> With the Republicans still recovering from one of the largest election losses in modern times, you might think that they'd start to rethink their leadership. Perhaps, they'd even try to have a more inclusive group of people in charge to get the attention and support of more voters. Well, you were wrong.
According to a posting at MyDD, Kenneth Blackwell is considering running for RNC chair. That is terrific news for Democrats. Blackwell, who is politically to the right of Attila the Hun, is the former Ohio Secretary of State who "delivered" Ohio for George W. Bush.
> Does President Bush have a bit of "senior-itis"? "Senior-itis" is that malady when high school seniors abandon any interest in school. President Bush seems to have lost interest in governing. He just wants to end his term in office and return to clearing the brush in Texas. His interests now just center on granting pardons and issuing executive orders (which I hope a President Obama will overturn.).
> It looks like many Americans and world leaders are looking forward to the inauguration of President Obama. Even right-leaning U.S. News and World Report has positive things to says about Obama's economic agenda:
President-elect Barack Obama is getting largely positive media coverage on the issue of the economy, as did his new economic team, which is being cast as a group of highly capable, centrist economists. The Washington Post says Obama "is assembling a deeply experienced team of top economic advisers whose key members firmly believe limited government spending combined with free markets can create lasting prosperity." CNN's The Situation Room reported "Obama's pick of Timothy Geithner to be Treasury Secretary is highly celebrated." All three networks led their broadcasts with Obama's announcement. ABC World News reported Obama "may not yet be officially on the job, but he's on the case. And so is his brand new team...."
I think that President Obama will do a lot to help this country.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Important Matters
> The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Michigan yesterday. In case you didn't know, Ohio State has beat Michigan for 5 straight years. OH-IO!!!!! We'll certainly miss those seniors who played their last game.
> I don't know if you can feel the great anticipation for the Obama administration, but I can. People are very excited about the inauguration. With so many people planning to go to Washington, DC in January, hotel rooms are scarce. Residents of the area are offering rooms and whole houses for rent, according to a story in the Frederick News-Post Online.
> We are still waiting for that re-count in the Franken-Coleman race. Hopefully, we'll hear some good news soon.
> Here is a story about one gutsy teacher in Philadelphia (Philly.com):
A 12-year-old Philadelphia student has been suspended and charged with attempted rape after a 24-year-old teacher at the Beeber Middle School said she was attacked, authorities said.
The teacher - recognized by officials for her professionalism and poise during a stressful and highly unusual situation - was back in the classroom teaching yesterday....
...The teacher, who has not been identified, gained control and took the seventh grader to the principal's office, where administrators called police, Jordan said....
She is one amazing teacher.
> I don't know if you can feel the great anticipation for the Obama administration, but I can. People are very excited about the inauguration. With so many people planning to go to Washington, DC in January, hotel rooms are scarce. Residents of the area are offering rooms and whole houses for rent, according to a story in the Frederick News-Post Online.
> We are still waiting for that re-count in the Franken-Coleman race. Hopefully, we'll hear some good news soon.
> Here is a story about one gutsy teacher in Philadelphia (Philly.com):
A 12-year-old Philadelphia student has been suspended and charged with attempted rape after a 24-year-old teacher at the Beeber Middle School said she was attacked, authorities said.
The teacher - recognized by officials for her professionalism and poise during a stressful and highly unusual situation - was back in the classroom teaching yesterday....
...The teacher, who has not been identified, gained control and took the seventh grader to the principal's office, where administrators called police, Jordan said....
She is one amazing teacher.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Bush and the Ohio GOP
>Have you noticed that some cable news channels have nothing to talk about recently? Don't you think they should be talking about how Bush's "free market economy" has ruined this country? With so many people out of work, the stock market reaching new lows, and companies shutting down, Bush's administration will be right on par with Herbert Hoover's.
>I fully agree with Nancy Pelosi---- until the American automakers show lawmakers a plan, Congress will not provide any bailout money. The CEO's show up at the hearings in Washington, DC after flying in their own private jets. How can they ask for money to save their companies when they continue to live the high rolling lifestyle?
>The Other Paper has a very interesting article about the Ohio GOP and its future:
For the last decade, the Republicans inOhio Ohio
>I fully agree with Nancy Pelosi---- until the American automakers show lawmakers a plan, Congress will not provide any bailout money. The CEO's show up at the hearings in Washington, DC after flying in their own private jets. How can they ask for money to save their companies when they continue to live the high rolling lifestyle?
>The Other Paper has a very interesting article about the Ohio GOP and its future:
For the last decade, the Republicans in
Blame it on a moment of weakness. It was just one time and everybody experiments. And anyway, just because you say something socially moderate doesn’t make you a social moderate.....
“We have lost an entire generation of young voters,” Dewine told reporters. The party has wandered away from its roots of fiscal conservatism and has been fixated on “distracting social issues,” he said. In order to become attractive again, the party needs to build beyond its traditional base.....
Wow. DeWine admits that the Ohio GOP has "...lost an entire generation of voters..." and it makes me feel so good. The Ohio Republican Party reminds me of people just so out of step with the way real Americans live their lives. If the young Obama campaign volunteers are an indication of the future of the Democratic Party, the Ohio GOP may end up going the way of the Shakers.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Want to Know What I Think?
---I would have kicked Sen. Joe Lieberman out of the Democratic caucus. I'm not a member of the Democratic caucus and, therefore, no one asked my opinion.
---If I were a big shot at MSNBC, I'd send Chris Matthews to charm school. Matthews is the rudest interviewer on MSNBC-TV. Recently, with talk that Hillary Clinton being nominated as U.S. Secretary of State, Matthews has been even more ridiculous.
---I think that Sen. Chuck Hagel should declare himself a Democrat or at least vote with the Dems in the Senate.
--- Do you know why Republicans are against any loans for the Big Three automakers? Republicans intensely dislike the unions that are part of the auto industry. The unions, historically, have always supported the Democrats and now the GOP have decided to pay back the unions for their lack of support. Personally, I think that the auto industry should be provided with some loans, with certain restrictions:
1. Reduce and reorganize the various car companies. Cut out duplicate models.
2. Find a way to get rid of the SUV's and encourage smaller, more gas efficient autos.
3. Reward auto employees with ideas that reduce waste, improve productivity, and costs.
4. Eliminate all bonuses for executives until loans are repaid and a profit is made.
5. Eliminate all executive travel and all perks.
6. Provide complete transparency and government oversight so that we can view what and how the automakers have spent their money in the past.
---I heard Sarah Palin has been offered millions of dollars to write a book. Give me a break! Palin has already worn out the welcome mat for many people. I wouldn't offer her ten cents to write a book. You'll see her book reduced for quick sale tables at books stores.
---If I were a big shot at MSNBC, I'd send Chris Matthews to charm school. Matthews is the rudest interviewer on MSNBC-TV. Recently, with talk that Hillary Clinton being nominated as U.S. Secretary of State, Matthews has been even more ridiculous.
---I think that Sen. Chuck Hagel should declare himself a Democrat or at least vote with the Dems in the Senate.
--- Do you know why Republicans are against any loans for the Big Three automakers? Republicans intensely dislike the unions that are part of the auto industry. The unions, historically, have always supported the Democrats and now the GOP have decided to pay back the unions for their lack of support. Personally, I think that the auto industry should be provided with some loans, with certain restrictions:
1. Reduce and reorganize the various car companies. Cut out duplicate models.
2. Find a way to get rid of the SUV's and encourage smaller, more gas efficient autos.
3. Reward auto employees with ideas that reduce waste, improve productivity, and costs.
4. Eliminate all bonuses for executives until loans are repaid and a profit is made.
5. Eliminate all executive travel and all perks.
6. Provide complete transparency and government oversight so that we can view what and how the automakers have spent their money in the past.
---I heard Sarah Palin has been offered millions of dollars to write a book. Give me a break! Palin has already worn out the welcome mat for many people. I wouldn't offer her ten cents to write a book. You'll see her book reduced for quick sale tables at books stores.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Horses Saved --- For Now
The heartless people over at the Bureau of Land Management were fully prepared to start killing thousands of wild horses because they were too expensive to feed. (Of course, those $500 bottles of wine President Bush served at his economic summit certainly would have fed many horses.) The wild horses have been saved from slaughter. Washington Post:
....Madeleine Pickens, wife of billionaire T. Boone Pickens, made known her intentions to adopt not just the doomed wild horses but most or all of the 30,000 horses and burros kept in federal holding pens. Lifelong animal lovers, the Pickenses just a few years ago led the fight to close the last horse slaughterhouse in the United States.
....Madeleine Pickens, wife of billionaire T. Boone Pickens, made known her intentions to adopt not just the doomed wild horses but most or all of the 30,000 horses and burros kept in federal holding pens. Lifelong animal lovers, the Pickenses just a few years ago led the fight to close the last horse slaughterhouse in the United States.
Madeleine Pickens is looking for land in the West that would be an appropriate home for the horses....
...About 33,000 horses still roam wild on federal lands in 10 Western states. About half of those are in Nevada. The federal agency believes the range can accommodate only about 27,000 horses, and each year government-hired cowboys round up 7,000 to 13,000 horses and take them to holding pens in several states...
Thank you Madeleine Pickens!
You Betcha!
* Last night Barack and Michelle Obama appeared on 60 Minutes on CBS. I watched the entire interview and afterwards I felt good that such smart, nice people moving in the White House in 64 days.
* Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Secretary of State, should be applauded for her hard work during this election year. Despite the non-stop attacks by the Ohio GOP, Brunner protected voters and ballots from those who tried to deny many their rights.
* Republican Sen. John Kyl plans to filibuster any Supreme Court nominee that he deems "too liberal" (Bizjourals). Here we go with more Republican obstructionists.
* On Stephanie Miller's radio show this morning, there was a sound bite in which Newt Gingrich said that Gays go against traditional family values. Gingrich is definitely an expert in "family values" given his two divorces and three marriages. I guess he has forgotten about that check cashing scandal and those ethics problems he had while he was serving in the House of Representatives. If you are really interested in Newt Gingrich's "family values," you absolutely must read the Salon article that has it all.
* I think that before we give billions of dollars to the U.S. automakers, we need to ask them to cut back on their executive bonus packages.
* OMG! OMG! Run for cover. Sarah Palin might get a multi-million dollar book deal. I definitely do not plan to read it or buy it.
* Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Secretary of State, should be applauded for her hard work during this election year. Despite the non-stop attacks by the Ohio GOP, Brunner protected voters and ballots from those who tried to deny many their rights.
* Republican Sen. John Kyl plans to filibuster any Supreme Court nominee that he deems "too liberal" (Bizjourals). Here we go with more Republican obstructionists.
* On Stephanie Miller's radio show this morning, there was a sound bite in which Newt Gingrich said that Gays go against traditional family values. Gingrich is definitely an expert in "family values" given his two divorces and three marriages. I guess he has forgotten about that check cashing scandal and those ethics problems he had while he was serving in the House of Representatives. If you are really interested in Newt Gingrich's "family values," you absolutely must read the Salon article that has it all.
* I think that before we give billions of dollars to the U.S. automakers, we need to ask them to cut back on their executive bonus packages.
* OMG! OMG! Run for cover. Sarah Palin might get a multi-million dollar book deal. I definitely do not plan to read it or buy it.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Republicans Trying to Throw Out Ballots in Ohio's 15th
Looks like Republicans are up to their dirty tricks again in Ohio.
Dispatch:
A new lawsuit has been filed against Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner arguing that she is telling the Franklin County Board of Elections to count provisional ballots that state law says should be rejected.....
.....The lawsuit was filed by two Franklin County voters on behalf of the campaign of Republican Steve Stivers, who leads Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy in the 15th District race by less than 400 votes with thousands of provisional ballots outstanding....
Isn't it amazing? Stivers, who was way behind in the polls before the election, is trying to use a lawsuit to win his way to Congress. Stivers, his supporters, and the Republican party will do anything they can to win, even if it means stealing the election by throwing out ballots.
