When confronted today with the decision of whether to stick with his conscience or cave to the right wing, McCain chose to ditch his principles and instead vote to preserve waterboarding today.My comments: Well Johnny Mac was AGIN' it before he was for it! This dude is about to be swiftboated, and he is doing it to himself! He cannot be any more of a suck-up than if he were a vacuum cleaner! I cannot believe this guy! Capitulate much?? Jaysus! It is hard to believe that he did not give in to torturers in Viet Nam, after watching his caving like a house of cards to the right wing extremists of the GOP. Unbelievable. Read on....
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Almost Valentine's Day: McCain Luuuuvs Bush
After all the Rovian tactics of 2000, after the smear campaign against John McCain by the Bush machine, the pain caused to his family, his bitter defeat after leading Bush in the polls, Johnny Mac has decided that he loves his tormentors. Not just W, mind you, but also Karl Rove. Yep. It's official, he said it yesterday that he admires, even like KKKarl; that he would welcome his advice. Hard to read before breakfast, I know, it's even harder to type before breakfast, trust me. But it's time for those folks who still cling to the outdated image of Johnny Maverick McCain, who still think of him as a non-conformist to the rightwing lockstep marching orders to WAKE UP! He's enlisting for four more years of Bush policies and he's looking to use Rove tactics to do it. I'm sorry to break it to you, but Johnny Mac is not merely BACK, he's back in BLACK. Ugh. If you need more convincing, read Arianna Huffington's post below:
Monday, February 11, 2008
Johnny Mac's got, like a message of Hope, only different
That old Beach Boys song "Bomb, bomb Iran....ha ha ha..."
Yeah, right.
Al Franken's Rival Isn't Laughing
Al Franken is leading his Democratic opponent in double digit numbers. The other guy, Cresi is a pretty good guy; in fact it's a win-win for Democrats either way. What has Al Franken supporters so excited about Al?
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Republicans: Conservatism has failed! Deal with it!
From Bondad over at Daily Kos:
To Republicans: Conservatism Has Failed. Deal With It
by bonddad
Sat Feb 09, 2008 at 06:09:20 AM PST
I have a guilty pleasure to admit: I have been listening to right wing radio over the last few weeks with increasing pleasure. I am reminded of the phrase, "when in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging." However, it's doubtful they will take my advice. But in listening to Rush and Hannity and reading the likes of Powerline and RedState, I see them dance around the central issue without quite getting there. So let me offer my help to help them get to that ever important point of acceptance.
You guys controlled the While House and Congress for 6 years. The country saw what you want to accomplish and are experiencing the impact of your policies. And guess what? THEY THINK CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT STINKS.
* bonddad's diary :: ::
*
Let's start with the big one.
No one likes Iraq. Between the shifting rationale for the war, the ever-increasing cost, the continued loss of American lives and the Iraqi's inability to form any kind of meaningful government, Iraq was a bad idea all the way around. Period. Spin it how you like, you're going to come up with the same answer.
Terry Schiavo: This was by far the clearest indication of what the religious right will do if they attain power. And it isn't pretty. Let's tackle this by showing how clearly this situation violated literally every core Republican belief.
"Republicans believe in state's right." This situation was litigated for years at the state level, in an area of law that traditionally has happened at the state level. The religious right didn't like the result, so they made it a federal issue.
"Republicans believe in individual rights." Schiavo's husband demonstrated in court that his wife wanted to die should her then current situation happen to her. That was her individual choice. A judge agreed. The religious right decided that just wasn't good enough.
"Limited Federal Government". The Republicans used the federal government to interject themselves into a family matter.
Katrina: This is what happens when people who don't like government and don't think it can work are put in charge.
The economy: The Republicans -- the party of fiscal conservatism -- have added an additional $3.2 trillion dollars to the federal debt. They have created an economy build on debt at the consumer level and hoped to leave office before the secret got out. Well, the secret got out and people have figured out it was a giant illusion.
Here's the point: every policy that the Republicans have initiated has fallen apart. It doesn't work plain and simple. The Republicans wonder why there's an enthusiasm gap? Even Republican voters realize they're failed. Only the hard-core 30% Republican supporters are hanging on right now. Fine -- let them. It's their choice.
Every "true conservative" Republican candidate has failed. The reason? Conservative polities don't work. You guys are trying to sell a typewriter in a word processor world.
When Republican are in charge
-- they are nothing more than power hungry spendthrifts who will add hundreds of billions to the national debt
-- they will lie to go to war (despite most of you never serving in the military yourself)
-- they will use the Federal government to interject themselves into personal family matters if their religious right leaders want them to.
Raise your hand if that's what you want in government.
To Republicans: Conservatism Has Failed. Deal With It
by bonddad
Sat Feb 09, 2008 at 06:09:20 AM PST
I have a guilty pleasure to admit: I have been listening to right wing radio over the last few weeks with increasing pleasure. I am reminded of the phrase, "when in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging." However, it's doubtful they will take my advice. But in listening to Rush and Hannity and reading the likes of Powerline and RedState, I see them dance around the central issue without quite getting there. So let me offer my help to help them get to that ever important point of acceptance.
You guys controlled the While House and Congress for 6 years. The country saw what you want to accomplish and are experiencing the impact of your policies. And guess what? THEY THINK CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT STINKS.
* bonddad's diary :: ::
*
Let's start with the big one.
No one likes Iraq. Between the shifting rationale for the war, the ever-increasing cost, the continued loss of American lives and the Iraqi's inability to form any kind of meaningful government, Iraq was a bad idea all the way around. Period. Spin it how you like, you're going to come up with the same answer.
Terry Schiavo: This was by far the clearest indication of what the religious right will do if they attain power. And it isn't pretty. Let's tackle this by showing how clearly this situation violated literally every core Republican belief.
"Republicans believe in state's right." This situation was litigated for years at the state level, in an area of law that traditionally has happened at the state level. The religious right didn't like the result, so they made it a federal issue.
"Republicans believe in individual rights." Schiavo's husband demonstrated in court that his wife wanted to die should her then current situation happen to her. That was her individual choice. A judge agreed. The religious right decided that just wasn't good enough.
"Limited Federal Government". The Republicans used the federal government to interject themselves into a family matter.
Katrina: This is what happens when people who don't like government and don't think it can work are put in charge.
The economy: The Republicans -- the party of fiscal conservatism -- have added an additional $3.2 trillion dollars to the federal debt. They have created an economy build on debt at the consumer level and hoped to leave office before the secret got out. Well, the secret got out and people have figured out it was a giant illusion.
Here's the point: every policy that the Republicans have initiated has fallen apart. It doesn't work plain and simple. The Republicans wonder why there's an enthusiasm gap? Even Republican voters realize they're failed. Only the hard-core 30% Republican supporters are hanging on right now. Fine -- let them. It's their choice.
Every "true conservative" Republican candidate has failed. The reason? Conservative polities don't work. You guys are trying to sell a typewriter in a word processor world.
When Republican are in charge
-- they are nothing more than power hungry spendthrifts who will add hundreds of billions to the national debt
-- they will lie to go to war (despite most of you never serving in the military yourself)
-- they will use the Federal government to interject themselves into personal family matters if their religious right leaders want them to.
Raise your hand if that's what you want in government.
McCalifornia
Immigration lessons from the primaries. An exit poll in California asked Republicans to choose among three immigration policy options. About six in 10 voters said illegal aliens should either be allowed to apply for U.S. citizenship or to stay as temporary workers. Those voters went for Mr. McCain comfortably. A minority of 38% favored deportation.
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