Archive: August 2008
Obama on Clinton’s Speech: ‘That Was Excellent, She Delivered’

While Trish found much to criticize in Hillary Clinton’s speech at the Democratic Convention last night, her candidate seemed to think it was pretty good:
“Clinton Hits a Home Run in a Finely Tuned and Delivered Speech” – BuzzFlash.com
Obama watched the Hillary video intently, with a slight smile.
“That was great,” he said afterward.
Although they were [...]

Dr. Democrat on Hillary Clinton

Dear Dr. Democrat:
What is your take on Hillary Clinton’s performance at the Democratic Convention last night?
Hoping for Hillary
Dear Hoping:
I think Hillary hit it out of the park last night. She certainly won me over. I’m prouder now of the vote I cast in February than any primary vote since 1976. I can’t resist indulging in [...]

What Hillary Didn’t Say, and Why

It must be hard to give a good speech when you know that even before you finish, people will be dissecting your every word and movement.
A “body language expert” gave his impressions of what Hillary really meant.
“When she spoke about Obama, she really did not emote very much,” ["Face Time" author Dan] Hill said. “The [...]

P. Diddy Forced by Gas Prices to Ditch Private Jet

It’s just too sad, but I’ll let P. Diddy explain the extent of the tragedy to you himself. I couldn’t possibly expand on what he’s already said.
It’s enough to drive a person to use the m-f word. Many times.

McCain Brings Up His POW Status Again

He really is running for President of POW.

Alleged Hillary Supporter Featured in McCain Ad Falsely Claims McCain Is Pro-Choice

This sounds like a story you might read on the spoof site, womenforjohnmccain.com, which Trish wrote about earlier today, but, sadly, this is no joke. Or at least it’s not meant to be.
John McCain believes Roe v. Wade is a flawed decision that must be overturned.- McCain website
Yesterday, just in time for the start of [...]

“Women for John McCain” Web Site Skewers Him – With a Coat Hanger

I groaned when I saw the name of this web site. Then I noticed the coat hanger in the logo. And now I have a new favorite site for humor and really good information.
Note to self: Friday is both McCain’s 72nd birthday and the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. What serendipity!
I especially love this blog entry:
‘We [...]

Quote du Jour

Never say anything in a national campaign that anyone might remember.
— Eugene McCarthy (1916- ), former senator and presidential candidate

McCain’s Idea for Instant Messaging VP Announcement

We found this posted at WTF and just had to pass it along.
Who says John McCain is technologically illiterate?

Michelle Obama’s Keynote Speech

In case you missed it, here are all 20 minutes of Michelle Obama’s introduction and speech. I thought she did really well.