The more I think about it, the more I think聽this is my movie of the year so far (although I still haven't seen Vera Drake), and I'm not sure if I don't agree with Rob that it may be the best movie I've seen about...
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This聽map is making the rounds. I can certainly see the appeal. More seriously, but in a similar spirit, I've seen a few people not in comment threads elsewhere, as well.
In his press conference today, Bush came out in favor of the line item veto. Leaving aside the fact that giving him further tools to veto pork when he doesn't.
Part II 1) Build on the organizational and structural steps forward we鈥檝e made. We鈥檝e made progress in three areas, to varying degrees. Our best progress came in terms of fundraising. We were far closer to parity with the GOP than we have been in ages....
My momma told me as a young boy, "Son, don't ever become such an arrogant fool that you think the world wants (or even worse, needs) to read your manifesto.".
Given that I have no influence on the public discourse, I can safely say that as of now it would be reasonable to call the election for Bush. It's over..
Obviously, it looks very, very bad. I may have a postmortem to write before bed. But I want to state forcefully that it is an utter travesty that the networks--almost certainly bullied by Fox, just like in 2000--have called Ohio for Bush, when it's entirely...
As of 12:14 ET, Fox News hasn't called CA for Kerry... [12:45] But now, before the polls have fully closed Faux calls Ohio for Bush. Motherfuckers...
Josh Marshall asks: Why no more network coverage of the flurry of lawsuits across Ohio? This is what the election is coming down to. And it's not being reported. Interviews.
If it is called for Kerry, I project that i will sip the bottle of 12-year old Bowmore I got at the duty free in Montreal. If it is called for Bush, I will project that I will drink everything else in my liquor cabinet....
It's sad, but I can't hide the truth any longer. I'm conceding. Derek Jeter has won Gold Glove.
Silly me, I thought Fox might behave this year.