Game Day: Bush is playing Risk
I like the race car arcade game Cruisin' USA. In it, I speed, drive on the sidwalk, go down one-way streets, and often crash spectacularly. But when I drive to the grocery store, in real life, I do...
View ArticleA Friend of "Duke" is No Friend of Mine
There are so many great Democratic candidates this cycle. I'd like to draw the attention of this community to a great progressive Fighting Dem who is running against Rep. Duncan Hunter in California's...
View ArticleRinaldi to DCCC: Stand Strong!
The recent recommended diary by dengre, called Forced Abortions = Trouble for the GOP, shed some needed light on the fact that all Republicans who can be tied to Abramoff this elections cycle are VERY...
View ArticleThe reality of empire
In the world we now live in, it often seems that each new day brings a new crisis or catastrophe. It can be difficult to sort out everything that is happening in this country, let alone the world....
View ArticleBREAKING: Another GOP scandal brings CA 52nd into play
Update III: The Democratic challenger, Mr. John Rinaldi, is here with us. Please see his comments below and ask him any questions you may have. Incredible news. Those who know of Rep. Duncan Hunter...
View ArticleThe Scandal Grows: New Details of Corruption in CA 52nd
Wow. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) is going down. If you missed last weekend's news of (apparent) property tax evasion and more, check my previous diary here. The San Diego Union Tribune (a conservative local...
View ArticleWhy Democrats Won
Success! My friends, we have now taken back the House of Representatives - and convincingly! We have picked up Senate seats in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. And CNN's website has us ahead in...
View ArticleBREAKING: Allen Officially Concedes - Dems Win Senate!!!
It's official!CNN News:WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Republican Sen. George Allen of Virginia conceded defeat Thursday afternoon to Democratic challenger Jim Webb, giving Democrats control of the Senate.The AP:...
View ArticleMurtha for Majority Leader
In the aftermath of the election, I have been so thrilled with the results that I've kind of been floating on Cloud 9, and I haven't really been worrying too much about post-election questions like the...
View ArticleSenator Johnson, We've Got Your Back
Like everyone here, my thoughts and prayers are with Senator Johnson and his family. I hope he makes a speedy and complete recovery. The latest reports that he has been responsive to family members...
View ArticleOkay, fine then. You're the "Repub Party."
Our friend skippy wrote a great diary earlier today called tell brian williams: democratic, not 'democrat' party, which I was halfway hoping would make the rec list. His inspired mine... ..Okay, fine...
View ArticleJoe will lose Round Two (or: Draft Ned Lamont)
The two posts by mcjoan on the front page got me thinking again about Joe Lieberman and that darn CT-Sen race. And the more I think about it the more I think that should Lieberman face Ned Lamont...
View ArticleThe Night Watchman
It was a cold night, and the wind only made the night watchman more chilly as he sat at his perch atop the watchtower. It was nights like these when it was a challenge to stay alert, but he knew it...
View ArticleThe True Cost of Escalation
Reading about the war day after day, one sometimes becomes almost immune to the reality of what is happening. The "outrage fatigue" sets in, and it all starts to seem the same after awhile.And I think...
View ArticleRocky for President!
I'm talking about Rocky Anderson, the Mayor of Salt Lake City.From Wikipedia:Mayor Anderson has gained international renown for his Salt Lake City Green Program,[5] a comprehensive effort to improve...
View ArticleYour Favorite Song Lyrics Open Thread
It's Saturday.Besides all the Meta, I thought maybe we could use a fun threat.I always enjoy seeing some of the song lyrics people post on dkos, and I thought that might be a fun Saturday night...
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We opened up a can of WhupAss!
We warned them.We knew how powerful we, the netroots, had become.We said, "Don't make us open this!"But did they listen? Of course not.So we had only one choice......we opened up that sucker and let...
View ArticleMy name is David Broder
Hello, my name is David Broder.As you surely know, I am a Very Serious Person.And as such, you should probably listen to what I have to say. Today I'm going to tell you about President Bush, and you...
View ArticleYoung Republican's Dreams Destroyed
Local College Republican forced to give up dreams involving unprecedented incompetence and moral depravity--Benjaminwise, for the Uh-nionSteve Ickworth, local college student and College Republican,...
View ArticleACTION: Demand Our Candidates Boycott Fox News Debate
Update: BlogPac has a petition you can sign here. (and another here)If you haven't read this recommended diary, you might want to do so before continuing.In that diary, Tom Collins, the head of the...
View ArticleWatergate II
Who could have guessed? We're on the brink of Watergate II.After so many scandals, it's hard to imagine any one scandal bringing down this administration. But I think Bush and his buddies have to...
View ArticleWhen Bush vetoes, we should propose a May 31st deadline
I think that when Bush vetoes the war funding bill, we should just introduce an almost identical bill but with a May 31st deadline for withdrawal instead of March 31st.This might not sound good at...
View ArticleE-mailGate
This will be a short diary, but I just think that this scandal needs a name.Personally, I like E-mailGate.It's clear, and it's catchy.Once a scandal has a catchy name then people can't help but talk...
View ArticleI Love Barack Obama and John Edwards (and your favorite candidate, too)!
I've been reading the comments on mcjoan's post about the Obama staffer who "stepped in it" and I have been noticing that people are getting downright vicious.I can understand that if you really love...
View ArticleThe Sanctity of "FAIR AND BALANCED"
I don't know about you, but one of the things that drives me up the wall like none other is the seeming GOLDEN RULE of journalism lately - that one must always, under all circumstances, be neutral (or...
View ArticleWhat did Elizabeth really say?
