Login HereNot universally adored around these parts (and for very good reasons), my senator, Barbara Boxer, actually set a swell example on Friday for her Democratic caucus colleagues who have seen John McCain fight up close. Via Bob Geiger (welcome back, Bob!):
Last night at the Republican National Convention, John McCain used the word "fight" more than 40 times in his speech. In the 16 years that we have served together in the Senate, I have seen John McCain fight.
I have seen him fight against raising the federal minimum wage 14 times.
I have seen him fight against making sure that women earn equal pay for equal work.
I have seen him fight against a women's right to choose so consistently that he received a zero percent vote rating from pro-choice organizations.
I have seen him fight against helping families gain access to birth control.
I have seen him fight against Social Security, even going so far as to call its current funding system "an absolute disgrace."
And I saw him fight against the new GI Bill of Rights until it became politically untenable for him to do so.
John McCain voted with President Bush 95 percent of the time in 2007 and 100 percent of the time in 2008—that's no maverick.
We do have two real fighters for change in this election—their names are Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
More of this please, from all of you in the Senate Democratic caucus. Please speak with authority, specificity, and directness about Fighting John McCain. Tell America exactly what fights he has fought.
And when can we expect to hear from GOP Senators Chuck Hagel (NE) and Richard Lugar (IN), rumored to be Barack Obama and Joe Biden fans? Are they prepared to make the break from their party's flawed nominees? Are any members of the Senate GOP caucus ready to speak out about John McCain's unfitness for the Presidency?
Because now, or soon, would be a good time.
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And when can we expect to hear from GOP Senators Chuck Hagel (NE) and Richard Lugar (IN), rumored to be Barack Obama and Joe Biden fans? Are they prepared to make the break from their party’s flawed nominees? Are any members of the Senate GOP caucus ready to speak out about John McCain’s unfitness for the Presidency?
Never. Their unity is amazing.
Yes! Attack! Attack! Attack! Action this day! A Kerry-esque 30 days of silence will doom this campaign and extinguish hope. Attacks on Palin are necessary and useful to highlight McCain’s reckless, impulsive judgment, in Frank Rich’s words - McCain’s incomplete vetting of Palin and the Iraq War. Attack!
She forgot the punch line: “And then he took credit for backing the bill.”
You’re right, Teddy, the Dems have to hit McSame hard. Well said.
Short Ride said that the D Party no longer held to the same principles he did. It was about principles, not party loyalty. To the Rethugs the only principle is loyalty to the Party. Sorta like the Nazis and Stalinists.
((( Teddy )))
Loved Boxer’s speech, Biden is going to be dripping with sarcasm on MTP … the Dems seem to have gotten Jon & Stephen’s writers for their speeches …
Mornin’ Teddy :D
just want to lay a marker down:
in the event the media weasels actually push back enough on keeping Palin under wraps - the interviewer will be Mike Allen
More of this please, from all of you in the Senate Democratic caucus.
Amen. But how many Senators will be willing to break with the tradition of *not* attacking fellow Senators, their “good friends”?
Morning Teddy.
Go box him, Boxer
On another note … Canada Election set for Oct. 14th
Harper and the Neocons want to have this over with before ObamaMania spreads north of the 49th.
The Dems have to help the spineless Liberals win this one if we’re going to turn back the NeoCon tide …
McShame, claims now to have been for something greater than himself. I guess he was thinking about something greater than himself when he was running around with Cindy Lou, accepting a house from Cindy’s ex=con father-inlaw so he could run for congress; something greater than himself while taking all expense paid vacations from Chas Keating; something greater than himself when he got in bed w/fundies; something greater than himself when he decided that he couldn’t tell the truth and he acheive his lifes ambition of outranking his dad.
Objectively, He seems just a western version of Specter. Bluster about moderation and independence while being a passive, willing conduit for a horde of lobbyists. He, at the core is a dim intellect, incurious, and over his head at the level is legacy afforded him. Sound familiar?
