Tag Archives: Presidential Campaign

In Three Lines:

Why McCain wants to be president When his father and grandfather were admirals, they invested heavily in War, Inc. In Congress he promoted measures to protect their legacy, even for 100 years: a Captain Dupont in the House, a Rear … Continue reading

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It Takes a Village

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Battle of the Hawks

Hillary and McCain:Race to be “the obliterator”By Robert Scheer / May 6, 2008 In the increasingly unlikely event of a McCain-Clinton election, folks who care about the peace issue would have serious reason to worry. Both of these candidates are … Continue reading

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S. Russell on Obama and Civility

Obama and this matter of negative politicsBy Steve Russell / May 7, 2008 / The Rag Blog [Steve Russell wrote the following to introduce an article entitled “Outright Barbarism vs. The Civil Society” by Sara Robinson. It is a fascinating … Continue reading

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T. Hayden on Obama, Limbaugh and What’s Ahead

Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/European Pressphoto Agency.TURNING POINT FOR OBAMA,LIMBAUGH WINNING INDIANA FOR HILLARYBy Tom Hayden / May 7, 2008 Barack got his game back. Hillary needs a reality check. Barack had the voters at his back against all the … Continue reading

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Hillary (Still) : Bombs Away!

This is exactly why I will never support Hillary Clinton for president, even if she wins the nomination and names Barack Obama as her VP. I support Obama because he offers the possibility for an alternative to American militarism. Clinton … Continue reading

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In Two Lines:

Why Senator Clinton stays in the race As Hillary Rodham, she took the SAT in 1963 and mistook her score for a prophecy about entitlements. But was her SAT number, 2012 or 2008? Dick J. ReavisThe Rag Blog / May … Continue reading

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An Angry Young Man from the Ghetto

When America is worried about angry black people…embrace the wisdom of Elvis Elvis and Reverend Wright: How white people can accept Barack Obama and Reverend WrightBy Kimberly Wilder This is a message from a white woman, who has actually been … Continue reading

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The Modus Operandi of Our Establishment Press

The Media, The Right and 1988: Endless Deja Vuby Glenn Greenwald / May 4, 2008 A large bulk of the political and pundit class are forever stuck in 1972, reflexively viewing every political conflict through its myopic prism (any war-opponent-candidate … Continue reading

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Quote of the Day : Cojones

Concerning Hillary and Obama: “If she gave him one of her cojones, they’d both have two.” James Carville, in Newsweek

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Rev. Hagee : John McCain’s Cross to Bear

John Hagee compares † Roman Church † to Hitler The All-White Elephant in the RoomBy Frank Rich / May 4, 2008 BORED by those endless replays of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright? If so, go directly to YouTube, search for “John … Continue reading

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And if we count the exhibition games in Michigan and Florida…

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