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Matt Shaner -- "Supports Traditional Values & The Rule of Law"
2008-02-05 01:13:00
This comes directly from his website, under "on the issues."I find it incredibly entertaining that this man sees himself in "support the rule of law" when he has thus far shown himself as one bent on circumventing it.Remember when he called the DA in State College to ask him how to evade the police knocking on his door? You know, just after wrecking his car in an apparent drunk driving crash?What a joke.And then there is this bit of lunacy from his page(Did Rick Santorum write this for him?):Protecting the timeless tradition of marriage as a union between one man and one womanPromoting a culture of lifeProtecting the rights of law-abiding gun ownersLet the insanity begin. Please Pennsylvania , pay attention to this man. He is dangerous to our future. His ideals are those of the failed Rick Santorum. Remember how we sent that guy packing? Lets not embarrass ourselves again by electing someone the likes of Matt Shaner.I don't believe he isn't in this for you, or for me. He's ...
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If The Flip-Flop Fits...McCain Will Wear It!
2008-02-01 22:39:00
As we are mired knee deep in Hillary-Obama love, I think I will take a moment to remind all who consider McCain a viable option that he is well less than perfect.If you vote GOP, are thinking in terms of McCain, and loved the Flip -Flop stuff for Kerry, then you should be equally accepting of the realities of Senator McCain.Though, I have to say, I am over the Flip-flop thing. Clearly, this remotely clever term isn't as good as the more descriptively accurate "Two-Faced" persona of this ultimate politician.He will say whatever it takes to win, and is hoping that none of you are paying attention long enough to remember what he said in the past. Not to worry. I'll remember for you.Think I am making this up? Don't believe me?Fine...Let's start with a big one then:1999 -- While pursuing the nomination, he told reporters in New Hampshire:told reporters that ?in the short term, or even the long term, I would not support repeal of Roe v. Wade.? He explained that overturning Roe woul...
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Arlen Specter -- Lost Sight Of The Real Ball
2008-02-01 19:44:00
Arlen Specter has decided that this is his national priority."I am very concerned about the underlying facts on the taping, the reasons for the judgment on the limited penalties and, most of all, on the inexplicable destruction of the tapes," said Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., in a Thursday letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.I want to know why they squawk box that is my state Senator isn't as "concerned" about the destroyed emails of the White House? Why isn't he as "concerned" by the illegal spying of the government on US citizens? Why isn't he "very concerned" about a President that repeatedly breaks the law? Why isn't he "very concerned" about the business of this nation, especially as it relates to his prominent position on the Senate Judiciary Committee?Specter goes on to give lip service to these other matters, implying he is "concerned" about them too. The reality is that he is yet another rubber-stamp for the Bush Administration. He makes the waves of objection, ...
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What's Your Position? Don't Vote Your Gut, Vote Your Brain!
2008-01-31 22:48:00
Below you will find several sources of information on the 2008 Presidential candidates. Before you commit to one, or even if you already have, I encourage you to challenge your choice by way of rational exploration of the facts. You might be surprised by who you choose if you take the time to investigate the reality of your priorities versus theirs.I thought these tools were interesting and helpful.See what you think?Compare your policy priorities to those of the candidates for President with these tools:1 -- Advocates Quiz2 -- Select Smart3 -- WMUR -- Commitment 20084 -- Vote USA.org5 -- VoteMatch6 -- NY Times Election Guide7 -- BankRate.com -- Compare Candidates on Money8 -- Science & Technology in 2008 Election -- Candidate Comparison9 -- TaxFoundation.org -- Compare Candidates on Tax Policy10 -- Health08.org -- Kaiser Family Side-by-side Comparison of Candidate Position s11 -- Election 08 Energy Policy12 -- Candidates on Iraq Policy13 -- AFLCIO Candidate Comparison14 -- Demo...
