Finally, the website you've been waiting for. Actually, it puts the whole thing on sweet, sweet video record so John McCain wont see it. After all, he lived it!
10/6/08
10/5/08
The Terrorists Won
It's depressing but true. Crazy thing is, Gary Shandling said it:
On 9/11, Al Qaeda had no expectation of a traditional military victory against the United States. The point of the attack was economic -- to draw the U.S. into expensive and protracted foreign wars that would deplete our resources and destabilize our government. By invading Iraq, George Bush became the happy idiot to assist Al Qaeda in this goal.h/t Sully
The Dogs Of Endorsement
Sarah Palin is an enthusiastic supporter of killing defenseless animals from the air, and offered helicopter and airplane shooters of wolves $150 each for a severed front leg of a wild wolf. But most are shot defenselessly from the air, often not killed outright and left to die on the ground. Palin enthusiastically defends this cruelty. You can find out more here. It is no accident that the Humane Society Legislative Fund has decided to endorse Obama for president this year. They have never endorsed a president before.[emphasis mine]h/t Sully
The Speech John McCain Should Give
This is in response to this. John McCain has nothing left. Most of America knows the following, so, give up, Mac!
The speech John McCain should give:Well said, Paul Nolan, a commenter at RCP.
My fellow Americans, Republicans have been lying and manipulating you now for several decades. We must admit that we have done more than any other political force to destroy your wealth, to misuse the military, to put incompetents in appointed office, and to make special interests richer while at the same time we have become expert at manipulating your fears. I apologize for the Republican party's damage to this once great country. I also apologize for picking Sarah Palin who has nothing to say of any consequence except to play on your desire to find some simple minded explanation for problems that are complex. No, my fellow Americans, "drill baby drill" is a pathetic manipulation of the public desire for an immediate solution to the energy problem. Look, the truth is that Barack Obama is a better man than I. He is more careful about considering the solutions to problems, he takes care not to make rash judgements and he cares more about all of you than I do. What can I say, I am sorry for being part of such a sorry political party that did more than any force in our society to destroy our security. Its ironic that in the 50s we worried about Communists, but we need look no further than ourselves to see the problem. In spite of that, if you can forgive us, vote for me and we will start over. Thank you and may God forgive my party.
You Still Want To Play Guilt By Association, Mac?
McCain used to sit on the board of some anti-semitic, white-supremacy group or something.
Atheists Are Winning!
Here is a snippet of Papal fear:
Update: Fixed the title to make it plural. Why didn't anybody say anything!
"There are those that, having decided that 'God is dead,' declare themselves 'god,' believing themselves to be the only creator of their own fate, the absolute owner of the world," theUm, declaring god is dead pretty much eliminates the possibility that we, ourselves, are god, unless we too are dead. Asshole! Read it here,NaziGerman-born pope said.
Update: Fixed the title to make it plural. Why didn't anybody say anything!
Modern culture is destroying faith, pope warns
Agence France-Presse
Published: Sunday October 5, 2008
ROME (AFP) Pope Benedict XVI attacked the Godless character of modern culture as he celebrated mass Sunday in a Roman basilica to mark the opening of a synod of Catholic bishops.
In a sombre homily in which he suggested that Christianity in Europe could become extinct like some Christian communities in history, the pope told more than 250 bishops from around the world that societies which rebelled against God in the past had faced His "punishment".
"If we look at history we are forced to notice the frequent coldness and rebellion of incoherent Christians. Because of this, God, while never shirking in his promise of salvation, often had to turn towards punishment," he said.
Benedict warned that "nations once rich in faith and vocations are losing their own identity under the harmful and destructive influence of a certain modern culture.
"There are those that, having decided that 'God is dead,' declare themselves 'god,' believing themselves to be the only creator of their own fate, the absolute owner of the world," the German-born pope said.
"When men proclaim themselves absolute owners of themselves and the only masters of creation, are they really going to be able to construct a society where freedom, justice and peace reign?
"Is it not more likely -- as demonstrated by news headlines every day -- that the arbitrary rule of power, selfish interests, injustice and exploitation, and violence in all its forms, will extend their grip?"
The pontiff was celebrating mass in the Basilica of St Paul outside the Walls in central Rome, which houses the tomb of the Apostle Paul.
Benedict however tempered his speech by saying "if in certain regions, faith weakens to the point of fading away, there will always be other people ready to receive it," adding "evil and death never have the final word."
The synod, a three-week gathering of more than 250 bishops from around the world, will discuss Christian fundamentalism and the relationship between religion and science as well as Judaism.
The second such gathering to be presided over by Benedict since his election in 2005 will have the theme "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church."
For the first time, the event will include a speech on October 18 by Bartholomew I, the head of the Greek Orthodox Church, and Protestant and Anglican prelates are to attend as observers.
Israeli Rabbi Shear-Yashuv Cohen will also become the first Jewish representative to address a Roman Catholic synod when he talks about themes of the Bible on Monday.
The synod is a consultative body created in 1965 to facilitate contacts among bishops, who represent 1.1 billion Catholics around the world, and to help the pope set policies for running the Church.
Of the 253 archbishops, bishops and cardinals summoned to the synod, 51 are from Africa, 62 from the Americas, 41 from Asia, 90 from Europe and nine from the Pacific.
Another 41 experts including six women and 37 observers are to take part in the gathering in which three former Italian presidents and Oscar-winning actor Roberto Benigni have also agreed to read from the Bible.
You Want Guilt By Association, McCain? You Got It!
Here is all you need to know about this:
How close are McCain and Liddy? At least as close as Obama and Ayers appear to be. In 1998, Liddy's home was the site of a McCain fundraiser. Over the years, he has made at least four contributions totaling $5,000 to the senator's campaigns -- including $1,000 this year.
The Strange Friends of John McCain
Since Barack Obama's relationship with Bill Ayers is supposed to be the subject of the greatest media whitewash since the Clintons killed Vince Foster, I suppose it's only fair to ask why John McCain has received multiple tongue baths from a Watergate co-conspirator and Nazi fetishist.How close are McCain and Liddy? At least as close as Obama and Ayers appear to be. In 1998, Liddy's home was the site of a McCain fundraiser. Over the years, he has made at least four contributions totaling $5,000 to the senator's campaigns -- including $1,000 this year.Of course, this pales by comparison to the fact that Barack Obama and Bill Ayers worked on education policy together.
Last November, McCain went on his radio show. Liddy greeted him as "an old friend," and McCain sounded like one. "I'm proud of you, I'm proud of your family," he gushed. "It's always a pleasure for me to come on your program, Gordon, and congratulations on your continued success and adherence to the principles and philosophies that keep our nation great."
10/4/08
Gibberish: The Language Of Conservatives
Digby is as funny as she is smart. Get this:
Palin and Bush speak in the same tongue. It's a very special language that only national conservative politicians (and toddlers) speak. It's called "gibberish" and there's something about it that certain people in our country find very reassuring to hear in the mouths of those who are running for the most powerful job in the world.Now go read the post...
Election Prediction
Here is my prediction for the 2008 Presidential race:
Barack Obama will win.
Big.
Bigger than you think.
Carry on.
Barack Obama will win.
Big.
Bigger than you think.
Carry on.
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