I hope Joe Biden goes on the attack mode against Sarah Palin’s views:
*Pregnancies resulting from rape/incest are okay in Sarah’s book
*She wants Creationism taught in schools
*She believes in abstinence and thinks sex-education is for morons, but yet, has a 17 year old pregnant (and could be on her 2nd pregnancy….I am one that is not believing the photos of Sarah looking “huge” in April, because just last night I saw the end of the video of her wearing the black outfit with the multi-colored scarf and she was NOT HUGE…just the photoshopped photos of her online show her huge)
*She says she for going after corruption/earmarks etc., but is a huge supporter of Sen. Ted Stevens (from 2003 -2005 she was one of 3 leaders of Steven’s 527 Group, “Ted Stevens Excellence in Public Service, Inc”)
*She says she’s against wearing fur but wears it all the time
*She says she has executive experience, but so far, that experience has been in abusing her power and lying & deceiving her ass off!
Just a few things ole Joe can talk about on the campaign trail. ;-)
sounds familiar,
haven’t we suffered it enough?
And when can we expect to hear from GOP Senators Chuck Hagel (NE) and Richard Lugar (IN), rumored to be Barack Obama and Joe Biden fans?
My guess (and hope), at least with regard to Lugar, is that he’ll come out in favor of Obama/Biden when Obama announces that Lugar will be his SecState.
I’ve been out here all by my lonesome on this one, but I believe that now is the time, after the conventions but before the debates and election, to follow up with the promise of putting one or two R’s in his Cabinet.
Do it now - name Lugar, then watch the McLame campaign squirm as it attempts to continue its charge of Obama having flawed judgment.
The Republicans have declared this country as a ‘Republic’..democracy has been downsized. ‘The People’ need to FIGHT for themselves since elected officials do not really represent us. We are one and mostly uneducated and poor however the one thing we could use to defend this country and ourselves is ‘economic boycott’. Fight the McFighter or we die!
((((( Kay )))))
So I guess Joe Lieberman holds to the principle that it’s not only OK to be disloyal to someone he mentored when he first got to the Senate, but also to attack him and tell outright lies about him? If nothing else, Joe, as a supposed religious person, I’d like to remind you about that pesky part of The Ten Commandments about ‘telling falsehoods’.
What?!?!?
Boxer didn’t preface her remarks with a story of McCain’s bravery? Decency? POW victim status?
Is that allowed?
Is Powell going to take a side and whatever happened to Ron Reagun?
Biden says on MTP that he voted *against* the first three versions of the (awful) Bankruptcy Bill.
fair (as in mediocre) argument….
It still needs work.
If Joe has trouble with those Ten Commandments, I’m sure Rep Westmoreland (GA)could help him out.
(I know it’s a dated video - but I stumbled across it last night, and it doesn’t get stale with age!)
Good Morning All
Here’s a couple of random thoughts from my crazy brain today.
* McCain & Palin = Beauty and the Beast
* Regarding the where is Sarah question - maybe they are all preparing for a wedding. You know, making mooseburgers and tang for the guests.
* I’d rather have a lover than a fighter in the WH
(and, a special hello to Petrocelli. Dude!)
Uh-oh. He’s not getting into “I voted against it before I voted for it” territory, is he?
Biden defending freedom of choice, alludes to fascism.
Thank you, Teddy.
Y’all all digg now ya hear?
please?
Short Ride’s religion is Joeism. Much in the same way Stalin was a Joeist.
Is Powell going to take a side and whatever happened to Ron Reagun?
I *believe* that Powell has said that he will not be coming out, publicly, in support of either ticket.
Young(er) Ronnie - I dunno. Saw him give a very snarky “New Rule” on Bill Maher’s show Friday night - filmed at the R convention.
OT - Brokaw asks Biden about JoeLie - Biden laughs.
Uh-oh. He’s not getting into “I voted against it before I voted for it” territory, is he?
hmm, now that you mention it…..
I wish someone would ask the GOP pundits/bloviators this question. If McCain’s POW experience is a compelling reason to vote for him, why did you support George Bush over him in 2000?
This the oh so Christian dood who couldn’t recite the 10 Biggies to Colbert?
