Well, I guess 12.5% is better than 0% correct. I got Hillary's vote percentage in Kentucky correct, but was over on Obama's percentage. It appears that my delegate count was too optimistic as well, with CNN's current count in the KY sitting at 37-14.
My Oregon prediction was a bit conservative, with Obama looking like he'll win 58-42. There isn't a total number of delegates yet, but my guess is it will higher than my prediction.
It would be nice if Senator Clinton to make any predictions on Puerto Rico, Montana, and South Dakota a completely moot point. I wouldn't hold my breath on that happening. If necessary, I'll make my pointless predictions for the last three contests late next week.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Sad News from Boston
Senator Kennedy diagnosed with malignant brain tumor
I wish Senator Kennedy the best of luck in fighting this ailment. Say what you want about his past issues, but this man has a been a stalwart of liberalism and an excellent senator. He is one of the 23 Senators who voted against Bush's War, and a fierce supporter of Senator Obama. Whoever takes his place in the Senate when he leaves will have big shoes to fill.
I wish Senator Kennedy the best of luck in fighting this ailment. Say what you want about his past issues, but this man has a been a stalwart of liberalism and an excellent senator. He is one of the 23 Senators who voted against Bush's War, and a fierce supporter of Senator Obama. Whoever takes his place in the Senate when he leaves will have big shoes to fill.
My Meaningless Unscientific Oregon and Kentucky Predictions
Today will be another split decision in the seemingly unending democratic nomination race, but the bigger story will be the milestone reached by Senator Obama. Provided he gains 15-20 pledged delegates tonight (an almost assured prospect), he will clinch a victory in the pledged delegate race (at least until MI and FL are settled). Hopefully the hyperactive labrador puppies in the media will stay still long enough to see tonight for what it is. Given their track record, expect them to discount Obama's milestone and victory in Oregon in favor of Clinton's MAJOR victory in Kentucky. After all, the only states that matter in the United States are those in greater Appalachia (Except for Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia).
Oregon: Obama 55%, Clinton 45% 29-23 Pledged Delegate Count
Kentucky: Clinton 65% Obama 35% 33-18 Pledged Delegate Count
There is a lot to write about, and I am sure more after the results of tonight are known. I can't make any promises to live up to my hopes in getting stuff out there, but stay tuned.
Oregon: Obama 55%, Clinton 45% 29-23 Pledged Delegate Count
Kentucky: Clinton 65% Obama 35% 33-18 Pledged Delegate Count
There is a lot to write about, and I am sure more after the results of tonight are known. I can't make any promises to live up to my hopes in getting stuff out there, but stay tuned.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Proof Yet Again of Obama's Viability
Senator Obama proves yet again why he isn't John Kerry or Michael Dukakis. I love his mixture of mild amusement at the hypocrisy of McCain/Bush, intelligent discussion of the facts, and a pledge to the GOP to bring on a serious foreign policy discussion.
Too bad the media will probably continue to give Senator McCain a free pass to keep yelling about the "boogeymen" who are only being held at bay by Big Papa Bush.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
MIKE GRAVLE FOR PREZ!!!!1! OMG!!!!1!
Words cannot describe the lunacy of this man. Yet he still comes off as more sane then Senator Clinton (R-FantasyLand), the President of the Lollipop Forest.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
And Two More are Down
Obama is going to win North Carolina by a significant margin. In addition, Hillary's win in Indiana is going to be insignificant. And the last really large delegate haul is over with, with it being at best a wash for Hillary.
Needless to say, I enjoyed a nice bottle of Yuengling (even if that lousy state went to the other candidate) while watching Senator Obama gives his victory speech.
It's certainly a good day for us Obamatards, even if Senator Hillary (R-NY) will still be in this until the good people of South Dakota and Montana vote on June 3.
Needless to say, I enjoyed a nice bottle of Yuengling (even if that lousy state went to the other candidate) while watching Senator Obama gives his victory speech.
It's certainly a good day for us Obamatards, even if Senator Hillary (R-NY) will still be in this until the good people of South Dakota and Montana vote on June 3.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Economists? We don't need no stinkin' economists.
NOTE: This post has mild extreme language of the bovine manure variety. I apologize for my diversion from my usual standards, but it was certainly appropriate. If you really are offended by this language, please stop reading and go to http://www.icanhascheezburger.com. I'm sure that will be more your speed.
GIGANTIC SIGH
Hillary just won't stop will she? Either she is bullshitting about being a Super-wonk, or is bullshitting about being Hilz Six Pack. I'll bet you can't guess which one.
Maybe someday she'll collapse in a moment that will put the Dean scream or Muskie crying to shame. That would be a beautiful day, one that will mark a new (and hopefully better) chapter in our nation's politics. The Clintons will finally have been beaten, and being a progressive will no longer be a "dirty little secret". Maybe then we'll have two political parties, instead of one crazy ass party, and one trying to be a weak-ass pro-choice version of the same party.
