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I’ve seen a shitload of negativity on Facebook and Twitter, and figured that there’s no one-liners capable of actually explaining my take on the situation. Actually, to clarify, I’ve seen a shitload of negativity on Sara’s Facebook feed, because I have cooler friends than that. But I digress…

First up, I think McCain actually was a solid candidate. I don’t think the pernicious effects of the religious right had taken hold of him, and I don’t think anyone would question that he would do what he thought best for his country. It was his selection of Sarah “People ride dinosaurs to … Continue Reading

Meezy forwarded this to me (not in support, probably more in a “oh-holy-crap-people-are-stupid” sort of note):
The ant and the grasshopper
This one is a little different…Two Different Versions!  Two Different Morals!
OLD VERSION: The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter.
The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer away. Come winter, the ant is warm … Continue Reading

It’s a sad state of politics when a candidate is judged by his or her offspring. But it’s where we are. Why? A few reasons, I think:

Candidates have lied to us. A lot. It’s to the point where we don’t knock the candidate’s credibility anymore, we just get frustrated with them for lying. “Read my lips - no new taxes.” “I didn’t inhale.” “I did not have sex with this woman.” “The US shouldn’t police the world.” “Saddam has WMDs.” All of those statements made by presidents, all of them shown to be outright lies. If we can’t trust what … Continue Reading