Powell said that he would come out after the conventions. Time will tell whether or not he will. IMO, I don’t think he’ll support McCain because he would have already done so.
MTP
Brokaw notes he did invite Palin
as my neighbor said “ouch”
that is a very good question.
Mornin, demi
As Suzanne so aptly suggested last night, Moose Turd Pie.
Hagan v. dole in NC -
http://www.charlotteobserver.c.....77392.html
What a great question. Glad you thought of it and it needs an answer.
dugg
Boy-o-boy, is there gonna be hurt when Johnny boy looks in the mirror for the first time and sees nothing there. The only thing John ever did on his own in his entire life, was done in a cage in Hanoi. Since then, his accomplishments reflect the desert where he chooses to live, a vast empty space where living things do not thrive. Yes, John McCain claims to be for something greater than himself, most zeros do.
Had the misfortune of actually watching Face the Scheiffer last week and was floored that the Dem convention, and Obama’s big speech in particular, were not mentioned for a single second. Just three days after Obama’s historic speech, didn’t even happen according to ‘ol Bob. Treated to McInsane lackeys and David Brooks for the whole show.
Now Bob has McInsane on by himself? Dude contradicts himself in the same sentence. Complete ignoring of Dem convention last week, and entire show highlighting Repub convention the next week. I expect Bob, the king of the cocktail weenie circuit, to ask set-up questions that McInsane will know in advance so he can spew talking points. It’s all coordinated.
We’re up against a massive cabal that is holding on by a thread, and they’re gonna pull out all the stops, with the Conglomerate Media providing cover, over the next couple of months to hold onto power. Fired up!
I am scared shitless these two will be elected ,our country is in deep shit after the last 8 years of Bush.
we sure won’t survive 4 more years of the same
How do we make voters see these two for what they are!
Dear Lordy, that is funny. Did you hear me laughing all the way across this great land of ours? I missed it last night, so thanks for sharing. That guy Is Humorous.
Here’s something encouraging:
Me, too. We need the help of the MSM and I’m not sure we are going to get the help, we need. The repubs will tell a lie and it is repeated over and over again on the tv. Sad but true.
Utah is, to us, one of the elders he learned from. Savvy ol’ dude, he was.
So the MSM is flogging the old “The American people prefer divided Government” line now, I see. The roundtable on snuffleupagus used it about five times.
We need the help of the MSM and I’m not sure we are going to get the help, we need.
Yeah, they were all over the jackbooted thuggery occurring just minutes from them at the R convention, huh?
The repubs will tell a lie and it is repeated over and over again on the tv.
You seem to be suggesting that the networks should maybe do some independent research? BWAHAHAHAHA !!
Obama is not the answer. He is not addressing any of the truly serious issues: destruction of the Constitution, illegal spying (which he voted to expand), impeachment, or an end to the GWOT.
O’bummer has apparently already been anointed by the Powers That Be as the next POTUS, but that won’t help us. They spotted his potential as a state legislator in Illinois (1997-2004), scooped him up and virtually deposited him in the US Senate in 2005.
How was this accomplished? His Republican opponent was destroyed by an unprecedented action engineered by the Chicago media and the Obama campaign.
Obama’s opponent, Jack Ryan, was forced to withdraw from the Senate race three months after winning the Republican primary, after The Chicago Tribune sued to have sealed custody documents released. Against the wishes of both Ryan and his ex-wife Jeri, the legal files pertaining to Jack and Jeri’s custody battle over their young child were made public on June 22, 2004.
In the documents, Jeri alleged that Jack took her to sex clubs in numerous cities so they could have sex in public, and that the marriage ended when she refused to cooperate. These allegations ended his Senate campaign and his political ambitions.
The New York Times stated:
Jim Oberweis, Ryan’s defeated GOP opponent, commented that “these are allegations made in a divorce hearing, and we all know people tend to say things that aren’t necessarily true in divorce proceedings when there is money involved and custody of children involved.”
Jack Ryan’s campaign ended a week after the custody documents were released, and he formally withdrew from the Senate campaign on July 29, 2004.
