Today's Fresh Blogs...

• Political prognostication presumptuous?

  Published: August 24, 2007, 11:14 am

  Tags: Congress, Bush, Blogs Writing, War, Elect Dems Admin Fri, Media, Politics

  the wake of a failed Bush administration, the 2008 election campaigns began immediately after the 2006 elections. To elect Democrats in 2008 is a big political goal that will use millions of dollars, gazillions of spoken words, and gallons and gallons of journalistic ink (electronically speaking, of course).Why on earth would politicians want

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• Liberated means -

  Published: August 17, 2007, 11:30 am

  Tags: Congress, Bush, Blogs Writing, Psychology, Elect Dems Admin Fri, Politics

  cause for celebration this Friday, which is no longer "Bush Day." It frees my thinking. Changing my Blogger category "Bush Fridays," to "Elect-Dems-admin-Fri" means that South by Southwest is now looking forward rather than backwards. I have regained my peace of mind, for the most part. Today's post is a case study of the evolution of my

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• A bit of credit is due

  Published: August 10, 2007, 12:48 pm

  Tags: Civil Liberties, Congress, Elect Dems Admin Fri, Security, Politics

  what they were thinking last Friday night.Democratic senators, voting a week ago to pass the Bush administration's measure to amend FISA, get mixed marks for explaining themselves. Following is a narrative of the results of my search of all these senators' websites for any statements of explanation of a "yes."Bob Casey, Jr. Quote: I voted for

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• Disentangling the Military from Civilians and Politics

  Published: September 6, 2007, 11:04 pm

  Tags: Congress, Bush, Middle East, Foreign Policy Un, War, Elect Dems Admin Fri, Politics

  headlined, "Anti-war Dems fight for timeline" (9/7/07), for example. All legislation should be grounded in the truth of the situation in Iraq. General Petraeus now carries the bulk of the administration's credibility, along with Ambassador Crocker. Their truth-telling to Congress is but a part of the larger truth to be found.Congress

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• See inside the message

  Published: September 14, 2007, 10:10 am

  Tags: Bush, Middle East, Foreign Policy Un, War, Elect Dems Admin Fri, Politics

  Words that have truth are precious. Discerning people see through lies and distortions. Last night's message from our current president (OCP) to the nation was full of transparent untruth, to put it politely. My reaction was to avert my eyes from the TV screen, waiting for the Democratic response of Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I). To quote from

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• Bush or Clinton dynasty a problem?

  Published: October 5, 2007, 9:57 am

  Tags: Women, Bush, Elect Dems Admin Fri, Other Nations, Politics

  The words "Clinton dynasty" seem to be on the lips of many people these days. A search on those words at my Bloglines feed aggregator turned up 1740 posts on the subject. Not to mention a few from the "Matching News" list:Liberals Slam Hillary Over Dodge Tactics from the Republican National CommitteeThe Clinton Coronation, by -- guess who --

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• The Law and Judgment Inside the Bush Administration.

  Published: October 19, 2007, 11:20 am

  Tags: Congress, Civil Liberties Security, Bush, Courts, Elect Dems Admin Fri, Politics

  than that of Gonzales. The Administration's previous record has shown over and over again incredible ineptitude, heavy handedness and -- worst of all -- disregard for the rule of law.Judging the next presidential candidates: All of the leading Democratic candidates for President graduated from law school. Each has been trained in the rule of

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• Voting one's conscience --

  Published: October 26, 2007, 6:24 am

  Tags: Congress, Bush, Middle East, War, Elect Dems Admin Fri, Other Nations

  rights eroded under the Bush administration has been a centrepiece of his campaign, has finally found himself with some real traction in the netroots by challenging the dreadful, corporate arse-kissing Fisa bill, about which progressive activists have been rightfully up in arms since August, when Congress hastily passed what the Democratic

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• On the way to the polls --

  Published: November 2, 2007, 9:14 am

  Tags: Media Technology, Elect Dems Admin Fri, Politics

  We run across lots of opinionated TV people who are routinely critical of Presidential candidates. Today's post focuses on two of my former favorites, with whom I increasingly less patient. By way of Avedon at Eschaton this headline from Crooks and Liars grabbed my attention: "Tim Russert Accuses Senator Dodd Of Using FISA Hold For Political

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• For what should we be thankful?

  Published: November 16, 2007, 9:35 am

  Tags: Congress, Civil Liberties Or Security, Bush, Blogs Writing, Psychology, War, Elect Dems Admin Fri, Politics

  had his way since he was elected, first with his Republican majority and then with his veto pens. You would think that legislators care more about re-election than serving those who elect them, or upholding the Constitution(8).For what should we be thankful? I will be joyful for family all together and for good food. I will be grateful for

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• Leadership -- Cons and Libs

  Published: November 23, 2007, 12:08 pm

  Tags: Media Technology, Elect Dems Admin Fri, Politics

  news and politics politics election 2008 leadership UKSouth by

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• There is never just ONE WAY

  Published: November 30, 2007, 9:57 am

  Tags: Civil Liberties Or Security, Bush, Psychology, Middle East, Media Technology, War, Elect Dems Admin Fri, Politics

  this year, but the Bush administration has threatened to veto any stand alone hate crimes legislation.Firm date for withdrawal -- "Australians set Iraq withdrawal date" from AMERICA.blog. Quote:See. Setting a withdrawal timetable really isn't all that difficult. A country just needs a new leaderSpying on Americans -- "Late Nite FDL: Was the

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