
MITT ROMNEY TO ENDORSE OBAMA
A shock and a shudder rippled through the Republican party, as assumptive nominee for VP, Mitt Romney announced that he would endorse Barack Obama for President siting John McCain's colossal lack of judgment in passing him over for Sarah "faux Hillary Clinton" Palin. He did not throw a hissy fit, however, and maintained his Ken doll affect when he said, "What a senile old coot. That's the last thing we need in the White House...a woman." Romney was immediately informed of Sarah Palin's impending grandparenthood, and released a terse statement: "Congratulations to Sarah Palin for being such an awesome mother."
HA, HA, HA...YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING
http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1837862,00.html?xid=rss-topstories
In Wasilla, Pregnancy was no secret
"Well, here's the deal: small towns have their own value systems, and in this situation those values are more a lot more valid than the dispassionate, pushy inquisitiveness that political journalism encourages."
Puhlease. This 'unbiased' journalist is actually spinning that in small towns it's cool to have unsafe, teenage sex, get pregnant, be unmarried, and the press should lay off, and the mother of said pregnant, unmarried teen is McCain's VP choice? This guy should get sober before he writes up his stuff.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
More Denver Convention Stuff Up Ahead (like maybe tomorrow)
APOLOGIES to those who were left high 'n dry after the second Denver post. Once the convention started, it became impossible on 3 1/2 hrs. sleep a night to function, much less blog. So, I promise I will write about the convention, but must go do my share of phone banking to Nevada as this is a BIG priority. Swing states rule and must be swung for Obama. Later then, J
Pew Political Leadership Survey: Men or Women?
While this survey is totally discouraging for women, in so many ways, at the same time, it does not bode well for presumptive Republican VP, little Sarah Palin. Take a look: http://pewresearch.org/pubs/932/men-or-women-whos-the-better-leader
"McCain and Granddaughter Stump for Presidency"
AP Wire
What a thrill for little Sarah Palin to have been chosen by her "Pappy", as she calls him, to help him run for the Presidency of the USA. When asked if he was her grandpa on her mother's or her father's side, Sarah looked perplexed and said, "Why, that's a great question. I've never seen him before. I'll have my staff check into that."
This VP choice by McCain really reflects the strong family values he represents as it shows how much he trusts his very own grandchild to step into the Presidency should he bump his head real hard this time, or should another pesky melanoma bubble to the surface. McCain, though, was somewhat confused when a reporter asked him if this granddaughter was on his first, dumped wife's side or drug rehabbed Cindy's, and he referred us to his staff.
Unspecified sources have revealed that little Sarah is going to quickly morph into a policy expert by cutting her hair, dyeing it blond, and start to wear butter yellow pantsuits. The expectation is that stupid people, the media for example, will think she's Hillary Clinton, and will applaud Pappy for the one lucid moment he had when he appointed his granddaughter, little Sarah "Hillary Clinton" Palin, Vice President.
Addressing the issue of experience, McCain put on his best piranha smile and explained that Sarah was enrolled in a class in foreign affairs at The Learning Annex; and, since she is so smart, expects her to graduate at the top of her class. Phew. That assuaged the media completely, and they felt that they did not have to dig deeper for more of Sarah's experience credentials. Well, let's hope she graduates with flying colors!
What a thrill for little Sarah Palin to have been chosen by her "Pappy", as she calls him, to help him run for the Presidency of the USA. When asked if he was her grandpa on her mother's or her father's side, Sarah looked perplexed and said, "Why, that's a great question. I've never seen him before. I'll have my staff check into that."
This VP choice by McCain really reflects the strong family values he represents as it shows how much he trusts his very own grandchild to step into the Presidency should he bump his head real hard this time, or should another pesky melanoma bubble to the surface. McCain, though, was somewhat confused when a reporter asked him if this granddaughter was on his first, dumped wife's side or drug rehabbed Cindy's, and he referred us to his staff.
