Today's Rulings

Two stories out of today's ruling by the Democratic Rules and By-Laws committee. First they finally made a decision on how to count Florida and Michigan. I totally support the decision of the committee to grant the delegates only half a vote, as it would look poorly upon the party to grant the full restoration of the delegates and votes. The second story is the incredible rudeness and gull and of the pro-Clinton protesters. I was astounded at how horrible people can be in a upscale setting that required the all the poise they could muster. I think they should be ashamed of themselves. I agree with one committeeman who said that they brought disgrace upon their candidate. It was a terrible showcase for the Clinton-ites. That is all I can say about that.

Keith Olbermann Speaks the Truth

This is a little old, but I can't help but watch it over and over again.

Jesse Ventura on Gay Marriage and Religion.

He may be as articulate an ape at times, but I have to vehemently agree with his opening statements on the civil rights for homosexuals. Government cannot regulate love.

Bob Barr Wins Nomination

Bob Barr edged out Mary Ruwart for the Libertarian Nomination today. Wayne Allyn Root got the Veep spot. Mike Gravel made it to the fourth round. Nothing much to report, not really any surprises here.

Lloyd Bentson Making History

I just think this was one of the great debate moments of history.

Libertarian Debates

Watching them live on C-SPAN. About an hour in it's hard to declare a winner, but so far I've been very impressed with the performance of Mary Ruwart, her confidence and cool on the issues almost makes me want to become a libertarian, until I realize that she partially cites Ayn Rand as an influence. Steve Kubby has also shown an impressive ability. Wayne Allyn Root has proved himself a dunce, with no eloquence in his words at all. And of course Mike Gravel holds a special place in my heart, and his words always strike a chord, or five. At this point, the only thing I can do is declare Wayne Allyn Root the loser of this debate. This of course means that he will probably win the nomination or seriously contend for it. Bob Barr has been totally unimpressive as well, though in a way I'm supporting him to win just so he can take away votes from John McCain.

Bushleague

When I first saw the clip on the "liberally biased" (and according to my mother, anti-Hillary Clinton biased)cable media my jaw literally dropped, followed by a nervous gasp. I was appalled by he comments of the lame duck, country tarnishing president likening an "unspecified" political rival to 1930's Nazi appeasers. Not only does this president not know the true meaning of appeasement, but he yet again embarrassed this prestigious position he holds. His comments were uninformed and utterly deplorable. Even politicos such as conservative charmer Tucker Carlson and the less than charming Pat Buchanan have called the comments at least inappropriate. This is clearly an understatement. Saddest of all though is John McCain's unabashed support of Bush's comments. These are among the many reasons I have made a return home to the Democratic Party for they (and clearly Senator Barack Obama) are our only chance of not extending this money draining and immoral and illegal war, ensuring a public healthcare system and simply not granting George Bush a third term. John McCain's entire foreign policy platform will cause nothing but domestic, fiscal, and international devolution and tragedy. This "maverick" is nothing but a pandering conservative who knows nothing about straight talk and everything about flip-flopping on key issues. Look back to 2000 for example. I don't even recognize that man. There is no independence left in is blood. His attempts to link Barack Obama to terrorism and terrorist groups is pitiful. How can a politician be so godforsaken desperate that he has to revert to such McCarthyism to win an election. There is no age reference in the description of losing his bearings. The man is either going insane or his backbone has been completely shattered by the weight of shameful ambition. The election of John McCain could be the worst possible thing to happen to this country in four years. We need to rise up against this foe. We need to realize that we need change, true change throughout Washington. Not just a speech, nor a smear-campaign. Nobody is perfect but it is obvious that we could do much worse.

President Bush and john McCain need to be institutionalized for their commitment to be failed actions. Insanity is repeating the same act and expecting a different result. What does this say about 95% of the Republican Party? What does this say about John McCain? I hope I don't have to spell this one out for you...

The Great Liberal Lion

Just a quick post to let my readers know that all my thoughts and prayers have been with Senator Edward Kennedy since his diagnosis of having a brain tumor. Having had personal experience with this through my own father, I know how difficult a time this is and I hope to god he and his family will make it through okay.