October 2008
29 posts
An 'Idiot Wind' -- The Washington Post Editorial →
With the presidential campaign clock ticking down, Sen. John McCain has suddenly discovered a new boogeyman to link to Sen. Barack Obama: a sometimes controversial but widely respected Middle East scholar named Rashid Khalidi… read on.
Conan O'Brien Interviews Tina Fey
The Most Socialist State in America
I’ve been waiting for people to start calling out Alaska Governor Sarah Palin on her B.S. about Barack Obama being a socialist.
Anyone who follows taxation policy in the United States knows that Alaska takes money from oil companies (through public land leases) and redistributes the money equally in an annual check to every man, woman and child in Alaska. Governor Palin actually increased...
You Know The McCain Camp Has Gone Too Far When...
…three dozen call center workers refuse to read anti-Obama script. From Talking Points Memo:
“We were asked to read something saying [Obama and Democrats] were against protecting children from danger,” this worker said. “I wouldn’t do it. A lot of people left. They thought it was disgusting.”
Read the whole story. Wow.
Circular Firing Squad Begins Over Palin Shopping...
McCain’s campaign blames the Republican National Committee (RNC). The RNC blames the McCain camp. Now Sarah Palin blames a McCain aid though it most likely was a RNC consultant who bought $150,000 worth of clothes for Palin at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.
We may never know the full story, and hell, I don’t even care to know. But it sure is fun to watch the Republicans form...
Apple gives $100,000 to fight California gay... →
From Apple:
Apple is publicly opposing Proposition 8 and making a donation of $100,000 to the No on 8 campaign. Apple was among the first California companies to offer equal rights and benefits to our employees’ same-sex partners, and we strongly believe that a person’s fundamental rights — including the right to marry — should not be affected by their sexual orientation. Apple views this as a...
WatchBush Endorses McCain-Palin @ The White House
“As a lifelong progressive democrat, I believe that Measure 65 – the open primary...”
– John A. Kitzhaber, M.D., Oregon Governor, 1995 - 2003 — From the Governor’s piece in Blue Oregon entitled “Agressively Progressive”
Whoops: Palin’s Makeup Stylist Fetches Highest... →
Well Said...
WatchYou may have seen or read excerpts from Colin Powell’s endorsement of Barack Obama on Meet The Press. But it’s well worth watching the whole video — especially Powell calling out the Rebublican party on Muslim bashing.
“At least McCain had half a point on Wednesday night when he said, “I am not...”
– Frank Rich from “He Just Can’t Quit W” in The New York Times yesterday.
My Statewide Ballot Suggestions
Here’s what I think (in bold) about the candidates and measures on the ballot here in Oregon. I’ve also included what Willamette Week, The Portland Mercury, and The Oregonian have recommended. I’ll post my thoughts on local issues (city/county races, state legislative races, bond measures, etc.) later this week.
President: Barack Obama, Democrat
Willamette Week: Barack...
My Former Housemate
My friend and former housemate, Brent Barton, has now been endorsed by The Oregonian, Willamette Week and The Portland Mercury in his race for the Oregon legislature. Sweet!
I wrote about Brent at the beginning of this year in a Blue Oregon post. Donate to Brent’s campaign at his website or call 503-656-0792 to volunteer.
Candidates Gone Wild
I was on stage with Storm Large and several candidates on Monday taking audience comments (via text) for the Bus Project and Willamette Week’s Candidates Gone Wild.
Here’s the wrap up from Willamette Week.
More About Joe
Turns out “Joe the Plumber” — featured prominently by John McCain in the final Presidential debate — isn’t exactly the perferct representative for hardworking, independent-minded, middle class voters. From Blue Oregon:
-He’s not actually a licenced plumber or contractor (required by Toledo law). -He has two outstanding liens. -He’s not an...
Yowza.
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Presidential Candidates & Their Related Images
Funny stuff going on at Fark.com:
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And my favorite as a recent convert to Scrubs:
Go to Fark.com to see the rest.
Open Oregon's Primaries -- The Oregonian Editorial... →
From today’s O:
Oregon’s election system gets an A for convenience, an A for trustworthiness and an F for fair access to partisan races. Oregon voters can raise that last grade by approving Measure 65, a long-brewing election reform… Measure 65 is sponsored by former Democratic Secretary of State Phil Keisling and former Republican Secretary of State Norma Paulus. It would open...
“The McCain campaign has crossed the line between tough negative campaigning and...”
– Frank Rich writing in The New York Time. Read the full column titled “The Terrorist Barack Hussein Obama.”
WatchJon Stewart analyzes this week’s debate between Senators Barack Obama and John McCain.
States’ Actions to Block Voters Appear Illegal --... →
From The New York Times yesterday:
Tens of thousands of eligible voters in at least six swing states have been removed from the rolls or have been blocked from registering in ways that appear to violate federal law, according to a review of state records and Social Security data by The New York Times.
The six swing states seem to be in violation of federal law in two ways. Michigan and Colorado...
WatchYour moment of Zen…
Portland Teen To Leave Hospital After Five Weeks →
Very positive news for the Lincoln High School teen hit by a drugged out driver.