Call Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy's office and ask how you can help her.
Update: ProgressOhio has even more on the lawsuit as well as links to the filings.
Dispatch:
A new lawsuit has been filed against Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner arguing that she is telling the Franklin County Board of Elections to count provisional ballots that state law says should be rejected.....
.....The lawsuit was filed by two Franklin County voters on behalf of the campaign of Republican Steve Stivers, who leads Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy in the 15th District race by less than 400 votes with thousands of provisional ballots outstanding....
Isn't it amazing? Stivers, who was way behind in the polls before the election, is trying to use a lawsuit to win his way to Congress. Stivers, his supporters, and the Republican party will do anything they can to win, even if it means stealing the election by throwing out ballots.
Call Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy's office and ask how you can help her.
Update: ProgressOhio has even more on the lawsuit as well as links to the filings.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Seriously
* I'm tired of hearing about Sarah Palin. Matt Lauer's interview with Palin has forced me to change the channel every single time Palin talks.
* Last night on David Letterman, Don Rickles tried (unsuccessfully, I might add) to make a joke about Barack Obama. There were a lot of groans in the audience. I had to change the channel. Rickles and his humor are out of date.
* No one has asked me what to do with Sen. Joe Lieberman and if he can caucus with the Dems. I think Lieberman was blatantly disloyal to the caucus. He spoke openly and disparaged their reputations and that of candidate Obama. If I had a vote, he'd be out the door of the caucus.
* I sincerely hope that Obama will be able to get our troops out of Iraq. By the way, did you know that Saxby Chambliss voted against funding for body armour for our troops? Vote Vets has the details.
* Let the Obama family decide on their own about the proper school for their daughters. Given their abilities and security matters, this is their family's decision. The dog? They need to choose their own puppy. They are the ones that will live with it.
* Last night on David Letterman, Don Rickles tried (unsuccessfully, I might add) to make a joke about Barack Obama. There were a lot of groans in the audience. I had to change the channel. Rickles and his humor are out of date.
* No one has asked me what to do with Sen. Joe Lieberman and if he can caucus with the Dems. I think Lieberman was blatantly disloyal to the caucus. He spoke openly and disparaged their reputations and that of candidate Obama. If I had a vote, he'd be out the door of the caucus.
* I sincerely hope that Obama will be able to get our troops out of Iraq. By the way, did you know that Saxby Chambliss voted against funding for body armour for our troops? Vote Vets has the details.
* Let the Obama family decide on their own about the proper school for their daughters. Given their abilities and security matters, this is their family's decision. The dog? They need to choose their own puppy. They are the ones that will live with it.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
In Honor of Veterans' Day
I thank you for your service. I hope that one day soon, all our troops will be home.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Monday's Notes
>>> If you want to keep an eye on the Al Franken vote count in Minnesota, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State's site here. At this point, slimy Coleman is only ahead by 200 votes.
> President-elect Barack Obama will visit the White House today.
> Change is happening in the U.S. Senate. Honolulu Star Bulletin:
HAVING native son Barack Obama on the doorstep of the White House has already raised Hawaii's profile on the nation's political stage. Now, with U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye taking the helm of the powerful Appropriations Committee, the state farthest from the U.S. capital -- and arguably the minds of most Americans -- stands to gain a lot more influence than before.
> Now that the Republicans have lost the White House, some GOP politicians are already getting their sights on 2012. Mike Huckabee (fried squirrel gourmand) and Bobb Jindal (creationist education advocate), are planning to spend some of their future time in Iowa.
> President-elect Barack Obama will visit the White House today.
> Change is happening in the U.S. Senate. Honolulu Star Bulletin:
HAVING native son Barack Obama on the doorstep of the White House has already raised Hawaii's profile on the nation's political stage. Now, with U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye taking the helm of the powerful Appropriations Committee, the state farthest from the U.S. capital -- and arguably the minds of most Americans -- stands to gain a lot more influence than before.
Moreover, if Hawaii's other senator, Daniel Akaka, becomes the new chairman of the Homeland Security panel the islands could hold bigger sway in Washington.
Inouye assumes the chairmanship long held by West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd, who at age 90 voluntarily relinquished the post in advance of a reorganization of the Senate later this month.....> Now that the Republicans have lost the White House, some GOP politicians are already getting their sights on 2012. Mike Huckabee (fried squirrel gourmand) and Bobb Jindal (creationist education advocate), are planning to spend some of their future time in Iowa.
Saturday, November 08, 2008
John Boehner is Wrong!!!!
Republican Rep. John Boehner has been spouting off at the mouth again. Boehner apparently doesn't realize that his party lost, and lost big.
Detroit News:
....House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, issued a statement arguing that any stimulus plan should be built around tax cuts, rather than new spending, and calling on Obama to "govern from the center."
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
...America is still a center-right country. This election was neither a referendum in favor of the left’s approach to key issues nor a mandate for big government....
Barack Obama won by a landslide. Boehner has it all wrong. The American voter has rejected the Republicans, the Boehners, their big government with massive deficits, and two wars. Mr. Boehner needs to realize that America is now center or center-left now. We've had enough Republican obstructionists, Republican scandals (Do you need a list?), and the Republican failures. It is time to move on for change. America has spoken.
Detroit News:
....House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, issued a statement arguing that any stimulus plan should be built around tax cuts, rather than new spending, and calling on Obama to "govern from the center."
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
...America is still a center-right country. This election was neither a referendum in favor of the left’s approach to key issues nor a mandate for big government....
Barack Obama won by a landslide. Boehner has it all wrong. The American voter has rejected the Republicans, the Boehners, their big government with massive deficits, and two wars. Mr. Boehner needs to realize that America is now center or center-left now. We've had enough Republican obstructionists, Republican scandals (Do you need a list?), and the Republican failures. It is time to move on for change. America has spoken.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
The Transition
President-elect Barack Obama is already getting his staff together. There is a website that has been put up by the Obama-Biden team. Besides general information, the agenda, and a blog, Americans are encouraged to "Share Ideas" with the President-elect. If you are looking for a job with the administration, you may apply for a job online.
This is all very impressive. I think the fact that the Obama campaign used the internet and text messaging to communicate shows that they are definitely way ahead of anything the Republicans did.
Here in Ohio, the Republicans are blaming each other for their losses. While Republican chairman, Kevin DeWine, gave daily rants and complaints about Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, the Obama campaign and Ohio Democrats spent their time getting out the vote. It seems to me that DeWine was so determined to destroy Brunner, that he forgot to work for his political party. On the Channel 10 news, Kevin DeWine was lamenting the fact that the GOP needs to work on attracting young people. Really? It doesn't take a genius to figure out that the Republican Party is made up of almost entirely of whites and men. Who wants to hang out with a crowd like that?
Congratulations to Jennifer Brunner in winning the court fights against the GOP and in conducting fair a free elections.
This is all very impressive. I think the fact that the Obama campaign used the internet and text messaging to communicate shows that they are definitely way ahead of anything the Republicans did.
Here in Ohio, the Republicans are blaming each other for their losses. While Republican chairman, Kevin DeWine, gave daily rants and complaints about Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, the Obama campaign and Ohio Democrats spent their time getting out the vote. It seems to me that DeWine was so determined to destroy Brunner, that he forgot to work for his political party. On the Channel 10 news, Kevin DeWine was lamenting the fact that the GOP needs to work on attracting young people. Really? It doesn't take a genius to figure out that the Republican Party is made up of almost entirely of whites and men. Who wants to hang out with a crowd like that?
Congratulations to Jennifer Brunner in winning the court fights against the GOP and in conducting fair a free elections.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Still Smiling
Yes, I am still smiling about the Obama election. This was a tremendous victory and something of a landslide (although Republicans would never admit it). According to CNN, President George W. Bush won 286 electoral votes in 2004. President-elect Barack Obama has 364 electoral votes (CNN). In 2004, Bush declared that he had won a mandate. Unfortunately for Bush, Obama won a bigger mandate because 364>286. (Note: Obama won North Carolina and I've added those 15 electoral votes to his total.)
>I was doing some channel surfing and I notices two very sad faces, William Bennett and Joe Scarborough. They were certainly in sour moods.
>The Senate race in Minnesota is not over. There will be an automatic recount and I sincerely hope that Al Franken wins it.
>I think that Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner did a great job with the Ohio elections. Despite the fact that the Republicans sued her, and even took her to the U.S. Supreme Court, Brunner won, got the job done in Ohio and votes were actually counted. The Republicans will start to launch attacks very soon because they want to own the office of Ohio Secretary of State. We should flood newspapers with letters to editors to congratulate Brunner on a successful election.
>Republicans are mystified by how Barack Obama won so many states. The Obama campaign worked 7 days per week and covered every inch of the states. In Ohio, there were 90 Obama campaign offices staffed with lots and lots of enthusiastic volunteers. The Obama GOTV (get out the vote) program was astounding and the best I've ever seen.
>I was doing some channel surfing and I notices two very sad faces, William Bennett and Joe Scarborough. They were certainly in sour moods.
>The Senate race in Minnesota is not over. There will be an automatic recount and I sincerely hope that Al Franken wins it.
>I think that Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner did a great job with the Ohio elections. Despite the fact that the Republicans sued her, and even took her to the U.S. Supreme Court, Brunner won, got the job done in Ohio and votes were actually counted. The Republicans will start to launch attacks very soon because they want to own the office of Ohio Secretary of State. We should flood newspapers with letters to editors to congratulate Brunner on a successful election.
>Republicans are mystified by how Barack Obama won so many states. The Obama campaign worked 7 days per week and covered every inch of the states. In Ohio, there were 90 Obama campaign offices staffed with lots and lots of enthusiastic volunteers. The Obama GOTV (get out the vote) program was astounding and the best I've ever seen.
Obama!!!
This is by far one of the most exciting campaigns. I worked as a volunteer on the Obama-Biden Ohio Campaign for Change. My volunteer experience goes all the way back to McGovern when I was a college student. However, nothing compares with the organization and "boots on the ground" that the Obama campaign put together. It was amazing.
Now that President-elect Barack Obama will begin his transition to the White House, let us continue working together to support him and his administration.
Yes we can! Yes we did!
Now that President-elect Barack Obama will begin his transition to the White House, let us continue working together to support him and his administration.
Yes we can! Yes we did!
Monday, November 03, 2008
Get Out There And Vote!!!
I'll be working at the polls on Tuesday. Don't fret if the lines are long, bring a newspaper, puzzle book, or a book to pass the time. This day has been a long time coming and we can't give up when we are so close. Just remember-
VOTE OBAMA!
VOTE DEMOCRATIC!
Vote for change!!!!!
VOTE DEMOCRATIC!
Vote for change!!!!!
Big Rally in Columbus Today!!!!!
Special Rally Today, Monday, November 3rd:
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To support Barack Obama for President,
Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, & Diddy
will appear today at Mayme Moore Park
867 Mt. Vernon Avenue
in Columbus.
Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, & Diddy
will appear today at Mayme Moore Park
867 Mt. Vernon Avenue
in Columbus.
Doors open at 5:30pm.
Free and open to the public! For more info: OH.BarackObama.com/mjbligeohio
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Saturday, November 01, 2008
Obama in Columbus on Sunday!
Sen. Barack Obama will be in Columbus at the Ohio Statehouse on Sunday (gates open at 11am). Be there!
>> The Republicans are throwing lies and insults at Sen. Obama. Today, Republican Rep. John Boehner called Sen. Obama a "...chickensh*t..." (Sources: Toledo Blade, Washington Post, Miami Student.) Boehner should be ashamed of himself.
What are the Republicans offering voters this year? More of the same.
Do you want to see what you'd save under the Obama Tax Cut? Check it out here>>>>>>> ObamaTaxCut. You'll be very surprised at how much more you'll get with Obama than McCain.
>> The Republicans are throwing lies and insults at Sen. Obama. Today, Republican Rep. John Boehner called Sen. Obama a "...chickensh*t..." (Sources: Toledo Blade, Washington Post, Miami Student.) Boehner should be ashamed of himself.
