I'M OPERATING UNDERCOVER IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF MASS.
So far, so good. I wear sunglasses to shield my eyes from the reflection of 1000s of Obama campaign signs (still wondering, is that an "O" or a zero?), and now also bearing the burden of Red Sox mourning (to their credit, Red Sox Nation is not calling for any heads to roll, only for blockbuster off season trades, be Derek Lowe or a big bat to pair up with Big Papi).
The rabid Obama support (including in my own family---yes it is everywhere) has now shifted to a kind of early transition thinking (not what red states will be pluck, but who looks good for Sec'y. of the treasury, etc. etc.).
So,
read this to see how I feel about preparing for the coming Obama Era. I'm with this guy.
How did you like
Sarah on "SNL". ? I was trepidatious about it, but it absolutely worked for her, didn't it?
TODAY'S AUTHORS
Brad Meltzer's new bestselling novel is
"The Book of Lies".John Fund's expose of voter and electoral fraud is
"Stealing Elections"
IS THIS WHAT IT'S COMING DOWN TO?
Jack: Great round table debate. In my opinion independents like myself are voting for Obama as a vote against Bush and the last eight years. McCain should forward his anger towards Bush, and at the same time point out the only good thing Bush has done, and that is to have kept us safe for the last eight years. Its difficult , but he has to get that done to win..... Jimmy Jimmy,
I think that's a great point. If you are right, though, what a ridiculous reason to vote for Obama. How does his victory "punish" Bush? I think Bush stands sufficiently rebuked by his record low poll numbers, the general calumny with which he is held in his own party, and that party's nomination of Bush's main nemesis from the 2000 race. What more can a disgruntled independent do, kick sand in Bush's eyes? The nightmare of Obama's presidency, from issues of individual freedom, to judicial appointments stretching 30 years out, to naivete in foreign affairs...it will be many more than Citizen Bush who rue that outcome.
SECOND DEBATE HEARTBURN FOR MAC SUPPORTERS
Jack, I too was bored with the debate. They both were regurgitating information they have said before. I don't think we learned anything new.When is McCain going to attack Obama's' character and his radical associations? Our country is in big trouble if Obama gets elected. McCain says he has always put his country first but he is not doing it now. He needs to attack and bring all this information out during the debate because that is the only time Americans will hear it, the liberal media will not bring this out. He needs to do it even if they accuse him of being desperate. I am really worried about the future of our country. MariaMaria,
I am on the brink of concluding that McCain is too old-fashioned or courteous to make the argument, or has been brainwashed into believing that he will be "rewarded" for taking the "high road". Of course, you and I think the high road would be saving the country from an Obama administration...
You know what his reward will probably be? A nice tribute from President-elect Obama on Election night, and maybe a cabinet position. Which he will probably accept!
IT HAS TO BE SAID...
Watching Gov. Palin's refreshing, reassuring turn in the Thursday debate, and (finally) hearing her unleash on Obama's terrorist pals and outrageous slander of our troops in Iraq...
Can you imagine how much better the Republicans would be doing with a ticket of Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin?
OK, who knew it would be "the economy, stupid" back in the spring, when GOP primary voters found so much to hate about the former MA Gov.? Are you honestly going to tell me that an articulate, energetic candidate with strong economic credentials, who can talk $$$ issues smoothly and conversationally, would have to give up in Michigan (where his father was governor in the '60s)??? Sure I endorsed Romney early on, this is not sour grapes, just time proving the wisdom of that pick, I think.
I've tried to see the wisdom of McCain emerging as the nominee of the Republican party in 2008, but it always looked more like an accident of other candidate's circumstances, rather than an affirmative choice. Everybody fell down except him. He didn't win, he merely
endured.No offense, alright? Great American, probably a better choice for the country in
2000, when Bush beat him.
I know I'm just ranting here...I just find it funny that some Republicans wanted to ditch the VP running mate there for a few days...guys, you're losing at the top of your ticket, not the bottom.
"DISH" CONFUSION
Tip of the headphones to listener Michael Terry, who heard callers contradicting each other (and confusing the host) over two similarly-named eateries in the same 1604/35 area:
"Hooligans is a sports bar next to Regal Live Oak Theatres
Houlihans is across I-35 from the Forum...NW corner."
Got it. Thanks, Michael!
