I've been saying this for months to anyone who would listen. Now (via Andrew Sullivan) I've got confirmation from none other than Zogby himself. Young voters (18-29) who primarily use... [More]
November 1, 2004
Why Labels Are Obsolete
New column up from Andrew Sullivan on how this election represents the death of traditional left/right liberal/conservative definitions in US politics. Here's the lead: Why is this election so hard... [More]
Watch The Vote
Some updates from around the Web on voters and voting rights issues: Florida Missing absentee ballots, problems with electronic voting machines, a bogus list on inelgible felons, and 11,000 lawyers... [More]
Compare and Contrast
On Friday: "The race is still Kerry's to lose," pollster John Zogby told reporters Friday. "Undecideds historically break against the incumbent, and there's no reason to expect that to change... [More]
Breaking News
Looks like two separate Federal Judges have ruled that polling place workers, and not party officials, are responsible for verifying voter eligibility, thus banning party officials from performing that task... [More]
T-Shirt Defense Squads
What happens when you wear a Kerry shirt to a Bush Rally? Or a Bush shirt to a Kerry rally? ABC performs the experiment, and wouldn't you know, the results... [More]
Rehnquist Fails to Return
Amazing that this didn't become more of an issue in the campaign. Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist disclosed Monday that his thyroid cancer was being treated with both chemotherapy and... [More]
Can We Please Just Use Paper Ballots?
I'm as much of a technology geek as anyone, but c'mon... If we're going to use it for something as cirtical as voting, let's make sure it works first, OK?... [More]
Voter Suppression News Network
For those of you wanting to stay on top of all of the latest voter suppression efforts in Ohio, check out the Ohio Voter Suppression News Network. Good. Now I... [More]
Stay Focused People...
Just in case you need a reminder... Some outtakes from Pres. Bush's interview with Tom Brokaw yesterday evening. Brokaw: "One of our principal allies in that part of the world... [More]
Once Again, For The Record
My Prediction: --------... [More]
November 2, 2004
The Pledge
Courtesy of Buzzmachine: After the election results are in, I promise to: : Support the President, even if I didn't vote for him. : Criticize the President, even if I... [More]
Now Is The Time
Today's the day people. It's time to step up and be counted. Call you friends. Call your neighbors. Call everyone. And then VOTE. "Men by their constitutions are naturally divided... [More]
November 3, 2004
Hmm...
Well, I made the call, and.... looks like I was wrong! Fox just called Ohio for Bush, and while I'm not putting too much stock in that yet, the numbers... [More]
Morning
Well, it looks like Kerry just conceded. And I'm speechless. I'm not going to write much now. If I do I'll probably just regret what I have to say. But... [More]
Obama in 2008
And it begins.... On behalf of the great state of Illinois, crossroads of a nation, land of Lincoln, let me express my deep gratitude for the privilege of addressing this... [More]
November 4, 2004
Or Perhaps John Edwards... You
Or Perhaps John Edwards... You can be disappointed, but you can not walk away. This fight has just begun. Together, we will carry on and we will be with you... [More]
November 5, 2004
Values
I'll have much, MUCH more on this topic when I have a few hours to sit down and write this weekend, but until then, this from the Chicago Tribune's Eric... [More]
November 7, 2004
Blogger Blues
Seems the dman thing is finally back up and running full time. And thus, so am I... --------... [More]
An Ideal Society?
Leaving aside for a moment the debate over whether or not Rove's tactics of divide and conquer move us towards "the ideal", I'm not quite sure what to make of... [More]
The Election, Post Mortem I Coming Soon...
So... What to say about the election. I know it's been a few days, but at this point, well... my thoughts are still not clear enough to deserve a posting.... [More]
Tax-Exempt Groups Under Investigation, Take II
A few weeks back I put together this post highlighting how the IRS is investigating the tax-exempt status of groups like the NAACP for "engaging in political activities", and at... [More]
November 8, 2004
Hey.. Hey... Look Over There!