What are the Republicans offering voters this year? More of the same.
Do you want to see what you'd save under the Obama Tax Cut? Check it out here>>>>>>> ObamaTaxCut. You'll be very surprised at how much more you'll get with Obama than McCain.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Friday's Updates
* The Dayton Daily News is reporting that the issue of Jon Husted's residency will be take up by the Montgomery County Board of Elections.....................after the election. Are they hoping that people will forget where he lives? Perhaps some of Husted's Democratic neighbors in Upper Arlington should start keeping a log of when and where they see Husted and then put it on the web. There is no reason that Husted should get a pass on this.
* Check with your neighbors this weekend and make sure everyone has a ride to the polls. If you know anyone without a car, see if they need a ride to vote.
* According to Open Secrets, Republican candidate for Ohio's 7th district, Steve Austria, has received political contributions from the following industries: Oil & Gas- $13,000; Lobbyists- $21,100; etc.
* Sarah Palin is definitely not qualified for the office of Vice President. Did McCain seriously think that women would flock to his campaign because of his running mate? McCain and Palin want to imprison women who seek or receive an abortion. They even want to lock up doctors who do abortions. McCain and Palin want to outlaw abortions even in the case of rape and incest. Shame on them. How can they force someone to go through a pregnancy that was caused by rape/incest?
* John McCain is against equal pay for equal work for women. Does McCain just hate or disrespect women?
* Check with your neighbors this weekend and make sure everyone has a ride to the polls. If you know anyone without a car, see if they need a ride to vote.
* According to Open Secrets, Republican candidate for Ohio's 7th district, Steve Austria, has received political contributions from the following industries: Oil & Gas- $13,000; Lobbyists- $21,100; etc.
* Sarah Palin is definitely not qualified for the office of Vice President. Did McCain seriously think that women would flock to his campaign because of his running mate? McCain and Palin want to imprison women who seek or receive an abortion. They even want to lock up doctors who do abortions. McCain and Palin want to outlaw abortions even in the case of rape and incest. Shame on them. How can they force someone to go through a pregnancy that was caused by rape/incest?
* John McCain is against equal pay for equal work for women. Does McCain just hate or disrespect women?
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Coincidence?
I just read this fascinating article in the StarTribune about how Republican Norm Coleman is suing Democrat Al Franken over his ads. After I read the article, I read through some of the comments. Someone mentioned in the comments section that Norm Coleman rents his "apartment" in DC from a Republican telemarketer named Jeff Larson. Jeff Larson is also the person that did the shopping for Sarah Palin, according to an article in The Atlantic. Wow. That Jeff Larson is one busy GOP operative.
CBS News is reporting that a lawsuit alleges that Norm Coleman's wife has received $75,000 in payments.
CBS News is reporting that a lawsuit alleges that Norm Coleman's wife has received $75,000 in payments.
Use Common Sense
So you want your taxes lowered? McCain will lower your taxes but Obama will lower your taxes even more!!!!! Visit ObamaTaxCut.com for details.
Do you have health insurance now? Do you want to pay taxes on that health insurance? Vote for McCain because he promises to tax your health insurance.
>> Economists aren't using the word yet, but we know that we are in a recession. We've known it for a long time in Ohio. However, the big shots on Wall Street and the Bush administration won't use the word "recession" for fear that the sky will fall. Everyone knows it is a recession. Just ask the people being laid off or those whose work hours have been cut back. People are hurting and it is all because of the Republicans who did nothing to keep the economy going. The administration's hands off policy on Wall Street has allowed some CEO's to get bonuses that are obscene and misuse the public trust. While Americans are struggling to buy food and keep their families warm, the Republicans have ignored everything and pushed for more deregulation. They just want to keep the status quo, keep the war going in Iraq, and continue the "trickle down" economics that the Republicans use as their mantra.
If you want change, you are going to have to get up off the couch and go vote for Barack Obama and every Democratic candidate. The Republicans have become obstructionists and they are standing in the way of progress.
Here in Ohio's 15th district, we have the chance for real change by electing a wonderful Democratic candidate for Congress, Mary Jo Kilroy. Kilroy has strong roots with real working people. Her opponent is a former bank lobbyist who favors banks and insurance companies.
Get up and vote. Call and e-mail family and friends and remind them to vote.
Do you have health insurance now? Do you want to pay taxes on that health insurance? Vote for McCain because he promises to tax your health insurance.
>> Economists aren't using the word yet, but we know that we are in a recession. We've known it for a long time in Ohio. However, the big shots on Wall Street and the Bush administration won't use the word "recession" for fear that the sky will fall. Everyone knows it is a recession. Just ask the people being laid off or those whose work hours have been cut back. People are hurting and it is all because of the Republicans who did nothing to keep the economy going. The administration's hands off policy on Wall Street has allowed some CEO's to get bonuses that are obscene and misuse the public trust. While Americans are struggling to buy food and keep their families warm, the Republicans have ignored everything and pushed for more deregulation. They just want to keep the status quo, keep the war going in Iraq, and continue the "trickle down" economics that the Republicans use as their mantra.
If you want change, you are going to have to get up off the couch and go vote for Barack Obama and every Democratic candidate. The Republicans have become obstructionists and they are standing in the way of progress.
Here in Ohio's 15th district, we have the chance for real change by electing a wonderful Democratic candidate for Congress, Mary Jo Kilroy. Kilroy has strong roots with real working people. Her opponent is a former bank lobbyist who favors banks and insurance companies.
Get up and vote. Call and e-mail family and friends and remind them to vote.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Thursday---- 5 days to go!!!!
> Republican candidate Steve Stivers is out knocking on doors in sorority row. Huffington Post has the rest of the story. I think it is a little creepy.
Even more on Stivers from Patricia Thurston's Radio Weblog:
...In the OH-15 open House seat between Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy and Republican Steve Stivers. Emily's List, the national group that supports pro-choice women candidates, highlighted Stivers's opposition to requiring insurers to cover contraception when he served as a state senator....
> Somewhere John Boehner and the Ohio Republicans are crying because their latest attempt to disenfranchise voters has failed. The Caucus at The NY Times:
.....Most studies by non-partisan groups have found little evidence that voter fraud is a wide-scale problem or that fraudulent or duplicate voter registration applications lead to ineligible voters casting ballots.....
Ohio Republicans will still try to stop people from voting. Be alert.
Even more on Stivers from Patricia Thurston's Radio Weblog:
...In the OH-15 open House seat between Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy and Republican Steve Stivers. Emily's List, the national group that supports pro-choice women candidates, highlighted Stivers's opposition to requiring insurers to cover contraception when he served as a state senator....
> Somewhere John Boehner and the Ohio Republicans are crying because their latest attempt to disenfranchise voters has failed. The Caucus at The NY Times:
The Department of Justice will not require Ohio to disclose the names of voters whose registration applications did not match other government databases, according to two people familiar with discussions between state and federal lawyers.
The decision comes about a week after an unusual request from President Bush asking the department to investigate the matter and roughly two weeks after the Supreme Court dismissed a case involving the flagged registration applications..........Most studies by non-partisan groups have found little evidence that voter fraud is a wide-scale problem or that fraudulent or duplicate voter registration applications lead to ineligible voters casting ballots.....
Ohio Republicans will still try to stop people from voting. Be alert.
Obama Will Lower Taxes for Middle Class
Pleeeeeeeeeeease do not believe the Republican talking points. If elected, Barack Obama will lower taxes for the middle class. Seriously. Check out exactly how much you'd save with an Obama tax cut by visiting ObamaTaxCut.com to plug in your numbers. You'll be pleasantly surprised!!!
On the other hand, McCain and the Republicans will provide big tax cuts------ but only for the rich---not you. Do you honestly think McCain and the Republicans would not reward their fat cats, oil companies, and big contributors? McCain and Palin are offering nothing but rhetoric and hatemongering.
If you don't believe me, check the ObamaTaxCut.com and rejoice in your Obama tax cut.
In order for Obama to get the tax cuts for the middle class, more jobs, and a more vibrant economy, we're going to need a Democratic House of Representatives and Democratic Senate. That means YOU are going to have to vote for Democrats. The Republicans have had more filibusters to stop legislation. We've got to change the way Washington does business and that means-----
On the other hand, McCain and the Republicans will provide big tax cuts------ but only for the rich---not you. Do you honestly think McCain and the Republicans would not reward their fat cats, oil companies, and big contributors? McCain and Palin are offering nothing but rhetoric and hatemongering.
If you don't believe me, check the ObamaTaxCut.com and rejoice in your Obama tax cut.
In order for Obama to get the tax cuts for the middle class, more jobs, and a more vibrant economy, we're going to need a Democratic House of Representatives and Democratic Senate. That means YOU are going to have to vote for Democrats. The Republicans have had more filibusters to stop legislation. We've got to change the way Washington does business and that means-----
Vote for Barack Obama and Democratic candidates.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Tension In the Air?
Crooks and Liars has an interesting video. Republican Rep. Frank Wolf (VA-10) stands by as his staff members hit someone with a cane.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Updates From Here and There
> Republican Rep. Adam Putnam (FL- 12th) is in a tight race in his district with Democrat Doug Tudor. Tudor is a Navy veteran who is running to help regular citizens. Tudor will not be a servant to the extreme right like Putnam has been over the years. Putnam also supported privatizing Social Security and in 2005 called private accounts for Social Security "palatable." Can you imagine what condition seniors would be in if Bush and Putnam would have gotten their Social Security "reform plans" in 2005?
> In Minnesota, Republican Norm Coleman is in a tight race with Democrat Al Franken. Coleman has been a major cheerleader for the Bush administration and has even been invited to the Bush Texas ranch. That invitation must have been a reward for Coleman's unrelenting support for Bush's policies.
> Ohio voters still have a few days to participate in 'Early Voting.' Vote now to avoid the election day delays.
> Ohio's 15th congressional district has popular Franklin County Commissioner, Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy, running against Republican Steve Stivers, a former bank lobbyist. Hopefully, Kilroy will win this because Democrats are more motivated and more active in this election cycle.
> In Minnesota, Republican Norm Coleman is in a tight race with Democrat Al Franken. Coleman has been a major cheerleader for the Bush administration and has even been invited to the Bush Texas ranch. That invitation must have been a reward for Coleman's unrelenting support for Bush's policies.
> Ohio voters still have a few days to participate in 'Early Voting.' Vote now to avoid the election day delays.
> Ohio's 15th congressional district has popular Franklin County Commissioner, Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy, running against Republican Steve Stivers, a former bank lobbyist. Hopefully, Kilroy will win this because Democrats are more motivated and more active in this election cycle.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Bush and Boehner Interfere With Ohio Election
It was just a matter of time. After days and days of whining and begging by John Boehner, President George W. Bush has jumped into the Ohio election. The Public Record:
President George W. Bush late Friday asked Attorney General Michael Mukasey to investigate whether hundreds of thousands of newly registered voters in the battleground state of Ohio would have to verify the information on their voter registration forms or be given provisional ballots, an issue the U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on last week.
The unprecedented intervention by the White House less than two weeks before the presidential election may result in at least 200,000 voters in Ohio not being able to vote on Election Day. Information on the 200,000 voter registration forms does not match up exactly with information on government databases. Republicans are claiming that's evidence of voter registration fraud.....
.....In a statement on his website, Boehner said starting today, “Ohio elections officials will begin removing ballots cast during the state’s early voting period from their identifying envelopes, eliminating any possibility of catching fraudulently cast ballots.”
I guess we can say that the Republicans have gotten their way this time. I just hope the 10,000 Obama lawyers get wind of this move and do something about it. The last person I want near my vote is John Boehner.
President George W. Bush late Friday asked Attorney General Michael Mukasey to investigate whether hundreds of thousands of newly registered voters in the battleground state of Ohio would have to verify the information on their voter registration forms or be given provisional ballots, an issue the U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on last week.
