Here’s a good question for the next presidential debate: The current administration has tortured prisoners in violation of US and international law. Will you hold accountable those responsible? There is a discussion at  TPM Cafe on this very topic. My … Continue reading →

Fed up with the McCain campaign’s slander, Obama hits back with some tough talk of his own. Obama Runs Constructive Criticism Ad Against McCain

Check out the little old lady at the back who won’t let her husband vote for McCain. Which way was his vote counted? H/T Julio

PJ O’Rourke has cancer. And he laughs in its face. I looked death in the face. All right, I didn’t. I glimpsed him in a crowd. I’ve been diagnosed with cancer, of a very treatable kind. I’m told I have … Continue reading →

I wrote the other day about how a few conservatives are starting to regret their earlier support for Palin Kathleen Parker: Only Palin can save McCain, her party, and the country she loves. She can bow out for personal reasons, … Continue reading →

I don’t understand why McCain did not choose his best buddy Lindsey Graham as his running mate. Especially when he goes around saying smart stuff like this: “I’m going to choose the bad choice over the catastrophic choice.” And then … Continue reading →

Have y’all seen the I can do that woman? When you watch this, try not to think of Sarah Palin at the UN.

Sam Harris says it for liberal elitists everywhere. Her fans seem inclined to forgive her any indiscretion short of cannibalism. However badly she may stumble during the remaining weeks of this campaign, her supporters will focus their outrage upon the … Continue reading →

I have been checking the reactions to the debates on all the partisan blogs and it really is astounding how one-sided the commentary is on both sides. I saw a poll – which I can’t find again 🙁 – saying … Continue reading →

BTW I woke with a start during the night realizing that I missed a bit in my write up of the debate. I would be delighted with either man as president except for the fact that I disagree with 60% … Continue reading →