UPDATE, 08 March 2010 – Captured Al Qaeda operative is NOT Adam Gadahn. From the New York Daily News:
Pakistani officials initially thought they nabbed Gadahn, a 31-year-old Californian who has a $1 million bounty on his head for treason.
Officials believe the man picked up in Karachi is an American who goes by the name Abu [...]
Best moment from the Superbowl… other than the interception, & the Saints winning the Lombardi trophy definitely goes to Google. It encapsulated the beauty of love. Of the long distance variety.
La douleur exquise…
—Media Lizzy
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Via Politico:
President Barack Obama told Katie Couric during a Super Bowl pregame interview that he plans to hold a health-reform summit with congressional leaders later this month. “I want to come back [after the Presidents’ Day congressional recess] and have a large meeting — Republicans and Democrats — to go through, systematically, all the best [...]
On January 20, 2001 George W. Bush was sworn-in as President of the United States. The total federal debt ceiling (per NPR & CRS) stood at $5.6 Trillion. Then came the terror attacks on September 11, 2001. The war in Iraq. Afghanistan. Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and much of the Gulf Coast. Hurricanes Rita [...]
This is a quick note to Democrats, Liberals, anti-war folks and others with whom I generally disagree on policy. While I have friends who sit on the Left side of the aisle, for whatever reason – they never participated in the hatemongering or violent protests that were a staple of the Bush-Cheney years. Perhaps that [...]
Before the 12 January earthquake, this country and its beautiful people were the poorest, most neglected in the Western Hemisphere. What more than love can we give?
Please consider a donation to For His Glory Adoption Outreach, a group highlighted by Jonathan Hunt in this heartbreaking 18 January Fox News report. Granted, there has been much [...]
The terror trials for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other 9/11 co-conspirators looms on the horizon, Hambali may be tried at the Prettyman building in Washington, DC – and the political debate still rages. President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder decided to try them as common criminals with the full protection afforded to every [...]
Remarks as prepared for delivery:
Good evening. I’m Bob McDonnell. Eleven days ago I was honored to be sworn in as the 71st governor of Virginia.
I’m standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia’s Capitol, a building designed by Virginia’s second governor, Thomas Jefferson.
It’s not easy to follow the President of the United States. And my [...]
As I finish up the five columns in the ‘almost’ stage, one in particular is a joy to write. Last Summer, I wrote a great deal about women, leadership and the role of beauty in our culture. I will be again soon… Much of my life has been spent with books. I love the smell [...]
Ladies and Gents, I will now return to regularly scheduled programming. Or writing. I am thrilled for the dawn of 2010. As Forrest Gump would say, ‘Life is like a box of chocolates.” This year brought wonderful surprises, reunions, friendship, and a deeper faith in the essential goodness of the folks I am lucky enough [...]
I love the holidays… this weekend will be the major cook-fest. I will mix up my own dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate recipes then hand-dip chocolate covered cherries and strawberries, coconut bonbons, coconut & cherry bonbons, peanut butter crunch bonbons… without a doubt, my much beloved grandmother will look down from her perch [...]
Apparently, Speaker Pelosi is not managing the Democratic brand to well. In the latest Rasmussen report, Dems only pull 36% of voters into their camp. But that’s not the real news. Folks are all a-Twitter about the “Tea Party” outpolling the GOP. Some are aghast. Others emboldened. Me? Read on… we’ll get there.
From Rasmussen:
In a [...]
It is no secret that I’m not a giant fan of political cartoons… even when I ‘get it – I generally don’t find them compelling, or advancing ideas. I don’t like mean-spirited satire enough to avoid most of it. On the other hand, I love to be proven wrong. To be informed. & I definitely [...]
Tis the season to be jolly… and reflect on the year that has come and gone, with whispers and bangs and magic and reality. Here is my year and a few reflections on the State of our Union.
I am an American. An optimist. An unrepentant Republican. I don’t consider myself a “Conservative” because I’m not [...]
As most folks know, I am not exactly former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s biggest, most ardent fan. She’s a capable, and welcome, addition to the ‘Culture-warrior’ class (thanks Bill O’Reilly for that catch phrase) and a best selling author. In that role, I am happy to watch her develop, grow and make some electoral magic [...]
Yes, I remember I have a blog. Oodles of stuff happening in Lizzy-land. Good stuff. Great stuff, actually. And in the coming weeks, I will make a couple of reader-friendly announcements. On the writing front. Nothing personal – because that’s well, personal – but, for those who can’t handle ambiguity and are wont to gossip [...]
This column was originally published in 2006.
This man is Justin J. Molisani, Jr. He was killed by Islamic terrorists on September 11th. Justin was Senior VP for Eurobrokers in Two World Trade Center. Every place I have looked for information about him tells the same story… good man, big guy, big heart – loved his [...]
Hello all,
After a long absence, I’m back. It has been a rip-roaring last few months to say the least, with things in my career moving forward in multiple fronts. Most importantly, it’s August 2009 – which means we’re more than 25% through the 2010 election cycle. Boy…what the last few months have been nationally for [...]
It was forty years ago today that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon. The plethora of commemorative and retrospective articles and documentaries all rightly remember this day as a great landmark in the development of mankind. By looking at the culture, mores and achievements of 1969, we can ask ourselves what our [...]
Greetings everyone….
Please visit me at the new MediaLizzy.com – I will continue to write here, as will our contributors – but I’m taking on some new challenges. More in depth writing on women’s equality, Africa, FGM, moral hypocrisy in politics, and national security.
The site is up and running but needs a few tweaks. My coverage [...]
This morning on CNN’s Reliable Sources, the last real reporter on any of the Cable news channels, Howard Kurtz, hosted a fiery segment regarding the HuffPo receiving a heads up from the Obama Administration that the President would be calling on Pitney at his big presser.
Rarely do I find myself defending the honor of Dana Milbank [...]
Governance is a funny thing. All campaign promises fade into the history books – to be replaced by new, slightly more realistic promises after the oath of office is administered. Rare exceptions occur – and they become the “obstacles” on which many a politican has stumbled, bumbled, and flipped over.
President Barack Obama is no different. [...]
House Republican Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) today issued the following statement on the FY 2010 War Supplemental as Democrats continued to pressure Members of their caucus to support the bill, which includes a $108 billion global bailout for the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and a controversial Guantanamo Bay Loophole:
“Republicans support our troops, period. Some on the far [...]
From Republican Whip Eric Cantor comes a strong statement regarding fiscal sanity, and American culture — both under assault from the Obama Administration. While I absolutely recognize the passionate differences between average Americans and the political elite with regard to spending, war, abortion, education, etc… some things are indecent.
