The first time Barack Obama was on The Daily Show, I remember him being much different from other politicians who had been on the show. He doesn't disappoint in his most recent visit. There are some excellent questions asked (such as why Hillary gets to count being First Lady as experience), and Mr. Obama has some great answers.
Be sure to check out the other video posted besides the interview. You have to laugh, otherwise you would cry.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Oops...
The post about my victory in Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword has been moved to Quo Vadimus, where it was supposed to be posted. If you care to read it, click here.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
My 2008 Presidential Endorsement: Catch the Blue State Fever!
For the Democrats, I'm keeping this one fairly short, and without quite the vitriol present on the GOP side. For one, I'm saving myself for the big brawl tonight on MSNBC. For another, I actually can find some candidates to respect on the Democratic side. Barring the return of zombie Lincoln and the withdrawal of all Democratic candidates (save for Gravel), my 2008 general election endorsement will likely be a Dem.
In order from last to first.
#8: Mike Gravel
Sure, its fun when the crazies are let in the building. And his righteous indignation is a site to behold. However, crazy != good candidate, so I cannot give him too much support. Keep in mind, however, that I would still vote for him over every GOP candidate, save for possibly Ron Paul.
#6 (tie): Joe Biden and Chris Dodd
They seem like decent enough fellows, and have actually done pretty well in the debates. However, they aren't really that different than the front-runners, and don't have much of a shot. If I weren't such a political geek, I probably wouldn't be able to tell them apart. They'll be much better as leaders in Congress.
#5: Hillary Clinton
Yeah, she is the front-runner. And yeah, she'll probably end up with the nomination. However, although I have shed some of my ignorance from the 90s, I still have hard feelings towards the Clintons. Fair or not, she strikes me as incredibly cold and calculating, and willing to drop her convictions at any moment for the convenient position. Also, I can't support a candidate who voted for the Iraq War Resolution. A true leader would have stood up to Bush at that moment, and done their best to keep us out of this war, rather than roll over like a coward.
#4: Dennis Kucinich
Unlike half of the field, he voted against the Iraq War Resolution. He stands his ground, and certainly seems to have plenty of conviction and a sense of responsibility. Also, he has a hot (for a hippie) young wife. But he is the most liberal candidate in the field, and has no shot at winning the nomination. Maybe he would win if he was running for President of The Shire.
#3: John Edwards
Despite the $400 haircuts and giant houses, he does seem to care about eradicating poverty. Unfortunately, this isn't 1968, and he isn't Robert Kennedy. Of course, considering how 1968 ended for Mr. Kennedy, maybe Mr. Edwards would be glad about that. Like Clinton, Dodd, and Biden, he is disqualified because of a vote for the Iraq Resolution. At least he has shown some regret about the decision, unlike a certain front-runner from New York.
#2: Bill Richardson
An experienced diplomat, with a real moderate streak (yet good on several liberal issues), and a proven track record? How did he get in this horse-race? Although a little stiff in the debates, he clearly knows his stuff, and is an excellent candidate. He really should be a bigger contender, but the glare of the top three kind of keeps him in the shadows. If it were any other year, the endorsement would be his.
#1: Barack Obama
Sometimes the race for the Presidency is a choice between the lesser of two evils. Once in a while, however, a candidate comes along who may legitimately change the course of the country. Obama seems like he might be this candidate. He is unabashedly liberal, but in a way that will at least foster some respect and statesmanship on the other side of the aisle. His speeches seem to be from a different time, when eloquence and ideas mattered.
Obama represents optimism, a trait sorely lacking in most of the Democratic party. He represents fresh ideas, and a possible return of honor and respect to our government. Yes, he might be inexperienced, but that is why you bring in an experienced Secretary of State and Vice-President (preferably one who isn't a Sith lord, like our current Veep).
Hmm....Obama/Richardson '08. I think I like the sound of that.
In the end, the Democratic field is much easier to digest than the pills in the GOP race. Before the field started to appear, and the Republicans showed themselves for what they are, I was a strong supporter of ABH (anybody but Hillary) . However, with the turds on the right (or in the case of Romney, canine diarrhea), I might reluctantly support her candidacy if she were the nominee. Obama on the back side of the ticket would most certainly help.
In order from last to first.
#8: Mike Gravel
Sure, its fun when the crazies are let in the building. And his righteous indignation is a site to behold. However, crazy != good candidate, so I cannot give him too much support. Keep in mind, however, that I would still vote for him over every GOP candidate, save for possibly Ron Paul.
#6 (tie): Joe Biden and Chris Dodd
They seem like decent enough fellows, and have actually done pretty well in the debates. However, they aren't really that different than the front-runners, and don't have much of a shot. If I weren't such a political geek, I probably wouldn't be able to tell them apart. They'll be much better as leaders in Congress.
#5: Hillary Clinton
Yeah, she is the front-runner. And yeah, she'll probably end up with the nomination. However, although I have shed some of my ignorance from the 90s, I still have hard feelings towards the Clintons. Fair or not, she strikes me as incredibly cold and calculating, and willing to drop her convictions at any moment for the convenient position. Also, I can't support a candidate who voted for the Iraq War Resolution. A true leader would have stood up to Bush at that moment, and done their best to keep us out of this war, rather than roll over like a coward.
#4: Dennis Kucinich
Unlike half of the field, he voted against the Iraq War Resolution. He stands his ground, and certainly seems to have plenty of conviction and a sense of responsibility. Also, he has a hot (for a hippie) young wife. But he is the most liberal candidate in the field, and has no shot at winning the nomination. Maybe he would win if he was running for President of The Shire.
#3: John Edwards
Despite the $400 haircuts and giant houses, he does seem to care about eradicating poverty. Unfortunately, this isn't 1968, and he isn't Robert Kennedy. Of course, considering how 1968 ended for Mr. Kennedy, maybe Mr. Edwards would be glad about that. Like Clinton, Dodd, and Biden, he is disqualified because of a vote for the Iraq Resolution. At least he has shown some regret about the decision, unlike a certain front-runner from New York.
#2: Bill Richardson
An experienced diplomat, with a real moderate streak (yet good on several liberal issues), and a proven track record? How did he get in this horse-race? Although a little stiff in the debates, he clearly knows his stuff, and is an excellent candidate. He really should be a bigger contender, but the glare of the top three kind of keeps him in the shadows. If it were any other year, the endorsement would be his.
#1: Barack Obama
Sometimes the race for the Presidency is a choice between the lesser of two evils. Once in a while, however, a candidate comes along who may legitimately change the course of the country. Obama seems like he might be this candidate. He is unabashedly liberal, but in a way that will at least foster some respect and statesmanship on the other side of the aisle. His speeches seem to be from a different time, when eloquence and ideas mattered.
Obama represents optimism, a trait sorely lacking in most of the Democratic party. He represents fresh ideas, and a possible return of honor and respect to our government. Yes, he might be inexperienced, but that is why you bring in an experienced Secretary of State and Vice-President (preferably one who isn't a Sith lord, like our current Veep).
Hmm....Obama/Richardson '08. I think I like the sound of that.
In the end, the Democratic field is much easier to digest than the pills in the GOP race. Before the field started to appear, and the Republicans showed themselves for what they are, I was a strong supporter of ABH (anybody but Hillary) . However, with the turds on the right (or in the case of Romney, canine diarrhea), I might reluctantly support her candidacy if she were the nominee. Obama on the back side of the ticket would most certainly help.
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