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This undated photo obtained from a MySpace webpage shows Daniel Cowart, 20 of Bells, Tenn. holding a weapon. Federal agents have broken up a plot to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. and shoot or decapitate 102 black people in a Tennessee murder spree, the ATF said Monday Oct. 27, 2008. In court records unsealed Monday, federal agents said they disrupted plans to rob a gun store and target a predominantly African-American high school by two neo-Nazi skinheads. The men, Daniel Cowart, 20, of Bells, Tenn., and Paul Schlesselman 18, of West Helena, Ark., are being held without bond.This undated photo obtained from a MySpace webpage shows Daniel Cowart, 20 of Bells,... more
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Dancefloor hooligans Coldcut join forces with America's leading audio-visual vigilante TV Sheriff to bring you an election vivisectionRevolution '08. Dancefloor hooligans Coldcut join forces with America's leading audio-visual... more
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Do you think your vote's going to count this year? Think again. Unless you take action now, your vote may already be lost. Award-winning investigative journalist Greg Palast, who uncovered exactly how the election was "won" in 2000, teamed up with activist, attorney, broadcaster and writer Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to find out if democracy was in a better state eight years on. In their report, which was published this month in Rolling Stone, they concluded that the 2008 Election had already been stolen. They are now challenging you to steal it back.
"If Democrats are to win the 2008 election, they must not simply beat John McCain at the polls -- they must beat him by a margin that exceeds the level of GOP vote tampering," Palast and Kennedy summarized. But all is not lost -- yet. To this end, the dynamic duo prepared an adult comic, Steal Back Your Vote, which outlines the six ways these thieves (who would call themselves "patriots") are trying to deprive you of your vote, and empowers you with seven ways you can snatch it back.
We checked in with Palast, a self-styled Sam Spade-like detective turned writer (he started out as a corporate investigator), to get the skinny on this 2008 election crime wave (and, no, the criminals aren't members of ACORN).
Click on the link above for full interview with the intrepid Mr. Palast.Do you think your vote's going to count this year? Think again. Unless you take... more
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This video is definitely worth checking out! Super funny, and very well done. You must see who the “surprise” dancer is!!!This video is definitely worth checking out! Super funny, and very well done. You must... more
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It’s been that kind of week for John McCain. Obama gets an endorsement from Gen. Colin Powell, McCain gets one from Al Qaeda. No kidding.
More and more Republicans with hearts and brains are jumping ship because they see a ship wreck ahead and don’t think McCain will make a very good captain. Once the “brilliance” of choosing Sarah Palin as his running mate wore off, the stupidity and self-serving shortsightedness of it set in. As Obama began to look more and more like a President for the times, Palin began to look like a President for the End Times. Last month, conservative columnist Kathleen Parker wrote a column for the National Review calling on Sarah Palin to withdraw from the ticket.
In recent weeks conservative commentators like Christopher Buckley endorsed Obama, as have Barry Goldwater’s kin from McCain’s home state and Arne Carlson, former GOP governor of Minnesota. You’ll find more endorsements on a prominent website called Republicans for Obama.
In addition to a long list of Republicans who favor Obama, the website offers an articulate endorsement of its own:
“We need a leader who can lay the foundations of another American Century—someone who can get past our partisan and ideological divisions, as we strengthen our standing in the world and tackle the challenges we face at home. We need a leader who understands our differences, but who also knows the importance of finding common ground. While we continue to debate and address many issues on which we all have strong opinions—abortion, gay rights, the relationship between church and state, to name a few—we need a leader who can command the support needed to break our government’s paralysis and meet the growing challenges we face as a nation.
“Senator Obama is the one candidate who can unite the American majority that wants to move forward and improve the long-term economic well-being and independence of our nation.”
In other words, they believe Obama is more functional, more able to navigate us through the problems of the times. Newspapers seem to agree. Many that endorsed George Bush four years ago have gone for Obama this time. These include two Texas papers, the Houston Chronicle and the Austin-American Statesman, as well as the Denver Post, Chicago Sun-Times, Kansas City Star, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and even the Salt Lake Tribune, which wrote:
“Out of nowhere, and without proper vetting, the impetuous McCain picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. She quickly proved grievously underequipped to step into the presidency should McCain, at 72 and with a history of health problems, die in office. More than any single factor, McCain’s bad judgment in choosing the inarticulate, insular and ethically challenged Palin disqualifies him for the presidency.”
