Election Div (voices from the past subsection)

Molly Ivins from 2004 (God how I miss her voice) .... just listen to the words ..... she's still relevant.

Start at the 17:00 minute mark  and follow throughout. I guarantee you will see something familiar ....

the more things change, the more they stay the same ........ oh well.

Nudge, Nudge, etc div

Steven Pearlstein's  column from this morning's WaPo brought this to mind :

The idea that the birds involved in these PACs have no "coordination" with the respective campaigns is laughable to say the least. But then again, "a nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat."

With Friends Like This div ..........

Things are gettin' so hot in Florida that all kinds of things are comin' outa da woodwork.
So many folks are gunnin' for Newt,  guess he can use some help like this.

So far they've been pretty consistent in demonizing the President, but haven't espoused a single original idea. Just the constant recitation of the Republican talking points  - -  cut taxes, cut regulation, cut capital gains, cancel any attempt at healthcare ...... how's that worked out for ya so far ???

The man who originated "Trickle-down economics was on Bill Moyers last week. David Stockman was St Ronnie's budget director. He seems to have had an epiphany. If you didn't see it, try this  - -

This mornings Post had an excellent article on just who's tactics are being emulated so far in the campaign. The next time you listen to FOX news or one of them "talkers" like Rush, pay attention to rules 5 and 13 (many sources cite between 10 and 13 "rules").  This listing even admits to their use.