Archives: 2008 September

AP: “…she e-mailed the Obama campaign through its Web site asking that he not mention it during debates or speeches…”

…The bracelet with Ryan Jopek’s name that Obama had to consult during the debate was not intended to be a prop for a campaign stunt. Especially not an embarrassing stunt like the “I have a bracelet too, from the mother of…errm, uhhh, ummmm…” fiasco that is likely to blow up in Obama’s face in big way - much larger than a simple gaffe. …

…It seems neither the mother or father of the soldier want Obama to wear the bracelet. When Jopek’s mother gave Obama the bracelet it was intended to be between her and Obama, not fodder for the campaign trail. She asked him not to wear it. She’s now understandably upset with the attention she’s getting.

She was upset back in March when Jopek’s father was interviewed on the radio and discussed the problems Obama’s exploitation of their son and the gifted bracelet were causing. …

… Obama’s lack of experience is not an issue. In fact, his inexperience and naiveté give me comfort, making the prospect of his winning the election just a little easier digest. For the conservative out there who still isn’t following me, I ask you this: If Obama had an extra 20 years practice at implementing his Marxist agenda behind him would you be happier with him in the White House? Do you think you’ll approve of his policy decisions and performance more during his last years in office?

Unfortunately, a President Obama would have no problem getting his socialist agenda pushed through, experience or not. He’ll have lots of help. …

H/T Duane Lester at All American Blogger who pulled the story off Drudge
I hopped on Twitter and saw Duane’s Tweet. Wow.
From Drudge:
MCCAIN: America this week faces an historic crisis in our financial system. We must pass legislation to address this crisis. If we do not, credit will dry up, with devastating consequences for our [...]

There’s a saying of some sort that goes something like “the nice thing about not telling lies is you don’t have to keep track of them.” The nice thing about starting with sound principles and building your positions on them and then acting according to principle means you don’t have to spend half your presidential [...]

There is no problem with uninsured. I say there is no problem because the reason they are uninsured is choice. If someone could be insured but chooses not to be, that is not a problem - not for me anyway. I live in Hawaii, one of the most expensive cost of living areas of the country. A 20-something smoker can buy a health insurance plan for well under $100 a month. Working one afternoon or evening shift a week at a minimum wage job will cover the monthly payment with money leftover for a savings account dedicated to copays. Giving up a evening or two at clubs, a few meals in restaurants, or the premium cable channels will also cover the cost.

The poll, conducted with Stanford University, suggests that the percentage of voters who may turn away from Obama because of his race could easily be larger than the final difference between the candidates in 2004 — about two and one-half percentage points.

I’m starting to love this game already. Best part it doesn’t take long. I spend a few seconds reading comments on Daily Kos until I find a really dumb one. Here’s today’s:
why can’t the dems put forth bills (13+ / 0-)
to bring our troops home from Iraq.
Make the republicans go on record during [...]

I thought it would be fun to go over to the Kos and see how long it took me to find something especially stupid in the comments. As expected, I didn’t have to look long. How’s this for stupid:
In a very plain & understandable language (something that was missing so far) he explained [...]

John Killian wrote an excellent article at United Liberty where he points out early on that nothing sticks to Palin. She’s being called the teflon candidate. As I commented on his blog, nothing sticks because there’s nothing sticky.
Her pastor isn’t cursing our country, her husband is by all indications proud of the country, and [...]

Someone won it. Uh… Someone participated in it.
Pat Bertoletti has eaten 1.75 gallons of ice cream in 8 minutes, 266 pickled jalapenos in 15 minutes and 42 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in 10 minutes, and 21 pounds of grits in 10 minutes.
His ability to down grits at a record pace gave him [...]