With just 86 days to go before the election, Alan Keyes, who had never lived in Illinois, was drafted to replace Ryan in the contest against Obama. Keyes stated that he felt a moral obligation to run after being asked to by the state GOP, saying:
Obama easily defeated Keyes, winning 70% of the vote vs. Keyes 27%.
Keyes has since left the Republican party, tried and failed to win a presidential nomination through the Constitution Party, and has formed a new third party, America’s Independent Party.
After just two years in the U.S. Senate, Obama announced his candidacy for president in early 2007. Given highly favorable treatment by the CIA controlled mainstream media, indeed, hailed as “the Messiah,” he triumphed over longtime political insider, NY Senator and former first wife Hillary Clinton and, all obstacles cleared from his path, is on the road to the White House.
Obama promises to continue the programs and policies of the Bush administration. He voted for the FISA bill, with increased wiretapping and immunity for the telecommunications companies that illegally violated the privacy of Americans. He has pledged his undying allegiance to Israel, saying in a speech in June 2008:
Obama fully supports the concept of a “Global War on Terror” and has not questioned the numerous contradictions in the official 9/11 story. He says “that military force should not be ruled out” against Iran. He has not called for a restoration of the Constitution, or an immediate withdrawal from Iraq. He has not criticized the Patriot Act, Military Commissions Act or NSPD 51. He speaks of change and hope, yet has no substantive plans for confronting the dire crises we face. He stands ready to profit from the vast expansion of Executive power achieved under President GW Bush.
http://www.sheilacasey.com
Gee, Somebody received their talking points from the repubs this morning. I’m shocked!!!
Pasture Pastry. (Gosh, I love words.)
And, thanks for the french toast inspiration below. Mine’s on now.
Suzanne sure is a wiz at finding stuff. How does she do that?
McShame claims to be for something greater than himself yet all he can talk about is his time in the Hanoi Hilton. Is that story something greater than himself?
why is it that voters want to vote for the everyman sort of candidate?
I’d rather see the smartest person in the room be the Prez,I’d like to believe the person running the country is alot smarter than I am
and it’s early, too. they should get better through the day. :)
So Sheila, are you voting for McCain?
Joe Biden has been fighting for change in the US Senate for more than 20 years … he was fighting for regime change in Iraq since 1998, at least.
With a little help from Bush/Cheney, you know, the guys he’s supposed to be fighting against, he finally got what he wanted
But as Obama himself says, the Surge has worked “beyond our wildest dreams”, so I guess thinks are working out just great, just as Biden knew they would.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/.....refer=home
The millions of dead, wounded and displaced Iraqis won’t get a chance to vote for Obama, thats why we have to have to have to, so there.
Here’s Utah on Democracy Now!
Is that story something greater than himself?
No, that’s the sum total of “Himself”.
Always a tell, the wingnut view of the media.
McCain has been running a campaign telling the American public that he will protect them. He’s running a campaign on fear. What he forgets to mention is that we will have four more years of war. IMO, that is why the diplomatic side of the repubs haven’t jumped on the McCain campaign.
I am fearful also. My fear has to do with a broken health care system, a economy on the edge and destroying the country that I love.
and then some
I still think Obamas the best choice we’ve got
If he were to speak out as you suggested it would only be used against him ,and result in the end of his candidacy
In this political climate one has to pick and choose their battles very carefully
I wouldnt write Omama off yet if I were you!
Do not feed.
This whole Sarah Failin thing is especially funny, since Repubs are willing to put her in the Exec Branch after hearing one speech. Literally knowing nothing about her except her 17 year old daughter is pregnant. They still try to claim Obama is all about “one speech,” despite his truly impressive life accomplishments, amazing record of getting things done in just two years in the Senate, and leading perhaps one of the best national campaigns in history.
So strange how easily the Repub mindset can project their own weaknesses on others. Disturbing, really.