Could it be said in any plainer terms? By a newspaper with a highly-conservative and largely Mormon constituency, no less? But the endorsement goes much further than condemning McCain:
“Still, we have compelling reasons for endorsing Obama on his merits alone. Under the most intense scrutiny and attacks from both parties, Obama has shown the temperament, judgment, intellect and political acumen that are essential in a president that would lead the United States out of the crises created by President Bush, a complicit Congress and our own apathy.”
That says it pretty plainly. Obama is functional, and we need functionality right now more than anything. Among those who are able to see past their partisan loyalties, the distinct differences between McCain and Obama as leaders are apparent. As of last Friday, newspaper editorial endorsements have favored Obama 58-16. Thus far, 26 papers that backed Bush in 2004 now support Obama.
Read The Rest... http://www.whiterabbitcult.com/the-mccain-mutiny-why-republicans-are-jumping-ship/It’s been that kind of week for John McCain. Obama gets an endorsement from Gen.... more
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The polls are heading Barack Obama’s way, but much of the coverage in the US still focusses on John McCain’s running mate Sarah Palin
Top draw
Many observers saw John McCain’s choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate as a play for female voters but it seems the Alaska Governor is becoming more of a hit with the fellas. The New York Times reports that the crowds turning up to hear Palin speak are stacked in favour of the guys, with one female supporter at a rally in Weirs Beach,New Hampshire, estimating the ratio as “70-30, maybe 65-35, men to women”. One of these men, who gave his name as “John Deere”, said of Palin: “She’s beautiful … I came here to look at her.”
Palin pushes up ratings
The entertainment summit of the season - Governor Sarah Palin and her impersonator Tina Fey (pictured above) - earned Saturday Night Live its best ratings in 14 years. But if you blinked, you might have missed it. Fey was answering questions at a news conference, something Palin hasn’t done yet as the Republican vice-presidential nominee, when Palin walked onto the stage. Fey beat a hasty retreat in the opening segment, walking by in front of the real Palin with a barely perceptible nod. For the first half-hour, when Palin first came out, the audience was about 17 million.
Latino Joe
For Senator John McCain, Samuel “Joe” Wurzelbacher’s catapult into the national consciousness may have backfired somewhat but that hasn’t stopped Obama from finding his own “Joe the plumber”. The Huffington Post internet newspaper reports that voters in Colorado are receiving “robocalls” automatic, recorded telephone calls from a Colorado plumber called Joe Martinez. He tells voters: “Take it from Joe the plumber, if you want a president who will put middle-class families first, join me in voting for Barack Obama.”
Money mail
If you’re a concerned citizen or eager reporter keen to grab a look at Sarah Palin’s state emails, it looks as if you’re going to need deep pockets. Those who have made the request have been quoted a price of up to US$15 million ($24 million), reports MSNBC. They give the example of a request from AP to see all state emails received by “first dude” Todd Palin. AP was told that to search each state employee’s emails would cost US$960.31. If you decide this is worth it, it’s likely you won’t receive the emails until long after the election has passed.The polls are heading Barack Obama’s way, but much of the coverage in the US... more
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It’s the electronic age in political campaigning these days. We are now well acquainted with the political use of the Web. Party and candidate websites, blogging, social networking pages, online videos, and internet advertising are just some of the techniques used. The latest robocalls are causing quite a stir.It’s the electronic age in political campaigning these days. We are now well... more
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Two young male Republican supporters recently were found pleasuring themselves at a Sarah Palin rally. No charges were filed against the two male supporters. They obviously had a very good “view”!Two young male Republican supporters recently were found pleasuring themselves at a... more
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We sat down with Chris Henderson, who directs the campaign's New Mexico veterans' voting outreach effort and asked him a few questions about veterans issues and what the troops are thinking about this coming election.We sat down with Chris Henderson, who directs the campaign's New Mexico... more
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This call came into Alexandria’s 911 system on October 21 -
Operator: 911 state your emergency
Caller: It’s not an emergency, but do you know why on one side at the damn drawbridge of 95 traffic is stopped for 15 minutes and yet traffic’s coming the other way?
Operator: Sir, are you calling 911 to complain about traffic? (pause)
Caller: “(Expletive) you.” (caller hangs up)
The complaint call about traffic on the Wilson Bridge forced the 911 dispatcher to call back. The voice mail on the other end, appears to belong to Joe McCain, brother of presidential candidate, John McCain.
“Hi this is Joe McCain. I can’t take this message now because I’m involved in a very (inaudible) important political project. I hope on November 4th we have elected John.”
“I think it’s horrible. I can’t believe somebody would tie up valuable resources to complain about traffic,” said District resident Nancy Case.
“It seems stupid, my name can be tagged to this, why would I hose my brother, why would I do it,” asked District resident Rob Case.
