Tag Archives: Politics
Hate Media Abuzz
In the last several days as a part of my surfing the Hate Media, I have heard Hannity, Limbaugh and Jim Bohannon grousing about the Fairness Doctrine. They are worried to death that the American Public might once again have … Continue reading
Deregulation Worked For Your Money… Let’s Try Your Water
Feds Set to Eliminate Water Regulations for Neurotoxin By Brandon Keim Among the Bush administration’s final environmental legacies will be a decision to exempt perchlorate, a known neurotoxin found at unsafe levels in the drinking water of millions of Americans, … Continue reading
Filed under environment, Politics, W
The More Things Change…
Don’s words on the onslaught of hate speech that is turning “our” radio airwaves into sonic sewage systems of loathing got me thinking about a speech made by Bobby Kennedy. The date was April 5, 1968. That date might ring … Continue reading
Filed under Civil Rights, Politics, Presidential Race 2008, Racism
Hate Media At A Loss For Words
I occasionally listen to one or more of the hate media mouthpieces just to see what they are up to. Yesterday (Sunday—yes they rerun this drivel on Sunday) I spent a little time listening to Rush Limbaugh who was crying … Continue reading
Filed under Politics
Presidential Pardons
I do not understand why Presidents issue so many pardons. The original idea of a pardon was to undo an injustice or commute the sentence of someone who had served enough time. Unfortunately, the constitution provides no check to the … Continue reading
More Pot Clubs Than Starbucks in San Fran?
The Office of National Drug Control Policy is claiming that there are more “pot clubs” than Starbucks in San Francisco in a posting on its official blog, pushingback.com. First of all, let’s see how many Starbucks are in the area. … Continue reading
What I Do Not Understand About Gay Marriage
Today I stumbled upon a commentary that explains my angle on gay marriage. It covers things I have been asking for a long time. I’m not here to reinvent the wheel- so here ya go. Cheers, Tom
Filed under Gay Rights, Politics, Religion
Sisters In Control
Morning Cup of Coffee applauds another historic first that has flown under the radar- after the November 4th election the New Hampshire state Senate includes a majority of women! (READ MORE)
Filed under Democrats, Politics, women's rights
Virginia
Fox News is projecting that Barack Obama has won Virginia 13. If this is to be believed this would put Obama at 220 and wrap the election up by a few minutes after 11pm (when California 55 goes for Obama). … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Presidential Race 2008
WOW!
With 73% of precincts reporting Barack Obama is up 58-41% in Pennsylvania!?! This was supposed to be the state McCain was going to win to set himself for ultimate victory. He and Palin were in the state campaigning constantly in … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Presidential Race 2008
10pm Polls Close: Iowa and Utah Projections
Iowa 7 is projected to go to Obama, while Utah 5 is going to McCain. Tally: Barack Obama 207 John McCain 135
Filed under Politics, Presidential Race 2008
Mississippi
McCain is now projected to have won Mississippi 6. I’m not sure why it took so long to call this state for him, seemed like a forgone conclusion to me. Tally: Barack Obama 200 John McCain 130
Filed under Politics, Presidential Race 2008
New Mexico, Louisiana
New Mexico 5 is being called for Obama. John McCain has picked up Louisiana 9. Tally: Barack Obama 200 John McCain 124
Filed under Politics, Presidential Race 2008
Joe Biden WINS!
Not a surprise, but Joe Biden has been re-elected to the Senate by the state of Delaware. If Obama/Biden win the Presidential Election Governor Ruth Ann Minner will appoint the person to serve the term. Early speculation has her naming … Continue reading
Filed under Democrats, Joe Biden, Politics, Presidential Race 2008
9pm Polls Close: New Projections
Again no surprises with these projections… Florida, North Carolina and Virginia are all still up in the air. Barack Obama wins Wisconsin 10, Rhode Island 4, Minnesota 10, Michigan 17 and New York 31. John McCain wins North Dakota 3, … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Presidential Race 2008
Alabama & Georgia Go For McCain
MSNBC is projecting that John McCain will carry Alabama and its 9 electoral votes and Georgia and its 15. Tally: John McCain 69 (includes CBS projections of Arkansas + West Virginia- the rest are MSNBC) Barack Obama 103
Filed under Politics, Presidential Race 2008
Arkansas
CBS is projecting that John McCain will win Arkansas and its 6 electoral votes. Interesting to note, McCain will win the home states of Al Gore (TN) and Bill Clinton (AR). Tally: John McCain 45 (includes CBS projections of Arkansas … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Oh No… Florida Again?
The attorney’s for Al Gore and W are together again in Florida looking at votes to determine if they should be counted or not. The polls there closed about 90 minutes ago, at 7pm est, and there is still no … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Presidential Race 2008