Unspecified sources have revealed that little Sarah is going to quickly morph into a policy expert by cutting her hair, dyeing it blond, and start to wear butter yellow pantsuits. The expectation is that stupid people, the media for example, will think she's Hillary Clinton, and will applaud Pappy for the one lucid moment he had when he appointed his granddaughter, little Sarah "Hillary Clinton" Palin, Vice President.
Addressing the issue of experience, McCain put on his best piranha smile and explained that Sarah was enrolled in a class in foreign affairs at The Learning Annex; and, since she is so smart, expects her to graduate at the top of her class. Phew. That assuaged the media completely, and they felt that they did not have to dig deeper for more of Sarah's experience credentials. Well, let's hope she graduates with flying colors!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
DENVER - DAY TWO
Denver Day Two and the convention hasn't even started...only Day Two of my being here, and it was a beautiful day indeed.This is gonna be quick, and pedestrian, because it's really late and I have to be up to volunteer for the California delegation at 7AM.
Funny sighting: a 'didn't get the memo' conventioneer wearing a Gravel t-shirt earnestly telling someone why he still matters. Now that's Hope.
Saw a group of Mennonites, seriously and beautifully, singing peace hymns as old and young hippies, bikers, tenacious activists, and a couple of goths, thrown in for good measure, gathered for a good ole peace march while police in riot gear and on horseback, made their presence known. In fact, it looked like there were more of them than the protesters. The peace parade eventually made its way to the Pepsi center (the convention site) where they apparently blocked traffic for a few hours, irritating the media folks who couldn't get inside to do their setups, no way no how.
Went 'undercover' to a cell meeting of Hillary supporters who met in a small room in the basement of a kind of nice restaurant. God knows what nefarious stuff they were cooking up, but the whole thing was rather lacking sexy energy, and so we left. That was disappointing cause I was hoping to invade a coven of harridans but they didn't look angry or anything....just tired. Apparently they're planning to make a big to-do at the convention though. Pathetic.
Then went on to a panel discussion of Live from Main Street...some progressive blah blah, but I was there mostly to see who was there, and I scored BIG...saw Rachel Maddow, who is cute as a button. She saw me taking a picture of her so she waved. Listen, I've got a bunch of pictures of everything, but I'm not on my computer and I don't have the time, right now, to download, etc. so hope you can wait to see them.
I just saw what time it is, so I've gotta go...will have to finish up tomorrow. Til then.
Funny sighting: a 'didn't get the memo' conventioneer wearing a Gravel t-shirt earnestly telling someone why he still matters. Now that's Hope.
Saw a group of Mennonites, seriously and beautifully, singing peace hymns as old and young hippies, bikers, tenacious activists, and a couple of goths, thrown in for good measure, gathered for a good ole peace march while police in riot gear and on horseback, made their presence known. In fact, it looked like there were more of them than the protesters. The peace parade eventually made its way to the Pepsi center (the convention site) where they apparently blocked traffic for a few hours, irritating the media folks who couldn't get inside to do their setups, no way no how.
Went 'undercover' to a cell meeting of Hillary supporters who met in a small room in the basement of a kind of nice restaurant. God knows what nefarious stuff they were cooking up, but the whole thing was rather lacking sexy energy, and so we left. That was disappointing cause I was hoping to invade a coven of harridans but they didn't look angry or anything....just tired. Apparently they're planning to make a big to-do at the convention though. Pathetic.
Then went on to a panel discussion of Live from Main Street...some progressive blah blah, but I was there mostly to see who was there, and I scored BIG...saw Rachel Maddow, who is cute as a button. She saw me taking a picture of her so she waved. Listen, I've got a bunch of pictures of everything, but I'm not on my computer and I don't have the time, right now, to download, etc. so hope you can wait to see them.
I just saw what time it is, so I've gotta go...will have to finish up tomorrow. Til then.
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