Thank you, Eric for your steadfast leadership.
Republican [...]
Feminine mystique. For some, it is a fairy tale. For others… it is a way of life. Some have no understanding at all what it actually is. Elusive are the women who possess it, and all too common are the women who don’t.
A Playboy “bunny” or “playmate” is not mysterious. Common as a waste receptacle. [...]
Poor old Gordon Brown; it seems like he can’t do anything right. Labour’s panacea to an unpopular Tony Blair has generated even more antipathy then his controversial predecessor. Less than two years into the job, Brown could end up having served one of the shortest reigns as Prime Minister. Yes, he bears responsibility for Labour’s [...]
No, I am not kidding. A few minutes ago, I checked Twitter - and saw a link from one of my favorite writers, progressive Tommy Christopher of AOL’s Politics Daily. Tommy is without a doubt one of the nicest, brightest, and most genuine guys around the political journalism beat. He loves women. He calls a [...]
Well folks, General Motors has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As a taxpayer, I would just like the $50 Billion the American taxpayer fronted to GM to be accounted for. What bank is it in? What account is it in? Who are the signatories? And why does the President keep saying he doesn’t want to run [...]
And this is what love looks like. Yes, I know many folks are upset about the D-Day celebrations en France, I understand. I agree that Queen Elizabeth II should be first on the invite list….but this video, from an interview in the private residence at the Elysee Palace (with the ladies from Femme Actuelle or [...]
While I cook up columns on Gay Marriage and the brewing storm between ODNI Blair & DCI Panetta over CIA Station Chiefs… I just want to say this:
Being in love, finding the other half to self — it is such a blessing. I am grateful every day. And I hope you are too… remember why [...]
Before the barbeque is fired up, before the beer and soda is iced down, before the wine corks are pulled… I want to take a brief moment and share my thoughts on Memorial Day.
I am an American. I am lucky. God graced me with this privilege, but that freedom is sustained by the men and women [...]
Last year, Obama supporters and generic anti-war protesters wreaked havoc during the Republican National Convention. They used smoke bombs, poured bleach on elderly delegates, broke plate glass windows, and disrupted convention floor proceedings. It was worse than when we gathered in New York – and to my mind it was a reflection of the zeal [...]
This morning at the American Enterprise Institute, former Vice President Cheney gave the speech of his life. If you did not see it, please read it in full below. It was truth. He spoke of justice. And he is right.
H/T to Bill Kristol
—Media Lizzy
Thank you all very much, and Arthur, thank you for that introduction. It’s [...]
“If she were not a great beauty…”
“Because of her great beauty…”
“She is very beautiful…”
“If Carrie weren’t so beautiful, this never would have come up,” he said. “Carrie is totally beautiful. And her answer, because of that, took on more importance. Unfortunately, that’s the way the press works. You should be ashamed of yourselves.”
The above quotes [...]
I spent much of this week reading through hundreds of pages of information. Some were resources provided to me by a former, and very senior, CIA official that gave me some profound insight to the realities decision-makers faced in the wake of 9/11.
Then I perused my old Woodward books that centered on the Bush presidency. I re-read Doug Feith’s diatribe, er… [...]
So… let’s get caught up in the “Transnationalist” movement for just a few minutes… During the Bush 41 Administration (1989-1993) the US Senate ratified the UN Convention Against Torture. So… let’s assume as “enemy combatants” that terrorists like Abu Zubaydah or Khalid Sheikh Mohammed are not subject to the Geneva Convention (since they were not [...]
Later today, I will interview former DoD official Bryan Del Monte about his role in crafting Detainee policy — and we will wade into the debate about interrogations, torture, and the ugly underbelly of keeping America safe. While preparing for this show, I have read the recently released “terror memos.” Which begged the question, what [...]
National Security is the singular issue where I just climb a tree. I admit it. I’m not a neocon. I’m not a “national security” mom. I am definitely not a dove. Nor am I a hawk, or any other damn bird. What I am: a supporter of the experts in our Clandestine service, our special [...]
Today, I’m listening to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer discuss the economy with Donna Brazile and others… when he either 1) knowingly gave inaccurate figures or 2) is an idiot for not doing any GD research before he went on the air. (fyi – it’s a shame CNN has some real disappointing reporters – because they overshadow [...]
The Wakefield Ruritan Club’s 61st annual Shad Planking, held last week, was marked by some sloppy drizzle (so I hear thru my Old Dominion grapevine) and 25,000 McAuliffe signs… almost as many Bob McDonnell for Governor signs – though his were bigger. Sure, Brian Moran was there… but so what. This is my blog, I [...]
As prepared for delivery:
Thank you all for having me here tonight. I am thrilled to be able to speak to you this evening to share some of my experiences from the campaign and observations on where our party is today. And I’m proud to tell you there is a special role for the Log Cabin [...]
Later this evening, Meghan McCain will keynote the Log Cabin Republicans national convention, following an address from former National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chairman & former Congressman Tom Davis, (R-VA). There are many within the social conservative movement, and the GOP at large that disagree vehemently with Miss McCain, and her father US Senator John McCain.
The [...]
CBS’ iconic program Sunday Morning will air a profile of GOP Whip Eric Cantor this weekend:
Democrats in Washington call him “Dr. No.” Republicans hail him as an up-and-coming new face in the GOP leadership. He is Rep. Eric Cantor, the 5th-term Congressman from Richmond, Virginia – the Republican Whip in the House of Representatives. At press [...]
My take:
MSM thinks Tea Parties were a failure b/c protests didn’t include unbathed protesters, overturned cars, pouring bleach on old ladies, smoke bombs, broken glass, protest stickers on cars, paint, riot gear, tear gas, rubber bullets, and all the other staples of the Anti-War crowd.
More later.
—Media Lizzy
From US House Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA) comes this gem: (via Facebook)
A 20-year-old will pay $114,000 over their life for interest on the debt created by the President’s budget: [tinyurl.com] More updates are coming. I am cogitating on what all the Tea Party action means going forward. Tomorrow - we have to ask: Now what?
—Media Lizzy
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Lately, I have been reading up on the Whigs in England circa 1776-1789. Charles Fox. Georgiana Spencer’s groundbreaking involvement in the Whig Party. Edmund Burke. Their alliance with some figures in the newly minted United States of America remains of great interest to me.
In 1776, America was born - after 170+ years since Sir Walter Raleigh [...]
