Category Archives: Technology

If Bush Is Vindicated By History Here Will Be The Reason Why

A picture says a thousand words - and it can alter memory when doctored too according to a recent study. Of course the basic mechanism has been known for a long time - and Republicans have used it to great effect at least since Ronald Reagan.
President George W. Bush may never ‘accomplish the mission’ […]

Romney - Poetic Justice And Rejection In Political Advertising

From today’s New York Times, “Your Ad Here: Web Surprise Hits ‘08 Race,”
“[T]he [Mitt] Romney campaign had not expected its [advertising] banners to appear on FanFiction.net, whose users have seen thousands of ‘Romney for President’ ads while using the site to write their own plots about their favorite fictional characters….
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But [Romney] campaign aides were surprised […]

Interesting New 6th Congressional Blog - Rubberstamproskam.com

Somebody named “David” started an anti-Congressman Peter Roskam blog in mid-October called “rubberstamproskam.com” on a website address purchased in July of this year. David says he is an Elmhurst resident (6th Congressional District), a nurse who works as an analyst for a “large employee benefits company” professionally and a progressive politically. The blog […]

Democrat Debbie Halvorson Raising ActBlue Money In 11th District Race

Last week Illinois State Senator Debbie Halvorson began raising money on ActBlue - she’s past the $9,000 mark - and with your help she’ll go a lot higher. Donate to Debbie and put a D in the 11th District.
Visit Debbie’s homepage at www.debbiehalvorson.com.

6th Dem Candidate Jill Morgenthaler’s Website Up

6th District Congressional Candidate Jill Morgenthaler’s preliminary website is up at www.jillmorgenthaler.com. Outside of her announcement of candidacy, there isn’t a lot there yet - but I’d expect more to come soon.
Col. Jill Morgenthaler, a 30 year army veteran, businesswoman and recently Illinois’ Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety and Homeland Security Advisor, […]

Random (But Persistent) Thought - So-Called “Austin Mayor”

For a while now I’ve been thinking there’s a certain genius to So-Called “Austin Mayor” being interested in (and blogging) both politics and comics. I think it probably helps make the political blogging better because of the mental atmosphere (or whatever you would call it).
Take the observation for what it’s worth.

IAM Presidential Debate Part Two Tonight Online At 7:30 PM

Missed posting about the first one last night (it featured Hillary Clinton, Duncan Hunter and Mike Huckabee) - but if you get a chance take a look at the second one tonight with John Edwards and Dennis Kucinich. The candidate conversations are moderated by Erin Moriarty of CBS News - and you can check […]

Two Blogs Five Years Ago

Blame it on the rain (really)….
Five years ago today recently ArchPundit (Larry) started his blog (see his post here).
Five years ago yesterday the day before ArchPundit Kevin (Political Animal) started his blog.
I don’t know what was going on five years ago in late August - but I can say that I’m happy with the legacy […]

Russ Feingold On Presidential Pick - Jake, This One’s For You

With the recent withdrawal of former Wisconsin Governor, Republican Tommy Thompson I feel like I can safely show this.

[If above doesn’t work then see here.]
Thanks Russ!

If They Can’t Face YouTube How Can They Defeat The Terrorists

Amazing line.