(Can’t get to my computer, so forgive brevity and typos posting from my phone.) Both candidates were aggressive and effective in the beginning. I couldn’t pick a winner. But beginning with Romney clobbering Obama on the economy while the poor… Continue Reading
Even children understand them: I have the right of education. I have the right to play. I have the right to sing. I have the right to talk. I have the right to go to market. I have the right… Continue Reading
My call: Biden threw away a clear win with his bad behavior. In a way, he was more presidential in his manner and poetic approach, but also less presidential when he blew his cool about halfway through. Fortunately for him,… Continue Reading
It’s just not fair. Our sassy and vivacious Vice President is about to get smushed by his younger, smarter, wittier, more able, more fit, more handsome, more charismatic, more knowledgeable, more prepared, more everythingish rival for the job. Look away.… Continue Reading
The consensus seems to be that the President underestimated his challenger. CNN’s poll says 67% of registered voters thought Romney won versus 25% for Obama. I watched the debate, took notes during, turned the TV off afterwards and went to dinner.… Continue Reading
As it is the wife-unit’s birthday today, I took her out to a long overdue movie, some recreational shopping at the second-hand store and then to the dollar mart. And as she’s not the political-talk type [too much yelling], I… Continue Reading
You heard it here first. Actually, second. Via InstaP: Obama campaign deputy manager Stephanie Cutter: “[W]e’re coming into this debate very realistic that Mitt Romney is likely to win if he plays his cards right. If he performs and fills… Continue Reading
Strictly speaking, “conservatism” only plays for a tie. In American conservatism, there’s a bit of revanchism, but only so much of a rollback is even possible: overturn Roe and the question reverts to the states as a matter of policy… Continue Reading