It makes me happy. On this Easter Sunday, Maersk Alabama Captain Richard Phillips leapt to his freedom… swimming away from Somali (and Islamic) Pirates that held him for the last several days. Fox News and CNN are both reporting US Navy SEALs gave an assist to Phillips - capturing one Pirate, and killing three others. Captain Phillips [...]
On The Media Lizzy Show today, I’ll be talking with Vets for Freedom Chairman & Executive Director Pete Hegseth. On tap: the G20 meeting, the Obama Administration’s deep Defense budget cuts, the new Commander-in-Chief’s visit to Iraq, and where America goes from here.
Also, the Political Threesome rides again… I have AOL News’ Tommy Christopher and [...]
Last night on the ACM’s, Sugarland performed… oh how I love, love, love them. Like a few other songs belted out by Jennifer Nettles - this one is just amazing. Since I’m in love, I had to share. This is what love sounds like, right at the beginning - and every morning when the first [...]
Breaking: South Korea has confirmed the PRK (North Korea) has launched the missile, believed to be a Taepodong-2 multi-stage rocket.
UPDATE: Greg Palkot of FNC reporting the missile has already cleared Japanese airspace. PRK is saying this is a satellite - most believe it’s an ICBM test. So far, it appears that it is much more [...]
Generally, I would stay away from controversy. Okay, well - not entirely. What I generally don’t like are petty, personal, “female” attacks. That’s why I chose to share this cartoon. As a protocol & etiquette fanatic… I have been less than impressed by President and First Lady Obama’s trip to Europe. (Very soon, we’ll all [...]
Remember last Summer? You can bet that President Obama thinks wistfully of Berlin, his first date with Europe. The chanting throngs, the pre-printed signs, the exquisite view from the Four Seasons hotel. The whole of Europe in a state of masturbatory, pre-climactic glee - gasping for air, anticipating the moment of release on election day. [...]
I wrote the following post on my personal blog and want to share my thoughts with you. Obama has an eye for the future and the future does not contain British prime minister, Gordon Brown.
It’s intense, apocolyptic and seriously sci-fi. I won’t pretend to understand the genre. There are plenty of film critics that will dissect Nicolas Cage’s new film KNOWING. It topped this weekend’s box office. Our family enjoyed the amazing CGI effects, thought Cage was solid as ever - and even though the plot is rather unbelieveable… [...]
No, I am not kidding.
From Le Figaro:
Barack Obama a écrit à Jacques Chirac
Le président américain vient d’adresser une lettre «très sympathique » à Jacques Chirac, selon l’expression de ce dernier. «Je suis certain que nous pourrons au cours des quatre années à venir collaborer ensemble dans un esprit de paix et d’amitié afin de construire [...]
This is one of those brief posts, where the author opines on a personal level. Here’s the thing, I have three massive articles that I’ve been working on. Darfur, the Economy, and leadership. Usually, that’s easy enough to crank out. But - the Obama administration has really surprised me. It’s all politics, all the time. [...]
Last night, President Obama took his message directly to the people, free of the bubbles and filters that exist in Washington, DC and the newspeople that report from that perspective. Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show” has a massive viewership - most of which are not the types who watch the Sunday morning talk shows, and a [...]
Remember the days of Bush Derangement Syndrome. the really ugly days after Hurricane Katrina hit NoLa & the Gulf Coast?
You know, when the Democrat Governor Kathleen Blanco would not accept federal assistance until it was darn-near too late? When she played politics with the lives of her people, but blamed everything on then-President George W. [...]
Happy Thursday all -
I’m sure many of you in DC are glad that the President is out of town at the moment…less motorcade congestion for you. Now that he’s out here in LALA-land, he’s our problem to deal with. Presidential visits are always exciting…although it feels a little weird for me having the President here [...]
Hello all,
For a little Wednesday humor, I thought I’d drop in this little clip from the Bill Maher show. Bill and MediaLizzy are friends, although Bill’s show generally makes me nauseous. But this clip satirizes (to a very scary and accurate semblance) the situation we’re in here in America. Take a look…I promise you’ll love [...]
The movement conservatives can keep Rush. I’ve developed a fondness for Glenn Beck. Less pompous, more practical, and since he’s a husband and father - I’m willing to bet… he understands the lives of average workers a whole lot better than most.
Agree or disagree with me, or with Beck - that’s cool. But I think [...]
UPDATED: Do you support Obama’s approach to foreign policy? VOTE HERE.
We’ll always have Berlin…. the days when it was all “Hope” and “Change” and governance was just a word. The cheering throngs, the coordinated signs, the events and emotions and condescension palpable. If the atheists could suspend their values for a moment, surely they too [...]
Greetings all, Salutations for the fine city of Little Rock, Arkansas. I continue on my whirlwind travel escapade that is the month of March. I’m currently writing a review of CPAC, which wrapped up about a week ago, but while I’ve got some time this afternoon, I thought I’d pen a few thoughts on [...]
Sure, there is all kinds of catastrophic news. The Dow is at 6,800. Obama is ticking people off. The RNC Chairman called Rush an entertainer, and Rush gave a pretty great speech at CPAC (yes, even I must admit that) and many other clouds are gathering on the horizon.
However, as I work on some tech [...]
Greetings all,
Your favorite young MediaLizzy blogger here jumped on a plane and headed back to Washington, DC for the 2009 CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) hosted annually by the American Conservative Union.
This is the “right of the right.” 8,500 conservative activists (with nearly 50% being college students) have descended on the Omni Shoreham for this [...]
From Heading Right:
Let not your heart be troubled, the Potomac Two Step has but begun with Preisdent Barack Obama. On Tuesday night before a joint session of the United States Congress, the President put forward his vision for ending America’s economic crisis. In March 2006, the national debt ceiling was raised from $8.2 Trillion to [...]
“In the last few days, we’ve seen proposals arise from some in Congress that you may not have read but you’d be very familiar with because you’ve been hearing them for the last 10 years, maybe longer. They’re rooted in the idea that tax cuts alone can solve all our problems… So let me be [...]
Some things are funny. This is one of them. I know some will disagree with the sentiment, and I appreciate their point of view. But ya know, after eight years of sniping at former President George W. Bush - it’s time to remind folks that what is good for the goose is good for the [...]
Remarks, as prepared for delivery:
“Good evening. I’m Bobby Jindal, Governor of Louisiana.
Tonight, we witnessed a great moment in the history of our Republic. In the very chamber where Congress once voted to abolish slavery, our first African-American President stepped forward to address the state of our union. With his speech tonight, the President completed a [...]