The unprecedented intervention by the White House less than two weeks before the presidential election may result in at least 200,000 voters in Ohio not being able to vote on Election Day. Information on the 200,000 voter registration forms does not match up exactly with information on government databases. Republicans are claiming that's evidence of voter registration fraud.....
.....In a statement on his website, Boehner said starting today, “Ohio elections officials will begin removing ballots cast during the state’s early voting period from their identifying envelopes, eliminating any possibility of catching fraudulently cast ballots.”
I guess we can say that the Republicans have gotten their way this time. I just hope the 10,000 Obama lawyers get wind of this move and do something about it. The last person I want near my vote is John Boehner.
Man Arrested for Threatening Jennifer Brunner
Cincinnati.com:
The Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested a 51-year-old Columbus man late Friday in connection with last week's telephone death threat against Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner.
Dana McArtor was charged with intimidation, a third-degree felony.
If convicted, McArtor faces five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, Lt. Tony Bradshaw said. McArtor was being held in the Franklin County Jail...
The Ohio Daily Blog has more:
...the Ohio Republican Party held a press conference at which Deputy Chair Kevin DeWine insinuated that the security breach at the Secretary of State's web site earlier this week was faked, and spoke dismissively of the death threats received by the Secretary of State....
.....Later in the day, the Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested a 51-year-old Columbus man late in connection with one of the death threats. The man, Dana McArtor of Riveria Court, was charged with third-degree felony intimidation. He is a registered Republican.
Ohio Democratic Party Chair Chris Redern made this statement about DeWine's comments, before the arrest occurred:
"Republican Party leaders sank to an outrageous new low today by accusing the Secretary of State of covering up for election fraud, suggesting that she had fabricated the security breach currently under investigation by the Ohio Highway Patrol, and even downplaying the recent threats made against her life. The Ohio Republican Party has lost their sense of basic decency in a storm of wild charges, frivolous lawsuits, scare tactics and deeply personal attacks."A registered Republican.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Boehner and DeWine Still Trying to Ruin Ohio Election
House Minority Leader John Boehner wants President Bush to get involved in the Ohio election. Seriously. Boehner wants the U.S. Justice Department to intervene in the Ohio elections as soon as possible (before the Democrats win the election).
Boehner, Kevin DeWine, and other Ohio Republicans are trying their best to disqualify large numbers of Ohio voters, create chaos on election day, and call into question election results. I'm not a lawyer, but I think that Boehner and his GOP friends are trying to create panic and unrest. The Columbus Dispatch (which hasn't endorsed a Democrat since 1916) is doing its part to report on Boehner's efforts.
Boehner, Kevin DeWine, and other Ohio Republicans are trying their best to disqualify large numbers of Ohio voters, create chaos on election day, and call into question election results. I'm not a lawyer, but I think that Boehner and his GOP friends are trying to create panic and unrest. The Columbus Dispatch (which hasn't endorsed a Democrat since 1916) is doing its part to report on Boehner's efforts.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Republicans Only Care About Themselves
> Michelle Bachmann, Republican member of Congress (MN-6), showed her ignorance in her remark about global warming.
StarTribune: ...In recent remarks to a gathering of Sherburne County Republicans -- reported in the West Sherburne Tribune -- Bachmann called any human connection to global warming "voodoo, nonsense, hokum, a hoax."
How in the world did she ever get elected in the first place? Bachmann sounds like a fool.
> Oh, my. Rudy Giuliani is going to Minnesota to campaign for Sen. Norm Coleman (MN-R), according to FoxNewsTwinCities. That in itself would stop me from supporting Coleman.
> Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, a Democrat, has been under unprecedented attacks by Ohio Republicans. Besides taking Brunner to court, the Ohio Republicans and Kevin DeWine are doing their part to intimidate voters and Jennifer Brunner. It is really sad that these Ohio Republicans like DeWine are sooooooooo afraid of fair elections. I'm sure every single day they pray for a Republican to become the Ohio Secretary of State again so that they can control the elections like they did under the infamous Kenneth Blackwell. According to Raw Story, Brunner has had death threats and cyber attacks. Hmmm. Do you wonder where those threats and attacks originated? Me too. I hope they find those people who are threatening others and put them in jail.
> Ohio Republicans have a penchant for finding candidates for their party with names of celebrities. The Ohio GOP has people like Kevin Bacon and Jimmy Stewart running for office. I'm sure, even as I write this, the Ohio GOP is looking for a Republican named "Clark Gable" or "Steve McQueen."
> OMG! Grover Nordquist is on a TV campaign ad for extreme right wing group Let Freedom Ring. Grover Nordquist has been called the 'Field Marshall of the Bush Plan.' Nordquist once said, "...My goal is to cut government in half in twenty-five years, to get it down to the size where we can drown it in the bathtub." (Source: The Nation) Doesn't Nordquist sound like a real right wing extremist? Can you imagine what would happen without any regulations and protections for Americans? Oh, wait! That already happened on Wall Street.
***** Want to see how much of a tax cut you'll get under Barack Obama's plan? Visit Obamataxcut.com for full details. You'll be pleasantly surprised!
StarTribune: ...In recent remarks to a gathering of Sherburne County Republicans -- reported in the West Sherburne Tribune -- Bachmann called any human connection to global warming "voodoo, nonsense, hokum, a hoax."
How in the world did she ever get elected in the first place? Bachmann sounds like a fool.
> Oh, my. Rudy Giuliani is going to Minnesota to campaign for Sen. Norm Coleman (MN-R), according to FoxNewsTwinCities. That in itself would stop me from supporting Coleman.
> Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, a Democrat, has been under unprecedented attacks by Ohio Republicans. Besides taking Brunner to court, the Ohio Republicans and Kevin DeWine are doing their part to intimidate voters and Jennifer Brunner. It is really sad that these Ohio Republicans like DeWine are sooooooooo afraid of fair elections. I'm sure every single day they pray for a Republican to become the Ohio Secretary of State again so that they can control the elections like they did under the infamous Kenneth Blackwell. According to Raw Story, Brunner has had death threats and cyber attacks. Hmmm. Do you wonder where those threats and attacks originated? Me too. I hope they find those people who are threatening others and put them in jail.
> Ohio Republicans have a penchant for finding candidates for their party with names of celebrities. The Ohio GOP has people like Kevin Bacon and Jimmy Stewart running for office. I'm sure, even as I write this, the Ohio GOP is looking for a Republican named "Clark Gable" or "Steve McQueen."
> OMG! Grover Nordquist is on a TV campaign ad for extreme right wing group Let Freedom Ring. Grover Nordquist has been called the 'Field Marshall of the Bush Plan.' Nordquist once said, "...My goal is to cut government in half in twenty-five years, to get it down to the size where we can drown it in the bathtub." (Source: The Nation) Doesn't Nordquist sound like a real right wing extremist? Can you imagine what would happen without any regulations and protections for Americans? Oh, wait! That already happened on Wall Street.
***** Want to see how much of a tax cut you'll get under Barack Obama's plan? Visit Obamataxcut.com for full details. You'll be pleasantly surprised!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
How can anyone believe the Republicans?
The Republicans and the McCain-Palin ticket are nothing but frauds. The Republican National Committee had to spend huuuuuuge bucks to dress up Sarah Palin.
NY Daily News:
......Sarah Palin also has a spectacular new wardrobe, and Republican campaign donors picked up the breathtaking tab.
NY Daily News:
......Sarah Palin also has a spectacular new wardrobe, and Republican campaign donors picked up the breathtaking tab.
The Republican National Committee spent $150,000 on clothing and accessories for the vice presidential candidate and her family since early September, according to a report by the Politico Web site....
They spent, according to the Daily News, $4,716.49 on hair and makeup for Palin. (This makes John Edwards' $400 hair cut look like chump change.)
Is that even legal? Can a political committee spend campaign money on clothing for a candidate? The RNC took her shopping at Neiman Marcus, Macy's, and Bloomingdale's. What is the matter with Target?
The Republicans expect Americans to believe their lies. However, Americans are beginning to look beyond the Republican talking points to to look for the real meat of the campaigns. No matter what he says---- John McCain doesn't understand how to fix the economy. McCain's lifestyle (7 houses, 13 cars) is so different from regular Americans that he is clueless about the cost of diapers, milk, gasoline, and other essentials. How can he fix the economy if he just doesn't get it?
Vote Obama. Vote Democratic.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Why can't Ohio have fair elections?
The Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner's office is being maliciously attacked, according to the Ohio Daily Blog:
The Republican Party's utterly baseless allegation that Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner is facilitating voter fraud (and that the Democratic Party is attempting to "rig the election") has unleashed an assault on the basic functioning of her office just as preparations for the general election are in high gear:
....This has gone far beyond anyone's definition of acceptable political tactics. As State Sen. Teresa Fedor wrote at Glass City Jungle yesterday, the Republicans are "trying to destroy our election system just to win an election" (although I would add that their other goal of unseating Brunner in 2010 is also in the mix). This despicable assault comes a hell of a lot closer to "destroying the fabric of democracy" than anything ACORN has allegedly committed, even in John McCain's feverish imagination.
What is it about Ohio's elections? Do the Ohio Republicans really need to challenge so many voters? Does the Ohio GOP's aggressive attempt to disenfranchise voters also turn off their level of support from the public? Face it. If a political party questions your right to vote, why would you lend your support to that party in the future?
An article in today's Columbus Dispatch (they've endorsed McCain), raises the possibility of complete chaos on election day in Ohio. Why would the Dispatch do this? Are they trying to create contested elections? Are they trying to discourage voters from voting? Why does the Republican-leaning Dispatch even suggest the chance that the Ohio election will be a disaster? Does the Dispatch know about some scheme that the Ohio Republicans have up their dirty little sleeves?
My advice to voters is this--- Vote Obama and Democratic in such large numbers that the Ohio GOP will have nothing to question.
The Republican Party's utterly baseless allegation that Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner is facilitating voter fraud (and that the Democratic Party is attempting to "rig the election") has unleashed an assault on the basic functioning of her office just as preparations for the general election are in high gear:
Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner announced on Monday
afternoon that the state website has been set in a static mode with
limited functionality as a precaution. The Ohio State Highway Patrol
will assist with an investigation of one or more security breaches
detected by the Secretary of State....
afternoon that the state website has been set in a static mode with
limited functionality as a precaution. The Ohio State Highway Patrol
will assist with an investigation of one or more security breaches
detected by the Secretary of State....
....This has gone far beyond anyone's definition of acceptable political tactics. As State Sen. Teresa Fedor wrote at Glass City Jungle yesterday, the Republicans are "trying to destroy our election system just to win an election" (although I would add that their other goal of unseating Brunner in 2010 is also in the mix). This despicable assault comes a hell of a lot closer to "destroying the fabric of democracy" than anything ACORN has allegedly committed, even in John McCain's feverish imagination.
What is it about Ohio's elections? Do the Ohio Republicans really need to challenge so many voters? Does the Ohio GOP's aggressive attempt to disenfranchise voters also turn off their level of support from the public? Face it. If a political party questions your right to vote, why would you lend your support to that party in the future?
An article in today's Columbus Dispatch (they've endorsed McCain), raises the possibility of complete chaos on election day in Ohio. Why would the Dispatch do this? Are they trying to create contested elections? Are they trying to discourage voters from voting? Why does the Republican-leaning Dispatch even suggest the chance that the Ohio election will be a disaster? Does the Dispatch know about some scheme that the Ohio Republicans have up their dirty little sleeves?
My advice to voters is this--- Vote Obama and Democratic in such large numbers that the Ohio GOP will have nothing to question.
Monday, October 20, 2008
The Good, The Bad, The Scary
THE GOOD-
General Colin Powell's endorsement was good. Powell is honored and respected by millions of people for his military career and his dedication to this country.
THE BAD-
Republican Rep. Michelle Bachmann voiced some dangerous McCarthyesque views. Now she says she was misunderstood. The Star Tribune has more on Bachmann
THE SCARY-
On the Sunday edition of Hardball on MSNBC, Joe Scarborough said he thought that Jeb Bush was the future of the Republican Party. Hasn't our country suffered enough under the Bush family???????
