The Other McCain sums up the looming battle over extending the Bush tax cuts and shrinking the size of government, what we'll be talking about all of 2011.
Saying that “society must take action” to solve some problem — homelessness, pollution, childhood obesity, etc. — is a very different thing than saying, “Hey, let’s pass a federal law empowering a bunch of bureaucrats to go poking their noses into your personal business at taxpayer expense.”
As an experiment, just increase taxes to New York Times subscribers. See what that does to their behavior.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Inspire. And draw fire
Happy Sarah Palin TV day. The Alaska show debuts Sunday 9 p.m., guaranteeing more craziness from the left.
What are her chances in the 2012 Presidential campaign? Is she so damaged by the insults of the past two years that there's no way she can win? Or will her personality and force of the ideas she supports push her into the White House?
I doubt Palin can win, because so many have such a bad image of her. Their minds are set - in stone. Nothing can really change their impression of her from the 2008 campaign.
But that doesn't have to limit her role in the national dialogue. She can continue doing what she's done - inspire and draw fire.
She inspires by using her platform to build momentum for conservative ideas. She voices opinions that many share, but aren't normally voiced in the mainstream media.
She inspires by touting like-minded politicians and bringing them needed attention. We'll see how much her "pack of grizzlies" will change Washington and various statehouses in 2011.
Drawing fire might be the most important job. Insults to Palin pile up, but they are very shallow. She's dumb. She quit her job. She's only popular because she's pretty.
The longer those are the talking points, they become less and less effective. Watch her in her natural element - Alaska and its wilderness beauty - and lots of Americans will relate. Maybe not those in New York taxi cabs or on the Washington Metro, but there's more to the United States than the liberal strongholds.
While Palin draws the left's fire, other politicians can go to work. While they are busy feeling superior to her, she runs rings around them.
Palin does inspire.
Palin draws fire.
Thanks to her, our hopes in 2011 are higher.
What are her chances in the 2012 Presidential campaign? Is she so damaged by the insults of the past two years that there's no way she can win? Or will her personality and force of the ideas she supports push her into the White House?
I doubt Palin can win, because so many have such a bad image of her. Their minds are set - in stone. Nothing can really change their impression of her from the 2008 campaign.
But that doesn't have to limit her role in the national dialogue. She can continue doing what she's done - inspire and draw fire.
She inspires by using her platform to build momentum for conservative ideas. She voices opinions that many share, but aren't normally voiced in the mainstream media.
She inspires by touting like-minded politicians and bringing them needed attention. We'll see how much her "pack of grizzlies" will change Washington and various statehouses in 2011.
Drawing fire might be the most important job. Insults to Palin pile up, but they are very shallow. She's dumb. She quit her job. She's only popular because she's pretty.
The longer those are the talking points, they become less and less effective. Watch her in her natural element - Alaska and its wilderness beauty - and lots of Americans will relate. Maybe not those in New York taxi cabs or on the Washington Metro, but there's more to the United States than the liberal strongholds.
While Palin draws the left's fire, other politicians can go to work. While they are busy feeling superior to her, she runs rings around them.
Palin does inspire.
Palin draws fire.
Thanks to her, our hopes in 2011 are higher.
Mr. Nuance struggles
Barack Obama is president because of George W. Bush.
George W. Bush looks better in hindsight because of Barack Obama.
And looking to 2012, the pendulum may swing again.
Looking at the 43rd and 44th American presidents right now, it is worth reflecting that it was only the unpopularity of Bush and all he represented that enabled someone as inexperienced and unproven as Obama to ascend to power.
By the same token, perhaps only a performance in office as myopic, self-absorbed and hubristic as that of Obama could have brought about a Bush rehabilitation so swiftly.
George W. Bush looks better in hindsight because of Barack Obama.
And looking to 2012, the pendulum may swing again.
Looking at the 43rd and 44th American presidents right now, it is worth reflecting that it was only the unpopularity of Bush and all he represented that enabled someone as inexperienced and unproven as Obama to ascend to power.