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And So It Begins...With Thoughts From FactCheck
2008-01-30 00:30:00
Let the ride to informed voting begin!Please note the redesign of the page to accommodate links relative to reliable and verifiable information.I will share information as I come across it.In the mean time, check this out from Fact Check ...I think it speaks to why I am doing this (again)... A Process for Avoiding Deception Keep an open mind. Most of us have biases, and we can easily fool ourselves if we don?t make a conscious effort to keep our minds open to new information. Psychologists have shown over and over again that humans naturally tend to accept any information that supports what they already believe, even if the information isn?t very reliable. And humans also naturally tend to reject information that conflicts with those beliefs, even if the information is solid. These predilections are powerful. Unless we make an active effort to listen to all sides we can become trapped into believing something that isn?t so, and won?t even know it.Ask the r...
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Time to Decide: Clinton or Obama?
2008-01-29 19:32:00
Sorry I have been missing for a few days. I had a chance to escape for a brief vacation.It was a wonderful get away, that has caused me to reevaluate my positions on the coming election. I think anyone that reads this blog knew that I was leaning heavily towards Hillary Clinton as our next President. After this weekend, I can't say that for certain any more. I had a rather heated discussion with one of my closest and most respected friends that has caused me to really dig into the candidacy of both of the front runners. I do believe that they (Hillary Clinton & Barrack Obama ) are the only two in the current Democrat field who are serious contenders for the nomination. I am a fan of John Edwards , but for a variety of reasons see him as a flawed candidate with little realistic chance of earning the nomination.So...That leaves me in a choice of two. Any that read me, know that I take these contests very seriously, and am committed to making the best decision based on facts, r...
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George W Bush Legacy -- Graphic Reference
2008-01-24 05:12:00
Courtesy of the Democratic Caucus & my friend Kevin THE LEGACY OF GEORGE W. BUSH?S PRESIDENCYThe Country He Inherited, The Country He Leaves BehindTHE ECONOMYJANUARY 20, 2001TODAY UNDER BUSHREAL GDP GROWTH14.09% Over Prior 8 Years2.65% Over Prior 7 YearsNATIONAL DEBT2$5.7 Trillion$9.2 TrillionBUDGET DEFICIT/SURPLUS3$431 Billion Surplus over the Previous Three Budget Years$734 Billion Deficit over thePrevious Three Budget YearsNEW PRIVATE SECTORJOBS CREATED41.76 Million Jobs Per YearOver Previous 8 Years369,000 Jobs Per YearOver Previous 7 YearsAMERICANS IN POVERTY 531.6 Million36.5 MillionQUALITY OF LIFEJANUARY 20, 2001TODAY UNDER BUSHAMERICANS UNINSURED &CHANGE IN UNINSURED LEVEL638 Million Uninsured4.5 Million Less in 2 Years47 Million Uninsured8.5 Million More in 6 YearsANNUAL TOTAL PREMIUM COST7$6,230 for Family Premium$12,106 for Family PremiumMEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME &CHANGE IN MEDIAN INCOME8$49,163$6,000 Increase in 8 Years$48,023$1,100 Decrease in 6 YearsPRICE OF ...
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PA 05: Democrat Mark McCracken Enters Race
2008-01-24 05:02:00
Welcome to pool Mr. McCracken! It is nice to see a Democrat with strong credentials (at least on paper) reach out to the blog community as part of launching his candidacy.He sounds great on paper. What say you? I would love to hear some input from those of you in the Clearfield area who have first hand experience of this new candidate for the 5th District seat.Attached below is his official press release. I have added some points of emphasis for your approval.Mark B. McCracken of Clearfield announces his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in the 5th Congressional District of Pennsylvania on the Democratic ballot. Mr. McCracken, age 44, is a lifelong resident of Clearfield County and is currently serving in his second term as Clearfield County Commissioner. Prior to being elected county commissioner, he served 10 years on the Clearfield Area School District Board of Directors.Before entering politics, Mr. McCracken worked in the computer and information technolo...
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I don't usually do this...But....Heath Ledger is Dead???
2008-01-23 00:27:00
I am completely floored by this revelation.He was so young, newly married...A new father.Alas, many talented people have the misfortune of dying young.Sad.
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PA 05 -- Nomination Two-Step
2008-01-23 00:20:00
Add one, and subtract two... Bringing the current GOP candidate pool to seven.The two who are out are: Klees & Lucas.The new addition is Jeff Stroehmann, the great-great grandson of the founder of Stroehmann Bakeries.
