To borrow and reappropriate James Carville’s infamous statement about the ‘92 election.
Here’s a good section from Paul Krugman’s editorial today, “Lessons of 1992.”
So what are the lessons for today’s Democrats?
First, those who don’t want to nominate Hillary Clinton because they don’t want to return to the nastiness of the 1990s — a sizable group, at [...]
Archive for January, 2008
It’s About Health Care, Stupid
Posted in media mayhem, politics on January 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Landlord
Posted in humor on January 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
If you haven’t seen Will Ferrell’s “The Landlord,” well, then, watch it!
The Landlord on FunnyOrDie.com
Posted in politics, unfettered capitalism on January 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
How I Feel About the Playoff Results
Posted in humor, sports on January 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Judith Warner & Identity Politics
Posted in politics on January 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Judith Warner’s NYT blog, “Domestic Disturbances,” is one of my favorites (along with Paul Krugman’s “The Conscience of a Liberal”).
Here’s a link to Warner’s post, “For Clinton and Obama, the Burden of Identity.” Identity politics is ultimately a conservative effort, and one of the many problems plaguing academia today. If the institution’s ever to [...]
A Video I Can’t Stop Laughing About
Posted in dog, humor on January 17, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’m posting this video for two reasons:
1. There’s been some talk about finding a little sister for Raul, in the next six months to a year. I’m afraid this very scene might take place.
2. This is a perfect representation of the range of my moods during the last two weeks.
Enjoy!
Posted in politics on January 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Krugman on the candidates’ economic policies.
Let’s keep up the lively debate.
Posted in feminism, humor on January 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Maureen Dowd is a troll. Just saying.
Still Supporting Hillary
Posted in politics on January 8, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Here’s what Gloria Steinem has to say.
I concur. Clinton’s the better candidate; tougher, smarter, more experienced, and not promising empty “change.” Her proposals are more progressive, and better reflect what’s possible.
Let’s see how New Hampshire shakes down.
