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When “Change Means More Of The Same, Or Just Change »

Most of us know that there are many positions, like being an ambassador to, say France and Monaco, is often a payback for the person giving tons of money to the candidate. Well, guess what? Not only is Obama doing just that, but the man who claimed to bring “change to Washington” has [...]

Hillary »

I do not think that Hillary Clinton is being marginalized, yet.

In her first trip abroad since taking office, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Asia, departing Washington, DC on February 15. Secretary Clinton will visit Japan (February 16-18), Indonesia (February 18-19), the Republic of Korea (February 19-20), and China (February 20-22).

As she [...]

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly »

Right up front, let me say I am having a bad knee day. I had plans to write another piece altogether, but best laid plans and all that. But, I do want to share this recent news: Iceland has elected the first lesbian world leader (despite the fact that EVERY freakin’ news source [...]

“Totally Synced Up” »

That’s what one of Obama’s speechwriters said about Jon Favreau in this Washington Post article, Helping to Write History. That Obama and Favreau are “synced up.” Well, that sure helps to explain a lot of things. Ahem. Yes, Mr. Favreau is currently hard at work writing Obama’s big Inaugural speech. [...]

Susan Rice Is Starting Already »

Oh, what a big surprise, not. And this happened even BEFORE the whole “Hot Rod” Blagojevich explosion, but kinda got lost in the shuffle. Yes, indeedy - Dr. Rice is already pushing it with Senator Clinton. (Not for nothing, but haven’t we had enough of a Dr. Rice after the past 8 [...]

“Will Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State Be Undermined by the Appointment of a Middle East Envoy? See What MESH Thinks… »

This is a GUEST POST by InsightAnalyticalGrl, a regular reader and contributor. You can reach her site at InsightAnalytical at which you will find excellent posts by InsightAnalyticalGrl, Kenosha Marge, and others. Check it out (after reading her fine post)!
Reverend Amy from Rabble Rouser Ruminations posted a piece (the other) day (12/5/08) (cross-posted [...]

Onion “News” About Bill Clinton **OPEN THREAD** »

Well, you know I am not all that crazy about Hillary Clinton being the Secretary of State for Barack Obama because I do not trust him. As it is, he is already complicating her job by appointing a special Middle East Envoy who will report directly to HIM as opposed to the Secretary of [...]

Obama’s Shallow Credentials on National Security Are Dangerous for the Country »

Originally posted today at Huffington Post. Reprinted with express permission.
The Clinton campaign ad featuring a 3 a.m. telephone call as a metaphor for experienced leadership in foreign policy has generated considerable comment, but much of the reaction is from people who have never been involved in foreign policy and certainly never had to field [...]