General Colin Powell's endorsement was good. Powell is honored and respected by millions of people for his military career and his dedication to this country.
THE BAD-
Republican Rep. Michelle Bachmann voiced some dangerous McCarthyesque views. Now she says she was misunderstood. The Star Tribune has more on Bachmann
THE SCARY-
On the Sunday edition of Hardball on MSNBC, Joe Scarborough said he thought that Jeb Bush was the future of the Republican Party. Hasn't our country suffered enough under the Bush family???????
Friday, October 17, 2008
Please defeat Bachmann!!!!
Minnesota Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann was on Hardball with Chris Matthews. Bachmann opened her mouth and started to channel Joe McCarthy.
Here is what Mark Gibson of Abject Conjecture had to say about Bachmann:
In a very bizarre and frightening interview on Hardball with Chris Matthews, Congresswoman, Michele Bachmann accused Barrack Obama of being aniti-American and went on to smear every person calling themselves LIBERAL as possibly being the same. She practically begged the media to do and widespread and in-depth investigation into both legislative branches in an effort to expose this serious threat to the very nation....
Americablog has a similar posting and a link to part of the video at YouTube:
The Democrat running against her is Elwyn Tinklenberg. Here is his campaign website: http://www.tinklenberg08.com/ Let's work to get Democrat Tinklenberg elected in Minnesota's 6th district. (By the way, Bachmann has refused to debate Tinklenberg.)
I've just visited his Tinklenberg's website and contributed money to his campaign. Please do your part to defeat Bachmann.
Here is what Mark Gibson of Abject Conjecture had to say about Bachmann:
In a very bizarre and frightening interview on Hardball with Chris Matthews, Congresswoman, Michele Bachmann accused Barrack Obama of being aniti-American and went on to smear every person calling themselves LIBERAL as possibly being the same. She practically begged the media to do and widespread and in-depth investigation into both legislative branches in an effort to expose this serious threat to the very nation....
Americablog has a similar posting and a link to part of the video at YouTube:
The Democrat running against her is Elwyn Tinklenberg. Here is his campaign website: http://www.tinklenberg08.com/ Let's work to get Democrat Tinklenberg elected in Minnesota's 6th district. (By the way, Bachmann has refused to debate Tinklenberg.)
I've just visited his Tinklenberg's website and contributed money to his campaign. Please do your part to defeat Bachmann.
Republicans Lose Attempt to Screw Up Ohio Voting
The Ohio Republicans have been at it again. They've thrown everything at Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner----- except the kitchen sink. Jennifer Brunner has worked doubly hard to undo the mess left behind by Kenneth Blackwell. Every single time she has devised a better way to conduct our elections, the Ohio Republicans have voted down her proposals or went to court.
Bloomberg has the latest on the latest Republican ploy:
The U.S. Supreme Court, siding with Democrats, freed Ohio officials from a lower court order that might have limited participation by new voters in next month's presidential election.
Bloomberg has the latest on the latest Republican ploy:
The U.S. Supreme Court, siding with Democrats, freed Ohio officials from a lower court order that might have limited participation by new voters in next month's presidential election.
Today's ruling means Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, a Democrat, doesn't have to provide county election boards with lists of new registrants whose information doesn't match up with government databases. A federal trial judge had ordered Brunner to supply the lists by today....
....Ohio is a crucial state for Republican presidential candidate John McCain in his race against Democrat Barack Obama. Without Ohio's 20 electoral votes, McCain would have to carry every other state that voted for George W. Bush in 2004, plus one that voted Democratic. Recent polls indicate Obama has pulled even or ahead in Ohio, a state Bush won by less than 118,000 votes four years ago....
People in Ohio ---- just get out there and vote!!!!!! Make the win for Obama and the Democrats so big that the Republicans will be shocked.
Again?
Looks like there is more racism coming out of the Republican Party.
Wired:
.....The Sacramento County Republican Party hosted a graphic this week comparing Obama to Osama bin Laden, with the caption "The only difference between Obama and Osama is BS,"The Sacramento Bee reports. The text of the graphic adds, "Waterboard Barack Obama."
This racist creation from the Sacramento Co. Republican Party shows you why the Republican Party is dying. The Republicans have nothing to offer Americans except tax cuts for the rich, failed economic policies, war, and racism. Shame on the GOP.
Wired:
.....The Sacramento County Republican Party hosted a graphic this week comparing Obama to Osama bin Laden, with the caption "The only difference between Obama and Osama is BS,"The Sacramento Bee reports. The text of the graphic adds, "Waterboard Barack Obama."
This racist creation from the Sacramento Co. Republican Party shows you why the Republican Party is dying. The Republicans have nothing to offer Americans except tax cuts for the rich, failed economic policies, war, and racism. Shame on the GOP.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
More on The Last Debate
John McCain thinks that protecting a mother's health is extreme (YouTube) ---
I was shocked about McCain saying that concerns about the health of the mother are "extreme." I think that on this issue and his lack of support of equal pay for women, McCain lost the support of most women. It wasn't that long ago that women who wanted abortions had to resort to unsafe conditions which often caused the death of the woman. McCain lack of empathy for women on all issues just makes me sick.
McCain's facial expressions were a sideshow on its own. McCain's blinking, eye-rolling, and cynical smirks did nothing to make voters warm up to McCain.
Barack Obama was calm, cool and knowledgeable. Obama detailed his concern for working people by explaining in detail his economic plans. I believe that Obama won over many more voters last night.
If we really want to break away from Bush and the current Republican mess, it is time to vote a straight Democratic ticket. This will get legislation moving and will get the job done.
I was shocked about McCain saying that concerns about the health of the mother are "extreme." I think that on this issue and his lack of support of equal pay for women, McCain lost the support of most women. It wasn't that long ago that women who wanted abortions had to resort to unsafe conditions which often caused the death of the woman. McCain lack of empathy for women on all issues just makes me sick.
McCain's facial expressions were a sideshow on its own. McCain's blinking, eye-rolling, and cynical smirks did nothing to make voters warm up to McCain.
Barack Obama was calm, cool and knowledgeable. Obama detailed his concern for working people by explaining in detail his economic plans. I believe that Obama won over many more voters last night.
If we really want to break away from Bush and the current Republican mess, it is time to vote a straight Democratic ticket. This will get legislation moving and will get the job done.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Who the heck is Joe the Plumber?
Here are my random thoughts/ideas/remarks on this debate:
John McCain is not doing very well. I'm watching CNN's tracking graph and McCain is not doing well.
Why does McCain keep talking about Joe the Plumber? He must have mentioned him 10 times.
Barack Obama knows his stuff. He explained his tax plan, health care plan, economic strategy, etc.
Is McCain pulling a Nixon and perspiring?
McCain is proud of Sarah Palin and the people that attend his rallies. Really?
Obama brought up Lilly Ledbetter's case about equal pay for equal work. McCain is against equal pay for equal work for women.
McCain is against a woman's reproductive freedom. Sarah Palin is against all abortions -- even in the case of rape and incest.
McCain is doing lots of heavy breathing and lots of blinking. What is with the smirk?
No one is pro-abortion. Why does McCain keep saying people are pro-abortion?
Love Obama's ideas about education = higher pay for teachers, more money for education, helping reduce college costs, etc.
McCain said that throwing money at education is not the problem. I guess he doesn't know about the problems of No Child Left Behind not getting enough funding.
Obama said that Bush had his unfunded mandates like No Child Left Behind that put more financial burdens on local school districts.
Obama said our children are our future.
McCain is just rambling. McCain wants to "reform" Head Start. You know what that means------ cut it. Now McCain is talking about Sarah Palin who know about special needs children. As governor of Alaska, Palin cut the funding for special needs children.
The center piece of McCain's education policy is to expand the voucher policy.
Closing remarks---- McCain says America needs a new direction and he is it. He talks about the 9/11 commission but McCain refused to attend one meeting. I don't want McCain to tax my health benefits. I'd like to let McCain continue to serve in the Senate.
Obama said we cannot continue the same failed politics and policies of the last 8 years. Obama said we have to invest in the American people again to lift wages and improve our lives. Obama promises to work tirelessly on behalf of American people.
Clear winner-----Barack Obama!!!!!
John McCain is not doing very well. I'm watching CNN's tracking graph and McCain is not doing well.
Why does McCain keep talking about Joe the Plumber? He must have mentioned him 10 times.
Barack Obama knows his stuff. He explained his tax plan, health care plan, economic strategy, etc.
Is McCain pulling a Nixon and perspiring?
McCain is proud of Sarah Palin and the people that attend his rallies. Really?
Obama brought up Lilly Ledbetter's case about equal pay for equal work. McCain is against equal pay for equal work for women.
McCain is against a woman's reproductive freedom. Sarah Palin is against all abortions -- even in the case of rape and incest.
McCain is doing lots of heavy breathing and lots of blinking. What is with the smirk?
No one is pro-abortion. Why does McCain keep saying people are pro-abortion?
Love Obama's ideas about education = higher pay for teachers, more money for education, helping reduce college costs, etc.
McCain said that throwing money at education is not the problem. I guess he doesn't know about the problems of No Child Left Behind not getting enough funding.
Obama said that Bush had his unfunded mandates like No Child Left Behind that put more financial burdens on local school districts.
Obama said our children are our future.
McCain is just rambling. McCain wants to "reform" Head Start. You know what that means------ cut it. Now McCain is talking about Sarah Palin who know about special needs children. As governor of Alaska, Palin cut the funding for special needs children.
The center piece of McCain's education policy is to expand the voucher policy.
Closing remarks---- McCain says America needs a new direction and he is it. He talks about the 9/11 commission but McCain refused to attend one meeting. I don't want McCain to tax my health benefits. I'd like to let McCain continue to serve in the Senate.
Obama said we cannot continue the same failed politics and policies of the last 8 years. Obama said we have to invest in the American people again to lift wages and improve our lives. Obama promises to work tirelessly on behalf of American people.
Clear winner-----Barack Obama!!!!!
Updates from Here and There
>>> Sarah Palin doesn't know much about geography. Last time I checked, New Hampshire was located in the the Northeast (Daily Kos & YouTube):
*** It appears that the nearly bankrupt NRCC (National Republican Congressional Committee) is pouring big, big money into the Columbus media market to try to win Ohio's 15th district for Republican Steve Stivers, a former bank lobbyist (DailyKos). Stivers, who is a big supporter of Bush's economic policies, is running a smear campaign against Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy. In these tough economic times, do we really need someone like Steve Stivers who has been a cheerleader for banks, payday lenders, and oil companies?
>> Republican Rep. Steve Chabot (OH-1st) is in a tough campaign with Democrat Steve Driehaus. The NRCC in pouring in money in a desperate attempt to help Chabot's campaign. In the past President George W. Bush has personally campaigned and attended fundraisers for Chabot. Will Chabot's personal ties to Bush hurt his re-election? Do you remember when Chabot voted against children's healthcare to side with President Bush?
(Brave New Films)
*** It appears that the nearly bankrupt NRCC (National Republican Congressional Committee) is pouring big, big money into the Columbus media market to try to win Ohio's 15th district for Republican Steve Stivers, a former bank lobbyist (DailyKos). Stivers, who is a big supporter of Bush's economic policies, is running a smear campaign against Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy. In these tough economic times, do we really need someone like Steve Stivers who has been a cheerleader for banks, payday lenders, and oil companies?
>> Republican Rep. Steve Chabot (OH-1st) is in a tough campaign with Democrat Steve Driehaus. The NRCC in pouring in money in a desperate attempt to help Chabot's campaign. In the past President George W. Bush has personally campaigned and attended fundraisers for Chabot. Will Chabot's personal ties to Bush hurt his re-election? Do you remember when Chabot voted against children's healthcare to side with President Bush?
(Brave New Films)
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Are conservative Republicans racist?
What do you think? Is it possible that the ugly words and actions of some of the conservative Republicans reveal their racist beliefs? I don't even want to repeat the words that some Republicans have used. Many of these same conservative Republicans consider themselves religious. How can they call themselves religious yet be racists?
