As we well know, the Iraq war contributed substantially to former President George W. Bush’s popularity free fall. Could similar circumstances in Afghanistan contribute to a similar drop for President Obama? Soren Dayton via Twitter brought my attention to a piece that quotes the following from a McClatchy report: WASHINGTON – The prospect that U.S. [...]
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It’s Time for a Complete Reboot
One of my lesser known traits is that I’m a huge Trekkie (and I don’t say “huge” lightly). However, the Star Trek universe had recently been undergoing a pretty substantial collapse, culminating in the closing of Star Trek: The Experience in Las Vegas. Desperately trying to revive the franchise, Paramount Pictures contacted J.J. Abrams, Roberto [...]
Alternative Energy Without the Hippies
The Obama administration claims to support nuclear energy as part of the growing national infrastructure. However, political convenience has left that support on the chopping block every time it has been in play. The stimulus bill included funding for nuclear plant accident insurance to targeted communities, but it was one of the first programs cut [...]
Spread This Video Far and Wide!
Hats off to @AliAkbar for this find! The NRSC just released a new web ad entitled “Candidate Obama vs. President Obama” that, as Ali Akbar says, “is absolutely the best ad I’ve seen.” While I won’t go that far, it is absolutely a fantastic ad that needs to be sent to all of your friends [...]
Lessons of the 2008 Election
Please note that this is by no means a comprehensive list of all of the lessons we should take from this year’s election. These are just a few of the many important recognitions we must make moving forward. The GOP’s electoral map has shrunk. As much as it pains me to say it as a [...]