I am live Twittering Obama’s Address to Congress. Waiting to see if Africa or Darfur are mentioned, or if he just doesn’t think its worth a damn focusing on. Would be pretty cheap for a full time envoy and a couple of staffers. A lot damn cheaper than raising the debt ceiling to $12.1 Trillion.
Follow me [...]
Written with Maegan Carberry for The Huffington Post, our latest installment in The REAL 100 Days project took some time. We fleshed out some ideas - took a hard look at reality, and both of us have taken some flack from our respective colleagues.
We get asked, all the time, WHY???? Obama won. The GOP lost. [...]
Every once in awhile a girl has to say something out loud.
Most little girls dream of “Prince Charming.” When we get a little older, our standards become more realistic - but we hold on to hope, that a really good man will come our way. Some settle for a piece of happiness, and grow accustomed [...]
The Politico broke a story today… it is, without a doubt, my favorite story since the last time we heard from the American Issues Project. JMart notes that AIP:
“…will go up on Friday with a TV spot that marks the dollars spent with the passage of time:
“Suppose you spent $1 million every single day starting [...]
Happy President’s Day all - Today is a time when we can reflect and celebrate the American Presidency - one of the greatest institutions in the world. There are so few other examples of government where there is such a functional division of the powers of authority on the national level. After reading the [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day all,
I hope you are having a great weekend without too much crazy weather. We’ve been deluged with rain here in Los Angeles - something we’re not quite accustomed to having a lot of.
Before I sign off for the evening, I wanted to bring your attention to a quick article in the NY [...]
Well, the honeymoon is O-V-E-R. President Obama’s efforts towards bipartisanship seem to be taking a backseat to the old Potomac Two-step. In the first days of the administration, he signaled a bit of deference to the career folks at The Pentagon. He decided to hold over Secretary Robert Gates along with approximately 150 senior paper [...]
This morning I had the distinct honor, and pleasure of talking with an old friend - Virginia’s Attorney General Bob McDonnell. He’s running for Governor this year, and with no Republican opposition - he’s focusing on the needs of Virginians. We cover the gamut: terrorism, Obama, the USS Cole, Virginia’s deep connections to the military, [...]
Thanks to Siggy for the video… important to note second chances when they come, and from where they emanate. Especially in light of this email out of SaveDarfur earlier today:
The violence in Darfur is intensifying. A military standoff in one village is threatening the lives of more than 30,000 civilians.
This looming catastrophe makes it starkly clear: [...]
This is politics by Stanley Kubrick. At his impeachment trial, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is delivering his closing statement. I am commenting live at TWITTER - follow it in progress. Think “A Clockwork Orange” meets Chicago-land Politics.
—Media Lizzy
Sure, Former DNC Chairman & Businessman Terry McAuliffe has to clear the decks in the Democratic primary. Brian Moran & Creigh Deeds are grumpy Richmond-heavy fellas that don’t like the charming Mr. McAuliffe coming in and messing up their little “it’s my turn” party…. but so what? If the establishment of either party were remotely [...]
New Administration. New Congressional Leadership (Go GOP Whip Eric Cantor!) and a NEW time-slot for The Media Lizzy Show, beginning today - January 26th, weekdays @ 11AM Eastern / 8AM Pacific.
Woohoo!
—Media Lizzy
Since I’m in love… and will be on the road all day Saturday… here is what I’ve got cranked to 300 decibels.
And if you happen to be grocery shopping today, look for the BOGO. Nothing better.
—Media Lizzy
ps: told ya it was completely different.
From The Huffington Post:
The inaugural parties are over and our collective hangovers are exacerbated by the reality that America has a lot of work to do. Over the coming 100 days, the MSM will hang on our new president’s every action, while politicos and activists will watch to see if the bipartisan promise of hope [...]
Keeping to his campaign promises, President Obama issued an Executive Order to close down the global netowrk of CIA prisons, including the detention center at Guantanamo Bay where HVT Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM) has spent the time after he was captured sporting a look that even the greenest stylist would refer to as “late Belushi-chic.”
Interestingly [...]
I have two favorite moments this week. The first, was President Barack Obama taking the Oath of Office - because it was a brief glimpse of the man. Yes, just a man. Chief Justice Roberts misplaced the word “faithfully” and Obama jumped the gun a bit… so it was flawed and human and if ever [...]
Just three weeks from now, Israel will hold elections - and select a new Prime Minister. During the closing weeks of the Bush Years, Israel unleashed an assault on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. After nearly eight years of constant terror, even after Israel unilaterally withdrew on 2005 - Qassam rockets, mortars, and Grad missiles rained [...]
UPDATE: Per Politico…Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, Jr., who suffered an apparent seizure at today’s inaugural luncheon for Barack Obama, is “awake and answering questions” at the Washington Hospital Center, a hospital spokeswoman says.
According to Fox News & Politico, US Senator Ted Kennedy suffered a seizure during the Inaugural luncheon in the US Capitol Rotunda. He [...]
Text of President Barack Obama’s inaugural address, as prepared for delivery and released by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
OBAMA: My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, [...]
Happy MLK Day all,
While I was originally going to pen a piece on the apparent racism that exists within the RNC Chairman’s race, this news-flash popped up this morning and I just couldn’t think of anything more appropriate to write about on President Bush’s last day in office. This afternoon, President Bush commuted the sentences [...]
THE PRESIDENT: Fellow citizens: For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence — a time set apart. Tonight, with a thankful heart, I have asked for a final opportunity to share some thoughts on the journey that [...]
Hello all,
So you know that you’re getting old when your high-school calls and asks if you’d be a speaker for their political section at Career Day. Well, that’s what I’m doing tomorrow. So in preparation, I started thinking about the role of partisanship in today’s political climate.
Today, so many people talk about life in a [...]
Both 2006 and 2008 were wake-up calls to inside-the-beltway Republicans. Some are not only loyal to the Ghost of Presidents Past, some are like the Rip Van Winkle of ideas. But there is some great news. A few haven’t been sleeping. Or asking permission of the Scrooge-du-jour.
Call him the leader, or better yet… Call him The [...]
Duh…. Politico & CNN are reporting that US Senate Democrats have accepted Roland Burris’ certification as the Junior Senator from Illinois… he’ll be seated before the Inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
As if they had any choice, once they decided not to have a special election in Illinois. What a freaking circus! I can’t believe they [...]
Affectionately titled “The Governator,” California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced a significant accomplishment. It begs the question, how many other states can say the same.
From a press release, via the Governor’s press office:
Today Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the following statement on the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) having finished placing a GPS device on [...]