But that wasn’t all. McCain apparently called 911 again to complain about the message the operator just left him, warning him such use of 911 is criminal.
Caller: Somebody gave me this riot act about the violation of police.
Operator: Did you just call 911 in reference to this?
Caller: Yeah.
Operator: 911 is to be used for emergencies only not just because you’re sitting in traffic.
This call came into Alexandria’s 911 system on October 21 -
Operator: 911 state your emergency
Caller: It’s not an emergency, but do you know why on one side at the damn drawbridge of 95 traffic is stopped for 15 minutes and yet traffic’s coming the other way?
Operator: Sir, are you calling 911 to complain about traffic? (pause)
Caller: “(Expletive) you.” (caller hangs up)
The complaint call about traffic on the Wilson Bridge forced the 911 dispatcher to call back. The voice mail on the other end, appears to belong to Joe McCain, brother of presidential candidate, John McCain.
“Hi this is Joe McCain. I can’t take this message now because I’m involved in a very (inaudible) important political project. I hope on November 4th we have elected John.”
“I think it’s horrible. I can’t believe somebody would tie up valuable resources to complain about traffic,” said District resident Nancy Case.
“It seems stupid, my name can be tagged to this, why would I hose my brother, why would I do it,” asked District resident Rob Case.
But that wasn’t all. McCain apparently called 911 again to complain about the message the operator just left him, warning him such use of 911 is criminal.
Caller: Somebody gave me this riot act about the violation of police.
Operator: Did you just call 911 in reference to this?
Caller: Yeah.
Operator: 911 is to be used for emergencies only not just because you’re sitting in traffic.This call came into Alexandria’s 911 system on October 21 -
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This just in: Scott McClellan, President Bush's former press secretary, announced Thursday that he is endorsing Barack Obama for president.
McClellan is the second former Bush administration official this week to come out in support of the Democratic presidential candidate. Former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell announced his endorsement last weekend.
McClellan's news, which he shared during a taping of comedian D.L. Hughley's new show on CNN, doesn't come as a huge surprise. McClellan, after all, drew ire from Republicans earlier this year when he published a tell-all book about his time in White House. The book, "What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception," was highly critical of Bush and his handling of the war in Iraq, which McClellan called "a serious strategic blunder."
The former aide told Hughley he planned to vote for Obama because he is the candidate most likely to change Washington.
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Full story at link by Kate Linthicum// Los Angeles TimesThis just in: Scott McClellan, President Bush's former press secretary, announced... more
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CC Goldwater, granddaughter of Barry Goldwater writes:
When you see the candidate's in political ads, you can't help but be reminded of the 1964 presidential campaign of Johnson/Goldwater, the 'origin of spin', that twists the truth and obscures what really matters. Nothing about the Republican ticket offers the hope America needs to regain it's standing in the world, that's why we're going to support Barack Obama. I think that Obama has shown his ability and integrity.
-----CC Goldwater, granddaughter of Barry Goldwater writes:
When you see the... more
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Andrew Romano from Newsweek poses the question and takes a look at the recent evidence in support of the theory.
Personally, I would love to see the other GOP candidates do what the Obama/Biden campaign has refused to: rip her to shreds. If you think they haven't been taking notes and preparing themselves for that assault then you're kidding themselves. Republicans have shown a willingness to get their hands dirty in the past and I think it would make for great television.
Anyhow, this is all compelling stuff if you ask me but what do you think?
[Read at the link]Andrew Romano from Newsweek poses the question and takes a look at the recent evidence... more
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You can customize this video from CNNBC and insert the name of the non-voter. There is a link on my blog.
This has to be a not-too-subtle campaign tactic by the Democrats. Nightmares about Florida 2000.You can customize this video from CNNBC and insert the name of the non-voter. There... more
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When Sarah Palin disagrees with John McCain, it means something. Or does it? By John Dickerson
Has Sarah Palin "gone rogue"? For the last few weeks, Republicans inside and outside the McCain campaign have speculated about those moments when Palin and John McCain have appeared to disagree: Palin pressed to have the campaign compete for Michigan voters when strategists had given up on the state. She disagreed with McCain's opposition to a marriage amendment. She disagreed with McCain's opposition to removing North Korea from the list of terrorist nations. She thinks the campaign should talk about Barack Obama's ties to his former pastor Jeremiah Wright.
Even on Team Maverick, a vice-presidential candidate's job is to agree with the candidate at the top of the ticket. The only exception is when campaign strategists carefully orchestrate a schism—and we know when these moments are coming because everyone in the press is invited to watch.
