The biggest issue in the 2008 primaries has been something that the former pastor of one of the candidates said a few years ago, not the positions of the candidates on the issues. not the records of the candidates, not even a personal scandal about sex or drugs. It’s the fact that one of the [...]
Monthly Archives: March 2008
Naderitis Part Two
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Then again, there might be something to the charge that Nader caused a problem.
In poker, we talk about making decisions, and not putting yourself into a position where you won’t be able to get a decision right. Don’t raise big with Ace Jack preflop because even if you hit an Ace on the flop and [...]
Naderitis
Sunday, March 16, 2008
The introduction of long-time activist Ralph Nader into the mix is having an effect on the race, as he wins enough support to make a difference, the poll shows. Nader entered the race recently, charging that there is little difference between the Republican and Democratic parties and their presidential candidates. Using the same argument eight [...]
What We Don’t Mention
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Iraq’s Insurgency Runs on Stolen Oil Profits
Read that article in the New York Times and you’ll learn about all the awful “schemes” full of “graft,” “swindles,” and “corruption” that the insurgents do in Iraq. Oh golly, they’re just so swindly and grafty.
Five years after the war in Iraq began, the insurgency remains a lethal force.
The [...]
Why Are We Continuing?
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
A few weeks ago, Bill Clinton said to Texans, “If she wins Texas and Ohio I think she will be the nominee. If you don’t deliver for her, I don’t think she can be.” And now today, finally, the counting in Texas is done. And guess what? Obama won Texas.
So, why are we continuing? Her [...]
AUMF
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Obama and Clinton agree on a lot. And Obama is winning a close race. He’s winning definitively, but it’s still close. So the question should be asked, why is he winning?
If you were to pick the one major difference between Clinton and Obama what would it be? I think it would have to be that [...]
How I Got My Security Deposit Back
Friday, March 7, 2008
I moved out of a rental building about six months ago. After moving out, the landlord, who had been friendly and helpful all along, suddenly became non-communicative and un-helpful in returning my security deposit to me. It was hardly surprising. After all, she had my money and most people would never go to the trouble [...]
Spreading Good Will
Monday, March 3, 2008
I’m warning you. This video will upset you. A U.S. soldier throws a puppy off a cliff. It’s so ridiculous that it sounds like a joke. It’s not.
I’m sure that someone will say that what those soldiers did is clearly against Army policy and that it’s just an isolated case of some soldiers getting out [...]