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GOP -- The Land of Misfit Candidates & Voters Who Love Them!
2008-01-22 00:49:00
I am saddened, and mystified!I would assume that if you can't find anyone in your party that represents you, then you would look for someone else where...Just to see. I would think dissatisfaction might cause people to think for a change. Alas, I am wrong.For rational thought and critical consideration were never more useless than now in the GOP land of the left-behind voter.How else can one explain the attraction and voter attention given to candidates the likes of Thompson, Romney, McCain, Huckabee, Giuliani, and Paul? Every one of them is an extreme of sorts. You would think that the GOP would be able to find one mainstream Republican that the majority of the party could get behind? Alas, that doesn't seem to be the case. Instead, the candidates continue to pander to fringe and fundie groups.They look for electoral success from the homophobes, the bigots, the least Christian of the Christians, the radically insane, the gun lovers, and more!Why don't they try to draw the a...
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PA 5th Distict -- Demographic Considerations
2008-01-22 00:09:00
According to the CDT, the 5th District in Pennsylvania has approximately 45K more registered Republicans than registered Democrats. Additionally, there are 43K that aren't registered with either party. I am not sure why this story is really relevant in this very big field of GOP candidates for the nomination of Peterson's seat? All I know is that the headline is "Republicans outnumber Democrats by 45,000 in District 5."I see no reason why that matters in the nomination process, as Republicans can only vote for Republicans, and Dems for Dems, in this state. This seems like a slanted rally cry from the CDT to motivate those (GOP) voters to go to the polls in the Centre Region. Why else would this be worth of mention? Especially at this early date?I will be very curious to see what this means, if anything, after the vote in November? Who do those 43,745 independents break for in the 5th? Do all the GOP voters (193,143) stand loyal to party, or do some prove intelligent enough t...
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One More Year to Regime Change!!!
2008-01-21 03:02:00
One year from today (thanks Americablog)we will be inaugurating a new President. I can't wait. But then again, why should we?I still don't understand why we aren't doing the American thing, and impeaching both Chimpy and the PuppetMaster?I have often spoke on this issue. Here are my thoughts in case you forgot...IMPEACHMENT: An Inconvenient Constitutional TruthAs the scandals mount, and the Bush White house continues on it's march to fascism in America, the discussion of impeachment of the President and the Vice President continues to be mentioned with ever greater fervor. I am tired of the discussion. I am tired of those that say there isn't time. But most of all I am tired of this rogue President and his willful violations, manipulations, and corruptions of this democracy and our Constitution. It is passed time, with plenty of time remaining, to neuter this criminal we call the President before he and his administration can do more harm to the land I love, and the citi...
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Joanne Tosti-Vasey -- Democrat Challenges Benninghoff's Seat
2008-01-20 00:13:00
Watch out Kerry Benninghoff!Joan ne Tosti-Vasey wants your seat for the 171st Pennsylvania State House.According to the CDT, she is the President for the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Organization of Women.I wish her luck!Here is her campaign website.
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PA 5th District: Adds Another Contender -- Lou Radkowski
2008-01-19 23:08:00
Elk County coroner and resident of Saint Marys, Lous Radkowski announced on Friday that he too was interested in the Pennsylvania 5th Congressional District seat, soon to be vacated by John Peterson.I am just floored by the level of interest in this Congressional seat.The only thing I can conclude is that, like the Presidential race, the GOP contenders don't like any of the options that have thus far been presented. I wonder how many other "valid" contenders from the GOP will enter from areas apart from the greater Centre region? The more of them that enter the race for the nomination, the more likely it becomes that one of the group from Centre or Clearfield have a shot at winning. Anything that further divides the more rural vote will work well for the guys in and around the dense population of Centre County.Unfortunately, that could give Matt Shaner, and the Shaner money just the edge he needs to gather votes. He certainly has the resources to launch a comprehensive bid in t...