So, for those of you who haven't been following this one... there are stories of vote count fraud and manipulation turning up all over the web. I'd been silently watching... [More]
Et Tu, Grover?
Even Grover Norquist now admits Iraq was a mistake. Nice timing on going public Grover... The euphoria of Mr. Bush's victory postponed the battle, but not for long. Now that... [More]
Gitmo
Funny. I thought Bush was all into the idea of judge's who will strictly interpret the laws as they are written? Why then is his administration directly disobeying a ruling... [More]
What Are 'They' Thinking
Funny that... I spend months railing on about how we can't win the war on terror if we don't try to better understand the enemy, but I forget to apply... [More]
Know We Know
The 'bulge' was a bulletproof vest. I don't get it. They couldn't explain what it was before due to security considerations, but now it's OK? I know they're all optimistic... [More]
Election Post-Mortem
Consider this the first of several post-election posts. As promised, I'll have more to say on my own opinions in a bit. Until then here's a wrap up of the... [More]
Control the Language
Just how complete is the control of the meaning and use of language by conservatives? Check this out: GRANTSBURG, Wis. - The city's school board has revised its science curriculum... [More]
If I were a Journalist
Obviously, my prediction on election '04 didn't pan out, but hey... what do we do when we fall off the horse? That's right! We find a new horse. Erm... or... [More]
Boss... The Polls! The Polls
Who says polls can't make accurate predictions. This year's winner? The 7-11 coffee cup poll! DALLAS, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The results are in and the unofficial 7-Election Presidential Coffee... [More]
November 9, 2004
Bloggerman
Just watched the second of two consecutive reports MSNBC's Keith Olbermann delivered on voting irregularities. All in all, excellent work. I'm gaining some serious respect for the man. Tonight's report... [More]
James Carville
Love him or hate him he's always amusing. Personally, I'm more in the 'love him' category. He's someone who always speaks his mind, and if more candidates listened to him...... [More]
Bob Kerry Goes Nuclear
Woah boy.... Via Crooks and Liars, watch this clip of Bob Kerry, one of the 9/11 Commissioners, on CNN. Apparently the Commissioners "took an oath" not to speak out prior... [More]
Ummm... Think About This
So... the Attorney General of the United States resigns, and in an effort to keep his letter of resignation confidential, he writes the thing by hand. A few hours later... [More]
Discrediting Conservatism
It's about time someone took up the call. Fortunately for us, it's Chris Bower's over at MyDD.com, one of the best blogs and bloggers out there. Here's the opening salvo:... [More]
You're Either With The Terrorists
From today's TNR Since September 11, 2001, President Bush has consistently touted his administration's determination to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction to terrorists and regimes that sponsor... [More]
Another Example of Conservative Hypocricy
Remember, it's not what you say, it's what you do: The Bush administration asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to block the nation's only law allowing doctors to help terminally... [More]
The White House Rodeo
Love this piece by Mike Davis over at Mother Jones. Here's the opening... Earlier this year, four gaunt horsemen in black shrouds cantered down Pennsylvania Avenue. Since no one complained... [More]
Mach 10
Wow. HAMPTON, Va. -- They call it a "scramjet," an engine so blindingly fast that it could carry an airplane from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., in about 20 minutes... [More]
State of the Media
One of the most critical issues facing our democracy today (I'd actually put it at #2 behind securing the vote) is the role of the media in the defense of... [More]
November 10, 2004
NOW Does It Again
Another AMAZING show from Bill Moyers and the entire NOW crew. If you're not TiVoing this show every week you should, well, you shouldn't have a TiVo! The highlight this... [More]
In Defense of Secularism
George Bush may subjectively be a Christian, but he—and the U.S. armed forces—have objectively done more for secularism than the whole of the American agnostic community combined and doubled. The... [More]
Rebel Fighters Who Fled Attack May Now Be Active Elsewhere
Isn't that just insurgency 101? Was there really ever any doubt that they would flee prior to our "advance" into the city? We're not fighting an ARMY, we're fighting a... [More]
