Maybe it Should Have Been Dean
I think most would agree that the Democratic response to The state Of The Union tonight lacked something.Not to fault Gov Kaine,he spoke well and concisly.But to who? I had to explain to my wife...
View ArticleSwat Boat
Every day we see an amazing amount of veterans putting themselves for forward for elected office. These are individuals whose contributions are needed and most welcome.However,we know their entrance...
View ArticleGreat Animal Heroes:chap 2020 The Anonymous Quail
Or How A Valiant Bird Changed Dick Cheney From A Figure of Fear To an Object of Ridicule Overnight (not previously titled Darth to Elmer- My Story)
View ArticleWrong. Just So Very,Very,Wrong (A call to arms over port security)
UAE. New York City. One might think little connects the two,at least for the average person. And yet,if the Bushian Regime,with its well known connections to certain other countries in the...
View ArticleThe Issue The Democratic Party Needs To Put Front And Center - Veterans
There has been a lot of support and concern on this site for both the state of the military and the soldiers filling its ranks. We know there is more to the war than just the unfortunate,unforgivable...
View ArticleThree More Reasons For November Optimism
Buried in the latest deluge of bad news for the overworked and seriously damaged Republican damage control workshop are three more delightful tidbits or occurances that almost,but not quite,could...
View ArticleG W Bush-The Man With No Plan
There has been quite a bit of discussion on chimpy today,including at least one excellant diary on him as a 'War President' that I urge people to both read and recommend before it,like so many other...
View ArticleA Taliban IED Has Killed My Friend
I haven't had much time lately to post here as much as I would like to. I guess that is a common problem for those of us that somehow have failed to be either independantly wealthy or an Exxon CEO,...
View ArticleNay on Ney----Lawyers win!! (with poll)
And so it has come to pass,the inevitable,that all but the principle character and his assorted,but diminishing band of minions thought would never come. Rep Bob Ney of the 18th District has parted the...
View ArticleThe Odious GOP Blame Game- whats that smell?
Surprise. Another diary with the name Mark Foley in it. While there may be no shortage of opinion,and a danger of fatigue it remains a worthy topic of discussion. Simply because it really does...
View ArticleA Life At Risk In Iran- Want To Help?
This is,I will admit a pretty short diary. I thought I'd slip it in on a Saturday night in hopes of getting a bit of a response for what is an entirly worthy cause. One that in many ways cannot be...
View ArticleDemocrats Will Not Win in November. But....
it is apparent that Republican's will lose. As grim polling numbers for the GOP become a fixture and newspapers across the country endorse Democrats it is not hard to feel a sense of impending...
View ArticleThe Sublime Beauty Of An Election Day--My Favorite Day
I love election days. Always have. And as long we have them, always will. To me they are Christmas, Easter, New Years, Thanksgiving and Birthdays all rolled into one.They are Sunset and Sunrise all...
View ArticleI'm Doin' Just Fine--How About You?
Greetings on this Day of the Donkey. It's early morning for some and real late at night for others. Regardless, it's been a long day for all. And a good day. A very, very good day.
View ArticleBoehner's Game ( with poll)
I'm watching the Situation Room right now and Jack Cafferty just put up a poll for the next hour asking about todays non sitting of Congress. ( actually they were sitting in a Pro Forma sesson at...
View ArticleHillary Announces on Web Site
A very quick diary here as I have to go work in a few minutes. But CNN just came out and said Hillary is 'officially' in the race. Surer, enough, I looked up from coffee and saw her webcast, basiclly...
View ArticleIt's No Joke- Franken For Senate.
Voters in Minnesota got a Valentine's Day gift from Air America host Al Franken today with his announcement of his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat held by Norm Coleman.
View ArticleFrance Votes- a Primer for Round One avec Poll
Like many a Kossack I have an affinity (actually more like an obsession) for all things electoral. If it votes I follow it. The only game in town lately (at least untill the Ukraine votes) are the...
View ArticleLady Bird Johnson Is Dead
Lady Bird Johnson is dead At 94. Of course when someone of that age it is not unexpected, especially after a lengthy illness --but nonetheless a sad occaision.
View ArticleDouble Breaking......Chief Justice Roberts and Ted Stevens
While I wouldn't ordinarilly diary a breaking news blurb, today I make an exception. Two double whammy's in a row is too much to let go.
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