- - -Looks like the McCain-Palin people are lying about their crowd sizes again.
WVEC:
...The Virginia Beach Fire Marshal's office estimated the size of the crowd to be 12,000. A McCain campaign spokeswoman claimed the crowd size was 25,000, but the Convention Center's capacity is only 16,000....
- - - McCain released his new economic plan (Huffington Post). The Obama campaign responded quickly:
"John McCain's latest gambit is a day late and 101 million middle-class families short. McCain's plan would spend $300 billion to bailout the same irresponsible Wall Street banks that got us into this mess without doing anything to help jumpstart job growth for America's middle class. His plan continues to provide no tax relief at all to 101 million hardworking families, including 97 percent of senior citizens, and it does nothing to cut taxes for small businesses or give them access to credit. Senator McCain also shows how little he understands the economy by offering lower capital gains rates in a year in which people don't have an awful lot of capital gains. His trickle-down, ideological recipes won't strengthen our economy and grow our middle-class, but Barack Obama's pro-jobs, pro-family economic policies will," said Obama-Biden campaign spokesman Bill Burton.
Obviously, McCain still doesn't understand how the middle class is hurting. I guess when you own 7 homes and 13 cars, you just don't understand how some people are struggling to feed their families.
- - - I just heard an Obama radio ad. It said something like "....since McCain has no solution to fix the economy, the only thing he has left are smears..."
- - -Looks like the McCain-Palin people are lying about their crowd sizes again.
WVEC:
...The Virginia Beach Fire Marshal's office estimated the size of the crowd to be 12,000. A McCain campaign spokeswoman claimed the crowd size was 25,000, but the Convention Center's capacity is only 16,000....
- - - McCain released his new economic plan (Huffington Post). The Obama campaign responded quickly:
"John McCain's latest gambit is a day late and 101 million middle-class families short. McCain's plan would spend $300 billion to bailout the same irresponsible Wall Street banks that got us into this mess without doing anything to help jumpstart job growth for America's middle class. His plan continues to provide no tax relief at all to 101 million hardworking families, including 97 percent of senior citizens, and it does nothing to cut taxes for small businesses or give them access to credit. Senator McCain also shows how little he understands the economy by offering lower capital gains rates in a year in which people don't have an awful lot of capital gains. His trickle-down, ideological recipes won't strengthen our economy and grow our middle-class, but Barack Obama's pro-jobs, pro-family economic policies will," said Obama-Biden campaign spokesman Bill Burton.
Obviously, McCain still doesn't understand how the middle class is hurting. I guess when you own 7 homes and 13 cars, you just don't understand how some people are struggling to feed their families.
- - - I just heard an Obama radio ad. It said something like "....since McCain has no solution to fix the economy, the only thing he has left are smears..."
Obama's Job Plan
Great YouTube video has Ronald Reagan endorsing Barack Obama:
*** Did you happen to see Barack Obama's speech in Toledo, Ohio? Here is part of Sen. Obama's speech:
We can’t wait to help workers and families and communities who are struggling right now – who don’t know if their job or their retirement will be there tomorrow; who don’t know if next week’s paycheck will cover this month’s bills. We need to pass an economic rescue plan for the middle-class and we need to do it now. Today I’m proposing a number of steps that we should take immediately to stabilize our financial system, provide relief to families and communities, and help struggling homeowners. It’s a plan that begins with one word that’s on everyone’s mind, and it’s spelled J-O-B-S....
....We will also save one million jobs by creating a Jobs and Growth Fund that will provide money to states and local communities so that they can move forward with projects to rebuild and repair our roads, our bridges, and our schools. A lot of these projects and these jobs are at risk right now because of budget shortfalls, but this fund will make sure they continue....
It is clear that Barack Obama represents the future. He is the best one prepared to take on our country's problems and the mess left behind by the Bush administration.
Vote Obama. Vote for Democrats to give a President Obama the chance to get things fixed.
*** Did you happen to see Barack Obama's speech in Toledo, Ohio? Here is part of Sen. Obama's speech:
We can’t wait to help workers and families and communities who are struggling right now – who don’t know if their job or their retirement will be there tomorrow; who don’t know if next week’s paycheck will cover this month’s bills. We need to pass an economic rescue plan for the middle-class and we need to do it now. Today I’m proposing a number of steps that we should take immediately to stabilize our financial system, provide relief to families and communities, and help struggling homeowners. It’s a plan that begins with one word that’s on everyone’s mind, and it’s spelled J-O-B-S....
....We will also save one million jobs by creating a Jobs and Growth Fund that will provide money to states and local communities so that they can move forward with projects to rebuild and repair our roads, our bridges, and our schools. A lot of these projects and these jobs are at risk right now because of budget shortfalls, but this fund will make sure they continue....
It is clear that Barack Obama represents the future. He is the best one prepared to take on our country's problems and the mess left behind by the Bush administration.
Vote Obama. Vote for Democrats to give a President Obama the chance to get things fixed.
Monday, October 13, 2008
McCain Campaign "Dysfunctional"
On the Today Show, Tom Brokaw called the McCain campaign "dysfunctional." With the McCain-Palin campaign based on lies and smears, it is no wonder their campaign is such a mess. Is the way the McCain-Palin camp is running their campaign indicative of the way they'd run the country??????
* In this morning's Dallas Morning News, we see the results of the McCain-Palin lies and hate speech.
I cannot believe that people believe such falsehoods about Barack Obama. A large part of these verbal attacks and lies are due to the way the McCain-Palin people speak and conduct themselves. John McCain was once an honorable man ------ but no more. Sarah Palin is just plain dangerous.
* Let me set the record straight-----
If you need more information, go to BarackObama.com.
* In this morning's Dallas Morning News, we see the results of the McCain-Palin lies and hate speech.
I cannot believe that people believe such falsehoods about Barack Obama. A large part of these verbal attacks and lies are due to the way the McCain-Palin people speak and conduct themselves. John McCain was once an honorable man ------ but no more. Sarah Palin is just plain dangerous.
* Let me set the record straight-----
Barack Obama is a Christian.
Barack Obama was born in Hawaii.
Barack Obama was born in Hawaii.
If you need more information, go to BarackObama.com.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Friday's Points
On MSNBC: J.P. Freire of the American Spectator said that all of Barack Obama's mentors have been people of questionable reputations. OMG! There are several mentors I can name just off the top of my head----- Sen. Dick Durbin, Sen. Richard Lugar, Warren Buffet, Sen. Ted Kennedy, Paul Volcker, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, etc. Would Freire like to change his statement?
>>> There is a great newspaper endorsement for Barack Obama from the Storm Lake Times:
Obama for president
Enough is enough. The Republicans have had eight years to mess up this country and it¹s time for the Democrats to put their hand to the tiller. It¹s time to make history and elect Barack Obama of Illinois
president in November.
The Republicans had their chance. They controlled Congress and the White House for six of the last eight years. They have run roughshod over civil rights, confused the Bible with the Constitution, started a huge
war in Iraq based on a pack of lies served up by the Bush Administration, run up the national debt to frightening heights and now propose to bail out the corporate chieftains who put us in this financial mess.....
.....John McCain is using the same set of navigational tools as George W. Bush. McCain built a career tearing down financial regulation. He refused to accept a timetable for our troops to leave Iraq, despite the Iraqi government demanding one. He opposes incentives for renewable fuels production that could help wean us off our dependence on oil. He wants to appoint a commission to study the financial mess we're in. It's just more of the same old tired Republican map.....
Exactly!
*** What is it with the McCain campaign? Do they have anything to offer people other than to smear their opponents? He wants to reward banks with overpaying them for the mortgages? McCain once again rewards banks and financial institutions for doing something they should have done in the first place---- help people stay in their homes.
*** NY Times: Panel To Study Military Eavesdropping
The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senator John D. Rockefeller IV, said Thursday that the committee would investigate claims by two military eavesdroppers that they routinely listened in on private calls home from American military officers, aid workers and journalists stationed in Iraq.
"The Republicans are so dirty. Why do they keep saying such terrible things about Obama?"
>>> There is a great newspaper endorsement for Barack Obama from the Storm Lake Times:
Obama for president
Enough is enough. The Republicans have had eight years to mess up this country and it¹s time for the Democrats to put their hand to the tiller. It¹s time to make history and elect Barack Obama of Illinois
president in November.
The Republicans had their chance. They controlled Congress and the White House for six of the last eight years. They have run roughshod over civil rights, confused the Bible with the Constitution, started a huge
war in Iraq based on a pack of lies served up by the Bush Administration, run up the national debt to frightening heights and now propose to bail out the corporate chieftains who put us in this financial mess.....
.....John McCain is using the same set of navigational tools as George W. Bush. McCain built a career tearing down financial regulation. He refused to accept a timetable for our troops to leave Iraq, despite the Iraqi government demanding one. He opposes incentives for renewable fuels production that could help wean us off our dependence on oil. He wants to appoint a commission to study the financial mess we're in. It's just more of the same old tired Republican map.....
Exactly!
*** What is it with the McCain campaign? Do they have anything to offer people other than to smear their opponents? He wants to reward banks with overpaying them for the mortgages? McCain once again rewards banks and financial institutions for doing something they should have done in the first place---- help people stay in their homes.
*** NY Times: Panel To Study Military Eavesdropping
The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senator John D. Rockefeller IV, said Thursday that the committee would investigate claims by two military eavesdroppers that they routinely listened in on private calls home from American military officers, aid workers and journalists stationed in Iraq.
Mr. Rockefeller, Democrat of West Virginia, called the accusations “extremely disturbing.”
“Any time there is an allegation regarding abuse of the privacy and civil liberties of Americans it is a very serious matter,” he said......
OMG! OMG! Is this the way the Bush administration supports the troops by spying on them????
> Here are some words of wisdom from my 85 year old mother:"The Republicans are so dirty. Why do they keep saying such terrible things about Obama?"
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Thursday, October 09, 2008
Obama's Letter on Subprime Crisis
I just saw John McCain claim that Barack Obama never wrote a letter to the Secretary of the Treasury about the subprime rate crisis. McCain said to search for it online. I did. I Googled "Obama subprime letter" and in 0.30 seconds I found plenty of results. Here is the text of the letter written by Sen. Obama on March 27, 2007 from Sen. Obama's website:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ben LaBolt
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Barack Obama today sent a letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Paulson urging them to immediately convene a homeownership preservation summit with key stakeholders to fight foreclosures driven by growth in the subprime mortgage market.
The text of the letter is below:
Dear Chairman Bernanke and Secretary Paulson,
There is grave concern in low-income communities about a potential coming wave of foreclosures. Because regulators are partly responsible for creating the environment that is leading to rising rates of home foreclosure in the subprime mortgage market, I urge you immediately to convene a homeownership preservation summit with leading mortgage lenders, investors, loan servicing organizations, consumer advocates, federal regulators and housing-related agencies to assess options for private sector responses to the challenge.
We cannot sit on the sidelines while increasing numbers of American families face the risk of losing their homes. And while neither the government nor the private sector acting alone is capable of quickly balancing the important interests in widespread access to credit and responsible lending, both must act and act quickly.
Working together, the relevant private sector entities and regulators may be best positioned for quick and targeted responses to mitigate the danger. Rampant foreclosures are in nobody’s interest, and I believe this is a case where all responsible industry players can share the objective of eliminating deceptive or abusive practices, preserving homeownership, and stabilizing housing markets.
The summit should consider best practice loan marketing, underwriting, and origination practices consistent with the recent (and overdue) regulators’ Proposed Statement on Subprime Mortgage Lending. The summit participants should also evaluate options for independent loan counseling, voluntary loan restructuring, limited forbearance, and other possible workout strategies. I would also urge you to facilitate a serious conversation about the following:
- What standards investors should require of lenders, particularly with regard to verification of income and assets and the underwriting of borrowers based on fully indexed and fully amortized rates.