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Tom Rigde: "Waterboarding is Torture"
2008-01-19 22:56:00
The former Governor of Pennsylvania & first Director of Homeland Security has declared what most already know: "waterboarding is torture."Unfortunately, the minority that believes this a valuable, non-torture, way to obtain information from our "enemies" include current President George W Bush, and his repugnant Vice President Dick Cheney .It takes balls for former friend of Bush, Tom Ridge to come out publicly and fly in the face of the President. For the first time, I can say I am actually proud of something that Tom Ridge has done.Here's the quote that seals the deal from Ridge:"And I believe, unlike others in the administration, that waterboarding was, is ? and will always be ? torture. That's a simple statement."Finally, something worthy from Ridge. Thank you.
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End of An Era: Could This Be JoePa's Final Season?
2008-01-18 20:39:00
I have heard rumors this past Fall that the writing is on the wall for Joe Paterno. His contract will expire next year, and the rumor mill was producing some rather convincing chatter that the University would not look to extend it beyond that.Well, today the Daily Collegian had a story that sounds an awful lot like Spanier & Curley testing the water to replace him.Spanier: No decision yet on renewal of Paterno's contractBy Mark VieraCollegian Staff WriterPenn State President Graham Spanier said at a Board of Trustees meeting today that there has been no decision regarding Joe Paterno's contract, which expires after next season. "I'm quite certain he will be coaching next fall at Penn State," Spanier said during the meeting at the Nittany Lion Inn. "We have not had the opportunity yet to have had discussions about what will happen going forward, but the process at Penn State is really no different than any other hiring decision at the university." In the hiring of a co...
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Huckabee Channels Former Senator Man-on-Dog
2008-01-18 05:15:00
It's like Rick Santorum has put on a Huckabee suit and gone on parade in South Carolina:"Well, I don't think that's a radical view to say we're going to affirm marriage," Huckabee replied. "I think the radical view is to say that we're going to change the definition of marriage so that it can mean two men, two women, a man and three women, a man and a child, a man and animal. Again, once we change the definition, the door is open to change it again. I think the radical position is to make a change in what's been historic."How can any thinking person vote for crazy logic like this?And while we are at it...Any readers of the Centre Daily Times? Have you noticed the pro-Huckabee bias that seems to be subtly pushed by this local paper? I sure have!
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PA 5th District -- Candidate Field Continues to Build
2008-01-17 23:10:00
I am losing count!As of this morning, the competition sat at 10 (possibly 11 for the seat); most of which are Republicans.Surely that is no surprise in this neck of the woods, but I find it very interesting that so many GOP candidates are getting into the race. That seems to me to be an indication of displeasure with many of the others that have already cast themselves into the fray. Maybe not, but what else can one conclude when the field continues to just get deeper and deeper as the day where's on.This morning the CDT was reporting that two new contenders were bringing the total interested in Peterson's seat up to 10. The two newest candidates are Clarion Borough Mayor John Stroup (GOP), and John Coleman (GOP), president of the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County. Additionally, there was speculation that "Benson Lichtig, a State College businessman, was understood to be giving serious thought to running for the Democratic nod."Then this afternoon, "Glenn ?G....
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Things I Missed, Updates, and Blogroll Additions
2008-01-16 21:53:00
Some telling tid-bits of information:Shakesville: Michigan -- McCain spent part of his day campaigning in a FUNERAL HOME! Prophetic???George McGovern -- He didn't get involved in the Nixon impeachment, but he is calling for the Impeachment of George W Bush, and Dick Cheney.MediaMatters -- They feel exactly the same way about Chris Matthews that I do. Go to their site if you feel the same and with to tell MSNBC exactly what to do with him.I have been invited to comment & post on the Pennsylvania 5th Congressional District race over at Keystone Politics. I am very excited about this invitation to participate over there.Finally, I have recently cleaned up my blogroll. Please let me know if I have missed anyone, or if you would like to be added? I am always looking to broaden my sourcing of information, and to learn from the opinions of others. Boy, it's good to be back!
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Would You Pay?
2008-01-16 19:46:00
Would you pay?Higher taxes if you never had to pay for medical expenses of any kind again in your lifetime?No more Doctors bills.No more Prescription costs.No more denied claims, pre-approval loopholes, or fear of debt.No more choices or food, electric, or rent versus the medications you need to survive.Would you pay?That is the big question that needs to be answered, and that no politician is willing to ask.It is a system that can be put into place in this nation. Sure, it's a radical departure from our existing system where the HMO or the drug company calls all the shots, makes all the money, and determines the quality of the care you receive, but that doesn't mean it can't happen.It will be expensive.But it will cost less over your lifetime.Would you be willing to switch to a true universal health care system where you are never denied, can choose your own physician, gets all the preventative care you deserve, and never worry about medical bills wiping out your savings, takin...