Engineers Say Fixes Could Take Decade
OK... this is just pathetic. We spend nearly $15 billion to build tunnels, and the contractor does so poor a job we're going to need another DECADE to fix their... [More]
It's a Fact
Whether or not this administration wants to recognize it, something is happening to the environment, and it's NOT GOOD. Global warming has disrupted the lives of dozens of types of... [More]
"Officially, he is dead"
One of the most important stories in months, if not years. Yasser Arafat is dead. President Bush blew his first opportunity to help solve the Palestinian problem after 9/11. History... [More]
The Scandals They Are A Brewin'
You never know what you're gonna find when you start surfing the Reuters Newswires: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. ambassador to Kuwait pressured Halliburton to give a contract in 2003... [More]
Orwell Would Be Proud
The architect of the policies of Abu Gharib and Gitmo. A man who called the Geneva Conventions "obsolete", yet suggested that anyone found abusing US POW's would be tried as... [More]
November 11, 2004
About those Moral Values
Deep in the text of this WaPo article on Liberal Christians comes this nugget: Battling the notion that "values voters" swept President Bush to victory because of opposition to gay... [More]
Not in My America
From today's WSJ... Is this the America you want to live in? When a deputy sheriff came to his door with a court summons, George Kneifel, a retiree in Union... [More]
Sasqualogical Processes
Lookie here. Today we're gonna teach you about gravity. Now you've probably heard a lot from your moldy ol science teacher Mr. Mold bout the moldy ol "theory a relativity."... [More]
Preach on Jesse!
Jesse Kornbluth, The Uptown Swami, rockin da hut once again... Oh. I do see one bright spot on the male-female front. Viagra. Cialis. And some other cute-sounding pill. The popularity... [More]
Countdown
Seems Olberman isn't gonna let the voting irregularity story go, and for that I say, good on ya mate! Unfortunately I missed tonight's episode, but his blog seems to have... [More]
Now Why Didn't I Think of This???
Frank Rich in today's NYT on the wicked double standard employed by those oh so pious red staters. Here's an excerpt: If anyone is laughing all the way to the... [More]
"There is no more fundamental
"There is no more fundamental right in our democracy than the right to vote and have your vote counted," California Attorney General Bill Lockyer said in a statement. "In making... [More]
The Ohio Recount Is On
Time to step up and give what you can. David Cobb and Michael Badnarik, the 2004 presidential candidates for the Green and Libertarian parties, have announced their intentions to file... [More]
Oh The Irony
This one comes via MSNBC's Countdown... You remember how the Bush family got a new puppy a few days ago? Apparently the twins decided to name it Miss Beasley after... [More]
November 12, 2004
The Bible vs. Abortion
Wow... Now this is one I've NEVER heard before. I'd love to find a more detailed discussion of the translation issue from a neutral source. When men strive together, and... [More]
The Recounts Are On!
This story seems to be picking up steam. True, click the link and you'll see NBC's coverage is largely dismissive, but tomorrow that's likely to change.... Why? Ralph Nader has... [More]
Know Your History
This today from John Ashcroft. "The essential constitutional understanding is that courts are not equipped to execute the law. They are not accountable to the people. And they lack the... [More]
November 14, 2004
Put The Reynolds Wrap Down
The New York Times, America's newspaper of record, has a lead editorial on the growing concern over voting irregularities we've been discussing here for weeks. And yes, they get the... [More]
Already With the Talking Points?!?
Check this out.... Today's Washington Times, mouthpiece of the Moonies and the GOP, has this to say about my man Obama... Mr. Obama's record in the Illinois Senate marks him... [More]
Is This For Real?
This can't be for real. It can't. Really, please tell me this isn't how we're going to "reform" our intelligence service. Please tell me this isn't how we're going to... [More]
November 15, 2004
Imagine A World Without...
Polar bears... Global warming could cause polar bears to go extinct by the end of the century by eroding the sea ice that sustains them, according to the most comprehensive... [More]
March Freedom, March!
