Posts Tagged Obama
It’s the Obama, Stupid
Posted by Sheila Kennedy in Random Blogging on May 30th, 2011
Over at Political Animal, Steve Benen joined the discussion over Tim Pawlenty’s recent remark that “Any doofus can go to Washington.” (There has been a good deal of mirth in the wake of that remark, actually–since one interpretation is that Pawlenty himself is something of a “doofus.” ) But viewed in context, Pawlenty seemed to [...]
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They Even Eat Their Own
Posted by Sheila Kennedy in Random Blogging on May 4th, 2011
As Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels considers whether to run for President, I can think of lots of reasons not to support him. Despite his focus on fiscal responsibility, he presided over the Bush Administration’s profligacy, helping fritter away the healthy economy left by Bill Clinton. While he’s never been a “hater,” neither has he demonstrated [...]
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When Will We Ever Learn?
Posted by Sheila Kennedy in Education / Youth, Random Blogging on April 29th, 2011
I wasn’t one of those people who believed the election of Barack Obama was a sign we’d entered a “post-racial” society. But I also failed to appreciate the extent of racism that still festers in this country. The unremitting attacks on Obama personally–attacks utterly unconnected to any policy disputes and clearly motivated by outrage over [...]
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Politics as Farce
Posted by Sheila Kennedy in Random Blogging on April 17th, 2011
That anyone–anywhere–is taking “The Donald” seriously is a black mark on America. This megalomaniac with really, really bad hair, whose most salient characteristic is a breathtaking lack of self-awareness, is busy pandering to the very worst elements in our political system–much as he has pandered to our obsession with money and celebrity. As a side [...]
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As My Grandma Would Say….
Posted by Sheila Kennedy in Random Blogging on February 17th, 2011
From Chris Rock’s mouth to God’s ears! Scott Raab: Like many nice Caucasians, I cried the night Barack Obama was elected. It was one of the high points in American history. And all that’s happened since the election is just a shitstorm of hatred. You want to weigh in on that?Chris Rock: I actually like [...]
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