Saw a RW Brit pundit on CBS this am who called Gordon Brown the "sub-Prime Minister" because he blames the credit situation in Britain on American investment banks--where I think it squarely belongs, although I don't think the British can be absolved completely. It's all been about greed, no matter what country's banks own this crap.
I doubt we'll find out what really went on between Bush and Gordon behind closed doors, though.
grandma
· 1 year ago
good morning
Superdelegates Unswayed by Clinton’s Attacks
One superdelegate, Reggie Whitten of Oklahoma, endorsed Mr. Obama on Tuesday because, he said, he believed the candidate needed a new public vote as the Clinton camp was battering him daily over the bitter remark.
“I don’t think all of this divisiveness is helping him, so it was a good time to send a signal of support from a conservative state like Oklahoma that we believe in him,” said Mr. Whitten, a lawyer from a suburb of Oklahoma City.
It is disgusting how the debate were covered. Some folks just don't get it in the media. It was the fact that the first 45 minutes were all about pumelling Obama, that made his supporters mad. I do not think it was right to start the debate, attacking one candidate, with questions asked by Hannity. We are not interested in lapel pins and whether someone's pastor is a patriot. What a load of bloody crap.
Sage24
· 1 year ago
It is disgusting how the debate were covered. Some folks just don't get it in the media. It was the fact that the first 45 minutes were all about pumelling Obama, that made his supporters mad. I do not think it was right to start the debate, attacking one candidate, with questions asked by Hannity. We are not interested in lapel pins and whether someone's pastor is a patriot. What a load of bloody crap.
OlderAndWiser
· 1 year ago
Well, it's Friday news dump day...at least. Hopefully over the weekend, Clinton will abandon Wright, Obama's "elitism" and other anti-Obama memes, but I expect she'll be her usual bitchy self. Hopefull that will turn many superdelegates against her. I mean, in spite of what the pundits are saying, that's not "fighting," that's dirty politics--and against a party member!
grandma
· 1 year ago
Editorial Whose Privilege?
In the name of fighting terrorism — and with a clear goal of avoiding accountability — the Bush administration has imposed a level of secrecy on its operations that has no place in a democracy.
One of its most disturbing tactics has been seeking early dismissal of lawsuits alleging serious government misconduct, claiming they would reveal national security secrets. The Senate is now considering a good bill that would rein in this misuse of the state secrets privilege and give victims fair access to the courts and the public a fuller understanding of their government’s actions.
In recent years, a number of important lawsuits have raised credible allegations of government abuses including torture, kidnapping, rendition and domestic eavesdropping.......
Hillary has done what Limbaugh has wanted. She has bloodied Obama, so that the Republicans don't have to do it. She is a shameless woman, and many people around the world, are seeing her in a new light. She has lost any credibility she may have had.
OlderAndWiser
· 1 year ago
I've come to the conclusion that most of the MSM are total morons. To insinuate that the first 50 minutes of the so-called "debate" were "fair" when Clinton's former press secy & sr advisor was asking questions--well, that just ranks right up there with the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus. But they do protect their own, don't they? And the hell with the truth.
grandma
· 1 year ago
I have never 'not voted'.....but if Clinton were to become the nominee, God forbid.....I don't know what I'll do.....write in Obama's name I guess......
caphillprof
· 1 year ago
Have we now figured out that Hillary Clinton is now and has been a Republican operative?
grandma
· 1 year ago
Heilemann: Robert Reich to Endorse Obama
.......none have the particular resonance of the endorsement that's coming — unbeknownst to the campaign — a little later today.
The endorsement in question is that of Robert Reich, Bill Clinton's first Secretary of Labor and a friend of both the former president and his wife for four decades. Around 1:00pm EST, Reich informs me, he intends formally to declare his support for Obama on his blog.
I'm hoping today we witness the growth a some hairy ass balls from the super delegates so we can finally end this thing. I'm with grandma. If Hillary manages her coup, I am no longer willing to support her.
Webster
· 1 year ago
The American death toll in Iraq stands at 4037 as of this morning.
Busboy
· 1 year ago
Ah,.... the necromonger returns..... How's tricks, Webster?
Webster
· 1 year ago
Consume excrement and perish, Busboy.
Busboy
· 1 year ago
Yes, dear....
SarainKC
· 1 year ago
grandma, thanks for the link on the Reich endorsement- that is great news.
Indigo
· 1 year ago
Good morning, A-World and beautiful people everywhere.
With today's movie releases, Jet Li sinks ever deepr into mediocrity, now co-staring with Jackie Chan in "Forbidden Kingdom," a Hong Kong farce that helps re-enforce the idea that Chinese culture is a joke. Keanu Reeves, formerly inspiring, now lends his face to street kulchur in "Street Knights." Maybe he needs the cash. The moon is in Libra, you think she'd know better.
tlsintx
· 1 year ago
good morning all...
have you watched this? does the GOP make it a prerequisite that its most vocal members on the teevee have to be the most pompous ASSES in the history of the world? cause that would be joe scarborough...rachel maddow does not take crap! love her! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/17/joe-sc...
OlderAndWiser
· 1 year ago
No real news about Reich, though. I've always thought he intended to endorse Obama since there is no love lost between him and the Clintons.
tlsintx
· 1 year ago
Politico runs hot and cold...especially on McPhony... this post by meteorblades at dKos hits the nail on the head...
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I doubt we'll find out what really went on between Bush and Gordon behind closed doors, though.
Superdelegates Unswayed by Clinton’s Attacks
One superdelegate, Reggie Whitten of Oklahoma, endorsed Mr. Obama on Tuesday because, he said, he believed the candidate needed a new public vote as the Clinton camp was battering him daily over the bitter remark.
“I don’t think all of this divisiveness is helping him, so it was a good time to send a signal of support from a conservative state like Oklahoma that we believe in him,” said Mr. Whitten, a lawyer from a suburb of Oklahoma City.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/18/us/politics/1...
What a load of bloody crap.
What a load of bloody crap.
Whose Privilege?
In the name of fighting terrorism — and with a clear goal of avoiding accountability — the Bush administration has imposed a level of secrecy on its operations that has no place in a democracy.
One of its most disturbing tactics has been seeking early dismissal of lawsuits alleging serious government misconduct, claiming they would reveal national security secrets. The Senate is now considering a good bill that would rein in this misuse of the state secrets privilege and give victims fair access to the courts and the public a fuller understanding of their government’s actions.
In recent years, a number of important lawsuits have raised credible allegations of government abuses including torture, kidnapping, rendition and domestic eavesdropping.......
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/18/opinion/18fri...
.......none have the particular resonance of the endorsement that's coming — unbeknownst to the campaign — a little later today.
The endorsement in question is that of Robert Reich, Bill Clinton's first Secretary of Labor and a friend of both the former president and his wife for four decades. Around 1:00pm EST, Reich informs me, he intends formally to declare his support for Obama on his blog.
http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2008/04/heilemann_...
With today's movie releases, Jet Li sinks ever deepr into mediocrity, now co-staring with Jackie Chan in "Forbidden Kingdom," a Hong Kong farce that helps re-enforce the idea that Chinese culture is a joke. Keanu Reeves, formerly inspiring, now lends his face to street kulchur in "Street Knights." Maybe he needs the cash. The moon is in Libra, you think she'd know better.
have you watched this?
does the GOP make it a prerequisite that its most vocal members on the teevee have to be the most pompous ASSES in the history of the world? cause that would be joe scarborough...rachel maddow does not take crap! love her!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/17/joe-sc...
this post by meteorblades at dKos hits the nail on the head...
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/4/18/017...