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Cry, Baby, Cry »

For the past few days, my phone has been buzzing with calls from devastated volunteers and celebrating friends. In the accelerated world of the blogosphere, writers have begun to rationalize the demographics of the vote and to anticipate the future.
Important new groups like The New Agenda have raised significant concerns about the Obama administration [...]

1.2 Million Cubans in Miami Support John McCain and this Hillary Clinton Supporter Does, Too »

I just returned from working in Miami Dade as the coordinator for Citizens for McCain. As a former Hillary Clinton supporter who volunteered for her all over the country, to many, I know it can seem like a stretch to have crossed over to the other side.
But as I reviewed the history of the [...]

Fiddling while Rome Burns or Millions for TV Commercials instead of Books »

In the latest round of economic obscenities from Barack Obama, his campaign is reported to be spending a record $230 million on television advertising, including Wednesday prime-time commercials on CBS, NBC and Fox.
The three 30-minute ads or infomercials cost Obama nearly $1 million each. This is the first time mark the [...]

The Buck Stops Where, Barack? »

In a recurring series of nightmares which sometimes seem to take place in the day when I am awake, I keep thinking about money. Understandable, I guess. Like most Americans, my savings have tanked. I am worried for myself, my family and friends. I am worried for most of the country, actually. [...]

ACORN Continues the Reign of Terror in Missouri »

This weekend in St. Louis, Barack Obama attracted an estimated 100,000 people to a rally near the Arch grounds. I am wondering how many of those adoring throngs would be in the fold if they understood, really understood, that he had stolen the nomination from Hillary Clinton by committing massive caucus fraud, threatening the delegates [...]

Talking ‘bout the C Word and Female Rites of Passage »

For most women, there are instances and occasions that mark one’s awakening to the realities of their gendered life in America. Some are full of joy, some painful and others a strong reminder that women are still second class citizens in this country.
What are some of these rites of passage?
The first time [...]

For Shame, Jill Greenberg »

I am in search of civility from democrats and it is increasingly in scarce order. Case in point. The unflattering photos of John McCain shot by photographer Jill Greenberg for the October cover of the Atlantic magazine. She actually blames the publication for the quality and style of her work saying, “Some of my [...]

A Lack of Taste (Typical of Obama’s Followers?) »

When I told my 86 year year old mother that Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky is calling for Obama signs and supporters to fill the crowds at the Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 26th, she was appalled.
“No,” she said. “Surely, not in Hillary’s hometown?”
“Yes, ” I told her. “It is in the worse possible [...]