By the same token, perhaps only a performance in office as myopic, self-absorbed and hubristic as that of Obama could have brought about a Bush rehabilitation so swiftly.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Taking the long view
Miss him yet?
George W. Bush's new book has brought out the knives again. He shrugs.
"A long-term view is the only way to judge an administration. Also, with a new president, you tend to get judged against the backdrop of predecessors and successors."
Time is on George W. Bush's side.
George W. Bush's new book has brought out the knives again. He shrugs.
"A long-term view is the only way to judge an administration. Also, with a new president, you tend to get judged against the backdrop of predecessors and successors."
Time is on George W. Bush's side.
What's the worst thing about Wisconsin's win?
Wisconsin won really big Saturday. Really, really big. Can't believe they scored that many points big.
Wisconsin 83, Indiana 20.
The worst part? Indiana opened the season with a 51-17 win over Towson.
My school.
Losing by 34 points to a team that lost by 63 points. Ouch.
Wisconsin 83, Indiana 20.
The worst part? Indiana opened the season with a 51-17 win over Towson.
My school.
Losing by 34 points to a team that lost by 63 points. Ouch.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Coming to terms with one-term Obama
Chris Graham at Augusta Free Press opines on whether President Obama is destined to be just a one-term president.
What's keeping Obama out of the grave?
Well, yes, he’ll be on the ballot in 2012, but they’re likely disillusioned with him, too.
It's not a beauty contest for president. More like an ugly contest. Just because our candidate is ugly doesn't mean your candidate is beautiful.
Just because Republicans will fight amongst themselves the next two years doesn't mean it will help President Obama stay in the White House.
What's keeping Obama out of the grave?
- It's a long way to 2012.
- The Republicans can self-destruct.
- Obama is still pretty popular.
Well, yes, he’ll be on the ballot in 2012, but they’re likely disillusioned with him, too.
It's not a beauty contest for president. More like an ugly contest. Just because our candidate is ugly doesn't mean your candidate is beautiful.
Just because Republicans will fight amongst themselves the next two years doesn't mean it will help President Obama stay in the White House.
How the House works
Southern West Virginia sent Rep. Nick Joe Rahall back to Washington again, this time as a member of the Democratic minority. Which means musical chairs in the world of committees.
Thanks to Minnesota, Rahall has his eyes on the Transportation committee.
“I’m excited about this position,” Rahall said. “It’s going to mean West Virginians, while we won’t be driving the car when we do the next transportation bill, we will be in the front seat. We’re going to be riding shotgun.”
The position does have potential to channel funding to West Virginia, an ability West Virginia politicians have scrambled to replace since the death of Sen. Robert C. Byrd and the defeat of Democratic Rep. Alan Mollohan. Byrd, particularly, was famous for utilizing his position in the Senate Appropriations Committee to bring large projects and federal dollars back to West Virginia.
More transportation dollars for West Virginia? Sounds good to me when I visit family. Probably not the best use of limited money now.
But what about Rahall's current committee, Natural Resources? Will it go to a friend of coal? Not Ed Markey of Massachusetts.
“He’ll be tough. I mean, after all he was the main sponsor of cap and trade, the main sponsor of climate change,” Rahall said. “He’s your typical Northeastern liberal that has not always had coal as his No. 1 goal. There’s no doubt about that.”
But Washington watches out for its own.
“Don’t get me wrong, I’m not turning my back on coal,” Rahall said. “Markey is a fair individual, he has his views, but first of all he’s not chairman. (Republican Rep. Doc) Hastings from the state of Washington is chairman of that committee and I worked with him and treated him fairly. When I was chairman he was my ranking member. ... I can go to Doc Hastings any time I want and expect to be treated fairly and have a fair hearing from him on coal issues."
We'll see how all of this sorts out.
Thanks to Minnesota, Rahall has his eyes on the Transportation committee.
“I’m excited about this position,” Rahall said. “It’s going to mean West Virginians, while we won’t be driving the car when we do the next transportation bill, we will be in the front seat. We’re going to be riding shotgun.”
The position does have potential to channel funding to West Virginia, an ability West Virginia politicians have scrambled to replace since the death of Sen. Robert C. Byrd and the defeat of Democratic Rep. Alan Mollohan. Byrd, particularly, was famous for utilizing his position in the Senate Appropriations Committee to bring large projects and federal dollars back to West Virginia.
More transportation dollars for West Virginia? Sounds good to me when I visit family. Probably not the best use of limited money now.
But what about Rahall's current committee, Natural Resources? Will it go to a friend of coal? Not Ed Markey of Massachusetts.
“He’ll be tough. I mean, after all he was the main sponsor of cap and trade, the main sponsor of climate change,” Rahall said. “He’s your typical Northeastern liberal that has not always had coal as his No. 1 goal. There’s no doubt about that.”
But Washington watches out for its own.
“Don’t get me wrong, I’m not turning my back on coal,” Rahall said. “Markey is a fair individual, he has his views, but first of all he’s not chairman. (Republican Rep. Doc) Hastings from the state of Washington is chairman of that committee and I worked with him and treated him fairly. When I was chairman he was my ranking member. ... I can go to Doc Hastings any time I want and expect to be treated fairly and have a fair hearing from him on coal issues."
We'll see how all of this sorts out.
Pick your side
The greatest civil war of the post-election period - Iowahawk vs. Iowahawk.
It's hard to choose a side after this exchange
After a contentious meeting where I demanded an apology from me, me countered that it was actually me who deserved an apology from I. Of course, me stormed out of the meeting, but not before telling I that me was rejecting his suspension and would immediately go on strike. Me will soon be issuing an official Open Letter to announce my upcoming Special Comment on the Me vs. I matter. Until then, me am making myself available to all high-traffic media outlets for interviews.
It's hard to choose a side after this exchange
After a contentious meeting where I demanded an apology from me, me countered that it was actually me who deserved an apology from I. Of course, me stormed out of the meeting, but not before telling I that me was rejecting his suspension and would immediately go on strike. Me will soon be issuing an official Open Letter to announce my upcoming Special Comment on the Me vs. I matter. Until then, me am making myself available to all high-traffic media outlets for interviews.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Best and worst of health care
Professor Jacobson at Legal Insurrection explores the good and bad of modern-day health care.
The good:
As I pointed out as the health care debate raged in 2009 and early 2010, the vast majority of people in this country have health insurance, and the vast majority of those people are satisfied.
If your comeback is that there are many people who do not have such benefits, I agree. So let's make the current system more accessible, let's not destroy it.for the rest of us.
The bad - the waiting room TV.
The good:
As I pointed out as the health care debate raged in 2009 and early 2010, the vast majority of people in this country have health insurance, and the vast majority of those people are satisfied.
If your comeback is that there are many people who do not have such benefits, I agree. So let's make the current system more accessible, let's not destroy it.for the rest of us.
The bad - the waiting room TV.
Smitty goes marching away
Smitty of the Other McCain has new orders - head to Afghanistan for a year in his alter ego as a Navy reservist.
The attentive may recall that I’m a Navy reservist, and Afghanistan’s hasn’t much coast. Welcome to the modern, double-Jointed world, where Semper Gumby (always flexible) is the watchword.
Best wishes as he heads off for Christmas in Kabul. May he be battling D.C. traffic again by Christmas 2011.
A year may seem like a long time. But as President Obama knows, 2012 is not that far off.
The attentive may recall that I’m a Navy reservist, and Afghanistan’s hasn’t much coast. Welcome to the modern, double-Jointed world, where Semper Gumby (always flexible) is the watchword.
Best wishes as he heads off for Christmas in Kabul. May he be battling D.C. traffic again by Christmas 2011.
A year may seem like a long time. But as President Obama knows, 2012 is not that far off.
Weekend watchdog
Do you have NFL network? It's the most popular of the league networks, but not popular enough to make most basic cable packages.
So the second half of the season, eight games on NFL network means most fans must head to a sports bar or a friend with the upper tier programming to watch. Fans in the local cities get to watch over-the-air, but out-of-market areas like Fishersville are out of luck.
This year's slate starts with a good one - Ravens visiting the Falcons Thursday. Teams with young quarterbacks who have had success in the past two years, and continue that in the 2010 campaign. They are among a bunch of teams with 6-2 records midway through the season, so the winner gets a big boost toward the playoffs.
Fire up the computer or catch the highlights. And wait for whatever's left for Sunday afternoon.
Elsewhere in the NFL, the Redskins get prime time exposure Monday night against the Eagles. Sunday night, the Patriots visit Pittsburgh on NBC.
In the Sunday afternoon coverage, CBS will show the Colts against Bengals. The FOX doubleheader starts with the Vikings at Bears, then heads to the New Meadowlands as the bumbling Cowboys visit the Giants.
The college football weekend begins Thursday on ESPN when the Pitt Panthers head to Connecticut. Friday, Boise State continues its run for a prefect season at 9 p.m. against Idaho.
Virginia Tech's big contest with North Carolina gets coverage on ABC Saturday, starting at 3:30 p.m. Other games in the slot include Penn State going against Ohio State (likely ESPN game in the mid-Atlantic) and Texas Tech at Oklahoma.
In primetime, ABC shows Clemson-Florida State or USC at Arizona.
CBS has a doubleheader Saturday, with Mississippi facing Tennessee at noon and Georgia taking on Auburn at 3:30 p.m. Notre Dame tries to bounce back against Utah on NBC. The Utes got blown out for their first loss Saturday, so might not be a good day for the Fighting Irish.
The Big Ten gets more coverage at noon, with Iowa at Northwestern on ESPN and Wisconsin-Indiana on ESPN2. In primetime the SEC takes over, with South Carolina visiting Florida on ESPN and Mississippi State-Alabama on ESPN2. Close out your night with Nevada-Fresno State on ESPN.
Miami's visit to Georgia Tech gets the coverage as ACC game of the week Saturday at noon. Comcast offers the Big 12 game of the week as Kansas State visits Missouri Saturday afternoon.
MASN goes with the Big East game of the week between Connecticut and West Virginia Saturday at noon, then offers Louisiana Tech at New Mexico State from the WAC at 6 p.m.
Versus gets to show some of the top teams in the country, with San Diego State at TCU at 4 p.m., followed by top-ranked Oregon battling California. The day begins at noon with Brown-Dartmouth.
NASCAR is in Phoenix for the next to last race of the season - Sunday at 3 p.m. on ESPN. Can Denny Hamlin hold onto the chase lead? Will Jimmie Johnson's crew troubles continue?
The Nationwide racers go Saturday at 4 p.m. on ESPN2.
TNT's Thursday doubleheader features the Celtics visiting the Heat at 8 p.m., followed by the Lakers taking on the Nuggets. ESPN's Friday doubleheader starts at 7 p.m. with the Hawks hosting the Jazz, then the action shifts to Oklahoma City with the Thunder meeting Portland.
The Wizards take on Charlotte Friday on Comcast, then play the Bulls Saturday night on Comcast-plus and WGN.
College basketball begins gearing up this week, and MASN offers Kentucky Wesleyan at Louisville Thursday at 7 p.m. Friday, it's a Big East doubleheader with Connecticut hosting Stony Brook at 7 p.m., followed by Prairie View A&M at Marquette.
Saturday, Pittsburgh takes on North Florida at 4 p.m., and Sunday there's the Patriot League game between Lafayette and Rider.
The Capitals host Tampa Bay Thursday on Comcast, then visit Buffalo Saturday and close a busy weekend with a 5 p.m. home game against Atlanta on Sunday.
The MLS has Dallas battling Los Angeles Sunday on ESPN2 for a berth in next Sunday's MLS cup. For your college action, MASN has the Big East men's soccer tournament championship at noon, while the ACC title game will be on Comcast-plus Sunday at 1 p.m.
So the second half of the season, eight games on NFL network means most fans must head to a sports bar or a friend with the upper tier programming to watch. Fans in the local cities get to watch over-the-air, but out-of-market areas like Fishersville are out of luck.
This year's slate starts with a good one - Ravens visiting the Falcons Thursday. Teams with young quarterbacks who have had success in the past two years, and continue that in the 2010 campaign. They are among a bunch of teams with 6-2 records midway through the season, so the winner gets a big boost toward the playoffs.
Fire up the computer or catch the highlights. And wait for whatever's left for Sunday afternoon.
Elsewhere in the NFL, the Redskins get prime time exposure Monday night against the Eagles. Sunday night, the Patriots visit Pittsburgh on NBC.
In the Sunday afternoon coverage, CBS will show the Colts against Bengals. The FOX doubleheader starts with the Vikings at Bears, then heads to the New Meadowlands as the bumbling Cowboys visit the Giants.
The college football weekend begins Thursday on ESPN when the Pitt Panthers head to Connecticut. Friday, Boise State continues its run for a prefect season at 9 p.m. against Idaho.
Virginia Tech's big contest with North Carolina gets coverage on ABC Saturday, starting at 3:30 p.m. Other games in the slot include Penn State going against Ohio State (likely ESPN game in the mid-Atlantic) and Texas Tech at Oklahoma.
In primetime, ABC shows Clemson-Florida State or USC at Arizona.
CBS has a doubleheader Saturday, with Mississippi facing Tennessee at noon and Georgia taking on Auburn at 3:30 p.m. Notre Dame tries to bounce back against Utah on NBC. The Utes got blown out for their first loss Saturday, so might not be a good day for the Fighting Irish.
The Big Ten gets more coverage at noon, with Iowa at Northwestern on ESPN and Wisconsin-Indiana on ESPN2. In primetime the SEC takes over, with South Carolina visiting Florida on ESPN and Mississippi State-Alabama on ESPN2. Close out your night with Nevada-Fresno State on ESPN.
Miami's visit to Georgia Tech gets the coverage as ACC game of the week Saturday at noon. Comcast offers the Big 12 game of the week as Kansas State visits Missouri Saturday afternoon.
MASN goes with the Big East game of the week between Connecticut and West Virginia Saturday at noon, then offers Louisiana Tech at New Mexico State from the WAC at 6 p.m.
Versus gets to show some of the top teams in the country, with San Diego State at TCU at 4 p.m., followed by top-ranked Oregon battling California. The day begins at noon with Brown-Dartmouth.
NASCAR is in Phoenix for the next to last race of the season - Sunday at 3 p.m. on ESPN. Can Denny Hamlin hold onto the chase lead? Will Jimmie Johnson's crew troubles continue?
The Nationwide racers go Saturday at 4 p.m. on ESPN2.
TNT's Thursday doubleheader features the Celtics visiting the Heat at 8 p.m., followed by the Lakers taking on the Nuggets. ESPN's Friday doubleheader starts at 7 p.m. with the Hawks hosting the Jazz, then the action shifts to Oklahoma City with the Thunder meeting Portland.
The Wizards take on Charlotte Friday on Comcast, then play the Bulls Saturday night on Comcast-plus and WGN.
College basketball begins gearing up this week, and MASN offers Kentucky Wesleyan at Louisville Thursday at 7 p.m. Friday, it's a Big East doubleheader with Connecticut hosting Stony Brook at 7 p.m., followed by Prairie View A&M at Marquette.
Saturday, Pittsburgh takes on North Florida at 4 p.m., and Sunday there's the Patriot League game between Lafayette and Rider.
The Capitals host Tampa Bay Thursday on Comcast, then visit Buffalo Saturday and close a busy weekend with a 5 p.m. home game against Atlanta on Sunday.
