For chrissakes, now “Joe the Plumber” is on the campaign trail stumping for McCain: “I’m honestly scared for America,” Wurzelbacher said. He later said Obama would end the democracy that the U.S. military had defended during wars. “I love America. I hope it remains a democracy, not a socialist society. … If you look at …
Archives for October 2008
The Spam Filter
One of my favorite things about running a website is the spam filter. It is nothing but joy going through the filter, trying to figure out what is an actual comment, what is an advertisement for a penis enlarger, and what is an advertisement for a penis enlarger masquerading as an actual comment, and so …
An Affair to Remember
You can get the gist of this appalling Maeve Reston piece about her days with the McCain campaign at David Kurtz’s “Tire Swinging, A Love Story,” but for the more complete rundown, I would recommend Glenn. It really was an embarrassing piece. And, it is worth remembering, that when the right-wingers bitch about tough press …
I No Longer Can Listen to Sarah Palin
The fake, sing-songy voice has me reaching for the remote in minutes. I am not sure what it is, but she seems to put the emphasis on the wrong word in a sentence, and combined with her fake folksiness, it drives me insane. Right now she is giving an energy speech. I doubt she will …
Why Are They Still Allowed On TV?
Ari Flesicher, former Bush aide and current Bush sycophant, board member of Freedom’s watch, McCain supporter, and all-around scumbag was on Larry King Live last night, prattling on endlessly about… instincts. Got it? The guy who help prop up George Bush for all these years is now worried about Obama’s instincts. At any rate, at …
Might as Well Make Another Open Thread
A full day of substance free posts. I feel like Sarah Palin, although I did not accuse you all of hanging out with terrorists. And remember, McCain has always been a bad candidate this election: Jeff Toobin at 2:30 was priceless. I wish someone would do a mash-up of all of Toobin’s greatest hits.
Yet Another Open Thread
Because I don’t hate you.