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Obama finally reaches Glasnost, calls on blacks, Latinos, and women to help Dems to 2010 victory
Is the change we need? Or has the president finally brought the openness to Washington that he continually promised during the campaign? by Michael Naragon In his Vote 2010 initiative, Obama is surprisingly honest, admitting that ethnic groups, young people, … Continue reading
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State-run AP claims “untruths” by conservatives cause cynicism.
It’s one of those stories that makes you do a double-take. The AP, bastion of liberal ideas, had the audacity to claim that CPAC is a festival of lies and distortions. Hey, AP… listened to an Obama speech recently? by … Continue reading
A Response to the G.O.P.: Get Back to the Basics Or Get Out
The Republican Party, in an attempt to appear concerned with the opinions of their base, sent out a questionnaire about the Obama agenda. I would like to offer up my annotated responses. by Michael Naragon The G.O.P. has taken a … Continue reading
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Ben Nelson, toupees, and Python
In (dis)honor of Ben Nelson’s collapse of integrity, I offer up a video that pokes fun at toupees. As one reader put it, Nelson was destined to cave under pressure because men in toupees can’t be trusted. by Michael Naragon … Continue reading
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Obama says Afghan government must be “credible and effective.” [Insert joke here.]
While the president drags his feet on a decision for a potential surge in Afghanistan, his aides used the Sunday circuit to attempt to paint the Nobel Peace winner as a tough guy. by Michael Naragon According to an Associated … Continue reading
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Congressman Jim Marshall (D-GA) promises Medicare cuts “won’t happen,” gets called out by voters
In an infrequent and unpublicized appearance in the most conservative part of his district on September 26, Democrat Marshall claimed no love for Pelosi, promised no Medicare cuts, and lectured the crowd about a lack of civility. by Michael Naragon … Continue reading
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Why We Fight: “No Legislation Without Representation”
Thousands–perhaps millions–of us will head to area Tea Parties this weekend to show our displeasure with our federal government. The root cause is an oldie, but not a goodie. by Michael Naragon The real issue that brought many of the … Continue reading
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