Paranoia runs deep

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Mjd makes an excellent point in the thread below that what the hard right really loves about Palin is that she drives "the Left" (this means people who believe in things like a mildly progressive income tax) nuts, which is something that McCain doesn't do. And...

The Strawman Archetype

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Oh, sure, it's been done on American blogs too. But "decent" uber-wanker Nick Cohen gives us the full Republican-ressentiment script. Claim: "On the other, liberal journalists turned [Palin's] family into.

I defer to H. L Mencken

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And P.T Barnum.For several weeks the McCain campaign has been running this ad pretty much non-stop in Colorado.Today we got this:COLORADO SPRINGS — The banners, buttons and signs say McCain-Palin, but the crowds say something else."Sa-rah! Pa-lin!" came the chant at a Colorado Springs rally on...

Everything is a Lefty Smear

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Steve M. says just about all that needs to be said about this piece in the Times, wherein we learn that throughout her adult life, Sarah Palin has been distinguished.

A Man to Man Apology

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I'm not a McMegan fan, but this is pretty good:The key point is that when John McCain was called out on his insult to Chelsea Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and Janet.

Do I See Another Deposed Monarch on the Horizon?

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Swaziland:A great event was soon forthcoming — on Saturday, in fact. To prepare for the day — the 40-40 Celebration, so-named to honor the king’s 40th birthday and the nation’s 40th year of independence — a 15,000-seat stadium was built and a fleet of top-of-the-line BMW...

Your Questions Answered!

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Q:Ilya asks whether Palin has libertarian tendencies.No. This has been...Admittedly, I do think that it's fair to say that Palin gives off a "western vibe." What this vibe seems to.

A Wasted Day..

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In an effort not to think about politics, I wasted my day today at Ancestry.com. From father to son:Thomas Farley, b. 1600 Worcester, England (arrived Virginia 1623)John Farley, b. 1648.

Radio Daze

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For any of our loyal Delaware listeners, I'll be appearing on WDEL in about an hour or so (~5:30 EST) to talk about You Know Who.
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