"THE BOOM REACHES CALIFORNIA WOMEN!"
Good thing there was debate - that is where the underdog does best.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0108/8235.html
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Who do you support?
It's that time again for Brother Jim to put his support behind another candidate...
and who wil that be?
How about Sonny? Any idea yet?
and who wil that be?
How about Sonny? Any idea yet?
Failure of universal health care
Check out the following WSJ editorial from yesterday: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120165320966126977.html. We need to stop this universal health care debate and get back to responsible ideas about how to improve, not fix, our health care situation. This lessson does not bode well for Romney, and this is something on which he actually took a position ... as Governor.
CNN Debate: Sandra Day, Trucks, Foot Soldier, Empire, Timetables, Jack Kemp, Timetables, and Timetables
Last night's CNN/Politico debate was unbearable! You can get the transcript here.
Anderson's constant interruptions was unprofessional. Ignoring Paul and Huckabee made it uncomfortable to watch. AND the "timetable" bickering between RomCain was flat out embarrassing.
MY WINNER: Romney/Huckabee:
Romney won last night. I thought it was a commanding victory, but then I talked to the wifey. Evan as a lib, she was impressed by Huckabee and his believability. I realized in actuality that Romney only beat McCain, and those two beat themselves. So Huckabee was a clear winner as well.
McCain and Anderson Cooper were the losers. Paul should've taken one of the long bathroom breaks we use when we want to get out of class.
CNN felt so bad about ignoring Paul, that they gave him nearly 7 minutes of air time immediately after the debate. You can watch the interview here.
McNasty: I don't know if I can put up with this John McCain for another 9 or 10 months. I've always liked him, but this shot at Romney was unnecessary. His constant references to Jack Kemp and saying "Reagan footsoldier" is dull and ridiculous.
Note to McCain, NOONE CARES THAT JACK KEMP LIKES YOU.
We do however have a new drinking game for debates and interviews:
Every time McCain says "foot soldier," you take a swig of beer;
Every time he says "foot soldier in the Reagan army," you chug your beer;
Every time he says "I'm proud of my record," you take your shirt off, give two fist pumps, and yell "I'm proud of mine!";
AND When and if he says "that's why people like Phil Gramm, Tom Coburn, Warren Rudman and Jack Kemp are supporting me," take a shot of whiskey.
Not only does this game make a debate and an interview less repititious and more bearable, but its aftermath will leave you with a soon familiar feeling...Shirtless, Drunk, and Dissatisfied with your candidate.
Sandra Matt O'Connor
We now know why Brother Matt doesn't like RP. I think Paul's quote was "I wouldn't have appointed her, because I would have looked for somebody that I would have seen as a much stricter constitutionalist."
ZING...Huckabee's answer was good. The rest of the candidates either copied Huckabee's or waffled. On a side note, Huckabee's answer sounded like a conservative-Ginsburg approach to abortion, a la declaring equal protection for the unborn.
Arnold:
In other news, Arnold is supporting McCain, which is somewhat perplexing. You could clearly see the Terminator shaking his head in agreement with a lot of what Huckabee was saying, especially concerning the 10th Amendment.
Anderson's constant interruptions was unprofessional. Ignoring Paul and Huckabee made it uncomfortable to watch. AND the "timetable" bickering between RomCain was flat out embarrassing.
MY WINNER: Romney/Huckabee:
Romney won last night. I thought it was a commanding victory, but then I talked to the wifey. Evan as a lib, she was impressed by Huckabee and his believability. I realized in actuality that Romney only beat McCain, and those two beat themselves. So Huckabee was a clear winner as well.
McCain and Anderson Cooper were the losers. Paul should've taken one of the long bathroom breaks we use when we want to get out of class.
CNN felt so bad about ignoring Paul, that they gave him nearly 7 minutes of air time immediately after the debate. You can watch the interview here.
McNasty: I don't know if I can put up with this John McCain for another 9 or 10 months. I've always liked him, but this shot at Romney was unnecessary. His constant references to Jack Kemp and saying "Reagan footsoldier" is dull and ridiculous.
Note to McCain, NOONE CARES THAT JACK KEMP LIKES YOU.
