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There’s lots of craziness and lies being perpetrated by the right wing in this health care debate. But what’s got me amazed, more than anything, is how the mainstream media and Republican legislators (both backed by health care industry sponsorship) have convinced so many people that other countries which have nationalized health care systems (ie, [...]

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This reminds me so much of 1992. That one, was the first time Democrats had won the White House since I was of voting age. This one is sweeter because the victory is more transparent — no third party candidates (ie, Perot), Obama got a clear majority, not a plurality. And because Obama may have [...]

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I don’t understand why so many places went for touch screens. Paper ballots have proven themselves as reliable mainstays in much of New England. They can be machine counted, hand counted, and recounted as necessary. They are pretty intuitive and easy to use.

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Wow, seven years too late, somebody in the mainstream media has written an article about how the media misreported Al Gore’s presidential candidacy in 2000.
If you’re interested, the incomparable Daily Howler has been on this story for years.

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Saw, heard and photographed the Senator from Illinions during a local appearance a couple weeks ago. He had had a long day, was running late, and was visibly exhasted. But he still gave a good off-the-cuff speech before a supportive local audience. I guess he saw the talk as an opportunity to prepare for his [...]

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So Mark Warner has chosen not to run for the presidency in 2008. I have to say, I’m disappointed. The last two Democratic Presidents have been Southern governors, and I don’t think that’s a co-incidence. In fact, every President since 1976 has been a governor. I think the governorship is better preparation for the presidency [...]

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John Kerry came out swinging in what he termed a “major speech” at a local University today. Me and my 20D and a borrowed 70-200/2.8 were there.

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