30 August 2008
Just freakin weird
makes the mind want to EXPLODE!
29 August 2008
An Alaskan's view on Palin
What is McCain thinking? One Alaskans Perspective
An excerpt regarding "TrooperGate"
Here it is…what we in Alaska call “TrooperGate”.
Sarah Palin’s sister Molly married a guy named Mike Wooten who is an Alaska State Trooper. Mike and Molly had a rocky marriage. When the marriage broke up, there was a bitter custody fight that is still ongoing. During the custody investigation, all sorts of things were brought up about Wooten including the fact that he had illegally shot a moose (yes folks this is Alaska), driven drunk, and used a taser (on the test setting, he reminds us) on his 11-year old stepson, who supposedly had asked to see what it felt like. While Wooten has turned out to be a less than stellar figure, the fact that Palin’s father accompanied him on the infamous moose hunt, and that many of the dozens of charges brought up by the Palin family happened long before they were ever reported smacked of desperate custody fight. Wooten’s story is that he was basically stalked by the family.After all this, Wooten was investigated and disciplined on two counts and allowed to kept his position with the troopers. Enter Walt Monegan, Palin’s appointed new chief of the Department of Public Safety and head of the troopers. Monegan was beloved by the troopers, did a bang-up job with minimal funding and suddenly got axed. Palin was out of town and Monegan got “offered another job” (aka fired) with no explanation to Alaskans. Pressure was put on the governor to give details, because rumors started to swirl around the fact that the highly respected Monegan was fired because he refused to fire the aforementioned Mike Wooten. Palin vehemently denied ever talking to Monegan or pressuring Monegan in any way to fire Wooten, or that anyone on her staff did. Over the weeks it has come out that not only was pressure applied, there were literally dozens of conversations in which pressure was applied to fire him. Monegan has testified to this fact, spurring an ongoing investigation by the Alaska state legislature. But, before this investigation got underway, Palin sent the Alaska State Attorney General out to do some investigative work of his own so she could find out in advance what the real investigation was going to find. (No, I’m not making this up). The AG interviewed several people, unbeknownst to the actual appointed investigator or the Legislature! Palin’s investigation of herself uncovered a recorded phone call retained by the Alaska State Troopers from Frank Bailey, a Palin underling, putting pressure on a trooper about the Wooten non-firing. Todd Palin (governor’s husband) even talked to Monegan himself in Palin’s office while she was away. Bailey is now on paid administrative leave.
As if this weren’t enough, Monegan’s appointed replacement Chuck Kopp, turns out to have been the center of his own little scandal. He received a letter of reprimand and was reassigned after sexual harrassment allegations by a former coworker who didn’t like all the unwanted kissing and hugging in the office. Was he vetted? Obviously not. When he was questioned about all this, his comment was that no one had asked him and he thought they all knew. Kopp, defiant, still claimed to have done nothing wrong and said to the press that there was no way he was stepping down from his new position. Twenty four hours later, he stepped down. Later it was uncovered that he received a $10,000 severance package for his two weeks on the job from Palin. Monegan got nothing.
Beware my fellow Obama-Biden supporters
Palin '08 = Bush '00
Some time ago someone wrote this elegy for the last eight years (I'm paraphrasing): "Do you remember how you felt that first time you ever encountered George W. Bush, early in the 2000 campaign? Remember that feeling?"
I do. First, stunned. Then, my head cocked to one side, one eyebrow arched, I chuckle at the absurdity...
This can't be. THIS is who they're putting up to run? Have they heard him try to speak in public? It's so insulting to suggest that the country would elect this person.
27 August 2008
Comparing the records of the presidential candidates and the one known VP
Look at records, don't vote blindly. Inform yourself so you make a smart choice.
Here are the links to Project Vote Smart:
Senator Obama
Senator Biden
Senator McCain
Abortion Issues.
In 2007 NARAL Pro-Choice America gave Senator Obama a grade of 100.
In 2007 NARAL Pro-Choice America gave Senator Biden a grade of 75.
In 2007 NARAL Pro-Choice America gave Senator McCain a grade of 0
Animal Welfare
Senator Obama supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 75 percent in 2007.
Senator Biden supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 75 percent in 2007.
Senator McCain supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 25 percent in 2007.
Civil Rights and Human Rights Issues
2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator Obama a grade of 80.
2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator Biden a grade of 75.
2007 American Civil Liberties Union gave Senator McCain a grade of 50.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 85 percent in 2007
Senator Biden supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 85 percent in 2007.
Senator McCain supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 15 percent in 2007.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 89 percent in 2005-2006
Senator Biden supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 78 percent in 2005-2006.
Senator McCain supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 33 percent in 2005-2006
Conservative Issues
Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 7 percent in 2007
Senator Biden supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 0 percent in 2007.
Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 80 percent in 2007.
Education Issues
2007 National Education Association gave Senator Obama a grade of A.
In 2007 National Education Association gave Senator Biden a grade of A.
2997 National Education Association gave Senator McCain a grade of F.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 100 percent in 2007
Senator Biden supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 100 percent in 2007.
Senator McCain supported the interests of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 0 percent in 2007.
Energy Issues
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 100 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.
Senator Biden supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 83 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.
Senator McCain supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 17 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.
Environmental Issues
2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to League of Conservation Voters's position, Senator Obama received a rating of 67.
2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to League of Conservation Voters's position, Senator Biden received a rating of 67.
2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to League of Conservation Voters's position, Senator McCain received a rating of 0.
Family and Children Issues
2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Senator Obama received a rating of 60.
2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Senator Biden received a rating of 50.
2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Senator McCain received a rating of 10.
(The Family Research Council is an extremely right-wing organization founded and lead by Dr. James Dobson)
In 2007 Family Research Council gave Senator Obama a grade of 0.
In 2007 Family Research Council gave Senator Biden a grade of 0.
In 2007 Family Research Council gave Senator McCain a grade of 42.
Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 81 percent in 2007
Senator Biden supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 77 percent in 2007.
Senator McCain supported the interests of the Council for a Livable World 0 percent in 2007.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Peace Action West 100 percent in 2007.
Senator Biden supported the interests of the Peace Action West 86 percent in 2007.
Senator McCain supported the interests of the Peace Action West 0 percent in 2007.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 83 percent in 2005-2006.
Senator Biden supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 75 percent in 2005-2006.
Senator McCain supported the interests of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation 25 percent in 2005-2006
Health Issues
Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 100 percent in 2007.
Senator Biden supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 100 percent in 2007.
Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Academy of Family Physicians 0 percent in 2007.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.
Senator Biden supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.
Senator McCain supported the interests of the American Nurses Association 20 percent in 2005-2006.
Labor
Senator Obama supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2007.
Senator Biden supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2007
Senator McCain supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 0 percent in 2007.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 75 percent in 2007.
Senator Biden supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 83 percent in 2007.
Senator McCain supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 8 percent in 2007.
Liberal
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 75 percent in 2007
Senator Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 75 percent in 2007.
Senator McCain supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 10 percent in 2007.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 95.5 percent in 2007.
Senator Biden supported the interests of the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score 94.2 percent in 2007.
Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy 40 percent in 2007
Veterans Issues
2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 80 percent in 2006.
Senator Biden supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 75 percent in 2006.
2006 Senator McCain supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 20 percent in 2006.
2006 In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Obama a grade of B+.
In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Biden a grade of B+.
2006 In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator McCain a grade of D.
Welfare and Poverty
"RESULTS is a nonprofit grassroots advocacy organization committed to creating the political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty.”
Senator Obama supported the interests of the RESULTS 100 percent in 2005-2006
Senator Biden supported the interests of the RESULTS 100 percent in 2005-2006.
2Senator McCain supported the interests of the RESULTS 23 percent in 2005-2006
Women's Issues
Sen. Obama supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 91 percent in 2005-2006.
Senator Biden supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 91 percent in 2005-2006.
2005-2006 Senator McCain supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 13 percent in 2005-2006
MONTANA GOV SCHWEITZER STEALS SHOW: Blasts Bush,
This is a really great speech. Montana, you done good electing this guy! I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for him in the near future
25 August 2008
24 August 2008
Yes Jo, I really do suck
It's too early to get really deep, but maybe I'll get my shit in gear later today and pay homage with some musings. :)
Until then, a pic of the beeeeyoooootiful view I got to see everyday with said sexiest gentleman I know.
The front door (plus friend and sexy gentleman) of my friend's villa.
Lago Trasimeno (my friend, his wife, and the sexy gentleman)
John McCain on Gay Marriage
I do suck. I've been fairly busy and just haven't had much time for the innerwebs. There's a whole lotta pollytics going on!!!! I'm going to TRY to be much better about getting here.
So Obama announced his pick for VP yesterday. I'm quite thrilled personally. I've got a lot of respect and admiration for Joe Biden. Biden is the real straight-talk express. McBush just pretends to want to be. People are worried that Biden's mouth might get him in trouble. I don't know why. I mean, the main stream media has certainly allowed John McCain to say all sorts of stupid idiotic stuff and not call him on it. Seems he can't open his mouth without a lie falling out. Biden merely has to speak the truth about the horridness that will come with 4 years of McBush.
So, this vid speaks to McCain's "straight-talk". Hopefully I'll get a chance to post some McBush lies or double-speak daily.