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October 29, 2008: Most Anticipated Event Was…

October 29, 2008: Most Anticipated Event Was…

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...the Sister Toldjah Review of the Barack Obama Infomercial! The best part is, she absolutely nailed it with this:
He lost me at hello.
So what did the big Obama Event have in common with most other 30 minute infomercials?
  • They snag you with a promise of something irresistable
  • They convince you that it's possible by providing "real people" to either explain it or testify to it's value
  • They play soothing music intended to make you feel good about what you're watching
  • Oh yeah, best part, they lie
The only big difference between[...]
TCR Endorsements: US Senator From Iowa

TCR Endorsements: US Senator From Iowa

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This year, the US Senate seat currently held by Tom Harkin is up for grabs. I say "up for grabs" in an attempt to relieve us of the idea that the incumbent has no chance to be unseated. Harkin has been in the US Senate now for 6 terms (24 years). Without a doubt, he has done some good things while in Congress. Probably the most positive, and the one he speaks of the most, is his authoring of the Americans with Disabilities Act. He has also been a big supporter of farmers and Iowa's universities. Harkin is also known in the state, like Neil Smith[...]
Spreading The ???

Spreading The ???

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As I've been listening to and contemplating the whole discussion around "spreading the wealth", it's occurred to me that when the wealth is being spread, there's more than just wealth that gets spread. That's right, the poverty gets spread too. Of course, calling it "spreading the poverty" might seem too severe, but here's the thing: people have poverty, wealth, or something in between. If you spread one, you spread it all. My preference now is to think of it as "spreading the mediocrity". As we discussed in the past, providing equal access to economic resources ("spreading the wealth", or "wealth redistribution") is going to lead to a society that is motivated to meet the status quo, to do just enough to get by, to even lower itself to ensure that there is just enough work to either[...]
Stevens Guilty

Stevens Guilty

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I am not surprised at the guilty verdict handed down against US Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) on seven counts of making false statements. And nor should anyone else. I stated earlier in the year that Alaskan Republicans needed to find another candidate, but they failed. It amazes me that people like Ted can imagine that they are not only above the law, but that in the midst of failure they should continue on with their struggle for power when they should be focusing on dealing with the issue at hand... planning a appeal. From The Hill:

The senator vowed to “fight this unjust verdict with every ounce of energy I have” and said he would return home to defend his seat.

“I am innocent. This verdict is[...]
Yet Another Plot To Assassinate Obama

Yet Another Plot To Assassinate Obama

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The Feds managed to spoil a new plot by apparent amateurs who wanted to try and kill Barack Obama. Repudiating any attempt to take a life is easy. Seeing what this can mean is a little harder. Strong emotions are clearly evident across the country, and varying degrees of violence are queuing up to be released in very short order. I am watching people on both ends of the spectrum, and even many in the middle, becoming so charged with anger and frustration, and yet often end up misdirecting their fire. I've been on the receiving end of that recently, and[...]
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