We do however have a new drinking game for debates and interviews:
Every time McCain says "foot soldier," you take a swig of beer;
Every time he says "foot soldier in the Reagan army," you chug your beer;
Every time he says "I'm proud of my record," you take your shirt off, give two fist pumps, and yell "I'm proud of mine!";
AND When and if he says "that's why people like Phil Gramm, Tom Coburn, Warren Rudman and Jack Kemp are supporting me," take a shot of whiskey.
Not only does this game make a debate and an interview less repititious and more bearable, but its aftermath will leave you with a soon familiar feeling...Shirtless, Drunk, and Dissatisfied with your candidate.
Sandra Matt O'Connor
We now know why Brother Matt doesn't like RP. I think Paul's quote was "I wouldn't have appointed her, because I would have looked for somebody that I would have seen as a much stricter constitutionalist."
ZING...Huckabee's answer was good. The rest of the candidates either copied Huckabee's or waffled. On a side note, Huckabee's answer sounded like a conservative-Ginsburg approach to abortion, a la declaring equal protection for the unborn.
Arnold:
In other news, Arnold is supporting McCain, which is somewhat perplexing. You could clearly see the Terminator shaking his head in agreement with a lot of what Huckabee was saying, especially concerning the 10th Amendment.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Saddam: "Seriously will you guys leave me alone, I'm trying to keep Iran off my back!"
I mean seriously guys, will you knock it off! Iran is gonna kill me if they find out that I don't have any WMD.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/24/60minutes/main3749494.shtml
Recap of 60 Minutes interview of Saddam's interrogator:
(1) Saddam claimed he invaded Kuwait, because Kuwait kept stealing oil and demanding loan repayments. And when Iraq asked them to tone it down, Kuwait's Emir told them that he would not stop until every Iraqi female was turned into a $10 prostitute.
(2) Saddam claimed he didn't disclose the non-existence of WMD because he was concerned that Iran would invade his country.
You can also see/read the interview of the American Guards who watched Saddam:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8288955/
Recap:
Saddam liked Dorritos
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/24/60minutes/main3749494.shtml
Recap of 60 Minutes interview of Saddam's interrogator:
(1) Saddam claimed he invaded Kuwait, because Kuwait kept stealing oil and demanding loan repayments. And when Iraq asked them to tone it down, Kuwait's Emir told them that he would not stop until every Iraqi female was turned into a $10 prostitute.
(2) Saddam claimed he didn't disclose the non-existence of WMD because he was concerned that Iran would invade his country.
You can also see/read the interview of the American Guards who watched Saddam:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8288955/
Recap:
Saddam liked Dorritos
Florida and Beyond
The AP is reporting the Edwards is dropping out of the race. A big endorsement is coming. Who is going to promise him the AG seat?
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EDWARDS?SITE=VTBEN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Paul received the support from none other than Arlo Guthrie...
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EDWARDS?SITE=VTBEN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Paul received the support from none other than Arlo Guthrie...
"I love this guy," said Arlo. "Dr. Paul is the only candidate I know who would have signed the Constitution of the United States had he been there."
The remaining conservatives would've pandered to their constituents promising them federal monies and bailouts for their votes. And the Dems would've clearly returned to Great Britain.
Thompson's dropout was supposed to give a boost to Huckabee in the percentages (especially in the South) yet his numbers, appearances, and airplay has dwindled since Fred went dead. It's being reported that Huckabee's big wigs are working without pay (some). If that $800.00 in stimulus doesn't come soon they're going to have to retreat to greener pastures.
Romney's move to Nevada was big for him and fatally ignored by Giuliani. In like five days Romney won two big states, Michigan and Nevada, which gave him a huge bump in delegates and put his face on TV a lot more than Huck and Rudy.
Had Rudy done the same and focused his efforts in both Florida AND Nevada, we may be looking at a two way race between McCain and Giulianni.
I know Paul's move is to attempt (and I mean attempt) to win bigger states that are somewhat ignored by RomCainabee, a la Romney in Nevada. These include Minnesota, Maine, and Washington.
Huckabee should also do the same in the South and mid-West where he is polling either first or second.
Paul was virtually ignored in the NBC debate with 5 candidates. TONIGHT @ 8pm on CNN it will grow more difficult for pundits and questioners to ignore him.
HOWEVER, Paul desperately needs to put the posters and bumper-stickers down and stand in front of his message rather than behind it. More comments like "As your President, I would..." or "As Commander in Chief, I will..." will boost his appeal.
Is McCain/Giules a viable partnership for November?