Straight talk on economy — from Obama
(transcript of video here) Obama spoke about the current economic crisis in Colorado yesterday; video and text of speech as prepared at link. And, for those who keep saying that …
Oklahoma's Mickey Edwards pleads with Congress to uphold Constitution
Happy Constitution Day! Yeah, I don’t feel much like celebrating either. But I read something today that made me proud to be an Oklahoman (albeit a relatively new one), and …
Oklahoman helps Joe Scarborough shovel it for GOP
This is precious. Today, in “Scissortails” a hodge-podge board editorial — usually good for a laugh anyway — the Oklahoman takes issue with something that happened on MSNBC during the …
Liberal Pride
I disagree with some of the finer points (I call myself a progressive, not a liberal, which is a term that came later to mean what it means now), but …
Accidental Truth Telling
I love it when this happens. In fact, I love it so much, I’m going to post such occasions regularly. Republican tool Joe Scarborough [Morning Joe, MSNBC, 9/10/08] MATTHEWS: […] …
Obama's Anger Catch-22
I don’t have to tell anyone that politics is a nasty business. But this latest ad from McCain, which casts Obama as a pedophile, really defies description and categorization. Anyone …
McSame is suddenly agent of change? No!
Economy tanking Lobbyists influence War without end no body armor environment in crisis loss of habeas corpus government spying on citizens no accountability for law-breaking McCain participated in or supported …
Inhofe says Obama will lose due to patriotism 'question'
Here’s a fine example of the slimy tactics of Republicans these days, courtesy of Oklahoma’s senior senator, Jim Inhofe (R-Exxon): Don’t claim outright Obama isn’t patriotic, just say voters “can …
The redemption of Chris Matthews
I’ve criticized Chris Matthews plenty, but he’s been on a new tack lately, which I love. I think he actually realizes that if the Republicans keep the White House, democracy …