BREAKING: On a vote of 114 - 1 (who’s the one?) the Illinois State House has voted to impeach embattled Governor Rod Blagojevich. The articles will now be sent to the Illinois State Senate for a trial, likely to begin in February.
Developing…
—Media Lizzy
Okay… I am all kinds of happy this morning. US House Rep. Eric Cantor is officially the Republican Whip. Doesn’t that just give you the tingles? Snnnaaaaapppp!!!!
Why? Because - the one thing Obama was right about, “Change” is coming. And now its here. As the President-elect delivered an economic address in Fairfax, Virginia at George [...]
Remember 2008? The political world was shaken to its core with the arrival of Barack Hussein Obama as a Man in Full… The skinny kid with a funny name went from unknown, to State Senator, to Democratic National Convention speechifier, to US Senator… to transisitional figure… to Democratic nominee for President, then President-elect…and now he [...]
So, President-elect Obama is set to announce moderate, and Clinton loyalist, Leon Panetta as the Director of Central Intelligence. The CIA needs a shot in the arm - and as I have said many, many times… I never thought he would keep Mike Hayden. (hayden was the highest ranking uniformed officer in the Military Intelligence universe)
More [...]
Hello all,
I hope everybody’s 2009 is well on its way to a wonderful start. I know this is going to be the year that will mark some wonderful personal and professional advances for me, and hopefully you’ll share in that optimism too.
As a proud American, I too am looking forward to a fresh change and [...]
In an email to supporters, former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has ended speculation about his entry regarding the Tennessee Governor’s race. He’s out, and here’s the statement:
To friends:
It was a tremendous personal honor and a great privilege to have had the opportunity represent all Tennesseans for 12 years in the U.S. Senate.
In 1994 I [...]
One of our contributors, OxyChaz, has already opined on the political misadventure of Chip Saltsman, and his gift to RNC members of a Paul Shanklin compilation CD that included the controversial songs “Barack the Magic Negro” and “Star Spanglish Banner.” Shanklin’s satire and parody songs are routinely carried on Rush Limbaugh’s show.
The title for ‘Barack the [...]
Hello all,
I hope everybody is having a wonderful holiday weekend. I’m lucky that my family lives here in LA, so all I have to do is hop across town for a few days. It’s nice that politically this is a quiet time of the year so that we may spend time with our loved ones, [...]
Christmas is usually a time of brief truce when it comes to relationships, war and politics. 2008 has been such a disastrous year economically and financially that this writer has stopped listening to the morning news; it’s just too gloomy. So as we go back to our families and contemplate our 2009 resolutions, how can [...]
Once upon a time… American culture was not so coarse. True intimacy was measured by what was held quietly between two adults, behind closed doors or in a darkened forest, where the light illuminated the most lovely blessings of all. Nathaniel Hawthorne captured the purity of real love, and la douleur exquise - the exquisite pain [...]
Happy Tuesday all,
Well, as we barrel through this week, it just keeps on getting better. I’m going to refrain from talking about the Blagojevich situation, although tempting. Man…Illinois just keeps producing “stellar” candidates these days. :-p
The future of the Republican Party, no surprise, way up in the air as our “leaders” try to figure out [...]
Happy Monday all,
Well, I’ve got a flurry of things to write about today…so much news this weekend! In my opinion, the major issue that was rolled out from the so-called “office of the President-elect” was his “New Deal 2.0″ plan. Like any good conservative, I cautiously raise my eyebrow when I hear “public works.”
Reading the [...]
This is the first installment in a three part series.
In Mumbai, a terrorist attack unfolded that created a firestorm of debate. Sanitized media coverage, led by the New York Times, obscured facts and minimized known facts about the situation on the ground. In a hail of gunfire at least 172 people were killed in cold [...]
Ah yes… the People magazine “Sexiest” list is out. Last year, they declared Matt Damon as sexiest. As usual, I took issue with their choice - and set about making my own list. The man formerly known as my favorite British polemicist, Christopher Hitchens, appeared atop my list in 2007. As I noted after the “waterboarding” incident - my man [...]
Hello all,
For any of you Democrats or political junkies out there, I wish you the best of luck securing your inaugural tickets for President-Elect Obama’s ceremony. While Mr. Obama deserves his celebration, I hope Democrats realize that all eyes will be on them - that pictures and stories of over the top and super extravagant [...]
Hello all,
A few hours ago, I received a comical e-mail from our esteemed chairman of the RNC, Mike Duncan. Republican “leaders” from across the nation Republicans nationwide hailing the victory of Senator Saxby Chambiliss’ reelection efforts. The most entertaining line reads “this victory is also the first step in our efforts to rebuild our Party [...]
The arrest and questioning of the Conservative Home Affairs Spokesman Damien Green raises some timely questions about sources, freedom of information and political dirty tricks. Civil liberties groups are screaming blue murder over the incident; the police entered Westminster, searched and confiscated material from an MP and threw the book at a politician for what [...]
Happy Thanksgiving all,
I hope you each have a wonderful day where you can spend time with family, friends and loved ones and remember what makes our lives so rich and nation so great. Especially this time of year, I am cognizant of my rights (or lack thereof) and for the things that I have in [...]
What should the President do if he finds himself in the midst of wrapping up a war that has claimed the lives of many and divided a country; presiding over an Economy that has generally prospered despite the war and finds himself at odds with international partners because of the war?
If you are Abraham Lincoln [...]
The holidays are approaching. Everyone is creating their naughty and nice lists. Next Friday, the day after we celebrate Thanksgiving, Americans will hit the malls and big box retailers to buy iPods and clothes, DVDs and stuffed animals, for loved ones and the Secret Santa exchanges and our children. Some see it as a secular holiday, [...]
Hello all,
I’ll give you a day off from a gay diatribe to move into an issue of more importance and extreme bewilderment.
What is up with the pirates?
I mean - COME ON! It’s 2008!!! I know that the “high seas” can sometimes be a bit perilous, but really - the United States and Russia have enough [...]
Happy Monday all,
I always am curious about things when I try something new, and this weekend my creative juices are flowing from my participation in a new first - a protest! For those of you who don’t know me that well, I’m you’re standard-issue WASP-y Republican gay - two-parent household, one sister, goes to church, [...]
As a young girl, my father and grandfather taught me about service. My father served in the Army, my grandfather in the Navy. On my mother’s side of the family - through literature, through the proper teaching of history and to be honest, my mother’s willingness to discuss her time on the Presidio at the [...]