- How to facilitate and encourage appropriate intervention by loan servicing companies at the earliest signs of borrower difficulty.
- How to support independent community-based-organizations to provide counseling and work-out services to prevent foreclosure and preserve homeownership where practical.
- How to provide more effective information disclosure and financial education to ensure that borrowers are treated fairly and that deception is never a source of competitive advantage.
- How to adopt principles of fair competition that promote affordability, transparency, non-discrimination, genuine consumer value, and competitive returns.
- How to ensure adequate liquidity across all mortgage markets without exacerbating consumer and housing market vulnerability.
Of course, the adoption of voluntary industry reforms will not preempt government action to crack down on predatory lending practices, or to style new restrictions on subprime lending or short-term post-purchase interventions in certain cases. My colleagues on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs have held important hearings on mortgage market turmoil and I expect the Committee will develop legislation.
Nevertheless, a consortium of industry-related service providers and public interest advocates may be able to bring quick and efficient relief to millions of at-risk homeowners and neighborhoods, even before Congress has had an opportunity to act. There is an opportunity here to bring different interests together in the best interests of American homeowners and the American economy. Please don’t let this opportunity pass us by.
Sincerely,
U.S. Senator Barack Obama
-------------------------------------------------------------
It is great to see that Sen. Obama had the foresight to see that the subprime crisis could happen. He warned officials. Unfortunately, no one did anything about it until it was too late.
It is great to see that Sen. Obama had the foresight to see that the subprime crisis could happen. He warned officials. Unfortunately, no one did anything about it until it was too late.
>>> McCain claimed he couldn't find the letter above. Obviously, McCain doesn't know how to search online. I've looked for McCain's letter online but haven't found it yet. This latest foreclosure bailout plan by McCain would cost $300 million and McCain would take that money from taxpayers and give it to banks. How is it that banks make out on this?
>>> When is the first time you heard of Sarah Palin? Five weeks ago? What do we know about the Palin family's ties to the Alaska Independent Party? When did the Palins hope to have Alaska secede from the United States? Just asking.
>>> When is the first time you heard of Sarah Palin? Five weeks ago? What do we know about the Palin family's ties to the Alaska Independent Party? When did the Palins hope to have Alaska secede from the United States? Just asking.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Strongsville, Ohio: Hatred on the March?
McCain and Palin were in Strongsville, Ohio. The hatred and lies coming out of the mouths of the Republican candidates have made many people sick. Here is a clip I found on Daily Kos and You Tube:
Voting News from Central Ohio
This morning's Dispatch has some very interesting stuff about voter registration in Ohio. Here are some excerpts from the Dispatch story:
....Nearly 8.2 million people are on the voter rolls in Ohio, including 665,949 added this year, Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner announced yesterday after Monday's registration deadline....
.....Of the 9,280 people who had cast absentee ballots in person as of Monday, 3 percent were registered Republicans and 39 percent were Democrats, records show. The rest were unaffiliated.....
Despite the fact that Democrats are showing up in greater numbers and participating with more enthusiasm than Republicans, we should never underestimate the ability of the GOP to try to steal the election. Be on your guard. Check out stealbackyourvote.org for information on how you can protect your vote.
> If you watched last night's debate, you noticed that Sen. Obama knew his stuff. John McCain, however, looked like an angry, cranky, out of touch, old man. I have a few questions:
- Why didn't McCain shake hands with Obama?
- McCain said he would get Osama bin Laden. McCain and Bush have had 7 years to get Osama. Why have they waited to get him? Why have they let our young men and women in uniform risk their lives all these years if McCain could have gotten Osama earlier?
- McCain said he'd get the former CEO of Ebay as Treasury Secretary. Did he know that Ebay laid off 1,000 people yesterday. (In the past, McCain said he'd appoint Phil "mental recession" Gramm as Treasury Sec.)
- McCain and Palin have said some awful lies in their rallies. Wasn't McCain tough enough to speak those lies in front of Obama?
- As the height of disrespect, McCain called Obama "that one..." Does McCain hate Obama? Why has McCain shown such disdain for Obama?
- Once again, McCain did not mention the "middle class" during the debate. Has McCain ever heard of the "middle class"?
....Nearly 8.2 million people are on the voter rolls in Ohio, including 665,949 added this year, Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner announced yesterday after Monday's registration deadline....
.....Of the 9,280 people who had cast absentee ballots in person as of Monday, 3 percent were registered Republicans and 39 percent were Democrats, records show. The rest were unaffiliated.....
Despite the fact that Democrats are showing up in greater numbers and participating with more enthusiasm than Republicans, we should never underestimate the ability of the GOP to try to steal the election. Be on your guard. Check out stealbackyourvote.org for information on how you can protect your vote.
> If you watched last night's debate, you noticed that Sen. Obama knew his stuff. John McCain, however, looked like an angry, cranky, out of touch, old man. I have a few questions:
- Why didn't McCain shake hands with Obama?
- McCain said he would get Osama bin Laden. McCain and Bush have had 7 years to get Osama. Why have they waited to get him? Why have they let our young men and women in uniform risk their lives all these years if McCain could have gotten Osama earlier?
- McCain said he'd get the former CEO of Ebay as Treasury Secretary. Did he know that Ebay laid off 1,000 people yesterday. (In the past, McCain said he'd appoint Phil "mental recession" Gramm as Treasury Sec.)
- McCain and Palin have said some awful lies in their rallies. Wasn't McCain tough enough to speak those lies in front of Obama?
- As the height of disrespect, McCain called Obama "that one..." Does McCain hate Obama? Why has McCain shown such disdain for Obama?
- Once again, McCain did not mention the "middle class" during the debate. Has McCain ever heard of the "middle class"?
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Tuesday's News
> A Columbus woman has been banned for life from UDF for wearing an Obama shirt in the store. (The Other Paper)
> Time Magazine has a dose of reality for the candidates:
> Time Magazine has a dose of reality for the candidates:
...In North Carolina, which Bush won by more than 12 percentage points in both 2000 and 2004, McCain and Obama are locked in a dead heat, with each candidate garnering the support of 49% of likely voters. In Indiana, which Bush won by 21 points in 2004 and 16 points in 2000, McCain maintains a slight 5 point lead over Obama, with 51% of likely voters, compared to Obama's 46%.
In the crucial swing state of Ohio, which Bush won by slight margins in both 2000 and 2004, McCain trails Obama by 3 points, with the support of 47% of voters, compared to Obama's 50%. Obama also holds a statistically significant 8 point lead over McCain in New Hampshire and a 5 point lead in Wisconsin, two states that Democrat John Kerry was able to win in 2004.
As a result of the new survey, CNN now considers New Hampshire and Wisconsin to be Obama-leaning states, after previously being considered tossups. North Carolina is now considered a tossup, after previously being categorized as a McCain-leaning state.....
>>> Retirees in Florida and around the country probably won't like McCain's plans to make cuts in Medicare and Medicaid (WSJ). With the economy in such bad shape, McCain's plan to hurt the poor and elderly won't sit well with a majority of Americans.
> In tonight's debate, I want to hear how McCain plans to fix the economy. I know he won't say anything because he doesn't understand economics.
Monday, October 06, 2008
McCain's Plans
John McCain won't talk about the economy or the war in Iraq. There is something else he won't tell you, but the Wall Street Journal let the cat out of the bag (h/t DemocraticUnderground):
John McCain would pay for his health plan with major reductions to Medicare and Medicaid, a top aide said, in a move that independent analysts estimate could result in cuts of $1.3 trillion over 10 years to the government programs.
* Are you following the polls? Check out fivethirtyeight.com for their election projections. Here is an electoral map from fivethirtyeight.com:
Now you see why McCain has gone negative----- he has nothing to offer Americans. To see where the polls are leading, check fivethirtyeight.com every single day.
>>> Did anyone mention that Todd Palin was a member of the Alaska Independence Party? AKIP.org
has info that says that Mr. Palin was a member of this right wing separatist movement that wanted to remove itself from the U.S.A. Isn't AKIP some sort of homegrown terrorist group? Just asking.
John McCain would pay for his health plan with major reductions to Medicare and Medicaid, a top aide said, in a move that independent analysts estimate could result in cuts of $1.3 trillion over 10 years to the government programs.
The Republican presidential nominee has said little about the proposed cuts, but they are needed to keep his health-care plan "budget neutral," as he has promised. The McCain campaign hasn't given a specific figure for the cuts, but didn't dispute the analysts' estimate.....
Keating Economics is up and running. If you want to learn about the savings and loan scandal associated with John McCain, click here.* Are you following the polls? Check out fivethirtyeight.com for their election projections. Here is an electoral map from fivethirtyeight.com:
Now you see why McCain has gone negative----- he has nothing to offer Americans. To see where the polls are leading, check fivethirtyeight.com every single day.
>>> Did anyone mention that Todd Palin was a member of the Alaska Independence Party? AKIP.org
has info that says that Mr. Palin was a member of this right wing separatist movement that wanted to remove itself from the U.S.A. Isn't AKIP some sort of homegrown terrorist group? Just asking.
Ohio Polls
With the election just around the corner, Ohioans are playing an important role in the future of this country. I've talked to a lot of people who've indicated that they've already voted by absentee ballot or in the early voting location. Ohioans seem motivated enough to make the special effort to vote early. This helps Barack Obama. Ohio voters who strongly support Obama are the people voting early.
Bloomberg is reporting that Obama has leads in new polls in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota:
Democrat Barack Obama leads Republican presidential nominee John McCain in battleground states of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Minnesota, according to new polls.
Bloomberg is reporting that Obama has leads in new polls in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota:
Democrat Barack Obama leads Republican presidential nominee John McCain in battleground states of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Minnesota, according to new polls.
Obama, an Illinois senator, leads 49 percent to 42 percent among Ohio voters, according to a Columbus Dispatch poll of 2,262 likely voters released yesterday....
The Toronto Star has even more about Ohio:
....When U.S. President George W. Bush, after 9/11, told traumatized Americans to fight terrorism by out-shopping the terrorists ("take your families and enjoy life, the way we want it to be enjoyed,") Ohio folk clearly didn't get the message.
With 236,000 manufacturing jobs lost since 2000, and nearly 4 per cent of mortgages in foreclosure, they had other things on their minds. Mostly, the dramatic decline that Ohio's residents blame on Washington's neglect, and which has turned many away from Bush's and John McCain's Republican party, giving new opportunity to Democrat Barack Obama....
For many in Ohio, voting for McCain is like shooting yourself in the foot. Why would you purposely cause you and your family more misery? Ohioans like Obama because he is a man with a plan and he understands economics. McCain-- no plan and he just doesn't understand economics.
Today, Monday, October 6th, is the last day to register to vote in Ohio. We need to make sure that we pay back the Republicans for the misery they've given us the last 8 years.
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Saturday's Stuff
David Letterman has a few things to say about Sarah Palin (Daily Kos and You Tube):
>> Bruce Springsteen will be on the Oval at Ohio State on Sunday afternoon, October 5th. Today, Saturday, October 4th, Bruuuuuuce will be doing an Obama concert in Philadelphia on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway (York Daily Record). You might be able to catch part of the the rallies on CSPAN.
Here is more from the Plain Dealer on these concerts and special appearances in support of Barack Obama:
Rockin' Obama:
>> Bruce Springsteen will be on the Oval at Ohio State on Sunday afternoon, October 5th. Today, Saturday, October 4th, Bruuuuuuce will be doing an Obama concert in Philadelphia on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway (York Daily Record). You might be able to catch part of the the rallies on CSPAN.
Here is more from the Plain Dealer on these concerts and special appearances in support of Barack Obama:
Rockin' Obama:
Hip-hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons joins Cavs star LeBron James and the Browns Willie McGinest at a rally in support of Obama near Cleveland City Hall at 3 p.m. Saturday. Earlier in the day Simmons will headline a similar rally in Columbus. Then Sunday, it's Bruce Springsteen's turn. The Boss is scheduled to perform an acoustic set on The Oval at Ohio State at 4:30 p.m. It's all part of the Obama campaign's final push to register young voters before Ohio's Monday deadline.....
