Monthly Archives: October 2008

A Bright Spot…

on the other hand, if we consider that many, if not most of Congress is this, well, “uninformed,” to be uncharacteristically charitable. CAMPAIGN ’08 Michele Bachmann’s rival reaps benefits of her ‘Hardball’ comments Minnesota Democrat Elwyn Tinklenberg’s campaign was lagging … Continue reading

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The economy?

Today Wachovia, the banking giant, reported the largest loss in banking history, $24 billion and said that it projected another $26 billion in 2009. Now we’re seeing financial institutions crumbling everyday. And the Feds are dropping nearly a trillion into … Continue reading

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Obama-Biden

I’m finally beginning to believe Obama (and Joe Biden) can win. It is, however, the polls that concern me. Politico gives Obama a better than 2-1 margin in the Electoral College and shows a nine point lead in the Gallup … Continue reading

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Palin abuse of power

Disclaimer: I am an old left-wing liberal Democrat. Yes, it’s true that Alaska has apparently (after all, it is Alaska and who the hell knows for sure) taken the first steps in the matter. The report found the firing was … Continue reading

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It is getting ugly out there

McCain’s attacking on peripheral non issues; a man fallen from a sinking ship grasping at the last toothpick afloat. Obama’s moved from the issues to broader themes (he’s still my guy) and finally Newsweek, or was it the New Yorker … Continue reading

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