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Unlike earlier failed presidents like Herbert Hoover and Richard Nixon, Bush does not seem to acknowledge or even recognize the destruction that he has wrought.
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Muslims "Off" a Plane
We in the US are currently engaged in a "war on terror," but this does not give a democratic and free country license to be overwhelmed by fear of its own Muslim and Middle Eastern citizens.
A Chip By Any Other Name . . .
As a progressive Democrat, I'm rooting for Saltsman, who used to be Mike Huckabee's campaign manager, to be the next head of the Republican National Committee.
The Internet and the Death of Rovian Politics
Age has finally become an issue for John McCain. But the problem isn't the candidate's 72 years; it's the antediluvian approach of his campaign.
Racism and Rush: Limbaugh's Response to Colin Powell
Powell's endorsement of Obama has apparently driven conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh apoplectic, if not downright over the edge.
Palin, Powell and Polarizing Politics
We need to "win" from the bottom up. And that's not going to happen when we decide that the right strategy is to only employ the politics of division if you're appealing to the majority group, whoever that may be.
Baby Steps -- and Big Questions -- for General Colin Powell
In answering inquiries about the military's ban, General Powell has raised more questions than he has offered answers about where he stands on the issue of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
Gen. Colin Powell on the Obama Moment
"I'm terribly excited and impressed and I'm happy for Barack Obama... I think this is such an important event for the American people."
Uncertainty Over Obama Education Adviser
In education circles, there's no hotter topic than who is going to be the next Secretary of Education--and if it's going to be Linda Darling-Hammond.
Shocking Racism at Palin Rally: Al Jazeera Report Starts Controversy
On October 12, one of our reporters interviewed people attending a Sarah Palin rally in St. Clairsville, Ohio. It was raw and it was real.
Colin Powell for Middle East Envoy -- Dennis Ross for US Ambassador to Israel?
Colin Powell could be the person asked to do the broad negotiating and arm twisting to achieve the Obama administration's foreign policy objectives with Iran and in Arab-Israel peace negotiations.
The Winners and Losers of Campaign '08
Winners: The Davids - Axelrod and Plouffe: they spearheaded a near flawless campaign. Katie Couric: her multi-part interview with Sarah Palin was the turning point in how the country saw Palin -- and by extension John McCain. And she did it in a way that left no room for accusations of being unfair or playing "Gotcha!" Michelle Obama: smarts, grace, style, charm, and a serious "good mommy" vibe -- she's got the whole package. Losers: Joe Lieberman: failed to deliver Democrats, independents, or Jews. And on the way to losing his committee chairmanships. Liddy Dole: her "Godless" ad will be taught in What Not To Do poli sci classes for a century. Joe the Plumber: the clock just hit 15 minutes, and the wakeup call will not be pleasant.
What Barack Obama Should Learn From Dick Cheney
Obama should look to Cheney to understand how a pro -- even one who so damaged the interests of the nation -- managed power and purpose in government.
Finding the Toilet in Stockholm
Last week a mix of water and sanitation experts gathered for World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden to mull over the world's biggest public health crisis. The problem is that not enough people paid attention.
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It now seems beyond doubt that Colin Powell will endorse Barack Obama and thereby hammer the final nail in the coffin of the Republican campaign to hold onto the White House.
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Remember that old horror movie series, where the psychotic killer, who ran around in a hockey mask, kept reappearing, even though everyone thought he was gone for good? Well, that is an apt metaphor for the GOP/neo-con way of thinking.
Before everyone becomes to content and self-congratulatory, please remember that in California (California!) the gay marriage Proposition 8 law passed with a simple majority. Folks, the U.S. is still right of center enough to provide hope for the Repuglicans.
Well-said.
A while back, The Economist magazine remarked that the Republican party had fashioned itself as the "white trash pride" party. As you so perfectly put it, the GOP is now absurdly out of touch with most of the country. And I might add, the world.
Well-written assertions that are astutely supported.
I think 17% of those white bean-counting Democrats in Congress should put their money where their mouth is and resign their seat to black people, cause apparently that's the standard of qualification: whether or not you represent a parity of pigments.
Nice analysis Paul,
good read.
Thaqnks, Ambivalent guy - I'm posting the article to my blog and your reasoned comment is excellent - Peace.
It's nice to see the decline of the
Dixiecrats and the GOP in the South.
Fortunately (and unfortunately) i believe that
the White Christian program of social engineering
will continue to be a focus of the GOP.
It's hard not to think of the GOP as a hate group right now,
especially with the quality of conservative punditry available.