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Corruption is admirable
Nov 21, 2008 | 8:54 AM PST
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Political
Senator Stevens of Alaska who has been found guilty in a court of law on all charges of corruption and was defeated in his recent bid for reelection, received a standing ovation/tribute and many kind words yesterday in the U.S. Senate.
Senator Jim Bunning even went so far as to say that "I have found Ted Stevens to be the most straightforward, honest senator I have ever worked with." Others expressed similar sentiment and affection towards Stevens.
Does a tribute to a Senator that has disgraced his office in such a manner further damage the public image and/or opinion of this political body?
Are the ethical standards in the Senate so low that even being convicted of corruption isn't considered dishonest or disgraceful?
When will it be over?
Oct 27, 2008 | 4:56 PM PST
Category:
Political
Will we know the outcome of the presidential election on Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning?
Or will the outcome be delayed for days or even weeks due to "glitches" in the election system or legal maneuvering regarding the outcomes?
What could help McCain?
Oct 27, 2008 | 1:44 PM PST
Category:
Political
There is no doubt that the McCain Campaign is in trouble. McCain is trailing Obama in most national polls and there have been various things cited as reasons for him trailing.
Some people have indicated that the endorsements of Obama by some prominent Republicans like General Colin Powell have cost him votes. Others have suggested that his selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has alienated some potential supporters. There are a multitude of other reasons that have been given. But whatever the cause, he seems to be behind in most polls.
With one week left before the election, is there anything that could help McCain regain his losses?
Do you think that there are any last minute "surprises" that may change the tide of the election sometime between now and November 4?
If so, where will they come from?
Republicans for Obama
Oct 22, 2008 | 8:28 PM PST
Category:
Political
Like many Democrats who crossed party lines during the 1980s and voted for Republican President Ronald Reagan, many prominent Republicans have either endorsed or demonstrated support for Democratic Presidential Candidate Barrack Obama. They include General Colin Powell, Peggy Noonan, Christopher Buckley, Susan Eisenhower, and many others.
There is even a web site http://www.republicansforobama.org/ devoted to Republicans for Obama, which provides information for anyone interested.
Some people have speculated that McCain's choice of Palin as his VP has been the reason for Republicans moving to support Obama.
Others suggest that it is his lack of substantive positions on the important issues that is causing Republicans to cross over.
What do think is the primary reason that so many Republicans are now supporting Obama over McCain?
Could we be witnessing a change in the "fabric" of the Republican party?
Powell endorses Obama
Oct 19, 2008 | 9:59 AM PST
Category:
Political
The Republican former Secretary of State and Army General Colin Powell has formally endorsed Obama.
Fox News immediately got busy trying to "spin" the endorsement as lacking any substance.
Many Republicans have previously stated that they would have voted for Colin Powell if he had ran for President. So his judgment is obviously respected.
Will his endorsement help the Obama campaign?
Has he suddenly fallen from "grace" among Republicans as a result of his failure to place party above country?
More blood, please.
Oct 8, 2008 | 10:01 AM PST
Category:
Political
Place the contestants in the ring and let them go at it! We seem to be a public with an insatiable appetite for conflict........the bloodier the better. Dog fighting, ultimate (human) fighting, professional "wrestling," boxing, violent movies, and it seems to even be spilling over into our politics.
Presidential and Vice-Presidential debates are seeming viewed in the same spirit as prize fights......"a jab here.....a jab there." They are filled with derogatory remarks and half-truths or distortions about the opposing candidate that are second only to professional wrestling in mean spirit.
Is this symptomatic of a society in decline? Certainly politicians running for an elected office would not engage in such behavior if the public indicated their disdain for it.
Have we decided to elect politicians on their ability to engage in verbal fisticuffs rather than on their knowledge of issues and their abilities to solve problems and lead our nation?
If so, why not go back to the coliseum setting and let them individually fight it out with a lion, using survivability to determine the outcome? It would certainly be more "entertaining" to the masses than these supposed "debates."
Drill baby drill?
Oct 7, 2008 | 2:58 PM PST
Category:
Political
The dollar is up and the price of oil is down.
What happened to "drill baby, drill?"
What happened to the world shortage of oil that was supposedly responsible for such huge increases in price in addition to having a depressed dollar?
If there is to be a push for developing alternative/green energy sources, wouldn't now be the time?
Will Palin and McCain begin pushing for the development of alternative energy sources with the same enthusiasm that they previously demonstrated towards drilling, now that the public is getting some relief at the gas pump?
The Republicans and Democrats met for sometime and finally arrived at a tentative agreement regarding the bail-out.
Leaders on both sides of the isle confirmed the agreement in front of the cameras on Thursday.
Barney Frank, as one of the people in the meeting said that a satisfactory package had been agreed to and he saw no need for the meeting at the White House later in the day.
In spite of the earlier agreement, the 4PM meeting/photo opportunity was held at the White House complete with the attendance of both Presidential candidates. The next thing that happened was a number of Republicans suggesting that they would no longer support the previous agreement.
What happened? McCain arrived in town and suddenly the bi-partisan agreement was scrapped by the Republicans.
The Democrats see this whole thing as political posturing by the Republicans for the sake of McCain's candidacy. And they have said that they won't bring the agreed upon legislation up for a vote unless it has bi-partisan support.
