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It's time to truly reject and denounce: your help required
Hillary Clinton has finally crossed a line. You can see a typical story about it here, but the relevant quote is:"I have a much broader base to build a winning coalition on," she said in an interview with USA TODAY....more »
Posted on May 8, 2008 3:18 AM
Reasons for Hillary Clinton to keep campaigning
Top 10 reasons for Hillary Clinton to keep on campaigning 10. Loves appearing on late-night talk shows 9. Raise money to offset debts 8. Three words: One More Debate! 7. Won’t have to go back...more »
Posted on May 7, 2008 1:15 PM
The Moral Equivalent of War
With all this talk about gas taxes and energy prices, it's important to have a little history lesson.In 1977, then President Jimmy Carter set up the first comprehensive energy policy the US ever had.Some quotes from that speech: Our decision...more »
Posted on May 6, 2008 6:34 AM
I am very disappointed in Obama's comments: Make your voices heard!
Well, Obama has finally done it: he is beginning to pander on the issues of gasoline prices. Here are some quotes (from AP News story):Barack Obama on Friday blamed high gasoline prices on Washington and a political establishment that he...more »
Posted on April 25, 2008 1:22 PM
Challenge for Hillary Clinton
Dear Hillary,You keep talking about how you will do something about the price of gas.I do not believe you.But I am willing to be proved wrong.Please show me a detailed plan on how you propose to do this.Spending money on...more »
Posted on April 22, 2008 11:33 PM
Deep Thoughts #6
Why all this worry about nuclear weapons? It's much easier to get anthrax into a community. In fact, the USSR worked a lot on bioweapons in the 50's because it was the "poor man's nuke."In case you forgot, no one...more »
Posted on April 22, 2008 7:44 PM
How to Vote
You have a surprising responsibility this election year: you can decide how long this primary season goes on.When you do step into the voting booths, it's important to remember the real issues this year -- however contrary this runs to...more »
Posted on April 21, 2008 8:40 PM
Do we have the energy to talk issues at TPM?
Please ignore previous post as TPM software saw fit to take the post from my machine before it was fully baked!TPM seems to be slowly sucking towards MSM-mania -- stories are stories to fill a news day. By way of...more »
Posted on April 21, 2008 12:34 AM
Can we talk about issues at TPM?
TPM seems to be slowly sucking towards MSM-mania -- stories are stories to fill a news day. By way of proof, check out GMan08's excellent summary here on how "much" has gone on in the last 6 weeks. (It hasn't...more »
Posted on April 21, 2008 12:24 AM
God Damn America!
God damn this country. And for good measure, god damn the electorate. This past week both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama went to a “Compassion Forum” – to climb over each other to show how “religious” they are. So...more »
Posted on April 18, 2008 3:46 AM
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1) Who is this "us"?
2) I don't see elements of "hate". Where is this "hate"?
Posted at May 12, 2008 12:57 AM in response to Between the Bible Belt and the Rust Belt, Runs the Onion Belt
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Now, I can also tell you that people who are very passionate about music might seriously take issue with my use of the word "bias" here, just like you did with science.
You insist on missing the point. Even worse, you want to justify your poor analogy -- and dismiss my objection -- because of my 'passion' for science. It may be a clever debate tactic, but it's a poor way of elucidating the truth.
The fact is your analogy is poor -- on an absolute scale. You can continue dig in and to be dismissive of my comment by ascribing it to subjective emotional motives on my end, but, in truth, it does mean you have demonstrated little knowledge of scientific thought, process, and methods.
Posted at May 12, 2008 12:55 AM in response to On Bias
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Coal is filthy. Coal is deadly. Mining coal is destructive.
All true. You know what else is true?
You are rapidly running out of choices. No POTUS from either party will be able to spin oil from straw. The oil is running out. At present, no renewables are available to support our current lifestyle and standard of living.
I suggest you come up with a scientific, engineering, and practical substitute.
I suggest you start reading here:
http://www.gatsby.ucl.ac.uk/~pel/environment/energy_pt04.html
I can't wait for a true discussion on energy for at long last people will not see this is a left vs right issue. This is not a Dem or GOP issue. It is an American issue.
Posted at May 12, 2008 12:21 AM in response to Obama Promoting Coal -- And Concern For Rural Voters -- In New Kentucky Ad
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How would you expect them to act on that belief?
The same way that Dodd, Edwards, Paul, Romney, Biden, Huckabee, etc. etc. supporters have this year.
Posted at May 12, 2008 12:12 AM in response to Clinton Rules: Telling the Fat Lady When To Sing
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Fighting for the sake of fighting is senseless. That is what Hillary is doing at present.
I don't think so. Classical grief analysis is that she is the "bargaining" stage at present.
The Clintons know that 2008 is their only chance to get back to the White House now, not 2012, note 2016. They are going to throw everything at this issue, because once they admit it's over, it's over for good and for ever.
Posted at May 12, 2008 12:08 AM in response to Know When to Fold'em
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Otto,
Just curious: assuming it's Obama vs McCain, what are you planning on doing in Nov?
a) vote Party (e.g. Obama)
b) send a message (e.g. write in Hillary)
c) vote other Party (e.g. McCain)
d) sit it out
e) vote 3rd party
f) write in someone besides HillaryI think these are the only options.
Posted at May 12, 2008 12:05 AM in response to Know When to Fold'em
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She would start a party, if she could.
You need a vision to start a 3rd party, a compelling call-to-arms.
What would it be for Hillary?
"Elect me, because I deserve it"?
Posted at May 11, 2008 11:33 PM in response to Between the Bible Belt and the Rust Belt, Runs the Onion Belt
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Well stated.
I wish you would post a blog on the 1984 convention. It would be ancient history now (no offense) but very interesting from someone in the trenches.
Posted at May 11, 2008 11:30 PM in response to Clinton Rules: Telling the Fat Lady When To Sing
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You've missed the point. In continuing to apply vague and fuzzy analogies, you only help confuse the fundamental issues -- and don't do justice to the point I presume you are trying to make. This is akin to people who argue "isn't the theory of evolution, only a theory"?
Your analogy is confusing because the topic of bias in science (which does exist and is legitimate) does not intersect the topic of falsifying data.
Posted at May 11, 2008 11:26 PM in response to On Bias
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Within her soul I don't think she can imagine a man more talented than her husband, and therefore more talented than her campaign, premise, reason for being....take your pick.
Interesting speculation.
You put a lot of emphasis on that elusive emotion: love.
Posted at May 11, 2008 10:44 PM in response to Carl Bernstein: Hillary to fight to get on Obama ticket
