http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3ijYVyhnn0

Watch it and believe, people. :)

"So much is expected, so many untoward circumstances may intervene, in such a new and critical situation, that I feel an insuperable diffidence in my own abilities. I feel, in the execution of the duties of my arduous Office, how much I shall stand in need of the countenance and aid of every friend to myself, of every friend to the Revolution, and ( Read more... )

Obama on the Need for Habeas Corpus: Distinguishing Between 'Barack, the Bomb-Thrower' and 'Barack, the Guy Running for President'

September 08, 2008 7:30 PM

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- A fired-up Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., took on his opponents -- "these people," he said incredulously, in a familiar refrain -- for ( Read more... )

http://tpzoo.wordpress.com/2008/08/30/obamas-senate-accomplishments/

Commentary: Sarah Palin, right and wrong

Hilary Rosen reports:
(CNN) -- Warning! This pundit isn't feeling the same way as many of my colleagues about Sarah Palin. She is being attacked for her lack of experience for the job and for whether she should be putting her family first instead of her career.
This just isn't that unusual in my book. And the ( Read more... )

( The truth about Sarah Palin's Speech to Nowhere )

Attacks, praise stretch truth at GOP convention

By JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press WriterWed Sep 3, 11:48 PM ET

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her Republican supporters held back little Wednesday as they issued dismissive attacks on Barack Obama and flattering praise on her credentials to be vice president. In some cases, the reproach ( Read more... )

Angry Amateurs

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The story of the day out here in Minneapolis is the McCain campaign's war against the press. This has been building for some time. Those of us who have criticized the candidate--and especially those of us who enjoyed good relations with McCain in the ( Read more... )

Are conservatives being hypocritical with their defense of Gov. Sarah Palin and the controversies which have leaked out concerning her?  Depending on how you plan on casting your vote there may seem to be a double standard.  To compare and contrast how each side spins events, we’ve collected a guide to all the “Palinguage” being spoken these days:

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Epicurious profiles microbrews that are easy to drink and easier to open

By Stephen Beaumont
Epicurious
updated 6:04 a.m. PT, Sun., Aug. 24, 2008
Canned beers have come a long way in the last half-decade or so, with many award-winning microbreweries now proudly packaging their brew in aluminum. While the jury is still out on whether or not cans are ( Read more... )