I had signed up to rate the debates at “Rate the Debates,” because it was billed as getting a jump on the pundits. I was hoping that this would serve as a pulsepoint. I’m disappointed that the survey was more about the moderator’s performance than the substance of the debate itself. Overall, I thought both candidates did fairly well. They both got angry, but held their tempers. They both looked a little silly smiling when they were hearing digs aimed…
There is much to say, but I’m not in the mood. Barack Obama – Has my vote. He’ll be terrific, and we need him – and a Democratic Congress, too. Teddy Kennedy – Captain, my captain, my forever Senator. Hillary Clinton – Strong, inspiring, gracious. Bill Clinton – Love that man. ‘Nuff said. Joe Biden – Trustworthy. Talk to the people, Joe. And relax. John McCain – Has turned his back on what made him worthy of respect. Sarah Palin…
I wonder if there might have been any behind-the-scenes action to push Edwards out. I can’t believe he didn’t stick in the race – at least until after Super Tuesday! ARGGHHHH. So, what happens to us John Edwards supporters? Who will get the votes? John Edwards had the actual plans across the board. I hope the remaining candidates will make their own plans more progressive, but I doubt they will. I can only speak for myself, and I haven’t completely…
Happy Memorial MLK Birthday Day. Have you wondered what Dr. King would think of the presidential candidates if he were alive? Barack Obama gave a speech took the pulpit at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta – the same church where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. helped rev up the civil rights movement. “If we’re honest with ourselves, we’ll acknowledge that our own community has not always been true to King’s vision of a beloved community. “The divisions, the stereotypes,…
I haven’t been posting on the Presidential race, mostly because the discourse is depressing. The change/experience framing is trite, and I’m already more than sick of it. But here are some random thoughts about the presidential candidates across the board.
The roundup of the news that catches my eye and matters to me is focused around a national theme, as it often is. We are too easily misled and kept in the dark. When we see a bit of light, it is too easy to cover our eyes. We have been progressively desensitized, but we’re not the first. I am beginning to have some hope again. “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually…