Alot of developments/political things happened over the weekend. June 2, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Fiscal, Illinois, Race Relations, The press, US Government.Tags: Barack Obama, Bob Dole, DNC, Election 2008, Former Press Secretary Scott McClellan, Frank Rich, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Puerto Rico Primary, RNC, South Dakota Primary
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There was a lot of political things that completely happened over the weekend.
Well, we determined how the States of Michigan and Florida would count in The Democratic Primaries. Even though the primaries were held in January, we finally determined how this would work. And, all the hype was one of the most stupidest things in political discourse. When everything was planned out, everyone wanted to be viewed (The States) in the same lights as Iowa & New Hampshire. We thought that the primary was going to be finalized by the National Super Tuesday on February 5th and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton would be the nominee. So much for that. Here is the press release from the DNC. Is the primary over? No. Hillary Clinton won the Puerto Rico Primary by a decisive margin and there are two primaries tomorrow. Will it make a difference? Maybe yes, because of the “Super-delegates” concept, ( you know Next to the Super duper delegates, etc). There is another thing that no one has noticed. No one has caught up on here? When was the last time besides 2008, did we pay attention to the Puerto Rico Primary or the South Dakota Primary? Seriously? The answer is Never. Or Once in a Generation. The Democrats are imploring a 50 state strategy and it was important because of all the media hype that she continue. Besides Ego, that is why Hillary Rodham Clinton chose to stay in. But, by Wednesday. It is over. To Harold Ickes, Mrs Clinton’s campaign manager when the decision was made, “GROW UP!” We need to see what is in the best interest of the country and have a general election debate. Not a Hillary and Barry show.
The second thing is the book by Former Press Secretary Scott McClellan. And, yes, the authors of this blog have actually purchased this book. Originally, the claims were laughable but actually reading the book, there is substance. Former Senator Bob Dole, a statesman who this blog is always a fan, went to a pissy child-like rant. However, NO ONE is discussing the merits of the book, only personally attacking. Now, this blog still thinks that the “I was tricked, I am the victim strategy is just stupid.” The merits of the book were not even discussed. Frank Rich goes into detail here. It was damaging for McClellan to go into detail, but I do not think that It will be hugely influencial on Election 2008. McCain is Not President Bush. Iraq has really changed the political discourse.
The third event was that Barack Obama Quit Trinity United Church in Chicago. This is a non-event that gets turned into an event. On Hannity’s America last night on Fox News, it was interesting of how Hannity was trying to label Barack Obama as a “radical.” But, time will tell. But the story is getting old, and if there is not more of a substantive argument, then by election day, the statement will be ” I quit the church, this is re-hashing of old issues, people are living in the past.”
Someone leaves Working at the White House, and Guess what, They wrote a book! May 28, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Iraq, Just Ranting, Military, Resources, Social Discourse, The press, US Government.Tags: books, Bush, Bush Administration, Election 2008, George W Bush, Iraq, Karl Rove, Press Secretary
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Today, there is alot of talk that Former Press Secretary Scott McClellan has a tell all book that is to be published soon. This book apparently goes into great depth about the Bush Administration. Here is what NPR is saying. One of President Bush’s counselors is indicating that the book is “total crap.” That is posted on CNN. The White House is “puzzled.”
In the book, McClellan has said “I had allowed myself to be deceived into unknowingly passing along a falsehood,” he wrote. “It would ultimately prove fatal to my ability to serve the president effectively.” Also, he said, “One of the worst disasters in our nation’s history became one of the biggest disasters in Bush’s presidency,” he wrote. “Katrina and the botched federal response to it would largely come to define Bush’s second term.”
Ok. this was not a posting on Daily Kos. It is so shocking!!!!!!!!!
Here is this blog’s opinion about this. The phrase total crap can be used, but not as one of President Bush’s former advisors have indicated. I think that Scott McClellan publishing this book is total crap. Now I have not read the book, but there are parts of it that are the typical sleeze tell all. It is in the paradigm of what the publishers want. Follow this:
Bush === Bad
Iraq=== We were lied to because of the Bush Administration
Karl Rove===Evil.
Now, I could have had some left-wing blockers write this. Now, I am NOT a Bush Fan and think that his administration has been a failure. But it is awfully Damn convenient that this happens now. Like sticking a card in the ATM. Scott McClellan’s press conferences were one of the most arrogant things I have seen. My question is this, if it was so bad, why didn’t he quit? Can’t come up with an answer. Like I said, it is total crap.
Keith taking to task HRC. May 27, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, The press, US Government.Tags: Barack Obama, Election 2008, Keith Olbermann, Primaries, RFK
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As the most bizarre statements ever, Hillary Clinton made reference to the Assassination of Robert Kennedy in response to a question from a reporter in South Dakota. What is interesting of what it does say. We have forgiven her alot. What she is saying, gets more and more bizarre. Was she saying that there is a possibility of a Assassination attempt if Barack Obama gets the nomination? What is she talking about?
Here is the Youtube and Keith Olbermann’s Opinion:
It is getting weirder and weirder this political season. But she did not apologize for her comments. Not really. The Media has forgiven Hillary Rodham Clinton over and over. Keith has emphasized over and over.
Enjoy.
Obama gets the Delegate Majority, Now what? May 21, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Uncategorized.Tags: Barack Obama, Election 2008, Fox News, Hamilton Jordan, Jeremiah Wright, Jimmy Carter, John McCain, Liberal Media, Michelle Obama
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Subtle as a sledgehammer would like to extend condolenses to the Friends & Family of Hamilton Jordan who passed on last night of Cancer. Hamilton Jordan was President Jimmy Carter’s chief of staff from 1977 to 1981. His death was announced on Fox News last night while examining the Kentucky Primary and the Oregon Caucuses.
It is timing that is incredible because many believe that a Barack Obama Presidency would be similar to President Jimmy Carter’s. Here is an example of some of the maliaseness of the Carter Administration before delving into the post.
Oh Yes he did. Jimmy Carter sounds very weak. Now my question is that does Jimmy Carter sound anything like Barack Obama? The reason why this is pulled together is because Barack Obama has the delegate majority as reported in The Washington Post, and it looks like he will be the Democratic Nominee. However the official event has not been unfolded. The speech from Iowa last night was quite inspiring.
There are alot of issues that will be addressed by the Nominee of each party. These issues range from the economy, terrorism, health care, global warming. The list goes on and on. There has been alot of things that have been heightened over the last Eight years. Michelle Obama is not a political issue and neither is Jeremiah Wright. This blog has commented extensively about Jemimah Wright, (Here), and (Here). This blog has commented about the relationship or acquaintance of Barack and William Ayers. (Here). Therefore, it is not value adding to rehash these concerns. Barack Obama was correct in his defense of his wife. The video in question that led to the questions is below:
Note, that she has said, hope is making a comeback, people are hungry for change and desperate for change. Now, the comments that are heard over and over (Fox News) are below:
Notice the difference! She is illustrating how in need of hope the nation is. Some of her words could be taken out of context, but she is not someone angry who “Hates America.” When is it politically acceptable to attack the families of candidates?
Furthermore, she is not the person running, he is!
This has been the most bizarre primary season in history and Barack Obama has to confront racial issues. This blog has commented extensively on that issue also, (Here). He has made some mistakes (Blog post) but so has John McCain. Some of the liberal media have tried to put Barack on a pedestal, (Blog Post)
This post is not endorsing Barack Obama for President. However, when is the election going to be determined by actual issues instead of distraction? It is not helping the dialogue at all to have to waste time on issues like this. People are turned off. America is yearning for hope.
Ta Da! Gas has hit $4 a gallon… May 14, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Economy, Election 2008, Energy Crisis of 2008, Iraq, Oil Prices, Social Discourse, The press, US Government.Tags: ANWR, Election 2008, Family Values, Federal Gas Tax, Fuel Additives, Gas Prices, Heritage Foundation, NY Times, President Bush, refineries, Rush Limbaugh, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Wall Street Journal
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In connection with the last post, and what I saw on my way home, I thought that I would blog on an issue that is effecting families everywhere. The high gas prices are effecting food prices and of course discretionary income. This is ridicious to say the least. There are proposals everywhere, and this posting will go thru each proposal.
- Temporarily repeal the federal gas tax. A post on this blog goes into great detail about the case for repealing the Federal Gas Tax.
- Determine what is correct verses what is not. A post, confronts Rush Limbaugh regarding comments today about casting blame.
- Examine the issues regarding refineries. It sounds rational but NO OIL companies put up plans. Where does this blogger comes from it is called put up or shut up. As per an article from Money, that has not happened. Furthermore, it is based upon What the refineries are producing/focusing on. Another article goes into detail regarding this issue. Then further, there is evidence that it is because of refineries failures that drive up the price of gas. Review the NYTimes Article for details. An article from the Reason Foundation goes into detail that plays devils advocate. However, this posting is when Oil was $70 a barrel. Today, Oil Closed at $124 per barrel. The article is 3 years old, so the price of Oil has gone up 15% per year over the last three years or 45% overall.
- Determine fact from Fiction. OK regardless of your views on Global Warming ( It does exist), there are reasons why Gasoline Additives are added in the refining of Gas. Most Plainly, it is so people can not see the air that they breathe. However, it is ironic that every time gas rises, there is an instant call for the removal of ALL Additives from Gas. The additives are a part of an EPA Mandate for the Clean Air Act of 1973. There is a direct article from the Christian Science Monitor that addresses this question directly.
- Demand for Fuel has skyrocketed. If you can walk, do it or combine errands.
- Ok the next point takes some explanation. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is the largest emergency supply in the world with the current capacity to hold up to 727 million barrels (115,600,000 m³) of crude Oil. As prices were rising dramatically, The US Government was adding to the reserve!! Yes Ladies & Gentleman, the crude that the US consumer is demanding be put into gas, the government is taking and putting into the reserve. So, the Government is actually hurting the consumer by increasing demand, and thus price! It is considered a first line of defense. A whitepaper goes into much more detail regarding this. There is sharp opinions regarding the opening the reserve. Heritage Foundation believes that this would be a mistake. The Christian Science Monitor remains neutral. This bloggers opinion is the same as demonstrated from The Wall Street Journal. Open the damn reserve already!
- My favorite point of debate, INCREASE fuel standards. God I like this one because it is so an issue of personal ego. OK. In the 1990’s we did not give a damn about fuel standards, but now that Energy is a problem, it is priority. If done at once, it may be a complete blow to an already struggling auto industry. If we modify standards, it needs to be done strategically, and would help better the auto industry.
- Open ANWR. Oh this is my favorite globally. There has been something so hotly debated, but little known. The environmentalist believe that this would be a global disgrace. People who believe in drilling do not see an issue. However, this has been an issue since 1980!!! There has been one report that says that there is oil there. Other than that, it would be a crapshoot. There are new technologies however, that make oil drilling more intrusive. President Bush and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson have been long advocates of drilling. There is a website that is very well put together that is very Pro-Drill. Other sites, suggests the contrary. MSNBC has an article that indicates, that there will be little impact. However, as a person who appreciates the outdoors, I would hate for the environment to be destroyed.
We need leadership and actual solutions. If we can not have our leaders be accountable, then we need to elect others that are.
Meet the Press! May 14, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, The press, US Government.Tags: Bob Barr, Election 2008, Media Matters, Meet the Press, Nader
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Will Russert offer Libertarian candidate Barr the same Meet the Press platform he gave Nader? Media Matters addressed the issue People are frustrated with both parties and want to see what their options are. It will be great Sunday TV
Rush Limbaugh on Gas Prices May 14, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Just Ranting, Social Discourse, The press, Uncategorized.Tags: Conservatives, Economy, Election 2008, Gas Prices, Hurricane Katrina, Just Ranting, Rush Limbaugh, Social Discourse, The 1990's, The press
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Ok, I thought that I would have a great title, but I will just say this: RUSH LIMBAUGH IS A BIG FAT LIAR!! Yes, Ladies & Gentleman, the most self-obsessed drug addict is on a role today. Though condesending, Keith Olbermann was on a role when he called him “Comedian Rush Limbaugh.” What is got me on a role, He said that:
“gas prices didn’t start going through the roof till [Democrats] took over the House in 2006″
Can you believe this crap? As a person whose employment was precarious over 4 years noticed that right after Katrina, gas prices soared. The Audio is on the Media Matters site. He was quoted as the most influencial conservative commentator. MANY of the Oil Rigs were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina! He just flat out lied, and believe in his own mind that he is right, and not only that, some of the comments, I am not going to put on my blog because it could be offensive.
Limbaugh was popular in the 1990’s but he is just yesterdays news. He has said the same crap over and over during his radio career in the same context ( Republicans, OK; Democrats: Evil).
People are in need to be just told the truth. That is all. That is it. No one has been as divisive as him and I can not believe that he is trying to divert blame. It is the same logic over and over again. There is no solution, no ideas on how to change, just ranting. He is not providing anything constructive.
Things must be rough over there in Indiana May 7, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Just Ranting, Resources, US Government.Tags: Election 2008, ID, Nuns, voting
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During yesterday’s primary, there was a news article that was labeled Nuns with dated ID turned away at polls. This is from the recent supreme court decision that you need to show ID at the polling place. In the article, it noted that these sisters were in their 80s and 90s. 80 and 90 year old nuns have no reason to have a valid drivers license. They showed a passport but that was considered unacceptable. Voter fraud is an issue, but a group of nuns? Seriously? You know, that is just wrong and a sign of the times in this current political climate. When you are disenfranchising nuns, that is just wrong. What tops it is what came from the Indiana Secretary of State Late Tuesday, Secretary of State Todd Rokita was unapologetic.
“Indiana’s Voter ID Law applies to everyone. From all accounts that we’ve heard, the sisters were aware of the photo ID requirements and chose not to follow them,” he said in a statement released by his office.
WOW! It might be Catholic guilt, but I have learned that you never cross a nun!
The media event of Reverand Wright April 30, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Race Relations, The press.Tags: Barack Obama, Election 2008, Faith, Freedom, NAACP, National Press Club, PBS, Religion, Rev Wright
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Well, you can not help but notice that Barack Obama’s former pastor, The Reverand Jerimiah Wright is EVERYWHERE! EVERYWHERE!
First there was the insightful interview with Bill Moyers where Dr Wright actually appears rational
Then, of course, Reverand Wright spoke in front of the NAACP in Detroit. He actually appeared off kilter.
Then, he appeared at the National Press Club and quite frankly, in a packed crowd, appeared flippant, and just not positive.
Now, this blogger has been more accepting amongst collegues, because many caucasian people do not understand how people of other races and faiths worship. There was definitely some definite race bating on Fox News. This does NOT help in defining Barack Obama, or does not give any credience to how Barack Obama makes decisions. I know that Rev. Wright is an extremely intelligent leader of the community. Barack Obama is doing everything and anything to distance himself from the Reverand. One question: What the hell does this have to do with the current issues of the day? McCain sought after endorsements from Anti-Catholic and Anti-Semetic ministers, but we have not dragged this out. What is becoming more and more clear is that we would not be having this discussion if Barack was caucasian. However, given the paradigm of the situation, it will be used as a devisive tool to distract the people.
Issues worth noting: Why Gas is $4 a gallon, Why the economy is having difficulty, Are we winning the war on terror? How are we going to restore liberty and freedom? These are the issues. Not a reverand from Chicago. Lets see Sean Hannity address that!
The more Wright speaks, the more it damages Barack. It is simple as that. Many can not run on their records, so they need a distraction. But, if we want to get “real” let Reverand Wright retire and move on to more important issues of the day.
Why do they always do that? April 22, 2008
Posted by baxtersbrother2 in Election 2008, Misc, Uncategorized.Tags: , Barack Obama, Election 2008, Washington Post
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In Today’s Washington Post, E.J. Dionne asks If Obama is the Next JFK or Adlai Stevenson? Personally, I HATE when the media does this. The media said that John Kerry was the New JFK because of the initials. The media (conservative media) indicate that George W Bush is Ronald Reagan’s heir apparent. It is ridicious on several levels, because, we are idolizing fallen leaders while comparing them to current leaders. In many aspects, the media is creating an image of current leaders as fallen hero’s instead of who the current leaders are. Current political leaders need to be evaluated upon their leadership abilities, their resume, and how they can lead the nation.
This reminds me of 1992, where another individual, Bill Clinton, was described as JFK’s heir apparent. However, overall, this is not the case at all. Bill Clinton did not inspire us, he just re-defined what is is. After the Clinton Administration, Hillary Rodham Clinton was frequently compared to Eleanor Roosevelt. Now, Eleanor Roosevelt was not as polarizing a figure or as confrontational figure as Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton, in 2007, felt that she was entitled to the Democratic Nomination. I do not believe that Eleanor felt she was entitled to anything.
The point being made, is when current political figures, are compared and idolized as their heir apparent, we wind up being disappointed. We wonder how things never change but this always happens every 4 years.
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