Recalls for the 31st
Ian @ January 31, 2008 # No Comment Yet
When a nation allows its youth to be placed in Harm’s Way, it is not a civilized nation. It is a decaying empire, that is self destructing. Is that how America & Western Civilization is to be remembered? The country that ignored the needs and safety of its children, all in the name of increased corporate profits? Perhaps it is time to stop the merry go round, and start to act like responsible adults. Perhaps it is time to put children ahead of profits. Instead of talking about ‘accountability’ maybe it is time to INSIST ON IT.
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Failed Strategies, Failed Dreams
Ian @ January 31, 2008 # One Comment
The Republican field narrowed today, with Rudy Guiliani dropping out of the race. In doing so, he threw his support behind John McCain. Ironic in a sense, that McCain several months back, was believed to be through, and yet here he is, closing the gap on becoming the nominee. Strange political season, as the once touted savior for the Republican Fortunes now leaves the field of battle. While he is well noted for his tough talk as Mayor, for his presence and leadership during the 9/11 crisis, it never came through in his run for the White House. It was as if the fire was gone from the hero of 9/11.
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Transparent My Ass
Ian @ January 30, 2008 # No Comment Yet
John Gomery, considered to be a dyed in the wool Conservative, head of the Gomery Commission that investigated the Sponsorship Scandal, has blasted Stephen Harper for his failure to live up to his campaign promises of having a transparent Government. Like it is something new? Stephen Harper from the moment of his election, has failed to honor his campaign promises, irrespective of what they were. He has lied, just like his hero George Bush has done repeatedly. Stephen Harper is now our very own clone of George W. Bush, and that is not what we need, want, or can afford.
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Florida’s Aftermath
Ian @ January 30, 2008 # No Comment Yet
When you choose the wrong strategy, it can kick you in the ass real hard. I think Rudy Guiliani tried a campaign tactic that simply was doomed to failure, and now he is expected to announce his withdrawal from the race. Besides, maybe he’ll be a good VP candidate for a third party candidate? Definitely an interesting political season so far.
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State of the Union is…
Ian @ January 30, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Bush’s State of the Union held the headlines briefly today, but was quickly replaced by other news. The Kennedy endorsement of Obama, the Florida Primary all took over top spot, but it didn’t have to. If only George Bush was a real man, who could accept his failures, and admit to them, it could have been a different news day. Though it would be hoping for too much, and clearly was, his speech was even more uninspiring than ever. There was no fire, no drive, because he knows he’s finished, he knows his legacy will be written of his failures, not any successes. He will achieve the distinction of being the worst President, and somehow I doubt if that is what he wanted for a legacy. Too bad he didn’t have the courage to simply speak the truth last night, and maybe go down in history as being honest.
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Florida Chooses McCain - Barely
Ian @ January 29, 2008 # No Comment Yet
John McCain weathered a hard attack by Mitt Romney to win the Florida Primary tonight. Still, it is a long way to go to win the nomination, but even if he does, can he beat Obama? If Clinton pulls a win, maybe he could be the next President, but I don’t think he can battle through the Obama/Kennedy mystique. Should be an interesting campaign, specially with super Tuesday coming up.
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Kennedy - Clinton Feud
Ian @ January 29, 2008 # No Comment Yet
JFK & Barack Obama is an interesting concept. You know I think JFK would have been proud to be associated with Obama, as they both looked for the best in their countrymen. While Kennedy was a tough campaigner, Obama is showing he is no slouch at the job. In fact, he has taken some pretty good blows from both Hilary and Bill tag team, and has come out for more. He has landed his own hard hits too, but in a way that seems to evoke the memory of JFK. He has that knack, and maybe the Kennedy endorsement will be a telling one.
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Corporate Irresponsibility
Ian @ January 28, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The amount of recalls doesn’t seem to stop. They just keep on coming and it makes you wonder if Corporations give a damn about people. The way they put our Children at Risk, all in the name of increased profits is insane. It has to stop, but who will do it? Government leaders seem unwilling to act, so maybe it is because of all that campaign funding they get? Maybe it is time campaign reform took center stage, not the economy, because unless we stop putting children in harms way, we won’t need to have an economy. There will be no future.
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McCain - The Other Side of South Carolina
Ian @ January 28, 2008 # No Comment Yet
John McCain has risen from the political dead, and now is challenging for Florida. Months back, the media wrote him off, as did most of the Republican pundits, but here he is, leading the charge. Could it be that the so called ‘religious right’ influence isn’t as great as it was thought to be? Or could McCain be better than a smooth talking switch artist like Mitt Romney? And whatever happened to the favorite, Rudy Guiliani? Someone forget to wake him up?
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Obama - Ending the Clinton Magic?
Ian @ January 27, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Barack Obama beat back the Clinton Magic. He took it on the chin, and came through as the victor. From the whispering campaign that he is a secret Muslim, to that he is unfit for Command, was all beaten back by the Voters of South Carolina. By nearly a two to one edge, Barack Obama showed that a Black Man can win across the board, and more than that, he showed that you can win without using Attack Politics honed by the Clinton’s and the Bush’s. He has won a victory, that might give hope to change, that might inspire a nation to go beyond its racist past, and join the world, at long last. Maybe this is the beginning of an election race where issues finally take precedence over sniping, over attacks, over old style politics.
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CNN Calls SC for Obama
Ian @ January 26, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The polls have just closed, and CNN is saying Barack Obama has won huge in South Carolina. Interesting how quickly they can call it. Can’t wait to see the final tallies, not to mention the speeches.
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Canada Can’t Afford Stephen Harper
Ian @ January 26, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Sounding like an election has been called, Stephen Harper was firing up the troops. Only trouble is, he needs to fire up the nation. How things have changed, from where he sounded like George Bush touting how strong and great the economy is, to where he now warns of tough times. From a supposed Economist, he has once more failed to see the truth, because he is blinded by his loyalty to George Bush, and his reliance on George Bush to tell him what to think.
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Congress & Bush Agree
Ian @ January 25, 2008 # No Comment Yet
An amazing feat, Congress & Bush agreed on something. While that is earth shattering news, the fact is that they agreed on spending more money and ignoring the real problem facing the Economy. They agreed to dole out money for people and Business, but failed to stop the bleeding in the housing market. Hell, they didn’t even address that issue, as they reached into tired old stimulus ideas to try and stave off a recession. Fact is, they are simply throwing money at the issue, while ignoring the causes. Yeah they agreed on something, TO DO NOTHING.
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More Recalls Including Pre Filled Syringes
Ian @ January 24, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Recalls seem to keep on coming, and stock markets go up and down, and all the time the Politicians fiddle and posture. I wonder, what will it take for the leaders of any political party, to wake up and take charge? Is it even in them? Or are they so bought and paid for that Nation’s are now run by Corporate Elites? Given the type of recalls happening, kind of makes you wonder if we should be going to board meetings, and skipping Election Day.
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Prime Rate Cuts Soothe Markets
Ian @ January 23, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Another bullet dodged, for today. World markets calmed down, after a cut in the Fed Interest Rates, and now the Corporate Elite can breathe a bit easier. They can continue to buy and sell shares, continue to enjoy the benefits of multi million dollar bonuses paid for by outsourced jobs and production. The big money boys can relax, now that the Government is bailing them out, by giving them cheaper access to credit so they can buy more defective goods from China and elsewhere. They can no longer worry about all those houses they now own, from foreclosing on them because they soaked people with dubious mortgage practices. The Prime Rate was cut, but you still have to make that minimum payment on your 24% credit card, until they repossess your stuff. Maybe then they’ll get another rate cut?
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