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Vendor Who Sold Racist Obama Pin Apologizes

June 18th, 2008 · No Comments

As reported by The Dallas Morning News.
So basically, the vendor responsible for selling the racist merchandise has apologized.
“It’s just been crazy,” said Jonathan Alcox, who runs republicanmarket.com and had buttons and other items for sale at the GOP gathering. “The point is we made a mistake. I realize that now. And I apologize.”
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They’re Really Reaching…

June 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Apparently, these buttons were being sold at the Republican convention in Texas. Come on, now- once you start harping on race, you’re really starting to sound desperate. Scared, too.
I wonder if the person who thought up the idea for this button feels clever?
Why do I get the feeling that this election season is going to […]

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The Libertarian Nominee

May 25th, 2008 · No Comments

Libertarian Party Picks Barr as Presidential Candidate
DENVER (AP) — The Libertarian Party on Sunday picked former Republican Rep. Bob Barr to be its presidential candidate after six rounds of balloting.
Barr beat research scientist Mary Ruwart, who also sought the party’s presidential nomination unsuccessfully in 1983, on the final ballot. The vote was 324-276.
Barr endorsed Wayne […]

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The Eventual Nominee?

May 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Obama to Reach Delegate Milestone Today.
WASHINGTON - Barack Obama will reach a significant milestone Tuesday as he marches toward the Democratic nomination for president — a majority of pledged delegates at stake in all the primaries and caucuses.
Obama will still be short of the overall number of delegates needed to clinch the nomination, unless […]

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Tags: Political · Ramblings

Earth Day (Belated Musings…)

May 11th, 2008 · No Comments

You know, this is somewhat belated, but there is always something that I’ve wondered about Earth Day. Why is it that we set aside just one day every year to give a damn about our home? Okay, scratch that- I realize the symbolism associated with having a holiday conferred upon a cause. It’s just so […]

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