This week saw some great things and some that were not so great. While I applaud the Supreme Court striking down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), it bothers me a lot that they also gutted the Voting Rights Act (VRA). And I don't know how Paula Deen fits into this but she ...read more
Andrew Sullivan has this gem from Bill Clinton's debate with George Bush Sr, where the then governor of Arkansas draws a direct contrast between the economic theories of the Republicans and the Democrats. It is painful to watch Bush try to empathize with an audience member's ...read more
Yes, Bill Clinton gave a phenomenal speech at the Democratic Convention last week, and yes, he fired up the base and provided immeasurable help to Barack Obama's campaign. But the theme of Clinton's speech was "Republicans created the mess we're in, and only Democrats can fix ...read more
A bit late posting today as I've been traveling, but wanted to weigh in on Bill Clinton's speech last night at the Democratic convention. As cynical as I am about politics, there's always a part of me that respects the all time greats - the politicians with a God given talent ...read more
By Chez Pazienza: I'm probably going to sound like the stereotypical old guy in the room here, but bear with me. The first time I voted for president was in 1992 and, like many my age at the time, I voted for Bill Clinton. The reason should be obvious to anyone who lived ...read more
