Ragged Clown

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If you are not with us you are against us

September
2008

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

Lindsey Graham for Veep

September
2008

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

I can do that!

September
2008

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

The Palin Institute for Pediatric Neurosurgery

September
2008

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

Don’t sigh!

September
2008

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

Jim Lehrer for President!

September
2008

I just watched two deeply impressive men who finally lived up my hope for a respectable campaign. This is the first time since I arrived on these shores that I have seen a political debate worthy of the name. After … Continue reading

Flawless Campaign

September
2008

What’s clear is that the results of the vice presidential experiment are already in. Palin, the “regular citizen,” is running a flawless campaign. Biden, the man of “prudence” and “experience,” is making a fool of himself two or three times … Continue reading

Who cares what a bunch of scientists think?

September
2008

During the administration of George W. Bush, vital parts of our country’s scientific enterprise have been damaged by stagnant or declining federal support. The government’s scientific advisory process has been distorted by political considerations. As a result, our once dominant … Continue reading

An Unlikely Hero

September
2008

I have read the story many times (but never in this much detail) and it still amazes me. Who’d’ve thought that, one day, we’d think of John Ashcroft as a hero of the people? Gonzales, in an attempt to persuade … Continue reading