Comments on: TMI, Taking It All In

By: theo.johnson

theo.johnson — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:04:30 +0000

Thanks! I just made it its own post.

By: Joel

Joel — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:43:08 +0000

Ok, let’s try a link. I tried to embed the video but I guess that ain’t happenin’:

http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=184086

By: Joel

Joel — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:19:28 +0000

One more thing. This is from Jon Stewart’s Daily Show and I found it to be quite hilarious:

By: Joel

Joel — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:34:33 +0000

Here’s a link to an interesting article refuting much of what Palin said last night. Take it at face value–it’s getting more and more difficult to ascertain what’s true these days.

http://www.samefacts.com/archives/campaign_2008_/2008/09/palin_v_reality.php

By: Joel

Joel — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:22:22 +0000

It’s almost enough for me to see what’s going on with the Libertarians and Independents. What’s Ron Paul talking about…I just want to hear more.

By: darrell.holmes

darrell.holmes — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:13:08 +0000

It goes back to the posting about divisive politics. I’ve accepted now that the general populace doesn’t want to talk about the issues; they want a civil soap opera. There is a significant voting group that draws away from that and Obama saw that when he and Hillary got into the nasty points of their battle. Now that it’s party vs. party we’re back to “the liberals say…” and “McCain voted the same as Bush 90% of the time”. It’s all very discouraging and revives my feelings that there is nothing cerebral, authentic, altruistic, or strategic about American politics anymore.

By: theo.johnson

theo.johnson — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:10:24 +0000

Joel, I tend to feel the same way at times. All of this can get overwhelming. I know how I’m voting, but the fighting can get a little ridiculous. Thanks for the comment bro. I just finished my Palin rant for tomorrow and need to get to bed.

By: Joel

Joel — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:39:12 +0000

Ok, so I just finished watching Palin’s speech. She did exactly what I expected: attacked Barack, pumped up McCain, and sold her resume’. I think she did a good job even though I’m sure she was reading what was written for her. I think she did well enough that Repubs will be comfortable enough with her. But she and McCain just look like the Odd Couple–they just don’t match. I just can’t get over it. Plus the choice was transparent and a classic example of pandering. Oh well…

I’m starting to get a little overwhemed. It’s all starting to sound like noise and that’s from both sides. We all want the same things. We all want less government and less taxes. We all want a strong economy. We all want our country to be respected by the rest of the world. And this is what everyone is promising. So what does it really boil down to? I’m an Obama supporter but I won’t let myself get caught up because politics is politics.

I don’t know, maybe it’s time for a media fast until November.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:47:26 +0000

Hey, Theo, that was a great synopsis. I really enjoyed Michelle Obama’s speech and also the speeches of Bill Clinton; Jesse jackson, Jr. and beau Biden.

The DNC was way more inclusive than the RNC which is very separatist in tone.

I think Sarah Palin will bow out before November 4. She’s bright but the pressure is going to get to her and her family and eventually her maternal instincts will overpower her ambition.

By: theo.johnson

theo.johnson — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:55:36 +0000

You know Benin, I think the McCain camp is stubborn enough to keep her around til the end. They never want to admit when they’re wrong and a removing her would force people to question his judgment. I’m not saying they couldn’t spin it in their favor, but too many Repubs are speaking up for Palin. The choice has been made.