PA 5th Congressional District: 8 Candidates And Counting
2008-01-16 18:17:00
This morning comes the announcement that two more Republicans have cast their hats into the ring for the 5th District seat.These waters are getting a bit more than simply murky!New bid #1 for the day comes from former College Township councilman Daniel Klees. He currently works for Penn State's Applied Research Lab. He's "exploring all his options." What ever that means???New bid #2 comes from Union Township resident, and recent Penn State grad: Craig Lucas. According to the CDT, he likes Fred Thompson for President, and is no fan of either Shaner or Walker:"Without referring to them by name, Lucas alluded to two other young men who have announced plans to seek the Republican nomination ? 28-year-old Matt Shaner, of Patton Township, and 32-year-old Derek Walker, of Clearfield County, both members of affluent families. ?These are a couple of people who inherited some of their status and haven?t had to work a 40-hour week,? Lucas said. ?But the people of this district, es...
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PA 5th Distict -- A Shallow Pool Gets Deeper
2008-01-15 21:48:00
Everybody into the pool!At last count, I think we are up to six candidates for the respective party nominations. Four of the six are Republicans, and those are the ones I care most about. It's hard for me to get excited about a Democrat that is an Iraq vetran who seems interested in keeping us in Iraq? The other Democrat, is the Lock Haven Mayor -- Richard Vilello. I don't know too much about him at this moment, but I will surely be digging in to find out what he is all about. It appears the folks in Lock Haven like him, as he is a "three-term mayor."As you may have guessed, I find the idea of Mr. Shaner as my representative very frightening. Let's just say his ideas about "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are very different from mine. Not to mention that he hasn't shown himself to be a poor judge of his own behaviors, so I don't see it as a good idea to put him in a position to legislate the future of others.Enough said on that candidate.The third and newest...
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Economic Salvation
2008-01-14 18:24:00
Why is it so hard for this nation to get it's head around our finances, and what makes them work.Greed is the American creed. It wasn't always that way, and there is no reason it can't be changed for the future.We have the vision, the technology, and the will to make sweeping changes in this nation. What we are lacking is leadership with the BALLS to take risks with votes, opinion, and lobby money.Economic stimulus is just a few votes away. We call it "energy independence."If this nation, and our elected leaders where to be taken off the crack of oil, then all would prosper under a new and stronger dollar. Imagine the disposable income that could be pumped into the economy if it weren't being forced into the artificially price inflated tanks of a million cars? Imagine the jobs and industries that would be created if we became a nation driving hybrids?Other nations have done it, and it didn't create the ruin the oil industry, auto industry, and our greedy politicians have p...
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Drunk Driver: Matt Shaner Seeking PA 5th District Seat
2008-01-11 23:24:00
Matt Shaner thinks he is worthy of representing the 5th Pennsylvania District in the US Congress.I wonder if you agree?So far, I have found info that questions his educational background.I have read info that calls into question his connections.I know he proudly worked for Rick Santorum, and was endorsed by Toomey when he ran for the PA House seat.Now, he is admitting he had drank too much to drive:STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) ? A real estate executive seeking an open congressional seat in central Pennsylvania acknowledged Thursday he had been drinking and was in no condition to drive when he crashed his car a year ago, then left the scene. Republican Matt Shaner, who announced this week he will seek to replace the retiring U.S. Rep. John Peterson, said in an interview Thursday he made a big mistake when he left the accident site without speaking to police. No one was injured in the single-vehicle accident Jan. 19, 2007 in Patton Township. But Shaner was fined more than $500 after pleadi...
