DENVER-In what might be a preview of coming attacks from Oregon Democrats, U.S. Rep. Darlene Hooley, D-Ore., on Tuesday took Republican John McCain to task for supporting an anti-gay group in Oregon 15 years ago.

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MARVELOUS MICHELLE; THE LION ROARS AGAIN; AND YET…

Well, last night, the first of four for the Dems, and there was Michelle. Michelle Obama. Bright, forceful, beguiling, strong, sharp, warm, funny, gorgeous, erudite, powerful, compassionate, loving, reflective, passionate, patriotic, endearing–have I left anything out?  My, my; impressive.  Yes, the right-wing will still go after her, find bits and pieces to twist and pervert and manipulate to demonize her. So be it. Can anyone, really, of sound mind and/or heart, look and listen to that woman and not find a smile inside their being in response? Continue Reading »

GO GO JOE!

What a great choice! Joe Biden. Yes, I’d have been thrilled if Joe had gotten the nod for Prez too. More or less. Considering the options that peopled the stage for the primary debates. But Obama got the nod, and all said and done, I’m thrilled with Barack. Yeah, he’s more “centrist” than I’d like, really, right out of the DNC mold. Hardly “the most liberal Democrat in the Senate” as he’s been dubbed. Hardly. But I admit - hear a speech or two, here and there, and at times I was subject to Obamamania myself. He can - and does - inspire. He’s inspired millions. So seriously, ask yourself, when was the last time you were inspired? By a politician no Continue Reading »

OKAY, SO HE CHEATED.

Well, thank God for the Olympics. Aside from providing me with visual images of muscle-bound bodies to lust after, it cut off the legs of the Edwards story. What was it, almost a week of sanctimonious, self-righteous blather about the “tragedy” of it all. Spare me. You wanna talk tragedy, I’ll give you tragedy. The thousands of men and women getting killed and brutally maimed in Iraq for no goddamn reason. The millions losing their jobs, going to bed hungry at night, unable to afford medicine or a visit with a doctor. And this is America, folks, 2008. I could go on, but I won’t. Not now. You get the drift.

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