Archive for October 27th, 2008

Financial Times edorses Obama

Blog: October 27th, 2008

It’s a very practical and almost dire endorsement that stresses the challenges the next president will face. US presidential elections involve a fabulous expense of time, effort and money. Doubtless it is all too much – but, by the end, nobody can complain that the candidates have been too little scrutinised. We have learnt a [...]

All Things To All People


October 27th, 2008

U.S. Attacks Syria

Blog: October 27th, 2008

According to the BBC, Syria says four U.S. Helicopters crossed the Iraq-Syria border and bombed a civilian building killing eight people including four children. “Syria condemns this aggressive act and holds American forces responsible for this aggression and all of its repercussions,” a government official said.

A thought for Republicans to suck on…

Blog: October 27th, 2008

A guy like McCain would have stood a chance in 2008 if the GOP had nominated a guy like McCain in 2000. – Steve

Ted Stevens Convicted on All Counts

Blog: October 27th, 2008

Senator Stevens was convicted on all counts in his corruption trial. As was said on Meet The Press this weekend, Stevens’ reelection bid hinged on the outcome of this trial.

Today’s FFS: Phony Virginia flier gives the wrong election date

Blog: October 27th, 2008

From TPM… A phony flier, purporting to be from the Virginia Board of Elections, is circulating in the African-American-heavy Hampton Roads region of the state, falsely informing people that, because of expected high turnout, Democrats should vote on November 5th. The election is November 4th. As a Virginian, this hits close to home. I went [...]