If anyone wants to know what the Obama administration is going to be like, the title of this post says it all. My initial reaction was, where is the money coming from? My next thought was despair. If there is one way of making a recession last longer than it needs to, it is by [...]
A little caveat language before I get down to business. First, this is a PG-13 post. And second, while I respect cops and firefighters for their selfless service very much… I prefer the men in our Armed Forces.As do many of my girlfriends - especially the ones married to a man in uniform.
The only uniform [...]
A million thanks to my favorite progressive Maegan Carberry for asking me to join her in penning a piece for The Huffington Post. We took a tough look at the election results, and one thing is clear: The GOP must join in the Blogosphere.
Here is a taste:
Criticisms that the left-wing online media machine was leading [...]
Happy Monday all,
Well, as we imagined, this weekend was FULL of conversation in the GOP world about rebuilding. What we need to change, what we need to keep, what stays…who goes…the whole 9-yards.
I find it extremely entertaining to look at some of the material that’s out there showing Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin speaking to [...]
For millions of Americans, the results on November 4th were sad but not surprising. They signaled the failure of an ideology which held power for years, promised much and delivered little.
To some, the failure was due to problems inherent in Free Markets, Capitalism, Limited Government, Social Conservatism and the rest of the foundations of Conservative [...]
During the primary election season, I penned a piece called The Bono - Obama Generation. With President-elect Obama’s historic win earlier this week, it seems appropriate to take those ideas and look at next steps for Gen X, Gen Y, and how we can ease political establishment Baby Boomers into their retirement without too much [...]
They are also uneducated, out of step with the rest of the country, to be pitied, isolated, suffering in the area of “jobs, education and development”, ideologically aligned with the old Confederacy, at odds with the values of the rest of the country, and are getting what they deserve because they won’t “… get with [...]
Happy Friday all,
As both I and Media Lizzy have opined, California’s Proposition 8 ballot initiative (a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage) was a huge step back for gays & lesbians, civil rights in general, and an embarrassing black eye for America (again). On November 4th, Proposition 8 passed by a small majority and thus gay [...]
Hello all,
As we move into 48 hours after November election, people’s heads are starting to come out of the fog and really look back at what has been one of the most raucous and monumental elections in recent history. Today as I unpacked my bags from my Vegas GOTV deployment, I really had a chance [...]
Tuesday night, Barack Obama spoke to a waiting country and a wondering world. Found in his words are a myriad reasons to reject what he stands for. The election is over and Obama is President. Some say the healing must now begin and we must unite behind Barack. Obama himself appealed “…to [...]
Senator Barack Obama is poised to take Ohio, and with the addition of California’s juggernaut 55 electoral college votes - that closes the deal for Obama.
So… maybe the networks won’t call the race. But I will. (and so did Mark Halperin)
Senator Barack Hussein Obama will be the 44th President of the United States.
—Media Lizzy
[...]
Full results will appear here on Gubernatorial races shortly.
Democrat Joe Manchin wins reelection in West Virginia
Republican Mitch Daniels wins reelection in Indiana (very good for McCain - he has to hold IN to win tonight)
UPDATE 3:
Republican Incumbent Jim Inhofe wins reelection in North Dakota
UPDATE 2:
Alabama Republican Incumbent Senator Jeff Sessions wins reelection.
George Republican US Senator Saxby Chambliss wins reelection, earning more than 50% of the vote - thus avoiding a runoff election on December 2.
Democrats Kerry (MA) - Biden (DE) - Pryor (AR) - Durbin (IL) - Rockefeller (WV) [...]
Rivals, Governors and and both candidates for the US Senate seat held by retiring Senator John Warner have their answer. Former Governor Mark Warner, a Democrat, has soundly defeated Republican former Governor Jim Gilmore. Two things: 1. That makes the hill that much higher for McCain to climb. (but not insurmountable) [...]
From the McCain Campaign, on the US District Court in Richmond - ruling in favor of allowing military ballots:
“We are pleased that the judge has ruled to preserve the ballots cast by our men and women in uniform currently serving overseas. This will help to ensure that local election officials do not destroy or dispose [...]
Hello all,
I’m taking a few moments away from the campaign to pen a few observations and thoughts going on here on the ground in Las Vegas. As you know, Nevada is a battleground state and with two beachheads established in Las Vegas and Reno - and things are just going nuts. GOTV opperations are in [...]
You have to admit… this is extremely funny.
VF Daily has received advance drafts of concession speeches written by Senator John McCain himself that were, for various reasons, rejected by his staff. Here are three that didn’t make the cut, with their titles:
Black-Comedian Indignation
Now, what kind of f--ked-up bulls--t is this?! A P.O.W. hero with almost [...]
A big shout out to the fellas at Red State:
At least one voter has been observed voting twice under the watchful eye of a Philadelphia poll worker.
Listen to the following phone call received by the Honest and Open Election Hotline, as reported by CA Yankee:
Buckle up, folks.
—Media Lizzy
Major hat tip to Michelle Malkin for this lovely vignette from a polling place at 1221 Fairmount in Philadelphia:
Here’s the vid of billy club-wielding “security” guards at the 1221 Fairmount Ave. polling place in Philly from Election Journal. Just as I suspected, these guys look like NBPP from the emblem on one of the “guard’s” [...]
For the record… when the polls close tonight, I will be thrilled. Win or lose, it’s game over. In the event of a recount - I hope that voter fraud and voter suppression are looked at in a real way. They should be anyway. I highly recommend folks contact the Secretary if State in the [...]
Earlier today, the McCain-Palin campaign released a summary of Governor Sarah Palin’s medical records. No doubt, Andrew Sullivan will remain obsessed with the inner workings of Gov. Palin’s uterus - but at least he’ll always have the letter from her doctor. I thought about skipping over to his site and reading about it - but [...]
Hello all,
We’re in the final 48 hours of this election! Woo hoo! I’ve been deployed to the battlegroundstate of Nevada and will be reporting on activities here and the west coast for the final push.
Senator McCain will be here in Vegas at a rally tonight, and Gov. Palin in Reno tonight…I’m working on tickets for the McCain rally [...]
Twenty-eight years ago, Ronald Reagan was behind in the polls and it looked as if Jimmy Carter was about to be re-elected President of the United States. It didn’t happen. Today, John McCain is also trailing his Democrat rival - although taking account of the margin of error, both candidates could be neck-and-neck. A Barack [...]
I’ve just watched a speech by John McCain in Scranton, PA. He is in terrific form and as I have said here before, he needs to pull a rabbit out of the bag and this is what he doing in his closing arguments of this campaign. I have watched him give three speeches over the [...]
