This isn’t exactly new, but it is worth repeating. Last week voters in the Vermont towns of Battleboro and Marlboro passed articles calling for President Bush and Vice President Cheney to be arrested for violating the constitution. This follows several non-binding resolutions to end the war in Iraq and impeach Bush and Cheney.
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I was with friends watching the Super Tuesday results, and there were lots of comments flying both in the room and in the media. I know that many were hoping the nominations would be decided last night - or at least the Republican nomination; but I’m glad they weren’t, not only for the sake of the conventions, but also for the later primaries & caucuses. It’s demoralizing to feel as if your vote doesn’t count, and that’s what many in the later states would tend think if the nominations had been decided last night, which could affect voter turn out; and I’m against anything that may keep people from voting. Personally, I’m glad that my vote on March 4 will have a voice about who the Republican nominee is.
I also think it will make the conventions more interesting. Now, I’m not advocating an all out floor fight in either convention. Fighting doesn’t do anyone any good, and tends to make people not care about any of the candidates which I’ve heard enough of as it is. I would, however, like to see an open floor for the nominations, and let the delegates do what they’re supposed to do. A friend is hoping for a “Draft Newt [Gingrich]” movement from the floor of the Republican convention. I’m not sure I agree with him on Newt for the nominee, but I recognize there’s no way that can happen if the nomination is all sewn up before the convention, and it could be interesting to see that process in action. So I say let ‘em run, but let ‘em run strong. That’s the democratic election process in action. I’d put money on the fact that the forefathers are smiling at these races.
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I’m going to step off of the Huckabee soapbox soon, but I’m not quite done yet. After all of my surfing for Huckabee links yesterday, someone showed me this video. Its too funny to keep to myself, you have to see this. Enjoy…
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Earlier this week I was talking with a friend about the Iowa caucus, when I was asked. I’m embarrassed to say that I couldn’t give a good answer. Not wanting to get caught a second time I’ve looked up the caucus definition, and I thought I’d post it here.
Definition of caucus: a group of people belonging to the same political party gathering to further a special interest or cause. In American politics, a caucus is when supporters of a political party vote to select a candidate for their party, or decide on a policy.
Caucus vs primary: the difference between a caucus and a primary election is who’s allowed to participate. Only citizens that consider themselves Democrats would participate in a Democratic caucus, and like wise for the Republican caucus. In primary elections, referred to as primaries, all voters are welcome to participate.
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Have you noticed that all of the recent press coverage has been about Obama, Clinton, Romney and Huckabee? The other candidates are getting very little press. Just a moment ago I realized I haven’t come across Rudy Giuliani’s name in almost a week. That’s a nice trend. I know this is a short break, he’s going to be all over the media when the New Hampshire caucus draws near. Still, how awesome is it to have a short break from being constantly reminded of him?
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Yahoo just published a list of the top candidates being searched. Who’s the top? I’ll let you check it out for yourself, but the list does not match the polls.
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Salon just released the most hilarious cartoon. And, if I may say, its totally on the mark.
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I just read over at Daily Kos that Al Gore has made a call for people to share their questions and opinions on issues that matter to them in the 2008 presidential race. That’s a pretty thinly veiled move toward announcing candidacy. Very interesting.
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Rudy Giuliani went to see the Yankee’s play this past Monday, in Yankee Stadium. During the game his picture was shown on the jumbotron a couple of times. The first time it was shown the crowd had a reaction, but no one could tell if they were chanting “Rudy, Rudy” or booing. The second time his image was shown was in the middle of Ronan Tynan singing “God Bless America.” The crowd made it very clear that they were not cheering for Giuliani, they were booing. No major papers that I can find have picked up the story, though MSNBC did report it on the air.
That’s gotta hurt. In your own city, at a sporting event. Over at Daily Kos Davefromqueens wrote an essay explaining why he believes Rudy was booed. He makes some good points along the way, and he’s giving a message that resonates with many. Rudy, are you getting the message? Your 9/11 hero rhetoric isn’t selling anymore.
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Bush’s War
My Tivo recorded the Frontline series on the war in Iraq last week. I watched the first episode last night. The series makes the argument that Bush’s administration colluded and distorted facts to garner American support for war in Iraq. I’m not close enough to the administration to comment on the validity of the claim, but I will say that Frontline presents a compelling argument. If they’re right, holy cow is that awful.
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