The MLS has Dallas battling Los Angeles Sunday on ESPN2 for a berth in next Sunday's MLS cup. For your college action, MASN has the Big East men's soccer tournament championship at noon, while the ACC title game will be on Comcast-plus Sunday at 1 p.m.
He's had enough time
Since the Election, the excuse has been offered - two years wasn't enough time to clean up all of George W. Bush's messes.
Of course, the same people blamed Bush for not stopping 9/11 - just eight months into his term.
As someone once said, the buck stops here. At the Oval Office desk.
Not in Texas.
Of course, the same people blamed Bush for not stopping 9/11 - just eight months into his term.
As someone once said, the buck stops here. At the Oval Office desk.
Not in Texas.
Seats saved or created
After months of touting jobs "saved or created" by the stimulus, Democrats are counting seats "saved" by last-minute changes in spending plans.
Those thrown overboard surely appreciate the gesture.
Next up - was Obama's win a one-time thing in 2008 or a base to build on in 2012.
Those thrown overboard surely appreciate the gesture.
Next up - was Obama's win a one-time thing in 2008 or a base to build on in 2012.
You've got a friend in D.C.
Via NRO's Corner, an analysis of the election results through the eyes of Toy Story 3.
Well, the deficit is going "to infinity, and beyond."
Well, the deficit is going "to infinity, and beyond."
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Beef - it's what's for stress reduction
Via Instapundit, fire up the grill and see those worries disappear.
Troglopundit could not be reached for comment. Too busy eating.
Troglopundit could not be reached for comment. Too busy eating.
Ten questions to ponder
NRO's Jim Geraghty looks at 10 puzzling parts of the Republicans' good election day.
One clear lesson from the 2010 results is that the red-state/blue-state divide established at the beginning of the decade is stronger than ever — the red states turned redder, while many blue states barely budged in a big Republican year. Self-financing Republicans on the coasts spent fortunes only to fall short, while the GOP largely wiped out long-serving Democrats who had hung on in heavily conservative regions of the country.
One clear lesson from the 2010 results is that the red-state/blue-state divide established at the beginning of the decade is stronger than ever — the red states turned redder, while many blue states barely budged in a big Republican year. Self-financing Republicans on the coasts spent fortunes only to fall short, while the GOP largely wiped out long-serving Democrats who had hung on in heavily conservative regions of the country.
Can you imagine?
Former President George W. Bush was in New York this morning to appear on the Today Show.
In the intro, Matt Lauer said Bush was cracking jokes to keep the atmosphere light as the show started.
In two years or so, when former President Barack Obama is touting his memoirs, can you imagine him making the TV crews feel at ease?
Will they still be bowing down to worship him?
In the intro, Matt Lauer said Bush was cracking jokes to keep the atmosphere light as the show started.
In two years or so, when former President Barack Obama is touting his memoirs, can you imagine him making the TV crews feel at ease?
Will they still be bowing down to worship him?
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Another kind of football
Did you know that Baltimore has a franchise in the Lingerie Football League?
The Baltimore Sun ran some pictures of last weekend's win against Orlando. Never seemed to identify the individual players. I wonder why.
The Baltimore Sun ran some pictures of last weekend's win against Orlando. Never seemed to identify the individual players. I wonder why.
The trust that need to be busted
Blue Virginia isn't sure what to think of Sen. Jim Webb's comments about the Democratic party after the election.
Blue Virginia lauds Teddy Roosevelt's trust-busting of big companies in the early 1900s and would like to see more in 2010.
So would Sarah Palin, I bet. But the hugh organizations that need to be brought to size now are the Democrats' friend - government - not business. Government calls the tune so much and needs to be reined in. Business mostly works inside the rules set by government, while often government fails to keep the rules - deficit spending and exceptions for Congress from the rules they pass.
Remembering Teddy Roosevelt doesn't just mean beating up on business. It's containing the bully, and now that is often government.
If we bust government down to size, then life will improve for the ordinary American.
