Oh, the media

This story is one the reasons why I watch the PBS coverage of the election and the party conventions. The folks on the Newshour are objective and respectful. They always have both sides represented and there is no fawning over anyone. I also love the presidential historians.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PBS STATION.

Bono Seeks Perfection

Damn. U2's new album release date has been pushed to 2009. More details here.

The last note tonight about Republicans

I never thought I would actually post a link on comments from a Republican, but Mike Murphy, a Republican political consultant, has some interesting reservations about Sarah Palin. He is also now infamously known for being a two-face. Yesterday, he made some unsupportive open-mic comments about Palin.

Clueless Republicans

Some people are so clueless that they don't realize that "uppity" in reference to African-Americans has an extremely negative connotation, going back to the days of slavery. Masters called disobedient slaves "uppity". The latest example of how some Republican politicians are out of touch with everyday people is illustrated by U.S. Representative from Georgia, Lynn Westmoreland.

How does earning a good education, using student loans and scholarships, make someone "uppity"? How does helping laid-off white workers as a community organizer make someone "uppity"? Isn't it the American dream to come from humble beginnings to national prominence?

Get a clue.

Here is a good take on elitism from George F. Will.

College Graduate

You have to give Sarah Palin points for not giving up on her education.

Stephen Colbert at the 2000 RNC

Flashback to the 2000 RNC and watch a younger Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart.

What's in a Name?

I saw this gaffe on live TV and laughed so hard. Get the name right for your own candidate, not the one you probably wished was on the ticket, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty.

The Two Faces of Fox News Pundits

I love it when Jon Stewart catches pundits and politicians (on either side) in hypocrisy.

UPDATE: As of September 8, this clip has been viewed on Comedy Central's site, 2,994,135 times. Wow!

Is Palin our Thatcher?

Some Brits seem to think that's the case, and I don't think it's a compliment. Check out Justin Webb's post. Even Palin's supports think the same, based on this site called Palin for VP, or from the Times of London.

Thoughts and Impressions of the RNC

I forced myself to watch the RNC coverage last night and as a result, my blood pressure was through the roof. The relentless attack on community organizers was disgusting. I don't think the Republicans realize that everyone who volunteers for the Obama campaign is considered an organizer in their own community. That is the very definition of a grassroots effort. So, way to go, McCain surrogates, you just alienated millions of voting Americans.

As a liberal, I was offended by the attacks made my Mitt Romney on all liberals. The attacks were so rampant, I started to feel like I was a bad and evil person. What the hell! So much for "reaching across the aisle", which according to Rudy Guiliani, Obama has never done. Well, it seems that the Republicans really don't want to work with the other side - just more alienation.