Saving that link so I can have a laugh after MTP…Joe Biden looks tired. He’s being very calm and restrained. He’s coming across is reasonable. Could be a smart move. Let Palin be the Pit Bull for a while. Joe’s got different forums to play the attack. I don’t think MTP would be the place to do that.
i sent Barbara this the day she was the ONLY senator to stand up in the Senate for the American people against Booosh/Darth
http://farm4.static.flickr.com.....60.jpg?v=0
As has been pointed out her many times and linked to, Obama was up 20% before any of that Jack Ryan sex club stuff was known. He was going to win that race either way.
hammer hits nail …precisely on the head…badda bing!
After 1 1/2 yrs as governor Palin is said to have executive experience. GWB was governor of Texas for 6 yrs - how did that turn out
Oooooh. Joe B. is telling Tom how it really is. Tell it Joe!
I watched Biden and Obama on the Sunday talk shows. Both did fine jobs. However, Obama inadvertantly provided a clip which will be You-Tubed and the shitheads will spread as evidence that he’s a Muslim.
He was trying to explain that he didn’t think McCain had been forthright and prompt enough in condemning the claims that he is a Muslim. In doing so, he said, “my Muslim faith” (when he would have more correctly said, “the false claims that I am a Muslim”). Stephanopoulis interrupted, saying “your Christian faith,” and Obama stopped his train of thought and said, “my Christian faith.” He then went back and explained that he had been referring to the false claims that he is a Muslim. The You Tube clips will show him saying, “…my Muslim faith…”, with Stepanoupolis eterrupting to say, “…your Christian faith…”, and Obama “correcting” to say, “…my Christian faith.”
So, brace yourselves.
Biden’s hitting it outta the park on Iraq. Brokaw gives up and wants to move to another topic. Excellent.
CALLING THEM THE LIARS THEY ARE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjFrezxIMAQ
rinse
lather
repeat
on
infinitum
period.
Yessie. And then, Joe hits him again. With facts. And, Tom seems to be backing down, doesn’t he?
DITTO!!!!!!!!!
OT WTF George Stephonolopuos (s) is a freaking McCain plant… just watching Obama’s interview and I have never seen anything like the questions .. he is using ugly RNC talking points.
on CNN right now, Tim Kaine is demolishing Jon Kyl. It’s unexpected and fun.
JHC - could George Stephy be more of a blatant attack-dog for the R’s?
earlier, George asked Obama about his tax increases. Obama -> “No, tax CUTS for 95% of Americans.”
George - “So even if this country turns out to be in a recession, you’re going to stick with your tax *increases*?”
oh, fer chrissakes…
jayt - “Earth to George, Earth calling George…”
George - “Sorry, I don’t accept long distance collect calls….”
JOHN MCSAME
fighting his wars from 20 thousand feet high
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U39zae4IxUA
that 5,000,000.00 $$$ paycheck would be hard to come by if he didnt LIE HIS ASS OFF
biggest LIARS = BIGGEST PAYCHECKS
RUSHBO gets 40,000,000.00 PER YEAR folks…per year
I agree. I think Stepan… should now just be considered completely in the Fox News category. Although we are, of course, non violent, I really wanted Obama to just slap him across the mouth.
I suppose you’ll be frustrated for the next 8 years then, Sheila. Better get on the anti-depressants now.
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After hearing my boyfriends George Will sighting at an airport gate ….. changed my opinion of the guy……. Elmore was waiting for a flight….. and he sees a guy on his hands and knees on the floor with a newspaper and scissors cutting out articles while he scooted across the floor, his shoe soles were worn, pant cuffs thread bare, dandruff sprinkles flying around and when the guy stood up…… Elmore recognized him….
Oh man, I’ve never seen Biden so prepared. Totally in control. His talks in the last few days have been incredible and he really seems to be hitting stride right now.
As long as his doesn’t have some sort of gaffe in the debate, he’s going to dominate and end the Sarah Failin “fairy tale.” Wow.
Thanks for the link very funny,I’ve saved it for future reference
The press needs to get of the Palin thing and start focusing on the real issues
Obama needs to PRACTICE ,with these kind of scum sukkers before he goes on air….find a WELL INFORMED actor…or such Maher?
Although we are, of course, non violent, I really wanted Obama to just slap him across the mouth.
well, George *was* trying to pick a fight…. *g*
George: So you’re going to stick with your tax increases?