* I wonder what former bank lobbyist and current Republican congressional candidate, Steve Stivers, thinks of the bailout deal that passed in Congress. Would Stivers support staying in Iraq for 100 years like McCain wants? Someone should ask Stivers his opinion. How much bank stock does Stivers still own?
Friday, October 03, 2008
The Truth About McCain
Rolling Stone has a phenomenal article about John McCain--- Make-Believe Maverick. Here are some excerpts:
....Off duty on his Mediterranean tours, McCain frequented the casinos of Monte Carlo, cultivating his taste for what he calls the "addictive" game of craps. McCain's thrill-seeking carried over into his day job. Flying over the south of Spain one day, he decided to deviate from his flight plan. Rocketing along mere feet above the ground, his plane sliced through a power line. His self-described "daredevil clowning" plunged much of the area into a blackout.....
Oh, how nice! McCain almost created an international incident.
Carol and John McCain had been very close with Nancy and Ronald Reagan. When McCain divorced his first wife, Carol, the Reagans were surprised.
.....McCain's friends were blindsided by the divorce. The Reagans — with whom the couple had frequently dined and even accompanied on New Year's holidays — never forgave him. By the time McCain became a self-proclaimed "foot soldier in the Reagan Revolution" two years later, he and the Gipper had little more than ideology to bind them. Nancy took Carol under her wing, giving her a job in the White House and treating McCain with a frosty formality that was evident even on the day last March when she endorsed his candidacy. "Ronnie and I always waited until everything was decided and then we endorsed," she said. "Well, obviously, this is the nominee of the party."
On McCain's penchant for deregulation, there is this-------
.....Unfortunately, any lessons McCain learned from the Keating scandal didn't affect his unbridled enthusiasm for deregulating the finance industry. "He continues to follow policies that create the same kind of environment we see today, with recurrent financial crises and epidemics of fraud led by CEOs," says Black, the former S&L regulator. Indeed, if the current financial crisis has a villain, it is Phil Gramm, who remains close to McCain. As chair of the Senate Banking Committee in the late 1990s, Gramm ushered in — with McCain's fervent support — a massive wave of deregulation for insurance companies and brokerage houses and banks, the aftershocks of which are just now being felt in Wall Street's catastrophic collapse. McCain, who has admitted that "the issue of economics is not something I've understood as well as I should," relies on Gramm to guide him.....
I highly recommend that you read the entire article about the spoiled, hot-tempered, hard drinking, gambler, John McCain.
....Off duty on his Mediterranean tours, McCain frequented the casinos of Monte Carlo, cultivating his taste for what he calls the "addictive" game of craps. McCain's thrill-seeking carried over into his day job. Flying over the south of Spain one day, he decided to deviate from his flight plan. Rocketing along mere feet above the ground, his plane sliced through a power line. His self-described "daredevil clowning" plunged much of the area into a blackout.....
Oh, how nice! McCain almost created an international incident.
Carol and John McCain had been very close with Nancy and Ronald Reagan. When McCain divorced his first wife, Carol, the Reagans were surprised.
.....McCain's friends were blindsided by the divorce. The Reagans — with whom the couple had frequently dined and even accompanied on New Year's holidays — never forgave him. By the time McCain became a self-proclaimed "foot soldier in the Reagan Revolution" two years later, he and the Gipper had little more than ideology to bind them. Nancy took Carol under her wing, giving her a job in the White House and treating McCain with a frosty formality that was evident even on the day last March when she endorsed his candidacy. "Ronnie and I always waited until everything was decided and then we endorsed," she said. "Well, obviously, this is the nominee of the party."
On McCain's penchant for deregulation, there is this-------
.....Unfortunately, any lessons McCain learned from the Keating scandal didn't affect his unbridled enthusiasm for deregulating the finance industry. "He continues to follow policies that create the same kind of environment we see today, with recurrent financial crises and epidemics of fraud led by CEOs," says Black, the former S&L regulator. Indeed, if the current financial crisis has a villain, it is Phil Gramm, who remains close to McCain. As chair of the Senate Banking Committee in the late 1990s, Gramm ushered in — with McCain's fervent support — a massive wave of deregulation for insurance companies and brokerage houses and banks, the aftershocks of which are just now being felt in Wall Street's catastrophic collapse. McCain, who has admitted that "the issue of economics is not something I've understood as well as I should," relies on Gramm to guide him.....
I highly recommend that you read the entire article about the spoiled, hot-tempered, hard drinking, gambler, John McCain.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
I voted for Obama today!
Although I watched the entire vice presidential debate tonight, I found it very painful to listen to Sarah Palin. She is such a scatterbrain. She never really answered the questions that were directed to her. I'm so glad that there are no more vice presidential candidates debates because I cannot stand to listen to her voice.
My observations:
If I took a shot of whiskey every single time she said "mavericks" or "team of mavericks" I would have been drunk during the first half hour.
Palin could not adequately answer the question on bankruptcy.
Palin hates east coast politicians.
She repeatedly said "I betcha" and "heckuva."
She wants to get more authority for the Vice President. Is she a little hungry for power? Biden said that
Article I of the Constitution clearly defines the powers and duties of the Vice President.
Palin looked like she had talking points memorized, even if it meant she would not answer the questions.
She gave a shout out to third graders. (??????!!!!!!!)
Palin talked about General McClelland in Afghanistan. Is she confused with the Civil War?
When asked one question about what things she and McCain might have to delay because of the economy, she said that she "....has only been at this for five weeks...." OMG! That is scary.
I think that Joe Biden won this debate. I believe that Biden has the capacity and ability to be Vice President. My favorite Biden comments included when he said (paraphrasing)---- "McCain voted against a timeline to draw down troops.... We (Obama + Biden) will end the war. For McCain there is no end in sight."
> I voted for Obama and Biden today. I'm glad I did. Here in Ohio, we have early voting and people are stepping up and supporting Obama.
My observations:
If I took a shot of whiskey every single time she said "mavericks" or "team of mavericks" I would have been drunk during the first half hour.
Palin could not adequately answer the question on bankruptcy.
Palin hates east coast politicians.
She repeatedly said "I betcha" and "heckuva."
She wants to get more authority for the Vice President. Is she a little hungry for power? Biden said that
Article I of the Constitution clearly defines the powers and duties of the Vice President.
Palin looked like she had talking points memorized, even if it meant she would not answer the questions.
She gave a shout out to third graders. (??????!!!!!!!)
Palin talked about General McClelland in Afghanistan. Is she confused with the Civil War?
When asked one question about what things she and McCain might have to delay because of the economy, she said that she "....has only been at this for five weeks...." OMG! That is scary.
I think that Joe Biden won this debate. I believe that Biden has the capacity and ability to be Vice President. My favorite Biden comments included when he said (paraphrasing)---- "McCain voted against a timeline to draw down troops.... We (Obama + Biden) will end the war. For McCain there is no end in sight."
> I voted for Obama and Biden today. I'm glad I did. Here in Ohio, we have early voting and people are stepping up and supporting Obama.
Battleground State
With just over 30 days left before November 4th, candidates and political parties are vying for your vote. Here in Ohio, large numbers of people are voting early or by absentee ballot. If you vote early or wait to vote November 4th, be sure to have your picture ID.
I'm just waiting for the onslaught of smear ads from the GOP. Since Ohio is a "battleground state," we've already seen some of them. The Republicans and their supporter groups like Vets for Freedom and others, will do anything to win, even lie.
The good news about the early voting in Ohio is that busloads and carloads of people are going to the polls to vote for Barack Obama. However, if we recall recent history, the Republicans may still pull some dirty tricks in Ohio. Don't underestimate their willingness to lie, cheat and steal the election.
* Bruce Springsteen will appear on the Oval at Ohio State on Sunday afternoon, October 5th. He is appearing at Ohio State to support Barack Obama and early voting. The concert is free.
* Bill Press has some vital information:
John McCain's tax plan helps the rich. He is only looking out for himself because he and wife Cindy would save $373,429 if his tax plan were enacted.
Here is more from Think Progress:
In a new Center for American Progress Action Fund analysis, Michael Ettlinger documents how much the presidential candidates stand to personally benefit from the McCain and Obama tax proposals. The McCains — who report an annual income of over $6 million — would receive well over $300,000 from John McCain’s tax plan. By contrast, both the Obamas and McCains would receive a substantial, albeit much smaller, savings under Obama’s tax plan....
Isn't that nice? McCain would pay $300,000 less in taxes with his own tax plan. I call that pure greed.
I'm just waiting for the onslaught of smear ads from the GOP. Since Ohio is a "battleground state," we've already seen some of them. The Republicans and their supporter groups like Vets for Freedom and others, will do anything to win, even lie.
The good news about the early voting in Ohio is that busloads and carloads of people are going to the polls to vote for Barack Obama. However, if we recall recent history, the Republicans may still pull some dirty tricks in Ohio. Don't underestimate their willingness to lie, cheat and steal the election.
* Bruce Springsteen will appear on the Oval at Ohio State on Sunday afternoon, October 5th. He is appearing at Ohio State to support Barack Obama and early voting. The concert is free.
* Bill Press has some vital information:
John McCain's tax plan helps the rich. He is only looking out for himself because he and wife Cindy would save $373,429 if his tax plan were enacted.
Here is more from Think Progress:
In a new Center for American Progress Action Fund analysis, Michael Ettlinger documents how much the presidential candidates stand to personally benefit from the McCain and Obama tax proposals. The McCains — who report an annual income of over $6 million — would receive well over $300,000 from John McCain’s tax plan. By contrast, both the Obamas and McCains would receive a substantial, albeit much smaller, savings under Obama’s tax plan....
Isn't that nice? McCain would pay $300,000 less in taxes with his own tax plan. I call that pure greed.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Obama Inspires Confidence
> Did anyone else notice that when John McCain was speaking this morning that the Dow went down lower and lower? That is a real vote of confidence.
> Raw Story has more about the Palin-Couric interview. Palin's responses about what she reads are really frightening. She seems unable to recall which news sources she reads on a regular basis. What Palin and George W. Bush fail to understand is that reading expands the mind, increases vocabulary, and allows one to become aware of other views/people/places.
> Currently, I am watching Obama give a speech in Wisconsin. Sen. Obama said he knows that we can steer ourselves out of this financial crisis because '...we are Americans....'. As Obama spoke, the Dow started to tick upwards.
> Apparently, Sen. Obama is going up in the polls. Terrific! I know that no matter what the polls say today, we have to make sure that people vote in large numbers. We also must realize that the Republicans will try to steal this election. When you go to vote, be aware of any anti-Democratic or anti-Obama pamphlets that might be sitting outside of your polling place. If you see them, pick them up and throw them in the trash.
> New voter registrations are up all over the country, especially in the Latino community. Latinos favor Obama by huuuuuuuuuuuuge numbers. Here in Ohio, we have early voting going on right now. Get out and vote.
> Raw Story has more about the Palin-Couric interview. Palin's responses about what she reads are really frightening. She seems unable to recall which news sources she reads on a regular basis. What Palin and George W. Bush fail to understand is that reading expands the mind, increases vocabulary, and allows one to become aware of other views/people/places.
> Currently, I am watching Obama give a speech in Wisconsin. Sen. Obama said he knows that we can steer ourselves out of this financial crisis because '...we are Americans....'. As Obama spoke, the Dow started to tick upwards.
> Apparently, Sen. Obama is going up in the polls. Terrific! I know that no matter what the polls say today, we have to make sure that people vote in large numbers. We also must realize that the Republicans will try to steal this election. When you go to vote, be aware of any anti-Democratic or anti-Obama pamphlets that might be sitting outside of your polling place. If you see them, pick them up and throw them in the trash.
> New voter registrations are up all over the country, especially in the Latino community. Latinos favor Obama by huuuuuuuuuuuuge numbers. Here in Ohio, we have early voting going on right now. Get out and vote.
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