All Entries Tagged With: "debate"
The Case for Universal Care
Forgive me for taking so long to reply to Joseph F. Lydon’s thoughtful and persuasive arguments against a public health care option. I’ve been sidetracked on different projects at both home and office and this is the first chance I’ve had to hammer out my thoughts. Let me start by highlighting the common ground.
I agree [...]
The Case Against Universal Care
Today’s post is the opening argument from an old friend, classmate, and brother in arms, Mr. Joseph F. Lydon. We’ve been warming up unintentionally via FaceBook over the past few months and decided that it would be fun to make our debates a bit more formal. Joe is a Norwich grad with a B.A. in [...]
Has anyone had a similar experience?
I almost spit out my morning coffee reading this blog post by Seinfeld creator Larry David. I’ve had a hard time biting my tongue a few times this campaign season, but I’ve yet to be kicked out of any place. Is anyone else having a hard time biting their tongue? Larry David writes:
The debates were [...]
Hugo Chavez on “Comrade Bush”
The largest government bailout ever – currently being presided over by George “the small government candidate” W. Bush – has not gone unnoticed by the “Mouth of the South” Hugo Chavez. He recently commented on “Comrade Bush”:
Chavez, who calls capitalism an evil and ex-Cuban leader Fidel Castro his mentor, ridiculed Bush for his plan for [...]
Live-Blogging the Final Presidential Debate
10:30 PM EDT
Curtains.
Final statements were underwhelming.
But when McCain mentioned his family’s history of military service I couldn’t help but think of Lieutenant Dan.
Winner: Obama.
McCain is all done. It’s over.
Your final thoughts?
(Thanks again to the C-Span Debate Hub folks for connecting with us.)
10:20 PM EDT
Last question? Oh well.
Is there anyone in their right mind who [...]
Final Presidential Debate Warm-Up
The candidates will clash tonight at Hofstra University in New York. The topic is domestic policy and it all kicks off at 9:00 PM EDT. The moderator is CBS’s Bob Schieffer. Politico offered him some advice earlier today.
I will be live-blogging the event. Stop by and say hello. You can contact me directly via [...]
Why Are Presidential Politics So Ugly?
That’s a rhetorical question – obviously they are. I’ve had some spirited discussions lately but nothing quite this exciting:
At that point one of the arguers, Johnny Morales, 26, got out of his seat, grabbed the other arguer by his head “and slammed it into the wall, causing a minor laceration with bleeding to the back [...]
Live Blogging – Second Debate
10:35 PM EDT
Curtains.
Is it me or do the ground rules really put a damper on any truly spirited debate and new discovery? Anyway, nothing too earth-shattering tonight. And I’m eternally grateful that Sarah “Barracuda” Palin wasn’t mentioned.
Winner: Obama (but I’m obviously bias). McCain gets a smiley face for not blowing his stack.
Special [...]
Second Presidential Debate Warm-Up
I’ll be live-blogging the debate tonight. Stop back for updates.
There is already a live-cam of the press pool up and running over at C-SPAN’s Debate Hub. Two of the people there behind the scenes are Simon and Leslie. Cool people. Fantastic coverage. (UPDATE: They are now linking to this post.)
Given the rules of engagement [...]
A Fair and Balanced Post
It’s nice to see Karl Rove publicly acknowledge the reality of the electoral math that I mentioned in this past week’s super-awesome “Friday Morning Fix” (Sign up for it on the right sidebar.) The math shows an Obama victory all but guaranteed at this point. Yes, I know, anything can happen but I’m guessing he [...]