Blue Virginia lauds Teddy Roosevelt's trust-busting of big companies in the early 1900s and would like to see more in 2010.
So would Sarah Palin, I bet. But the hugh organizations that need to be brought to size now are the Democrats' friend - government - not business. Government calls the tune so much and needs to be reined in. Business mostly works inside the rules set by government, while often government fails to keep the rules - deficit spending and exceptions for Congress from the rules they pass.
Remembering Teddy Roosevelt doesn't just mean beating up on business. It's containing the bully, and now that is often government.
If we bust government down to size, then life will improve for the ordinary American.
5 million and riding high
The Other McCain surpassed 5 million hits in his two-and-a-half year effort to take over the internet.
On to 5 million more, and a few tweets from Alyssa Milano.
On to 5 million more, and a few tweets from Alyssa Milano.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Counter programming
Sarah Palin's Alaska show debuts Sunday. What possible shows could liberals or Democrats run to match Palin's TV exposure?
- Keith Olbermann's New York apartment?
- Nancy Pelosi's coast-to-coast private flights?
- Tom Perriello's Rt. 29 south?
- The Blue Dogs' trip to the pound?
- Barack Obama's Tow Truck Wars?
Six days to the Alaska show
Sarah Palin's Alaska show debuts Sunday.
Anti-Sarah Palin commentary continues unabated.
The New Yorker‘s Nancy Franklin’s level of vitriol and venom against Sarah Palin and her family goes beyond the pale. Yes, liberals work for the New Yorker, but when you are reviewing a TV show, this goes beyond a critique of a television show, to spiteful and malicious smear of a family.
Makes me want to watch the show more.
Anti-Sarah Palin commentary continues unabated.
The New Yorker‘s Nancy Franklin’s level of vitriol and venom against Sarah Palin and her family goes beyond the pale. Yes, liberals work for the New Yorker, but when you are reviewing a TV show, this goes beyond a critique of a television show, to spiteful and malicious smear of a family.
Makes me want to watch the show more.
Source with no name
Listening to Rush Limbaugh Monday, he highlighted Politico's bunch of "unnamed sources" in the story blasting the White House.
The Democrats are headed into the political desert with a "source with no name," my parody inspired by America's song from the 1970s.
On the first part of our journey
Our party had all the life
There was health care, stimulus and friends to help
There was lots of change to make
All of those things made the tea party buzz
And we lost much support
Anger was hot; town halls overwhelmed
But we paid them no mind
We're going into the desert said a source with no name
It felt good to have Obama to blame
In the desert, they won't remember our name
Having Republicans in charge will give us such pain
Nah, nah......
After two years of Obama's run
The country began to turn red
After more days of tea party fun
We heard what Sarah Palin said
And the story she told of the anger that flowed
Let us know all our careers were now dead
I see we're going into the desert said a source with no name
It felt good to have Obama to blame
In the desert, they won't remember our name
Having Republicans in charge will give us such pain
Nah, nah......
And now, we're stuck with Pelosi
'Cause the Blue Dogs have had to flee
No more plans for tax hikes for the rich
It's the end for liberal things
Obama is a man with his head in the clouds
And no plan how to lead
Outside the cities, he tries to connect
But the voters pay him no heed
We're going into the desert said a source with no name
It felt good to have Obama to blame
In the desert, they won't remember our name
Having Republicans in charge will give us such pain
Nah, nah......
Here's the inspiration:
America -1971- Horse with No Name (1973)
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The Democrats are headed into the political desert with a "source with no name," my parody inspired by America's song from the 1970s.
On the first part of our journey
Our party had all the life
There was health care, stimulus and friends to help
There was lots of change to make
All of those things made the tea party buzz
And we lost much support
Anger was hot; town halls overwhelmed
But we paid them no mind
We're going into the desert said a source with no name
It felt good to have Obama to blame
In the desert, they won't remember our name
Having Republicans in charge will give us such pain
Nah, nah......
