Monthly Archives: October 2011

Mitt's Tough Week

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Mitt Romney bumped into what I consider to be his first real turbulence this primary season during the past week, finally looking like a candidate that could be caught by another Republican. (Don’t ask who)Romney got all tangled up over … Continue reading →

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Back Into Republican Fun

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

I take a couple of days off from this blog and come back to find the Republican Presidential field in disarray! Can someone please explain what the hell the Herman Cain ad is all about? This is now the leading … Continue reading →

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Leaving Iraq

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

The President announced that U.S. troops would be leaving Iraq by the end of the year, and immediately after the announcement we had neo-con hand wringing and expressions of indignation. The ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. … Continue reading →

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Coburn on Telling the Truth

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

Senator Tom Coburn has taken his share of lumps, from both left and right, including an ongoing dust-up with Grover Norquist. But when you listen to Coburn about the problems facing the U.S., and the lack of leadership emanating from … Continue reading →

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The Romney-Perry Battle

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

I don’t know that this ongoing feud between Mitt Romney and Rick Perry can be called a fair fight, as Perry seems to have come to the debate battle of wits unarmed. But he does have $17 million or so … Continue reading →

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Balance the Budget?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Politico reports today that Republican Ron Paul will announce a deficit reduction plan that cuts one trillion dollars, and purports to balance the budget. The report lists some specifics, which are not surprising coming from Paul: Many of the ideas … Continue reading →

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Rush Limbaugh: Romney No Conservative

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

A first for this small blog. Rush Limbaugh, in all his glory, makes his first appearance. Rush points out that Mitt Romney “is no conservative”. The Rush man makes the point that “he hasn’t decided” who to support in this … Continue reading →

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