Obama: For you and all the people who make as much money a year as you do, yes. For the people who do the cleaning up here and the secretarys, the workers, no, George, they’re the ones getting the tax cuts. It’s high time you paid your fair share for the mess you’ve cheerled for for the last 8 years.
I’d like to see the Democrats go after the individuals handling McCain, one at a time–lots of dirt there, and lots of linkage to Rove. This may not win votes, but it won’t cost any either, and, if artfully done, may provoke some interesting outcries.
Artfully done–as in the drawing and quartering of Charles Black at high noon in Times Square, under the very windows of Fox News.
Or are the Democrats too compromised to do this?
good!
Fox = ABC
Murdoch = Disney
Limbo =pill freak with a microphone
Now we know his opinions are the product of a drug addled brain
we need to ignore her soon,except to say…1) SHE IS UNQUALIFIED,2) she proves this by HIDING from the press and ANY scrutiny
why is the PIT BULL hiding?
Well, like most of us, he sincerely tries to think through and explain complicated topics. In doing so, we are likely to include three or four words in sequence which can be clipped out of context and used to ruin us. The only answer, I guess, is to become as deceitful and contemptuous of the voting public as the other side is. Sarah Palin seems a natural for it.
Did I see Limpballs stroking himself when talking about Miss Alaska runner-up? I swear I did!
those pills allow him to lie with impunity…it wil be his future excuse…watch
I’m looking forward to the VP debates. Miss Congeniality v. Knowledgeable Statesman.
you so smart, ya know
The best tying of George and John together has been by The Daily Show and Jon Stewart:
C&L
America doesn’t need a pitbull …. it needs a Shepard…… A Shepard watches over their flock, keeps them safe, helps them and protects them.
We have been living with pitbulls for the last 8 years….. no more putbulls…
Damn, now Biden handling the abortion issue as well as I’ve ever seen someone handle it, even though I don’t agree with some of it.
Brokaw seems shell shocked. The talking points are being destroyed.
His Lieberman defense is a drag (although might play well with “independents” since he doesn’t seem hyper-partisan…blah…), but Biden turns the question right into an attack on McInsane/Failin. Very nice.
Yes, Biden came off very well. Like the way he immediately challenged falsehoods, not giving them a chance to take root.
the Real McCrazies
http://www.bartcop.com/palin-hanger.jpg
As long as she appears in the photoshopped miniskirt outfit.
Oh agree. Can’t wait for that debate. Pretty is as pretty does. Joe Biden knows what he’s talking about. Here’s hoping people get over the shallowness of the Beauty Queen’s headlines. They have to. She’s Du Jour and nothing more. (I pray.)
Out here on the best coast, John McCain’t is just now sitting down with Bob Schieffer and George S+ too many letters is still in the future.
Jeez, that ex-POW talks a good game with Bob, too bad everything he says his a lie. If he was telling the truth I’d vote for him. Oops, I almost forgot, I’ve been dis-enfranchised by the Rovian machinations of the Bush Administration. How did they know I wouldn’t be voting Repulsican, after all, I am originally from San Diego where it was virtually illegal to be a Democrat when I was growing up?
i was just saying that the characterization of her as apit bull with lipstick is just another BIG LIE… and i love all breeds of dogs…DOGS surpass the human species in many ways IMO
why is the PIT BULL hiding?
Oh, I think we all know the answer to that one. My question is why the networks will give her air-time after, and as she continues, to flip ‘em the bird, telling them “fuck off, and by the way, you can’t talk to me”.
She slithers out from behind McLame’s skirts, fires some sucker-punches and lies, then jumps right back into protective custody.
And they *still* give air-time to her.
Ball-less motherfuckers.
As long as the MSM is giving her wet, sloppy kisses, we have to continue our attack, Attack, ATTACK! When has holding back ever helped us? That’s right, never.
Jeezus…the ghost of Rob Serling has taken over the world. Tom “Suck This” Friedman coming on to talk about greening the economy, and commercials with T. Booger Pickit acting like Aldo Leopold. Sheesh!