For the first time in my life, I really wish I was a California Voter. If I was - I would vote against Prop 8. Rather than give you a long explanation, below are the arguments for & against - and my conclusions are below the bump.
Basic Facts: Prop 8 is controversial. It would ban [...]
Hello all,
Well, I was going to post something lengthy and intelligent this weekend, but then I went out on Friday night for Halloween and got completely kablammerd. I’ve spent most of today in recovery, eating comfort food and resting.
West Hollywood has one of the largest street party’s in America, with well over 1/2 million people, [...]
K. I. S. S. I. N. G. Okay, not really.
—Media Lizzy
From The American Spectator:
The refusal by the Los Angeles Times to release the videotape featuring Barack Obama’s farewell toast to Rashid Khalidi has thrust the Columbia University professor and activist into the center of the presidential campaign, creating particular interest in his ties to Yasser [...]
Happy Friday all
T-minus 4 days. For all of you watching what’s happening w/ some of our insanity in California, Field’s new poll came out this morning. Fresh polling! Click here to access the PDF.
Some major highlights include…
- Prop 8 (ban on gay marriage) is narrowly failing
- Prop 7 (T. Boone Pickens’ energy plan) is headed [...]
I have said here before, where is John McCain? Why isn’t he fighting more? Why isn’t he taking on Obama in a very combative way? Why isn’t he showing leadership?
Today, may be a turning point in this election, which has had so many twists and turns so far, we are all feeling dizzy. I have [...]
Jack Murtha ain’t alone. As Bill Russell surges and is poised to defeat Murtha next Tuesday, another Democrat in Pennsylvania has clearly got issues.
Freshman Congressman Chris Carney said, apparently clueless that he is a member of the least popular Congress EVER, “”These earmarks do a lot of good” - then cited a $174 million salmon [...]
Hello all…5 days out!
This interesting article popped up yesterday in the Hollywood Reporter. It seems as if even Hollywood has realized that it has gone too far with the extreme demonization of Republicans and Governor Palin, in particular.
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - In a room full of television industry executives, no one seemed inclined to [...]
Sure, I expect some hate mail. Some BS about “Swift Boat Veterans for Truth” and other invectives. I expect all the usual attacks. But here is the thing, we live in a wonderful country. We all get to vote. We get to look at the facts and make an assessment.
I am voting for John McCain. [...]
Really, it’s this simple. VOTE.
I am voting for John McCain. You can vote for whoever you want.
Because, really, that’s the whole thing. I vote. You Vote. America Votes. And then, we get a new president.
Pretty cool. Seriously.
Just VOTE.
While I’m unwilling to concede just yet that Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States, it would be foolish to deny that possibility. Even if John McCain wins, the status of Conservatism in the GOP and politics generally is troubling at best.
Politicians and The People, with few exceptions, seem determined to [...]
Via Haaretz, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his advisers have some grave concerns about Obama, an dhis advisers. Turns out, Obama is not quite the sophisticate he plays on TV in the USA.
—Media Lizzy
Haaretz:
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is very critical of U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama’s positions on Iran, according to reports that have [...]
“In Italy, for thirty years under the Borgias, they had warfare, terror, murder, bloodshed —
they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance.
In Switzerland, they had brotherly love, five hundred years of democracy and peace, and what did they produce? The cuckoo clock.
—From the film The Third Man
With barely more than a week [...]
The revelation that Sarah Palin’s image consultants have spent over $150,000 on her new wardrobe has come as a shock to many hard-pressed voters. In recessionary times, this is a huge extravagance. The creation and extension of political image is a constant in politics around the world; Ms Palin’s expenditure exemplifies how dominant this projection [...]
Hello all,
Well, the last 72 hours have been quite the roller coaster. At this point, I’m pretty much ready to concede this election. We’ve seen some pretty serious developments on the national scene that have started putting the final nails in the McCain-Palin coffin.
1.) Sarah Palin on SNL (minor)
2.) Colin Powell’s endorsement of Sen. Barak [...]
Sitting in airports most of yesterday, I got an earful of CNN’s coverage of Colin Powell’s endorsement of Barack Obama.
It effectively undercut two of the most damning truths about Obama. Particularly galling was the interview with Claire McCaskill. Grinning like the Cheshire cat, she gushed Obama must be the best choice since Powell, [...]
Earlier today on NBC’s Meet the Press, Tom Brokaw sat down with former Secretary of State Colin Powell. While I have many conflicted feelings about Powell’s endorsement, it ultimately affects only two groups of people. Most significantly, Obama. Obama finally has an endorsement from a grown-up. No doubt the most ardent anti-war supporters of the [...]
Happy Thursday all,
Well, leave it to the Republican Party in California to make fools of all of us.
Let me start of with a few things. Firstly, I’m a 28 year old voter and political consultant here in California. I have my BA in Politics and my Masters of Public Policy. When I speak, it’s in [...]
Tuesday, my post ‘ACORN’s 15 State Strategy for Voter Fraud’ provoked a great deal of response across the Interwebz. I don’t believe it alone was responsible for the Left’s development of talking points but said points were clearly in evidence. Discussion at The Next Right was most brisk with Leftist memes posted in [...]
Major thanks to Ted Johnson of Wilshire & Washington, and his lovely & uber-smart cohosts Teresa and especially my favorite Progressive Maegan Carberry - for inviting me over to share in a little analysis on tonight’s final presidential debate. My First take: McCain had a fresh haircut, and a smokin’ hot tie. Lookin’ good [...]
While I have many thoughts on the issue of abortion, partial birth abortion and the circumstances surrounding “choice” but tonight, I’ll just let the facts speak for themselves.
— Media Lizzy
In The Illinois State Senate, Barack Obama Voted At Least Six Times Against Legislation That Would Protect The Life Of A Child Born Alive During An [...]
Much has been made of the Democrats 50 state strategy to win the election. Who knew there was a fall back 15 state strategy to steal it if they couldn’t win it?
Americans who haven’t heard about ACORN and voter fraud haven’t been paying attention. Some have been hearing about it for years. Others are just [...]
Happy Monday all,
Take a look below at this RNC press release on security efforts at GOP volunteer offices. So rediculous that these things must be done. Our orderly and safe democracy here in America is what separates us from the tyrants in places like Africa and Southeast Asia. Political violence is one of the most [...]
I don’t remember first hearing the term “9/11 Conservatives” to describe those with post 9/11 epiphanies. Realizing Liberal degradation of the US was destroying it in people’s minds, 9/11 Conservatives abandoned the Left in droves. I do remember I didn’t need the term explained to me. Its meaning was instantly grasped. The concept [...]