This is probably overkill on this topic, but I had to write it anyway. If it is overkill, just ignore...Words are funny. We tend to think of each word as having a distinct and concrete meaning, but...
View ArticleDo We Only Lose If We Nominate Hillary?
I haven't written a diary for quite awhile. Usually I am content to just absorb as much of what is here as I can in a short amount of time. But seeing the front page post by Devilstower, in which he...
View ArticleFor Barack: You're Going to Need It!
Like many of you, I'm a little disappointed that Obama did not wrap up the nomination tonight. A win in both Ohio and Texas surely would have done it. A convincing win in Texas alone may have done...
View ArticleElectoral-Vote.Com: Is Clinton or Obama's Map Better?
This will be a quick diary because I just want to hear what people think about this. I was just taking a look at one of the websites that I haven't visited for awhile, Electoral-Vote.Com, and I...
View ArticleBREAKING: Oil officials given sex, gifts
Update: I'm told that the New York Times broke this story at 3:09 p.m. ET today: http://www.nytimes.com/...An article published just 52 minutes ago on MSNBC.com exposes an explosive new scandal that...
View ArticleVIDEO: In Bailout Meeting, Obama Led and McCain Watched
The proof is in the pudding, as they say.This CNN clip reporting on the meeting clearly shows who is a leader when the cameras have left the room and all the chips are on the...
View ArticleCO Sen: First-Rate Jerk vs. Genuine Good Guy
I just watched a video that shows the extreme contrast between Democrats and Republicans. Not only on policy, but on tone and temperment:This is quite similar to McCain's assertions to Obama on Friday...
View ArticleCommission my f*cking poll question, Kos!
I have a great idea for a poll question:If you could go back and cast a vote in the 2000 presidential election, for whom would you vote? - George W. Bush - Al GoreWhy would it be important to dwell in...
View ArticleThe Very Stupid Things that Very Serious People say
Sometimes it can be so frustrating to see the talking heads and pundits make the most absurd arguments - arguments that don't make sense, even in the slightest - and to not have the ability to refute...
View ArticleHealth Reform: What If Obama Had Taken Our Advice?
From the insightful Moyers interview with Robert Kuttner and Matt Taibbi:MOYERS: If you were Barack Obama, in a city that's overrun by money, how would you try to fix it?KUTTNER: I would go over the...
View ArticleEvery Freakin' Time
Quick question: Why can't we do this every single time?The two distinguished Senators from Maine drive me absolutely crazy... they purport to be "moderate" and "reasonable" Republicans and yet they...
View ArticleRe-instate Rick Sanchez
By now everyone has heard that Rick Sanchez was apparently fired by CNN for remarks he made on a radio show criticizing Jon Stewart for being a "bigot" and lumping him in with the people who "run CNN"...
View ArticleDemocratic Governor Under Pressure after Being Pranked
The Democratic Governor of Wisconsin is under pressure after a tape was release of a prank phone call in which he admitted that he considered planting some troublemakers in a group of Tea Party members...
View ArticleRepublicans Demand Gutting CEQA as Price for Budget Vote
The L.A. Times is reporting that the five GOP Senators whose votes Gov. Brown has been courting in order to pass his budget proposal are making a new demand just hours before both houses of the...
View ArticleLive Blog: CA Budget Vote
Today, the California Legislature is taking up budget trailer bills that will make devastating cuts to many social programs. Ironically, it is not even clear yet whether Republicans will vote for the...
View ArticleIf You Were Senator Blakeslee… What Would You Do?
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine you are State Senator Sam Blakeslee. You represent the 15th Senate District, which includes the cities of San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, and Monterey, and which...
View ArticleThe Party of No?
Crossposted from www.CapInsider.comDuring one of the long floor sessions last week in the California State Senate, Republicans became angered when a Democratic lawmaker – Sen. Mark Leno – referred to...
View ArticleRepublicans Still Targeting CEQA?
On March 16th, I wrote the following: The L.A. Times is reporting that the five GOP Senators whose votes Gov. Brown has been courting in order to pass his budget proposal are making a new demand just...
View ArticleTea Party Wins via Extremism
Right now we are seeing an eerie parallel between the looming shutdown of the federal government and the ongoing impasse between Gov. Brown and Republican legislators in resolving California’s budget...
View ArticleJohn and Ken: The Right-Wing Blowhards of Southern California
So I posted an article on CapInsider today about something I saw on the website of "The John and Ken Show." John and Ken are two very conservative radio hosts who have developed such a following that...
View ArticleFacebook message: Marine(s) Headed to Wall Street to Protect Protesters
I'll let this message speak for itself. Posted on Facebook earlier today:The Marines are coming to Wall St...(to PROTECT the protestors) "I'm heading up there tonight in my dress blues. So far, 15 of...
View ArticleBeware the Counter-Punch: How #OccupyWallStreet Could End
This will be short because I just want to get this idea out there. Occupy Wall Street has been so successful that I think it's taken a lot of people by surprise, including many of those who support...
View ArticleThe Debate Over #OWS is About to Start in Earnest
I have a feeling the debate over the #Occupy movement is about to shift into high gear in the national media, and one of the main points of discussion will be the takeover of a building (i.e. "private...
View Article“I was really kind of hoping Romney would say some stuff that I’d...
“I was really kind of hoping Romney would say some stuff that I’d understand, as far as what his plans are,” Ms. Jernigan said. “And I don’t feel that this has clarified anything for me.” That quote is...
View ArticleHow Would GOP Act if They Won?
As we look ahead to the so-called "fiscal cliff" negotiation, it's instructive to consider what the Republicans would do if they were in our position, with all the momentum and the leverage.Here's a...
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