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GOP 5th District Candidate, Matt Shaner -- PSU Drop out
2008-01-11 22:55:00
Why is low educational achievement now a desirable criteria for running for public office?Oh that's right...Mr. No Child Left Behind was elected & reelected with a "C" average and a litany of failed businesses to his credit. I know it's been asked before, but how does a member of a prominent oil family, dig for oil in Texas, and not find any???Maybe we should ask Matt Shaner? He is after all part of the family that owns Shaner Energy -- an oil company.But before that, I want to know who is going to vote for this drop out who finished last in a primary for the 12th district Pa House seat? I had heard rumor of him being a drop out, but it appears a former adversary of his took this one step further...And he didn't like it one bit."The race for the Republican nomination for the open state House seat in Centre County turned acrimonious Thursday after a Barbara Spencer television commercial and mailer attacked rival Matt Shaner for "quitting" college, and Shaner said Spencer sh...
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What Did Pennsylvania do to Deserve This?
2008-01-10 23:35:00
Finally, the voters of Pennsylvania cast out Frothy & Fundie Rick Santorum, but his legacy just won't let go!!!John Peterson (5th District ) announced he was suddenly retiring from Congress a few weeks back, and the only one that is coming forward to pursue the seat is the least attractive possible candidate: Matt Shaner.Mr. Shaner attempted to run (unsuccessfully) for the PA House in the last major cycle. He was an awful candidate then, and he is possibly worse now.Since that time he has managed to evade police when he was wrecked his car from drinking and driving. But this is no mere accident, as he admitted today. He left the scene of an accident.In January 2007, Shaner telephoned District Attorney Michael Madeira for advice when Patton Township police were outside Shaner?s home trying to get him to come outside after a car crash that police said was alcohol-related. In an interview Wednesday, Shaner said ?I?m sure it very well could be a hindrance? to his campaign, and he ...
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Chris Matthews...The Face Of A Hillary Hater
2008-01-09 17:26:00
And so it begins...I am back in the letter writing mood!This was sent to MSNBC viewer services, Hardball, and Countdown:"Let me begin by telling you that I have not yet decided who to vote for when the primary battle rolls into Texas. This is not the angry rant of a rabid Hillary supporter. That said, Chris Matthews MUST BE REMOVED from the election night returns desk of MSNBC." I couldn't agree more! Chris Matthews doesn't offer even the thinnest display of an unbiased opinion on the coverage. I was horrified of his "commentary" throughout the last election cycle, and that has well continued into this one. His lack of journalistic professionalism in this arena, and with these candidates is palpable, and is nauseates me to watch. I find him so distracting in his anti-Clinton bias as to miss any points being made by him or others during the coverage. His going on and on about the attractiveness of the Obama's was enough to finally force me to move to CNN. I t...
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Let's Call It A Comeback!
2008-01-09 05:08:00
I have been dormant for so long...I have become numb to the process...I have become bitter in the debate...That was then, and this is now!I am back, charged up, and enthralled in what appears to be an awakening at the polls that this nation hasn't seen in decades.The swell of the future is building, and the actions of our candidates is pushing us forward.I am a Hillary fan!I am an Edwarss fan!I am an Obama fan!But first, and foremost, I am an American fan!Congrats America! Keep it up!We can take back our nation. We can reclaim our place in the world.We can reverse the mistakes of the present regime, and we can do it together!There "are 48 more" states that "we can" take back!Cause this is about us. We are the people!This is OUR comeback!
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Fag Bashing for Votes Returns to Vogue
2007-10-22 19:15:00
Yep, all those people that tell me that the country has moved forward and no longer hangs its hat on denying my rights, are wrong!Well, at least, as far as the candidates are concerned.Seems Rudy now has come out in support of a constitutional ban on gay marriage, when back in 2001, this was his position:"The mayor's progressive record on gay civil rights notwithstanding, he has not endorsed same-sex marriage. But, says Mr. Koeppel, ''He did tell us that if they ever legalized gay marriages, we would be the first one he would do.'' Mr. Koeppel and Mr. Hsiao are in favor of the right to marry -- which, among other things, would give gay couples the same protections as heterosexual couples in legal and fiscal matters ranging from immigration and adoption rights to veterans' and Social Security benefits."So Rudy is twisting in the wind on this issue, or is it still popular to call a politician a "flip-flopper?"And...Now Barrack Obama has joined in on the fun with a homo-hating bi...
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