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I know, by the time you finish reading this, if you get that far, you are going to think I’m a serious crackpot. I promise I’m no more crazy than anyone here in the U.S. (which may not be a ringing endorsement after Tuesday night), but in my life I have never feared for the future of the Republic before now.
Read moreWe obviously lost Tuesday, and we lost in many more ways than just the Presidency. Unfortunately, Deception and dishonesty and bigotry were allowed to win the day.
Read moreWith the Democratic Party splattered at his feet in little blue puddles, John Kerry told the crushed crowd at Faneuil Hall in Boston about his concession call to President Bush.
Read moreIn honor of Election Day, I decided to write each Justice of the Supreme Court. I wanted to invite them to cast their own personal vote, right along with the rest of Americans, at their polling place, but to leave the final selection of President to electorate as a whole.
Read moreI must say, when they’re cruising through elections, it’s all inclusion and compassion and ‘reaching out’ (as that idiotic phrase has it). But when things are going south the GOP is truly the party of Jim Crow. There’s no other way to put it.
Read moreThe most divisive election campaign in recent American history has not merely split the nation along party lines, it has split the Grand Old Party itself. Unfortunately, most Americans are wholly unaware of the loud dissents against Bush that has begun to be heard in Republican circles.
Read moreThe nation is deeply divided and the two camps seem to be talking past each other. John Kerry won all three debates but President Bush invokes his faith and that inspires his followers. In the end, it boils down to a philosophical difference over how to deal with an often confusing and threatening reality.
Read moreI have to ask you to consider voting for John Kerry. I had planned to write a long letter detailing their differences on the many issues we face today, but I came across the editorial endorsement from Bush’s hometown newspaper, and I think it addresses most issues. Besides, I’ve covered a lot here on the blog anyway.
Read moreCertainly a number of people have been circulating what they claim to be John Kerry’s resume. I’d like you to take a minute a review a well research resume of George Bush’s resume, and if you find anything there not accurate, please leave a comment to let us all know.
Read moreNow there’s word that Colin Powell will most likely be moving on even if Bush steals another election. Can you blame the guy?
Read moreAccording to Newsweek reports, Secretary of State Collin Powell has, in recent weeks, privately confided to friends that the Iraqi insurgents are winning the war.
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