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Archive for the 'Politics' Category


Vote in a Small Town Without Waiting

Posted by Ted Hopton on November 4, 2008

change_posteraAfter years of the presidential campaign, I finally got to vote today. And one of the benefits of living in a small town is that I did not have to wait in line, even though all over the country there are record numbers of voters turning out and long lines are being reported.

Now we wait another 12 hours or so…

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In Defense of White Americans

Posted by Ted Hopton on October 26, 2008

White Americans are not remotely the bigots the G.O.P. would have us believe. Just because a campaign trades in racism doesn’t mean that the country is racist.

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Palin Fun in the Oval Office

Posted by Ted Hopton on October 22, 2008

You have to check this out! Be sure to click all around, including several times on all doors, but don’t click on the red phone!

http://www.palinaspresident.us/

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Sarah Palin On SNL With Tina Fey

Posted by Ted Hopton on October 20, 2008

Sarah Palin does have a sense of humor, that’s for sure.

more about “Sarah Palin On SNL With Tina Fey, Wee…“, posted with vodpod

This one’s even funnier…

more about “Saturday Night Live - Update: Palin R…“, posted with vodpod

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Body Politics: The Source Of McCain’s Odd Body Language

Posted by Ted Hopton on October 19, 2008

This article is a bit long and rambling, but the essential points it makes are insightful. We’ve all noticed how awkward McCain so often looks. Here’s a psychological explanation.

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He Just Can’t Quit W

Posted by Ted Hopton on October 19, 2008

It’s not just the economy. And it’s not just President Bush. John McCain is to blame for his own campaign’s disastrous course.

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Nov. 5, 2008

Posted by Ted Hopton on October 18, 2008

I can’t say I agree with Charles Blow that the presidential race is over, but his projections about what a Barack Obama presidency would be like are intriguing.

A perfect storm of poor judgments has set the stage for a Barack Obama victory. On Nov. 5, he will be one of the most powerful presidents in recent American history.

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The Daily Show at Joe the Plumber’s House

Posted by Ted Hopton on October 18, 2008

Joe the Plumber is funny enough on his own, but John Oliver of the Daily Show ratchets up the humor even higher.

more about “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Offic…“, posted with vodpod

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GOP Rep. Rants Against ‘Anti-American’ Forces In Congress

Posted by Ted Hopton on October 18, 2008

Ms. Bachman, an elected Republican in the House of Representatives, is truly scary. She’s a pretty version of Joe McCarthy.

Here’s a passionate, rational response to the fascist Rep. Bachman [R]

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Obama’s Roast of McCain

Posted by Ted Hopton on October 18, 2008

Obama could have a future in stand-up! Don’t miss this — McCain’s roast of Obama is pretty good, too, but Obama had the better comedy speechwriters.

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