After two years of Obama's run
The country began to turn red
After more days of tea party fun
We heard what Sarah Palin said
And the story she told of the anger that flowed
Let us know all our careers were now dead
I see we're going into the desert said a source with no name
It felt good to have Obama to blame
In the desert, they won't remember our name
Having Republicans in charge will give us such pain
Nah, nah......
And now, we're stuck with Pelosi
'Cause the Blue Dogs have had to flee
No more plans for tax hikes for the rich
It's the end for liberal things
Obama is a man with his head in the clouds
And no plan how to lead
Outside the cities, he tries to connect
But the voters pay him no heed
We're going into the desert said a source with no name
It felt good to have Obama to blame
In the desert, they won't remember our name
Having Republicans in charge will give us such pain
Nah, nah......
Here's the inspiration:
America -1971- Horse with No Name (1973)
Uploaded by zb3786. - Music videos, artist interviews, concerts and more.
I feel like a Democrat today
An hour into the work day, the lights went out in our office building.
No computers.
No phone.
No work could be done.
I felt like a Democrat.
A few seconds later, the fire alarm blared. Outside to stand around and wonder what's going on.
I felt like a Democrat.
The power coming into my office building had blown. It couldn't be fixed quickly, so they sent us home. A full day's pay for one hour of work.
I felt like a Democrat.
Tomorrow, if the power's back on, it will be a day to work hard and catch up for what couldn't be done today.
I look forward to feeling like a Republican.
No computers.
No phone.
No work could be done.
I felt like a Democrat.
A few seconds later, the fire alarm blared. Outside to stand around and wonder what's going on.
I felt like a Democrat.
The power coming into my office building had blown. It couldn't be fixed quickly, so they sent us home. A full day's pay for one hour of work.
I felt like a Democrat.
Tomorrow, if the power's back on, it will be a day to work hard and catch up for what couldn't be done today.
I look forward to feeling like a Republican.
Ravens' advice for Republicans
I enjoyed watching the Ravens' first drive against Miami Sunday. They scored a touchdown, and it seemed every running back and receiver had a play designed for them in the drive.
Willis McGehee scored the touchdown, with help from his teammates blocking Dolphins downfield that made a screen pass a big gainer.
I hope the Republicans in the House watched that. Spread the activity around so everybody gets their chance to shine. And when your teammate has the ball - whether it's Eric Cantor or Michelle Bachmann - give them the support they need to do their job.
And winning helps make people happier than losing.
Willis McGehee scored the touchdown, with help from his teammates blocking Dolphins downfield that made a screen pass a big gainer.
I hope the Republicans in the House watched that. Spread the activity around so everybody gets their chance to shine. And when your teammate has the ball - whether it's Eric Cantor or Michelle Bachmann - give them the support they need to do their job.
And winning helps make people happier than losing.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
For the end of fall soccer season
Via Instapundit, a dad learns an important lesson from his son's soccer team.
Trog's advice for bosses
We hope you enjoyed your extra hour this weekend.
Troglopundit has a thought as you get ready to return to work Monday.
Troglopundit has a thought as you get ready to return to work Monday.
Proving Luntz's point
Blue Virginia reacts angrily to Frank Luntz's column on his polling of the Tea Party movement.
And proves Luntz's point.
Luntz takes positions - removes the party labels - and finds plenty of people agree with Tea Party members. Blue Virginia says, "So? People don't like the Tea Party."
Exactly what Luntz is saying. Positions are more popular when the party label is removed. Liberals push their policies as being popular, but call them Democratic policies make them as popular as the plague.
Luntz tried to tell people what he's seen. We'll see if either side listens or learns.
And proves Luntz's point.
Luntz takes positions - removes the party labels - and finds plenty of people agree with Tea Party members. Blue Virginia says, "So? People don't like the Tea Party."
Exactly what Luntz is saying. Positions are more popular when the party label is removed. Liberals push their policies as being popular, but call them Democratic policies make them as popular as the plague.
Luntz tried to tell people what he's seen. We'll see if either side listens or learns.
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