Archive for October, 2008
“People used to complain that selling a president was like selling a bar of soap. But when you buy soap, at least you get the soap. In this campaign, you just get two guys telling you they really value cleanliness.” -David Brooks
October 26th, 2008 | Posted in 2008, Politics, Quotes | No Comments
October 26th, 2008 | Posted in 2008, Humor, Politics | 1 Comment
I’ve had very little sleep this weekend, and from the college football, whiskey and birthday parties I need a weekend for my weekend. But no rest for the weary. Saturday I drove to Gainesville for the Florida vs. Kentucky, then had my sister’s birthday party today. We now move into outdoor cocktail party week here [...]
October 26th, 2008 | Posted in 2008, Politics, Sports | No Comments
October 24th, 2008 | Posted in 2008, Humor, Politics | 1 Comment
I know I’ve been putting up too much Chuck Todd, but the guy is like the television version of Stu Rothenberg. I know Stu is on television sometimes but Chuck knows his stuff.
October 24th, 2008 | Posted in 2008, Politics, Television | No Comments
One of the few things that John Edwards was right about was the two Americas. Not two Americas in the sense of a haves and have nots, but as a have to watch an avalanche of ads from presidential candidates, and not having to watch them. The Sunshine Empire is based in the swing state [...]
October 24th, 2008 | Posted in 2008, Politics | No Comments
I have my personal feelings on the outcome of this race, but I apply my honest political acumen to really see where the race is going. The political commentary class have begun the narrative that an Obama win on November 4th is an inevitability, and as a sports fan that goes against my superstitions. I [...]
October 24th, 2008 | Posted in 2008, Politics | No Comments
October 23rd, 2008 | Posted in 2008, Humor, Politics, Television | No Comments
All politicians bend the truth all the time, but one particular comment just bothers me more than others. For years Republicans have pounded the anti-tax brand at the American people and most of the time they win on that political tactic. Yet Barack Obama has a plan that actually cuts taxes on individuals making less [...]
October 23rd, 2008 | Posted in 2008, Business Matters, Politics | 3 Comments