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America: This Week in Politics
Posted by Lindsay in Politics.
This week I can’t blame my lack of good reporting skills on alcohol. I can, however, blame it on the fact that I have a day job that grates on my liberal idealist nerves every day. So, after the jump, find my ranting and raving (mostly) about Sarah Palin. Yeah, I hold a grudge. Also, if you have an interest in real world news and Israel/Gaza, check out David Hosey’s blog.
Politics | Comment (0)America: This Week in Politics
Posted by Lindsay in Politics.
Happy New Year! Before I get my snark on, I want to wish the Obama girls good luck at their new school on Monday. They are precious and I’m looking forward to becoming less bitter once their Daddy is president. Just sayin’. Anyway, this week is going to be charmingly devoid of lots of news coverage courtesy of binge drinking. But in honor of the shit ton of tequila I’ve consumed since Christmas, I will obviously discuss President George “DUI” Bush. You’ll be thanking me after the jump.
Politics | Comment (0)America: This Week in Politics
Posted by Lindsay in Politics.
Happy holidays everyone! I was too busy stressing about the impending holiday festivities to give you a ton of news this week, but I’m going to do my best. How about I start off with everybody’s favorite holiday present? Paparazzi shots of President-Elect Obama have been a hit on the ‘net. No one ever took shots like this of Bill Clinton, did they? (Yes, I realize that’s a good thing.) But here we go: Recounts, pardons, and scumbags, oh my! And how ’bout some Jesus, since it’s Christmastime and all?
Politics | Comment (1)Congratulations, Hillary!
Posted by Lindsay in Politics.
Today, Barack Obama officially announced that Hillary Clinton is his pick for Secretary of State. While it’s not really a surprise, it is a great way to start off the holiday season (read: Obama gave Lindsay a Christmas present!).
Some argue that the Cabinet is not full of “change” as promised in Obama’s campaign speeches. I’m fuzzy on what these folks expected the President-elect to do. Was he supposed to pick cabinet members using a dart board? Ask Sarah Palin how she picks baby names and modify the method for political purposes? What? It’s not like Clinton is Strom Thurmond or–dare I say–John McCain when it comes to years in the Senate.
As Obama says on CNN: “What we are going to do is combine experience with fresh thinking. But understand … the vision for change comes first and foremost … from me. That’s my job.”
Politics | Comment (0)Enough speculation!
Posted by Kate G. in Politics.
Dear American media,
I’m pretty sure with 300 million people in this country you could find something more interesting to cover than the “will she? won’t she?” circus that has mushroomed out of Obama’s recent meetings with Senator Clinton.
Of course, my fingers are crossed that this isn’t all hearsay and that she takes the job. I mean, I was in her camp first. Love her. Love the dirty politics and how she can serve it back to anyone who dishes it out. And I will never apologize for that. But I’m so over the ambivalent headlines feining urgency and factual proof. Continue reading »
Politics | Comment (0)President 2.0
Posted by Lindsay in US Election 2008.
A lot has changed in eight years, and I’m not talking about the war or the economy. I’m talking about something light and fluffy and equipped with a puppy cam.
Yes, since Bush took office, the Internet has grown. Will our next President take advantage of this?
Barack Obama inspired more young voters to get involved in the election. Use of the Internet could potentially keep these young voters involved in politics and aware of what is going on around them more than ever before. Could the Internet keep the President accessible and accountable to the people? It would at least guarantee some additional staff positions in the White House…
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)Republican Therapy
Posted by Lindsay in US Election 2008.
Before I get back to my regular blogging (upcoming topic for discussion: Sarah Palin—the political Paris Hilton?), I need to let go of some political and personal angst.
The day after the election, my boss insulted me. As the election approached, it was hard for me to hide the fact that I have blue blood. I didn’t insult McCain or Palin in the office; I didn’t even criticize their policies. But Wednesday morning, following a committee meeting and in front of the chairman of the board, I was taken down a peg for no reason other than my political leanings. It went something like this:
Chairman: “I shouldn’t have watched the election coverage; it made me unhappy.”
Bossman: “I think Lindsay’s happy. But what does she know? It’s not like she pays taxes.”
US Election 2008 | Comment (1)Yes We Can!
Posted by Lindsay in US Election 2008.
President Barack Obama.
Obviously everyone knows this by now, and I’m trying not to talk about it in BlackBerry shorthand. I am surprised it went so easily; I had so much of that democratic paranoia after the last two elections. When they called my home state (Pennsylvania) early in the night, I was concerned–were they jinxing it, like with Florida back in 2000? But state after state turned blue, and the large ones that turned red might have made the map look intimidating, but they lacked the electoral votes to make a difference.
John McCain’s concession speech was classy. If he had been that John McCain since summer, he could have been president-elect right now, but he chose to go a dirtier route and pick the Pitbull. McCain is not a bad guy. I have nothing but respect for him, and I am glad that he conceded with couth. His audience hurt my soul a little bit, but McCain knows that what happened will be good for the country, so he’s not going to be a sore loser about it. Thank you.
I’m looking forward to listening to Obama’s speech at midnight, but, to be honest, I will probably be in pajamas by then.
America, we’ve voted for change.
Congratulations!
US Election 2008 | Comment (1)A Long Day
Posted by Keanan in US Election 2008.
Hart’s Location, New Hampshire: Obama takes 17 votes, McCain 10, Ron Paul 2. There was 100% voter turnout.
Dixville Notch, New Hampshire: Obama wins 15, McCain takes 6. This is the first time a Democrat has won the town since 1968.
Polls are just opening, but results are already coming.
If Barrack Obama hangs on to all states he’s obtained so far, including Virginia, it’s over. The 44th president of the United States is decided. McCain must turn at least three states from blue to red.
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)Am I the only one who cried?
Posted by Kate G. in US Election 2008.
Well, I know I’m not the only one, since my partner (now my FIANCEE!) was sitting next to me, bawling her eyes out along with me.
So let me re-phrase: anyone outside of my apartment cry like a little bitch watching Obama’s 30-minute media blitz?
I don’t know what it was. The fact that I was slighty intoxicated may have aided the flow of tears. But had I been of sound mind and body at the time, I’m pretty sure the message still would have hit me hard. Maybe a tear or two would’ve squeaked out, too.
US Election 2008 | Comments (2)