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McCain in the lead among goldfish.
Posted by Kate G. in US Election 2008.
Hey, Sarah! Tell John to stop using your child as part of his gigantic lie that makes him sound like a Democrat.
John, the kid has Down Syndrome; how the hell does this make Sarah Palin the expert on autism? Anyone? Anyone?
Look it up, buddy. Not all special needs people are the same.
And how dare you lie to parents around the country that need government money to support their children with disabilities of all kinds? Your plan wants to FREEZE ALL SPENDING, including to people with special needs. You say Obama is “eloquent” and you “really need to listen” to what he says to hear the tricks he’s trying to pull. But all we need to see your tricks is a short-term memory of more than five seconds.
Thank God we’re not goldfish, then, or you’d be winning.
US Election 2008 | Comments (2)A race about race.
Posted by Kate G. in US Election 2008.
If we thought this race was about race when it was Clinton vs. Obama, we hadn’t seen anything yet.
At this point, it’s got to be the “black” thing that keeps anyone voting for McCain (that, or the constant comparisons to terrorists…thanks, NY absentee ballots). I can’t see any other reason why normal, middle- and lower-class Americans refuse to vote for Obama.
It can’t be the “economy” thing, since Obama’s plan would give nearly all of the awful people in McCain’s crowds a tax cut. And McCain’s brilliant “spending freeze” for everything except defense is the grossest idea I’ve ever heard; the past eight years have been a spending freeze on everything but defense!
US Election 2008 | Comments (3)Newbie. Be gentle.
Posted by Kate G. in US Election 2008.
So, this is my first blog on Lucy. I suppose I could do an intro blog, but who reads them? Not me. I think you’d all get a better idea of who I am through interpretive dance a head-first dive into the pool of crazy that Election ‘08 is rapidly becoming.
When Palin said she was proud that America had such wonderful women’s rights, I nearly vomited all over my television: a knee-jerk reaction that is becoming more common as the weeks pass. Note to self: buy more Tums. After suppressing the bile, I scratched my head and pondered to what rights exactly she was referring in that little buzz-word-laden ramble.
I can’t imagine why she pluralized “rights.” In regards to women’s rights, she seems only to agree with America’s stance that, yes, in fact, women ARE humans and deserve the right to vote. Other major advances, such as Roe v. Wade and comprehensive sex education seem to be as relevant to her as evolution.
But for funsies, let’s step into our time machine and see what “women’s rights” would mean in a Palinocracy, where man and dinosaur co-exist and everyone speaks in tongues.
US Election 2008 | Comments (4)Series of Truths, Part III: Palin… Excuse me, what?
Posted by Keanan in US Election 2008.
It’s interesting to note how the two candidates are handling their VP choices.
Barack Obama’s running mate, Biden, is constantly giving press interviews, speaking on his own in public to media sources about such topics as foreign policy, the economy, and campaigning around the United States, for the most part, on his own. Standing up for issues that the two believe in, and explaining their views on European and Middle Eastern issues. Sure, he’s made some comments that differ from the opinions of Obama, but they’re not the person. Of course they’re going to differ.
John McCain, on the other hand, has recently sat in on interviews with Palin and Katie Couric, where he accused her of making “Gotcha” points; Palin calls herself a “Maverick”, just like John McCain, yet cannot be questioned by more than the few select media sources that the Republican campaign managers decide on.. because she’s still learning. Rephrasing questions as answers doesn’t get you anywhere but further in the hole. And answering a question siding with Obama, while you’re running mate is right next to you in an interview, then asked to explain why your answer differs from his…? He steps in, explaining that she’s not speaking out of line and that what she said isn’t what she really said.. and that she knows what she’s talking about, and can handle it herself.
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)Less than 24 Hours til the VP Debate
Posted by Lindsay in US Election 2008.
A vice presidential debate has never affected the outcome of an election. Could this be the first one? The initial “oh, cool, she’s a chick” reaction to Sarah Palin has worn off, and more people would like to know if she can name just one newspaper. Oh, and I would like to remember what Biden’s face looks like.
In less than 24 hours, I will be satisfied. (I hope.) Because I haven’t been fond of either candidate, the quality of the VP candidate has become fairly important to me. I was toying with the idea of liveblogging the debate, but there’s a chance that we will be having a “debate party” (slang for booze). Either way, I’m sure October 3rd will bring a load of reactions, both in this blog and others all over the globe. The world is watching, and we are skeptical.
To get you in the debating mood, here are some links about what the wacky liberal media have to say about tomorrow night:
Though an Experienced Debater, Biden Is Often Tripped Up by Spontaneity
All eyes on Palin as vice presidential debate arrives
Palin begins three-day cramming course for crucial TV showdown
Debate offers Palin, Biden high risks, big rewards
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