In my own estimation, being someone who has competed in debates on the collegiate level, McCain won that debate on points. He knew the format better, used the format better, was more aggressive, more assertive and directly answered more questions. We’ll see how the media and public view it.

While holding a staff of solid gold, the Pope says,"The global financial crisis is proof that the pursuit of money and success is pointless." In other words, "Stop spending money to invest in your future and start tithing to the Mother Church." Asshole. Story from the BBC.

I expected to be the only person in the theater. When I got in line to buy my ticket, I was surprised to hear the five people in front of me–three different groups–all ask for tickets to see the very same film. When the cashier asked me what I wanted to see, I said, "One…

They call it Proposition 8 in California.They call it Proposition 102 in Arizona. I call it "legalized gay bashing." If someone can make a non-religious argument against same-sex marriage, I’m willing to listen. Otherwise, keep your goddamn book out of my Constitution. Thanks to joemorf  for the video. (He’s in there!)

Instead of reading what other people have to say about McCain and Obama, why not read what they have to say about themselves? Here’s McCain’s stance on the issues.Here’s Obama’s stance on the issues. This is what they want you to know. May as well read it. Read for yourself. Make up your own mind.…

(paraphrasing) McCain: "The talks are standing still. We should stop campaigning and focus on the economy." White House and Congress: "The talks are going good. We don’t need your help." Obama: "A President should be able to focus on more than one thing at a time." Wow. Is McCain trying to throw this thing?

Something a few people have been talking about in regards to political polling… celphones. Most polls use regular old landlines. They don’t have celphone numbers. Well, I don’t have a landline. I onlyhave a celphone. So, I never get polled. As a matter of fact, most folks under the age of 35 only have celphones.…

Only Bush would use the bailout as a cover to expand the powers of the Executive Branch… A critical – and radical – component of the bailout package proposed by the Bush administration has thus far failed to garner the serious attention of anyone in the press. Section 8 (which ironically reminds one of the…

(from Time Magazine; thanks to flamesrising  for the link) Determined to shape his legacy in Iraq, President Bush has cut Congress out of his negotiations with the al-Maliki government. Despite repeated requests, the Administration has refused to share with congressional committees the text of its negotiating draft, even on a confidential basis. But elements of the…