Is it simply a coincidence that the Republicans suddenly scrapped the package when McCain arrived in Washington?
Are they trying to distance themselves from the Republican administration that called for a bail-out plan?
Why is it so important for McCain to be involved in developing a plan, when he admittedly is a little weak on economic issues?
George F. Will on McCain
Sep 24, 2008 | 1:33 PM PST
Category:
Political
In his recent Washingtonpost.com article "McCain Loses His Head," George F Will, conservative columnist, compared Obama to McCain by stating:
"Unreadiness can be corrected, although perhaps at great cost by experience. Can a dismaying temperament be fixed?"
The article continues with a scathing review of John McCain's "fact-free slander" and states tha McCain's economic adviser Douglas Holtz-Eakin was "an impediment to conservatives" during his time with the Congressional Budget Office.
When one of the most notable conservatives of the past century suggests that Obama would be a better choice for President, is there any doubt that anyone voting for John McCain is voting for the party rather than for the best candidate?
Has Imperialism failed us?
Sep 20, 2008 | 9:09 AM PST
Category:
Political
People are concerned about their economic welfare and are feeling betrayed by our government and business leaders!
Many are suggesting that we are taking a big step toward socialism in our bail-out of huge corporations that are failing.
Others have suggested that similar to the Soviet Union, we have allowed spending to get out of control and the cost of two wars in the Middle East has brought us to the tipping point.
But is there more that has led us to this point of an economic disaster that rivals the great depression?
Although the possibility is rarely discussed, has our government been too involved in the business of Empire Building during the past eight years? Have such phrases as "moving toward a global economy" been used to cover empire building activities abroad?
Have our leaders been so intent on controlling governments abroad that they have neglected our own country to the point of disaster?
Who could do such a thing to their own country?
The sheep and the shepherd
Sep 7, 2008 | 8:56 AM PST
Category:
Political
Once upon a time there were people who took pride in thinking independently even though it often meant not going along with the crowd. Democrats took pride in their individual thinking even if it meant huge disagreements within their party that could eventually cost them elections. Republicans took pride in their independent values with differing views on morality, reliance on government, and the "protestant work ethic."
Much of that has changed. So much so that if a Democrat or Republican differs very much from the talking points of their respective party they find it increasingly necessary to announce themselves as "Independents."
However, the "coming out" is usually done with obvious reluctance and many of the newly stated philosophies and beliefs of these New "Independents" often bear a close resemblance to those of a particular TV personality or talking head.
It makes one wonder about both the sheep and the shepherds.
Some folks are concerned that the people are becoming sheep instead of independent thinkers.
Others seem more concerned about where the shepherds are leading the sheep.
Which is the most important?
Rules for convenience?
Sep 2, 2008 | 12:06 PM PST
Category:
Political
So far it has been suggested that any question of John McCain's military record is unpatriotic because he was a POW. Certain questions about Obama's campaign tactics and/or background are off limits because he is black. Questions about Palin's family values and/or religious/philosophical beliefs are not politically correct because she is a woman. Even questions about Biden's family are seemingly restricted because of his family tragedy.
Yet each of these issues have been brought up by the candidates themselves.
Should any issue or topic that is brought up by the candidates be fair game for an open and free (unrestricted) discussion?
"Evangelical" influence
Aug 30, 2008 | 7:01 PM PST
Category:
Political
Since the recent selection of Sarah Palin to run for Vice
President, several religious leaders described as "evangelicals" have
celebrated her appointment and her positions such as her pro-life
conservative position.
In recent years it has become increasingly common to hear the term(s)
"evangelicals or evangelical Christians" added to the identity of
"conservatives." However, upon closer examination, it appears
difficult to find a definition of "evangelicals or evangelical
Christians." Obviously the term Christian has a commonly recognized
religious connotation.
But the term evangelical seems to evade a consistent and/or universal definition.
This lack of a consistent definition is problematic in the sense
that it is difficult to identify all of the characteristics associated
with the term "evangelicals" which severely limits its practical use to
describe anyone or anything.
So the question is: What does the term "evangelical or
evangelical Christian" mean to you? Does it include certain religions
and/or religious denominations? If so, which ones?
If Sarah Palin is identified as an "evangelical Christian" what does that mean?
Telling it how it was
Aug 28, 2008 | 4:45 PM PST
Category:
Political
During this season of political competition and
political conventions it is easy to focus more on the future than on
the Presidency of George W. Bush as it nears its end.
Historians and scholars will tell many different stories about the
Presidency of G.W. Bush in the future, but what if any lasting effect
will it have on our nation and its people?
If you were to write about the Presidency of George
W. Bush, what would you include as its most significant accomplishment
and its most significant failure or weakness?
A wild one..........
Aug 8, 2008 | 8:38 PM PST
Category:
Political
As rumors go, this one is pretty wild. Of course everyone by now has heard about Hillary's discontent along with hubby Bill. Whether they will go ahead and allow Hillary to be placed up for nomination at the Democratic Convention, is probably the most current angle.
But, the latest rumor has them out for even more revenge against the machine of the Democratic Party.
I am talking about the possibility of Hillary becoming McCain's running partner.........his choice for VP. It could mean that Hillary would have to switch parties, but perhaps not.
It would certainly seem to be the biggest nightmare possible for Obama........but could it possibly be true?
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