I tried, I really tried to give her a fair shake. She has shown before she is intelligent, and does seem to care about some things. But to her power is the ends, not the means. Severely wounded by the unfortunate battles of the 90s, she has given up on the idea that there is a better way to win the presidency than roll in the muck.
Hopefully Hoosiers and Tarheels will see through her lies, refuse to submit to her ceaseless pandering. I pray that they will see how shallow and meaningless her gas tax holiday idea is, and how much contempt it shows for American voters. For once I want to believe that they will see through her crap, and see that Obama was the only one honest enough to say that a gas tax holiday is utterly worthless.
Unfortunately, I am very pessimistic about this. The reason politicians pander is because people are more than willing to swallow there crap. Until we stand up and say "NO MORE", they will continue to rely upon truthiness, false sincerity, and other disgusting Machiavellian tools of the trade.
If you truly believe in real change, in actually working to solve the issues that face our nation, you have to be willing to see through the bullshit. Hillary Clinton won't change things, and John McCain won't change things, at least if you aren't wealthy. Barack Obama is our best shot at saving this country from idiocracy and mediocrity. But he can't do it alone.
Prove me wrong, citizens of Charlotte and Evansville. Show me the errors of my ways, people of Moyock and Cayuga. Make me proud voters of Indianapolis and Raleigh. Although a sweep by him won't end this campaign, it will do a damn bit of good in cutting off a potential flank attack by Clinton and her minions.
Help end this charade, and usher in a new age of American citizenship. The people of the "meaningless" states of Virginia, Illinois, Georgia and 28 other contested locales have spoken for their desire for change. Do your part, and make North Carolina and Indiana meaningless as well.
GIGANTIC SIGH
Hillary just won't stop will she? Either she is bullshitting about being a Super-wonk, or is bullshitting about being Hilz Six Pack. I'll bet you can't guess which one.
Maybe someday she'll collapse in a moment that will put the Dean scream or Muskie crying to shame. That would be a beautiful day, one that will mark a new (and hopefully better) chapter in our nation's politics. The Clintons will finally have been beaten, and being a progressive will no longer be a "dirty little secret". Maybe then we'll have two political parties, instead of one crazy ass party, and one trying to be a weak-ass pro-choice version of the same party.
I tried, I really tried to give her a fair shake. She has shown before she is intelligent, and does seem to care about some things. But to her power is the ends, not the means. Severely wounded by the unfortunate battles of the 90s, she has given up on the idea that there is a better way to win the presidency than roll in the muck.
Hopefully Hoosiers and Tarheels will see through her lies, refuse to submit to her ceaseless pandering. I pray that they will see how shallow and meaningless her gas tax holiday idea is, and how much contempt it shows for American voters. For once I want to believe that they will see through her crap, and see that Obama was the only one honest enough to say that a gas tax holiday is utterly worthless.
Unfortunately, I am very pessimistic about this. The reason politicians pander is because people are more than willing to swallow there crap. Until we stand up and say "NO MORE", they will continue to rely upon truthiness, false sincerity, and other disgusting Machiavellian tools of the trade.
If you truly believe in real change, in actually working to solve the issues that face our nation, you have to be willing to see through the bullshit. Hillary Clinton won't change things, and John McCain won't change things, at least if you aren't wealthy. Barack Obama is our best shot at saving this country from idiocracy and mediocrity. But he can't do it alone.
Prove me wrong, citizens of Charlotte and Evansville. Show me the errors of my ways, people of Moyock and Cayuga. Make me proud voters of Indianapolis and Raleigh. Although a sweep by him won't end this campaign, it will do a damn bit of good in cutting off a potential flank attack by Clinton and her minions.
Help end this charade, and usher in a new age of American citizenship. The people of the "meaningless" states of Virginia, Illinois, Georgia and 28 other contested locales have spoken for their desire for change. Do your part, and make North Carolina and Indiana meaningless as well.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
It's Guam's Time to Shine!
Jay Sherman - "I don't think you need to get into the Guam Primary"
Duke Phillips - "Hell, I don't even know what to call 'em. The Guamish? Guammi Bears? Guambats?"
Barack Obama adds another victory to his total with a victory in Guam. Although the margin is close enough that it quite possibly could tip the other way, it will result in a 2/2 split between Senator Obama and Senator Flick...I mean Clinton.
This is just a warm-up to the Basketball Tuesday primaries in North Carolina and Indiana on Tuesday. Don't expect Clinton leaving the race, even if Obama somehow wins both states by 20%. Something tells me this woman might still be running a sad and pathetic campaign the same day Obama takes the oath of office.
Duke Phillips - "Hell, I don't even know what to call 'em. The Guamish? Guammi Bears? Guambats?"
Barack Obama adds another victory to his total with a victory in Guam. Although the margin is close enough that it quite possibly could tip the other way, it will result in a 2/2 split between Senator Obama and Senator Flick...I mean Clinton.
This is just a warm-up to the Basketball Tuesday primaries in North Carolina and Indiana on Tuesday. Don't expect Clinton leaving the race, even if Obama somehow wins both states by 20%. Something tells me this woman might still be running a sad and pathetic campaign the same day Obama takes the oath of office.
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