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Mariann Wizard’s Political Wisdom
Obama will open new opportunities for progressivesBy Mariann Wizard / The Rag Blog / June 22, 2008 I had a long conversation recently with a close friend who is usually a few steps ahead of me in political facts and … Continue reading
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Tagged Democratic Party, Obama, Politics, Presidential Campaign, Progressives, The Left
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"The Whole World is Watching…."
Waiting For Obama: The First Global ElectionBy Derek Shearer / June 18, 2008 Nothing could be more accurate today than the political chant from Chicago in 1968: “The Whole World is Watching.” The level of interest in the upcoming U.S. … Continue reading
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Tagged Obama, Presidential Campaign, Public Opinion, The World, World Opinion
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And They’re Off and Running…
But, of course, racism and hatred and vicious lies won’t play a major role in this election. We’re beyond all that, right? Well, just read the next four articles for a taste of what we’re facing in this election campaign. … Continue reading
At Texas Republican Convention…
Vendor who sold racist Obama pin:Just meant to be funnyBy Christy Hoppe / June 18, 2008 AUSTIN – The vendor who sold a racist pin at the Texas Republican Party convention last weekend in Houston apologized today and said he … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, Obama, Presidential Campaign, Racism, Republican Party
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Racist Obama Doll Lives
The Sock Obama dollCreators of The Sock Obama seek new company to produce dollBy Sheena McFarland / June 18, 2008 A stuffed sock monkey doll dressed as and named after presidential candidate Barack Obama may not be shelved just yet, … Continue reading
Obama Accuser Has Long Rap Sheet
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s website, which pictures Sinclair under the word ‘Wanted,’ cites felony theft and forgery charges. Courtesy Politico.Specializes in “Crimes Involving Deceit”By Ben Smith / June 18, 2008 Larry Sinclair is wanted in Colorado, but you can catch … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, Internet, Obama, Politics, Presidential Campaign
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Baracknophobia!!!!
Jon Stewart Mocks Media For Peddling Insane Obama RumorsJune 17, 2008 On Monday night’s “Daily Show,” Jon Stewart mocked the media’s willingness to peddle insane rumors about Barack Obama — and their tendency to blame the rumor-mongering on internet sites. … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, Humor, Media, Michelle Obama, Obama, Presidential Campaign, Satire, Video
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Tom Hayden : Obama’s Core Constituency is Progressive
Journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger.With All Respect, John Pilger Is Wrong By Tom Hayden John Pilger’s “Continuing the Tradition – Obama is a Hawk” was recently published in the British Economist and circulated widely. (See Pilger’s article on The … Continue reading
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Tagged Foreign Policy, Iraq, Iraq Occupation, McCain, Obama, Presidential Campaign, Progressives, Republican Party, Robert Kennedy, The Left, Tom Hayden
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Imperfect Obama or Republican Brownshirts
A Study in Tyranny: oil sketch, inspired by my interest in politics, persuasion, influence, brain washing, propaganda, as well as sales and marketing. —Luscher. At this point,we have no other choice than Obama, love him or not, unless we want … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil Liberties, Economy, Fascism, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Obama, Personal Freedom, Presidential Campaign, Republican Party, Supreme Court, Torture
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Cindy’s Cookie Caper
Cindy McCain’s filched oatmeal butterscotch cookie. Yum.…how will America heal? Cindy McCain Continues To StealEasily Googlable RecipesA few months ago, John McCain’s second and current wife, “Trollop” Cindy, was caught stealing recipes from the Food Network and publishing them as … Continue reading
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Tagged Cindy McCain, Cuisine, McCain, Petty Theft, Presidential Campaign
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We Need a Second American Revolution
This is only in part a response to the comments made on yesterday’s post about a recent Nader speech. The bigger picture for me is that we do desperately need election reform in the US to change this jaundiced process. … Continue reading
They Flatter You, Flummox You, Fool You
Ralph Nader calls for civic engagement Wednesday in Tacoma.Janet Jensen/The News TribuneRalph Nader says, vote for ‘none of the above’By Niki Sullivan, Jun 14, 2008 Ralph Nader says if not him, then vote for ‘none of the above’May 15th, 2008 … Continue reading