Well, he's right about one thing. It is on the move: Trouble Spots Dot Iraqi Landscape Attacks Erupting Away From Fallujah By Karl Vick Washington Post Foreign Service Monday, November... [More]
Beans, Beans, We're Counting Those Beans
Some updates on the election day mess that's slowly gaining attention of the media... First, yes. It is 100% official. Nader is going to get his recount. Remember, for Nader... [More]
It's Official
The Green/Libertarian alliance has raised the funds, and following the final count of the provisional ballots, the recount in Ohio will be requested and begin. So... anyone want to place... [More]
Harball Discusses the Recount
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November 16, 2004
An Army of Three
This is just simply unbelievable. Every time I think things cannot get more ridiculous.... For those of you who missed it, the FCC recently fined Fox $1.2 million for an... [More]
Foreign Fighters?
Remember all that talk from the administration about the insurgency being made up of mostly foreign fighters and dead enders? Wrong! Few Foreigners Among Insurgents Judging from fighters captured in... [More]
Scary
Am I the only one that this bothers? Washington -- The Food and Drug Administration and several major drug makers are expected to announce an agreement today to put tiny... [More]
November 17, 2004
In ATMs, Not Votes, We Trust
Horrible column today from Anne Applebaum in the WaPo. She's missing the point entirely when it comes to to voting technology and security. When the ATM asks whether I want... [More]
This Sound Familiar?
Let's see... A country in the Middle East developing nuclear weapons... where our intelligence is provided in part by exiles... with evidence presented to the world community by Colin Powell.... [More]
So Much for the Revolution
So.... Cast your mind back to the mid-1990's. The GOP rode into town in the midst of Gingrich's Republican Revolution and The Contract With America. Far and wide they spread... [More]
Remember...
...my claims that the GOP was losing a generations worth of voters? Lookie see. Indeed, the youth vote is the only demographic bloc that went decisively for Kerry, both nationally... [More]
We Know Where You Are Going
Seriously scary. What are these people thinking? SACRAMENTO — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday appointed a new Department of Motor Vehicles director who has advocated taxing motorists for every mile... [More]
November 19, 2004
Nuclear Disclosures On Iran Unverified
Yesterday I mentioned Colin Powell providing evidence about the growing nuclear threat from Iran. Damn, you'd think after being burned the first time I'd know better than to believe him...... [More]
It's The Market, Stupid!
Lemme guess... The reason this is going on is because of excessive government regulation. If we just abolished the FDA and let the free market rule, we'd NEVER have problems... [More]
They're Rolling Back
Just got thru watching this week's Frontline, and for those of you with any interest whatsoever in the ongoing transformation of the global economy, this one is an absolute must... [More]
Something's Swishy...
Talk about losing the plot. Seems The American Family Association is up in arms about Shark Tale. Yes. Shark Tale. The kid's movie. Apparently they've discovered a gay cartoon shark... [More]
November 20, 2004
Interesting
Very interesting. Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) signaled a return to partisan warfare with President Bush yesterday in an e-mail to supporters in which he accused the administration of preparing... [More]
Stem Cell Lunacy
Amazing. UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 19 -- The Bush administration has dropped its bid this year for a global ban on human cloning, avoiding what promised to be an acrimonious battle... [More]
In Iraq
Despite our supposed success in Falluja... BAGHDAD, Iraq, Nov. 20 - Violence surged through central and northern Iraq on Saturday as a tenacious insurgency led by Sunni Arabs kept up... [More]
Change Happens
And yet it still baffles me. 4 years ago we had a multi-trillion dollar surplus. Then a Republican President came to town, and 4 years later we're more dependent than... [More]
Freedom of Speech
This quote says everything you need to know about the current state of 1st Amendment protections in the US: "There is an inconsistency, and that is dangerous," said Gail Berman,... [More]
Again the Blogs Lead the Way
Josh Marshall is doing a brilliant job of pushing the Tom DeLay story into both the national and local media. Despite the fact that the vote to change the rules... [More]
The Undecideds
Woah. Now this is depressing: Undecided voters don't think in terms of issues. Perhaps the greatest myth about undecided voters is that they are undecided because of the "issues." That...