State - Hillary Clinton looks like a done deal, with apparently concerns about her husband's connections worked out. Defense - It looks like Robert Gates will stay on. Was he pushing for pullout of Iraq behind the scenes? … [Read more...]
This May Sound a Bit Crazy
The title of this post is the same as the one given by AOL this morning, quoting a GA Congressman. The reference is to this article. May sound? That's the understatement of the year. How about "DOES sound". The … [Read more...]
Giving ALL states some attention in a Presidential election
This has what I believe to be the added benefit of shortening the voting season. If we used this formula for 2012 based on yesterday's results, the schedule would be as follows: Primary 1 - DC, VT, HI, WY, OK Primary 2 - MA, RI, DE, … [Read more...]
The last thing we need!
I just saw a news item on Channel 5 about misprinted ballots in upstate NY. Apparently some absentee ballots already mailed listed the Democratic nominee as Barack Osama. The error has been caught and the unmailed ballots will … [Read more...]
Why must we trade with China?
AOL is reporting today that tainted Chinese candy has reached store shelves in 2 US states. Last week it was milk, though that probably didn't get here. Previously it was lead toys and before that pet food. Not to mention … [Read more...]
From county caucus to permanent organization?
I was just wondering what the interest or feasibility would be of using the upcoming Middlesex Probate Caucus as a launching pad for something more permanent. There was a comment in another thread about having Obama and Kerry people … [Read more...]
Court rules against Cheney
Always nice to see a court interfering with the administration's attempt to keep things secret. … [Read more...]
Hillary Clinton for Senate Majority Leader
I ran across this website today, which I thought might interest people. Many who have questioned her being our nominee for either position on our ticket have indicated being open to this. I'm personally not impressed with … [Read more...]
Kerry/O’Reilly Debate
Here is a link to the article and video of the debate taped yesterday, to air when many people are still in bed or getting ready for church:( I cannot play the video myself since I use dial-up so I have not seen it, but Ed O'Reilly … [Read more...]
Thoughts on the Republican National Convention
I wanted to mention two things about Lieberman's speech. First, I'm very glad that he did not reprise the appalling level of vitriol demonstrated by Zell Miller last time. Second, did anyone else catch that he actually praised … [Read more...]