Why I Am A Democrat
I know the servers are overloaded but I have to post this because I'm so full of it right now. My four year old son and I went to our local polling place to vote and also to put in 3 hours at the...
View ArticleWebb Vs. Allen: An Irresponsible Debate Recap
A Completely Irresponsible Recap, which includes a lot of paraphrasing and partisan misrepresentation. I'm sure the facts are wrong and the quotes are bargled. But I feel better.
View ArticleSean Hannity and the Screaming Neighbor Analogy
Every time I hear him lay out this steaming mess of alleged "logic" I feel sure that someone will call this equine defecation by its true name. But all the great Americans just nod and smile and write...
View ArticleIA Caucus Liveblogged from CSPAN
I have Iowenvy! My reactions to the live coverage on CSPAN, in real time, including purple sweaters, juxtaposed signs, RUDY stickers, and little white papers falling to the floor.
View ArticleI Support Hillary
I support Hillary Clinton for President. I think she would be great at the job. I have quietly supported Hillary since I knew she was running, but didn't say much about it because I suspected that the...
View ArticleMy Daughter on The Situation Room
When you live on the internet... and watch CNN... strange things happen. A home video of my four-year-old daughter Sadie just popped up in a bit at the end of Wolf Blitzer's show, a segment called...
View ArticleSuggestion for Barack Obama
Some gruesomely low person called a bunch of people in Nevada referring to Barack Hussein Obama, obviously trying to draw a firm line in black crayon between Barack and Saddam. I think he should...
View ArticleOther People's Candidates are Like Other People's Boyfriends
Who hasn't been in this situation? Your friend is dating a guy you find repulsive. You think he's politically backward, or he has a career you don't respect, or maybe you even caught him ogling a...
View ArticleObamabowl Political Ads
Obama's was good. But what might Hillary's have looked like? Hmm...
View ArticleBarack Obama in Virginia Beach
Our two children, 4 and 8, are homeschooled, and part of their education outside school is seeing politics in as many experiences as I can give them. They worked the polls for John Kerry, and they'll...
View ArticleThe Speech Won Me Over
I thought I could only be happy voting for Hillary, but was prepared to vote Obama out of party loyalty and fear of McCain. Tonight, Barack Obama changed my mind.
View ArticleSurprise! Canvassing is Not Hard!
Before yesterday, I had never done any canvassing for any political candidate ever. Even when I was at my most active, I shied away from knocking on doors. When I considered canvassing for Obama, I...
View ArticleMark Warner and Glenn Nye in VA Beach
Great guys. Inspiring speakers. Smart and dedicated. Plus, they look good next to a kid with orange hair. Pictures below...
View Article"Aren't You Worried About What Will Happen to White People?"
Today we went canvassing in the morning. I left the children at home playing video games with Dan and took Ahno out with me. After picking up our canvassing packets at the launch, we found our target...
View ArticleAnother Irreverent and Incomplete Debate Recap
I watched the debate (mostly) and provided some commentary (sort of) along with some snotty remarks, unrelated observations, and expressions synonymous with "Ptooey!" How is everyone's botox holding...
View ArticleFavorite Debate Moment?
My favorite moment was when Palin maverickily claimed she was not going to answer the questions the moderator asked! and not going to respond how Biden wanted to her to! and was just going to talk...
View ArticleWhat was McCain scribbling when he rushed out on stage?
McCain charges out onstage and immediately starts scratching notes down with a fat Sharpie. What is he writing? "Remember: do the lollipop dance during economy question!" "Next time go with the blue...
View ArticleBarack Obama and the Fear of Socialism
My open letter to everyone who is bustling around the internet telling everyone who will listen that Obama is a socialist! A socialist! And then standing back, waiting with gaping mouth, for people to...
View ArticleIt's Barack Obama, Charlie Brown! The Infomercial and My Suspension of Disbelief
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. I absolutely loved it. I don't mind telling you that I cried. I had intended to try and watch this through the eyes of a skeptic, someone who has decided that Obama is...
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