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Couch Potato of History

I’ve spent a lot of time today watching t.v., enjoying the pomp and the fashion, reflecting on our great nation. Kate is really interested in Barack Obama, probably because she finds his name irresistibly fun to say, and has a … Continue reading

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Things I Ought to Post About…

Oct books Halloween kids recent crafting how much I love autumn … I am glad the election will be over tomorrow because the noise is deafening. Though I must admit that am finding it sort of hysterical to listen to … Continue reading

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Tired Of Politics…

but this amazing video made me smile. (Atlanta school kids parodying TI’s “Whatever You Like” and laying out the issues.) They were interviewed here, and it’s worth watching, too. HT to Janelle, my amazing sister, who is currently visiting. Hurray!

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Funny Stuff

Did you see the Colbert Report Monday? There is some really funny stuff two minutes into the Democralypse Now segment. It’s nice to have a good laugh in the midst of a wearying campaign season. Watch it here.

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Is HRC Endorsing McCain?

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A Survey, Of Sorts.

I drive about 15 miles to work, and today I counted signs. On a road that leads from the city to McMansion-land (1 mile) – 1 Obama – 1 Ron Paul On a byway around the city (9 miles) – … Continue reading

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Primary Updates

If you haven’t seen this, you must. When M. sent it to me yesterday, he said it is like America’s Razom Nas Bahato. I made some calls for Mitt today. It felt good to participate. If it is McCain v. … Continue reading

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Super (Dee Duper?) Tuesday

We’ve been watching the debates all along, but it gets more exciting with Super Tuesday fast approaching. We’ve acquired our voter registration cards and we’re ready to cast our votes. Who’s watching tonight’s debate? What do you think?

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And Now, the Dems

I respect Bill Richardson’s breadth of experience, but policy wise, he’s the pie-in-the-sky candidate. I have never ever liked Hilary Clinton, and the thought of continuing the Bush-Clinton dynasty is bizarre. We’ll have a female president in my lifetime, so … Continue reading

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My Analysis of the Republican Presidential Hopefuls

I’ll get to the democrats soon. This post isn’t meant to drive all my readership away, just to record my thoughts as we haven’t had such an open race since I’ve been voting! Guiliani – He’s a good leader, and … Continue reading

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Dick Durbin Is an Idiot.

Thanks to the internet, Senators have had 46hr and 8m to read a 3,417 page omnibus spending bill. Apparently, thanks to the internet (and Al Gore!), that is plenty of time for any senator read all 3,417 pages of this … Continue reading

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What a Man!

First our fearless leader of Birmingham refuses to talk in federal court, then he decides to monitor my every movement by video camera!

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