August 2008
8 posts
From the Fact Check Desk: Did Obama Say Iran is a... →
“Obama says Iran is a ‘tiny’ country, ‘doesn’t pose a serious threat,’” the ad continues. “Terrorism, destroying Israel, those aren’t ‘serious threats’? Obama — dangerously unprepared to be president.”
This is a dishonest representation of Obama’s words.
For those of you wondering, this was the second...
“One of the things I’ve never tried to do is exploit my Vietnam service to my...”
– John McCain in 1999 (via mattlehrer, noraleah) (via marco)
Make that 4 “Seriously? SERIOUSLY?” moments.
If Obama Loses, Racism is the only reason McCain... →
Many have discoursed on what an Obama victory could mean for America. We would finally be able to see our legacy of slavery, segregation, and racism in the rearview mirror. Our kids would grow up thinking of prejudice as a nonfactor in their lives. The rest of the world would embrace a less fearful and more open post-post-9/11 America. But does it not follow that an Obama defeat would signify the...
“Look, I owe the American people an apology. If I had beaten the old man...”
– Michael Dukakis
WatchSeriously Fox News? Seriously?
Catching the Wrong John: Why Are the Media Talking... →
But Edwards’ infidelity was even worse because of the circumstances. His wife was ill. How could he do such a thing?
That’s a compelling question, and those without sins should certainly cast their stones. An equally compelling question, however, is how the media humiliating his wife publicly in the final years of her life at this point serves any purpose than selling papers and...
