Traveling Repugs

Stoller has this observation on Goopers leaving their get together in St. Paul:
hilarious. on a full plane out of the twin cities, loaded with republicans. no matter how often the crew says to be mindful of space, people keep taking extra room in the overhead compartments, putting bags sideways, laying out suitbags, putting computers above [...]

The Mythical Liberal Media

From Reuters:
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A record 38.9 million U.S. TV viewers watched John McCain accept the Republican nomination for president on Thursday, slightly more than the 38.3 million people who tuned in for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s speech, Nielsen Media Research reported.
However, Reuters probably didn’t consider what Media Matters discovered, that is that [...]

McCain, GOP Show Lack of Respect for Troops Again

McGough has this one.
Last night John McCain gave the first part of his speech with the backdrop of Walter Reed behind him.
But it wasn’t my Walter Reed. It was Walter Reed Middle School in North Hollywood, Ca.
So, they either goofed up by using a picture from the wrong place or weren’t allowed to show the [...]

More on the Active Duty Convention Appearance

My post wasn’t meant to be a witch hunt. Here are the issues at play here:
McCain’s regard for the rule of law, or lack there of.
Apparently DoD approved this appearance when no provision for exception exists. This reeks of cronyism.
McCain is part of a long line of military leaders, so [...]

RNC Recap

LT Nixon: Did you notice that the squid was the only member of the color guard who was out of step?
Good to see the singer of “Honky Tonk Boddonkadonk” perform the National Anthem.
Not about the RNC, but Cindy McCain owned Budweiser had a party at the DNC. Anyone else find this weird?
Cindy McCain looks [...]

McCain Train Wreck

First, McCain just mentioned that Repugs subscribe to a culture of life. Not by my definition.
Now he is going down this list lying about his record and policy and distorting Obama’s. The crowd is cheering and booing on cue. It’s almost as if the rehearsed this all together before the cameras came on. [...]

FUCKING CODE PINK!

Thanks for making all of us level headed progressives look like douche bags.

McCain Family Breaks the Law on National Television

John’s son James McCain just appeared on stage at the RNC. Problem is, he is on active duty and that is illegal.
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