Tag Archives: Congress

More Republicans Jump Sinking Ship to Endorse Obama

Can we be witnessing a triumph of reason? A friend in Portland Oregon sent me this news of a Republican candidate for Congress endorsing Obama. As the article appears on the Truthout.org site, “Washington – Joel Haugen, a Republican fighting … Continue reading

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Want to protect the future of the Internet on Nov. 4? Contact FCC

Here’s an edited version of an email I got from Media Reform Daily – which directed me to SavetheInternet.com “A huge decision is going to be made on Election Day that could change the lives of millions of Americans. And … Continue reading

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Frost on the Pumpkin, Red Sox on Fire, Palin on SNL, and Katrina Vanden Heuvel on Michele Bachmann

Guess we missed out on the basil this year!  This morning there’s serious frost everywhere.  Stern frost.  Dour frost.  A layer of it whitens the windows and powders the ground.  The nasturtiums still look miraculously green, but the zinnias and … Continue reading

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Up and Running

After some technological adventures that I’ll be happy to never repeat, I’m up and running again.  It was actually kind of nice to be off line as the economy continued its nosedive and the big bailout stalled in Congress.  Apparently … Continue reading

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Sunday Sundries … Before the Great Migration

I’m going to be migrating everything from my old computer to my new one in just a wee bit … so am posting somewhat quickly now.  Hopefully you’ll hear from me again. If not, you’ll know that things went badly … Continue reading

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If Anyone is Having a Worse Week Than the US Economy, It Just Might Be John McCain

Watch Josh Marshall from TPM for a nice look at some details about John McCain’s not-very-good week (and why he’s been backpedaling from little things like debates).  And Palin just continues to amaze … httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDdR7YqWZ8s&feature=user Here’s the text of a … Continue reading

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The Administration That Cried Wolf, McCain's Mental Status, the WPS, and Happy Birthday HollyCornblog!

Lots to write about today … and let me start with what’s been nagging at me ever since this whole Wall Street debacle became the latest national emergency.  I keep thinking, “What if this really is an emergency?  Bush certainly … Continue reading

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Bailout?

Another emergency lands at the feet of Congress and the taxpayers … born under the watch of this current administration.  Explain again just why we should trust a plan submitted by them?  I’m not saying do nothing, but sure hope … Continue reading

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Rushed Saturday Stuff …

This morning’s post will likely be quick, as I’ve gotta make 2 dozen sandwiches for some soccer-game tailgating by 7:30 AM.  But enough about me! On Truthdig I came upon this Palin Perspective from John Dean (yes, that John Dean).  … Continue reading

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Another Republican Squawker and a Chicken, Too!

Scott McClellan is going to be selling some books shortly. I LOVE anything that could further damage Bush and maybe even buttress Congressional efforts to nail some of these guys. But it also bugs me that Mr. McClellan is going … Continue reading

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