But Palin's disagreements don't appear to be a part of a larger strategy. So, political insiders have started asking whether Palin is simply undisciplined or is intentionally ignoring the playbook. And if it's intentional, the question becomes: Is she putting her own political self-interest ahead of her running mate's?
[more at link]When Sarah Palin disagrees with John McCain, it means something. Or does it? By John... more
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Suspected U.S. missiles struck a religious school linked to the Taliban on Thursday, killing nine people in the lawless border region where al-Qaida and its Taliban allies are believed to plot attacks on American and NATO forces in Afghanistan.
The strike came hours after Parliament warned against any incursions on Pakistani soil and condemned the wave of terrorism tearing at the country, while stressing the need for dialogue.
The suspected U.S. missiles hit the religious school on the outskirts of Miran Shah, the main town in the region of North Waziristan, four intelligence officials said. No students were believed to be at the school at the time.
[Credit: Bashirullah Khan in Miran Shah and Zarar Khan and Nahal Toosi]Suspected U.S. missiles struck a religious school linked to the Taliban on Thursday,... more
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Embarrassing revelations about her costly campaign wardrobe and bloopers about the vice president's job description are raising fresh fears that Sarah Palin is dragging down the Republican ticket.
New polls showed Wednesday that seven weeks after John McCain plucked the Alaska governor from political obscurity to be his running mate in the November 4 elections, Palin is seen as an increasing liability for Republicans.
The Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll found that Americans are less and less convinced she is worthy to serve as the country's number-two leader.
"Her numbers have plummeted in our poll ... what's more 55 percent think she's unqualified to serve as president if the need arises, which is a troublesome number given McCain's age," said NBC political director Chuck Todd.
The poll also puts the 72-year-old McCain 10 points behind his Democratic rival Barack Obama, and says that 47 percent of those surveyed viewed Palin negatively.
It confirmed the findings of an ABC/Washington Post poll released earlier this month which found that six in 10 voters saw Palin, 44, as lacking the experience to be an effective president.
"A third are now less likely to vote for McCain because of her," the Post added.
Palin was also lambasted this week for failing to correctly spell out the vice president's role on several occasions, including during the vice presidential debate with her Democratic rival Joseph Biden.
Responding during one television interview to a question sent in by an elementary school pupil about what the vice-president does, Palin again overstated the White House second-in-command's powers.
"They're in charge of the United States Senate, so if they want to they can really get in there with the senators and make a lot of good policy changes," she said.
The comment directly contradicted the separation-of-powers principle enshrined in the US constitution, under which the vice-president as president of the Senate has a casting vote in the event of a tie, but takes no other role.
McCain has staunchly defended his running mate against the slew of attacks, stressing she will be a valuable asset in his campaign goal of ridding Washington of political corruption.
But even staunch Republicans remain unconvinced.
Ken Adelman, a Republican hawk who served in top diplomatic and defense posts for presidents Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, told the New Yorker magazine that Palin's choice for vice president made him switch sides and he is now supporting Obama for president.
Former secretary of state Colin Powell, a Republican and military general who has also served as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, on Sunday endorsed Obama and said of Palin: "I don't believe she is ready to be president of the United States, which is the job of the vice president."
And one of former president George H.W. Bush's speechwriters, Christopher Buckley, a prominent conservative, announced this month he was abandoning support for McCain for many reasons, including "the Palin nomination. What on earth can he have been thinking?"
[Credit: Emmanuel Parisse, AFP]Embarrassing revelations about her costly campaign wardrobe and bloopers about the... more
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Watching the rapid descent of Michelle Bachmann is a wonderful thing. For those of you unfamiliar with the raging idiot, she is a Congresswoman from Minnesota. Michelle has done some great things for our country, like introducing the Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act, begging her constituents to write awesome letters about her, telling everyone that Iran was going to be allowed to take over half of Iraq, throwing weirdly aggressive face plants on George Bush, and raising children like she is a possum. Oh, and she’s one of those religious lunatic Republicans who want to bomb and kill everything, but stop all abortions.
For full (and very entertaining) analysis of Bachmann's idiot collapse hit the link above.Watching the rapid descent of Michelle Bachmann is a wonderful thing. For those of you... more
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Here's an inspiring video of Obama quotes that serve to uplift and inspire people to be better human beings and work to improve their world.
This is why I'm voting for Obama.
A president sets the tone for the nation. Do we want that tone to be one of divisiveness and embitterness or one of unity and hope? Obama offers hope which is much stronger than hate.
Here's an inspiring video of Obama quotes that serve to uplift and inspire people... more
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