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Category Archives: Election 2008
The Financial Industry-Congressional Complex
In his farewell address to the nation on January 17, 1961 President Eisenhower warned the country to be vigilant about the relationship between the government, the armed forces, and the industries and commercial interests they support–what he called the “military-industrial … Continue reading
The President and the Teleprompter
A recurring theme among the detractors of President Obama has been his reliance on a teleprompter. Anyone who spends time on the internet has seen it on an almost daily basis. In the minds of some this apparently is an … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, McCain, Obama, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged Hinderaker. Power Line, McCain, Obama, Palin, Sean, teleprompter
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Brevity Is The Soul of Wit
“Brevity is the soul of wit.” President Obama yesterday confirmed these words, spoken by Lord Polonius in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, in this two word retort to would-be Republican obstructionists and heel-draggers who are question the size and scope of his … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, Obama, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged economic stimulus package, I won, Obama, Republicans
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Paul Krugman: “What Do You Mean We”?
With all due respect to Timothy Geithner, Lawrence Summers, and the rest of President-elect Obama’s economic team, there is one name I would like to have seen included on that list–that of Nobel prize winning economist Paul Krugman. Here’s why. … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, Obama, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged Lawrence Summers, New York Times, op-ed, Paul Krugman, President-elect Obama, Timothy Geithner
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More Knee-Jerk Republican Reaction
Speaking of knee-jerk Republican reaction to the election of Barack Obama, there’s this from the desk of Michael Reagan (bold letters, caps and underlines are Reagan’s, not mine): “Dear Conservative Friend, It’s official: America has its first truly Socialist president… … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, Obama, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged knee-jerk, Michael Reagan, Obama, Republican
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So Much For Bi-Partisanship
Something that was kind of overlooked in the aftermath of the presidential election were remarks made by Senator John Kyl, Republican from Arizona and the second highest ranking Republican in the United States Senate. His words say a lot about … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, McCain, Obama, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged John Kyl, presidential election, Republican, strategy, Supreme Court
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In Four Days We Can Send a Message
Four more days, my fellow Americans, four more days. In four days we have a decision to make about the future of our country, and the choices are crystal clear. We can choose to continue the politics and policies of … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, McCain, Obama, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged cooperation, division, partisanship, presidential election, unity
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History Could Have Repeated Itself in Pittsburgh
Does anybody recognize the name Charles Stuart? How about Willie Bennett? Probably not. Here’s the story and how it relates to the events in Pittsburgh yesterday. Charles Stuart and his wife Carol were driving home from childbirth classes in Boston … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, McCain, Obama, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged Charles Stuart, Fox News, Matt Drudge, McCain communications director, Pittsburgh, Willie Bennett, yesterday
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