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Some thoughts on today's events
I was able to watch most of the broadcast, and just thought I'd share some thoughts.- I would hope that most of us are able to understand that the small subset of HRC supporters who acted inappropriately today are no...more »
Posted on May 31, 2008 11:03 PM
You know who I'd want to run on my ticket as V.P.?
Someone who said I'm less qualified than John McCain to be Commander in Chief.Someone who claims I condescend to, and am out of touch with, white middle-class voters.Someone who tells Democratic voters in two key swing states that I'm trying...more »
Posted on May 23, 2008 1:01 PM
Hillary Clinton Could Make me a Republican
Prior to George W. Bush's presidency, I was open to voting for a Republican presidential candidate. In fact had John McCain been the nominee in 2000, I very well may have voted for him over Al Gore. But as I've...more »
Posted on May 7, 2008 11:35 AM
A Fun Little Did You Know? About Iran
... that according to Defense Secretary Robert Gates, adding a second aircraft carrier to the Persian Gulf is not an "escalation," but just a "reminder" to Iran?... that the definition of escalation is an increase in intensity or magnitude?... that...more »
Posted on April 30, 2008 11:01 AM
Stupid Quotes from Tuesday
President Bush at his joint press conference with Mexico's President (who was wearing a Mexican flag pin because he supports the troops), and Canada's Prime Minister:" One of the things -- people ask, well, does it make sense for Mexico,...more »
Posted on April 23, 2008 12:24 PM
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Wait, so in the "war on terror" it's illegal for the people we're at war with to attack American military targets? Doesn't sound much like a war.
Posted at May 30, 2008 2:41 PM in response to Guantanamo Judge Dismissed
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I've got no problem with Florida and Michigan delegations wanting to be seated - that is completely understandable. I also think it was wrong of the DNC to completely disenfranchise them.
What I've got a problem with is Clinton saying before the Michigan primary that the election won't count for anything, so that she could justify keeping her name on the ballot and win an uncontested victory, then later arguing that the election should count when she needs it to win.
That's straight Bush league.
Posted at May 7, 2008 12:41 PM in response to Hillary Clinton Could Make me a Republican
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And that's why Obama people don't bring up experience - Clinton people do. My point is that they shouldn't. Clinton may have good ideas, leadership qualities, etc., but the fact that she was married to the president makes her as qualified as Nancy Reagan. Beyond that, she has a term and a half of senate experience. I don't find that to be much of a selling point. In fact, Clinton and Obama are both two of the least experienced candidates to compete for a major party nomination in recent memory.Incidentally, what about my post would make you think I like Obama?
Posted at April 23, 2008 1:57 PM in response to Stupid Quotes from Tuesday
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Mukasey's position becomes even more outrageous when combined with the White House's belief that the President is the sole intepreter of his own Article II power and that the DOJ is bound by the President's determinations. (See earlier TPM post on this point).
Together, Mukasey's and the White House's propositions mean that the President can take almost any position, claim it stems from his Art. II power, and the DOJ will be bound by the President's interpretation. Then the DOJ will be bound to "approve" the position, thereby insulating the President and others from liability.
Posted at February 7, 2008 5:56 PM in response to Mukasey: The Law Is What The Justice Department Says It Is