Senator Barack Obama, the uber-community organizer and Oak Tree of the radical left, is dropping little ACORNs all over the place. Yet, his campaign remains poised to best Senator John McCain in some critical states. Once unheard of, Howard Kurtz reports this morning that North Carolina, Ohio, Florida and even Virginia are tilting [...]
Greetings everyone!
Think American Idol meets Crossfire meets March Madness!!!! The moment has arrived! BlogTalkRadio and Fox News Radio present The Battle of the Blog Talkers.
In just a few minutes, AT 2:00PM Eastern - I will take the mic, and face off with one of my favorite Conservatives: Andrea Shea King.
Tune in to Fox News Radio [...]
Greetings everyone!
Think American Idol meets Crossfire meets March Madness!!!! All week, my colleagues at BlogTalkRadio have been participating in our big adventure/partnership with Fox News Radio - The Battle of the Blog Talkers.
But tomorrow - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, 2008 AT 2:00PM Eastern - I will take the mic, and face [...]
New technology overcomes old challenges. It also raises new ones. Nuclear plants generate the most electricity but have cleanup questions. The Internet has overcome and created challenges, too. Howard Dean used the internet to raise money at unheard of levels. Ken Timmerman reports Barack Obama’s campaign raised $427 million dollars, [...]
Post the second head-to-head debate last evening, several observations can be made. Firstly McCain is in big trouble and he knows it. Secondly, Obama is looking like a winner. And thirdly, in Shakespeare’s lines for Brutus, ‘there is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune’; Obama [...]
Statement by McCain-Palin 2008 Communications Director Jill Hazelbaker:
Tonight, John McCain won the debate. He was the only man who demonstrated he had the independence and strength to take on everything that’s broken in Washington and on Wall Street. John McCain had a clear plan for improving the lives of Americans — keeping them in their [...]
On Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 at 3PM Eastern - I will sit down with RNC Chief Counsel Sean Cairncross to discuss the recent filing of a complaint against the Obama campaign for violating the letter, and spirit, of campaign finance laws. From foreign nationals to excessive contributions (those that exceed the federal limit of $2300 [...]
The palpable sadness of Genocide, it is the ache where humanity fails itself - and struggles to make right even the most obvious wrongs. Later today at 3PM Eastern, on The Media Lizzy Show, I will discuss leadership and its critical impact on America’s policy with regard to Darfur - with National Spokesman M. Allyn [...]
Now that our Representatives in DC are done abasing themselves before political logic at the altar of “Being seen doing something, no matter how destructive, is better than being seen doing nothing!”, let’s take a look at what just happened.
Stripped to essentials, you and I are being forced to buy something the current owners don’t [...]
You’d think after Chuck Schumer’s ignorance was plastered all over the news for leaking his letter to the Office of Thrift Supervision and personally creating the run on IndyMac Bank that destroyed IndyMac in just 3 business days that Democrats would learn to keep their mouths shut.
You would think after reports on tight credit, volatile [...]
As the VP debate took place at a very unearthly hour of the morning in the UK, I did not watch it live. I have seen highlights and have scoured the net looking for analysis and comment. What I am about to say are the views of a critical friend.
Although I have been a fan [...]
Tonight, after just five weeks on the national political stage, Governor Sarah Palin delivered a remarkable debate performance. Firmly in command of the issues, Senator McCain’s record - and with a great handle on the facts. She was incisive and thoughtful, and she resonated with this Gold Star Wife. I am all-in.
Sarah Barracuda is back. [...]
My take: Joe Biden outperformed Obama - and still lost to Sarah Palin.
—Media Lizzy
McCain-Palin 2008 tonight issued the following statement by Communications Director Jill Hazelbaker on tonight’s debate:
“Tonight, Governor Palin proved beyond any doubt that she is ready to lead as Vice President of the United States. She won this debate, putting Joe Biden on [...]
Follow my live coverage of the debate HERE - and my favorite progressive lady, Maegan Carberry HERE in real time. Periodically through the debate - I’ll post our comments on this page for your political & reading pleasure.
Elizabeth “Media Lizzy” Blackney brings a fresh, next generation perspective and is informed by more than a [...]
From BlogTalkRadio:
Way back in 2004, when John Kerry was challenging George W. Bush for the highest office in the land, few Americans had ever heard the word blog – let alone spent much of their free time devouring the most passionate and incisive among them.
What a difference an embattled admini- stration makes!
Today, blogging is not [...]
One of the more memorable phrases from recent political history is “DOA”. A politician announced, during a recent session of Congress, there was no need to even bother sending the bill over for a vote because it was “DOA”, Dead on Arrival. The phrase immediately made its way into the modern political lexicon [...]
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Parking Lot Mamas [xml|www]
Parenting A Complex Special Needs Child [xml|www]
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Bring Back the 80's! [xml|www]
Into the Wild Oregon [xml|www]
Katie [xml|www]
The Beeb, the Beagle & My Bestfriend [xml|www]
Garage Improvement [xml|www]
NeighborImpact Food Bank News [xml|www]
Life Behind the Lens [xml|www]
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Journey in Bend [xml|www]
Karen Duvall [xml|www]
Sagewind Voices [xml|www]
Latitudes and Lassitudes [xml|www]
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Live on the Fly Studio [xml|www]
Pensees [xml|www]
Postcards from the Edge [xml|www]
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The BF Stop: The Official BIG Folio Blog [xml|www]
Birdies 4 Babies Golf Charity [xml|www]
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Bivwak Outdoors [xml|www]
What's New in Allyson's Kitchen [xml|www]
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CRR News And Views [xml|www]
My Tangerine Dreams [xml|www]
Scam Protectors [xml|www]
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The Adventures of Rich Jandt [xml|www]
True North [xml|www]
The Christensons [xml|www]
Peebo the Bike Commuter [xml|www]
The Frequently Unvisited Portion of the Internet [xml|www]
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Lighthouse Parents [xml|www]
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Media Review [xml|www]
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just a little thought [xml|www]
Poetic License Photo Blog [xml|www]
Talking the Walk [xml|www]
Jesus is Close [xml|www]
Gather at the Table [xml|www]
Political Pop Culture [xml|www]
BNI Bend [xml|www]
nook & cranny [xml|www]
Mike in Bend [xml|www]
Season To Taste ... Cook Until Done [xml|www]
VoIP Now [xml|www]
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Pimpin' All Over The World [xml|www]
Mom2Mom Bend, Oregon [xml|www]
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