Monthly Archives: October 2008

Make that…four and a half Secretary of State endorsements for McCain/Palin

Lawrence Eagleburger on whether Sarah Palin is qualified to be President (via HuffPo): “It is a very good question,” he said, pausing a few seconds, then adding with a chuckle: “I’m being facetious here. Look, of course not.” Eagleburger explained: … Continue reading

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Thanks, Andrew Sullivan

For bringing Margaret and Helen to my attention.

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Redistribution of wealth.

ALL taxes are redistribution of wealth, for all of the ignorant douchebags cheering John McCain. ALL taxes. You people seem to need to return to civics class. Taking tax dollars and paying for public schools? redistribution of wealth, Einstein. What’s … Continue reading

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And back to sighing.

Since last I wrote, a lot has happened. To me personally, and in the world at large. Personally, I had a few days off last week and red-eyed my way eastward to meet up with my Main Distractor. Yay Main … Continue reading

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Paranoid, much?

Sen. Biden did an excellent job last night in the VP debate. Gov. Palin, by virtue of not spontaneously combusting or running off the stage in tears, beat expectations. By being largely (although certainly not completely) coherent (excellent memorization skills! … Continue reading

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Oh, my bad.

Gov. Palin was asked to name other US Supreme Court cases with which she disagreed, in addition to Roe. Her hedging answer was designed more to avoid letting anyone know what her opinion might be about anything potentially controversial than … Continue reading

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