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alexiscartwheel) wrote2008-01-28 09:30 pm
alexiscartwheel) wrote2008-01-28 09:30 pm
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Political Miscellany
The new rule is I must cut all my entries.
And last, but certainly not least...
The State of the Union
Oh, President Bush. Seven years later and I still disagree with you on... well, practically everything. The State of the Union address is on about twelve different channels tonight, and I thought I should stay informed and up to date by watching and at least giving it a marginal portion of my attention.
Don't you love it when the camera pans to some audience member who looks like they're bored out of their mind? Of course, Dick Cheney looks like he's sleeping with his eyes open, but he does manage to participate in the chair aerobics. Up, down, up, down, applause, big applause, grimace of disapproval.
Bush wants to give out grade school Pell Grants. Because removing children from public schools will make the public schools better.
BBC News says that the President was interrupted for applause sixty-nine times during the speech. That's a whole lot of applause.
Oh, President Bush. Seven years later and I still disagree with you on... well, practically everything. The State of the Union address is on about twelve different channels tonight, and I thought I should stay informed and up to date by watching and at least giving it a marginal portion of my attention.
Don't you love it when the camera pans to some audience member who looks like they're bored out of their mind? Of course, Dick Cheney looks like he's sleeping with his eyes open, but he does manage to participate in the chair aerobics. Up, down, up, down, applause, big applause, grimace of disapproval.
Bush wants to give out grade school Pell Grants. Because removing children from public schools will make the public schools better.
BBC News says that the President was interrupted for applause sixty-nine times during the speech. That's a whole lot of applause.
The Ohio Primary
The local news outlets are speculating that the Ohio primary might actually matter. So far, neither the Republican nor Democratic race has a clear front runner. Because of the close races, there's a potential that two leaders may not emerge on Super Tuesday, as all the experts originally predicted. And that could put Ohio back in the game. Ohio, along with Texas, Rhode Island, and Vermont, will hold primary elections on March 4.
The local news outlets are speculating that the Ohio primary might actually matter. So far, neither the Republican nor Democratic race has a clear front runner. Because of the close races, there's a potential that two leaders may not emerge on Super Tuesday, as all the experts originally predicted. And that could put Ohio back in the game. Ohio, along with Texas, Rhode Island, and Vermont, will hold primary elections on March 4.
Camelot
Ted Kennedy's endorsement of Barack Obama has been big in the news today. Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President Kennedy, also endorsed Senator Obama. She had an Op-Ed piece in yesterday's New York Times in which she wrote, "I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them. But for the first time, I believe I have found the man who could be that president — not just for me, but for a new generation of Americans." How's that for a hugely symbolic endorsement? You can read the whole article here. (I love that the Times website is now completely free, including all the Op-Eds.)
Also, the Governor of Kansas just referenced Kennedy's Inaugural Address in her response to the State of the Union.
Ted Kennedy's endorsement of Barack Obama has been big in the news today. Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President Kennedy, also endorsed Senator Obama. She had an Op-Ed piece in yesterday's New York Times in which she wrote, "I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them. But for the first time, I believe I have found the man who could be that president — not just for me, but for a new generation of Americans." How's that for a hugely symbolic endorsement? You can read the whole article here. (I love that the Times website is now completely free, including all the Op-Eds.)
Also, the Governor of Kansas just referenced Kennedy's Inaugural Address in her response to the State of the Union.
Laura Bush
Is a librarian. As First Lady, she has backed initiatives to promote literacy. I approve. (She's also slightly controversial in Libraryland for her support of the USAPATRIOT Act. Yes, there are controversial library issues. And I'll stop there before I end up rambling on teen suicide books, bombs, or hoodies.)
Is a librarian. As First Lady, she has backed initiatives to promote literacy. I approve. (She's also slightly controversial in Libraryland for her support of the USAPATRIOT Act. Yes, there are controversial library issues. And I'll stop there before I end up rambling on teen suicide books, bombs, or hoodies.)
And last, but certainly not least...
David Bowie?
But can the candidates sing? :D
But can the candidates sing? :D