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When you say "nonstop ads," I'm assuming you're claiming that Clinton (thanks for clarifying that it's Clinton you were talking…
It's a weird question, because I think that if I knew the intent behind the question, I would answer it…
Cosco, could you please clarify which female candidate ran "nonstop ads pointing out that the male candidate" is sexist, and…
an absolute inability to string a sentence together in a meaningful way This is not only untrue, it's a deranged…
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Author Archives: Jeff Fecke
My Senior Senator: The Bailout is Awesome!
Those of you outside Minnesota probably remember Norm Coleman as the guy who won his senate seat when Paul Wellstone died in a plane crash. He hasn’t done much since. But still, Norm’s a political powerhouse in Minnesota, even if … Continue reading
Did I Say The Rich Wouldn't Pay a Price?
Well, do I ever stand corrected. They’re paying a terrible price. Terrible: “A lot of those people will have to sell their homes, they’re going to cut back on the private jets and the vacations. They may even have to … Continue reading
Posted in Economics and the like
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Medicine
“Laissez faire et laissez passer, le monde va de lui même!” —Vincent de Gournay We starry-eyed liberals are told, again and again, that laissez-faire capitalism is really the ideal for all the people of the world. Republicans and libertarians alike are … Continue reading
Posted in Economics and the like
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Cubs Clinch!
For the first time since 1907-1908, the Cubs are in the postseason two years in a row, and it looks like they could end up as the best team in the National League. Can they get to their first series … Continue reading
Posted in Whatever
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The No Deal
I think Paul Krugman has this dead to rights: I hate to say this, but looking at the plan as leaked, I have to say no deal. Not unless Treasury explains, very clearly, why this is supposed to work, other … Continue reading
Posted in Economics and the like, In the news
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A Little Straight Talk On Health Care
John McCain wants to give you a little straight talk, my friends. You see, those Democrats keep wanting to socialize medicine, which is bad, because “socialize” sounds like “socialism” which is sorta like “communisim” which is almost as bad as … Continue reading
Posted in Elections and politics
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Sarah Palin, Bircher
Okay, I’ll bite: why did Wasilla Councilwoman Sarah Palin have a copy of the John Birch Society’s newsletter back in 1995? And why was she cheerfully marking it up in her official photo? And don’t tell me it’s just a … Continue reading
Posted in Elections and politics
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McCain: I Said Screw Spain!
So John McCain yesterday appeared not to realize that Spain was 1) A NATO ally, 2) Not in Latin America, and 3) Led by Prime Minister Zapatero. ¡Muy mavericky! So naturally, given that Spain is one of America’s closest allies (yes, … Continue reading
Posted in Elections and politics, International issues
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McCain: Screw Spain!
Okay, look, not everybody is going to know who the King of Spain ((I guess I’m always hoping that you’ll end this reign, but it’s my destiny to be the King of Spain.)) is, but if you’re a U.S. Presidential candidate who … Continue reading
There was commentary on things he said, quotes from prepared speeches, quotes from interviews. So you're saying that a candidate…