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Posts from ‘October, 2008’

20 Questions For Polls

20 questions a journalist should ask about poll results.

Quote of the Day — Scott Adams

There will be an election, followed by rioting, the complete unraveling of society, and, I assume, a zombie problem. And everyone will agree it’s an improvement. —Scott Adams
From an interview of Scott Adams in “The New Yorker.”

The Dirtiest Word in Politics

Juan Enriquez (2008) Pop!Tech Pop!Cast from PopTech on Vimeo.
Watch and learn the dirtiest word in American politics. You’ll have to watch until 22:45 to get there (and don’t skip anything; the entertainment value of the pictures is worth it). It ends with 10 commandments for the next president.
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Hat tip: Andrew Price at GOOD / BLOG.

Oregon Congressman David Wu on the Bailout

On October 3, I e-mailed my opposition to the bailout to my congressman, David Wu. Today, I received Wu’s reply:
Dear Mr. Logan:
Thank you for contacting me to express your concerns with the recently passed emergency financial rescue package. I appreciate knowing your thoughts on this issue.
I understand the outrage of those who feel this [...]

Biden Lowering Expectations

In short, Obama’s going to be tested by a “generated crisis” and his supporters will be disappointed.

The Family Guy Proves Godwin’s Law

The Family Guy proves Godwin’s law (and loses the argument in the process).
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Hat tip. Liz Grover / lilbutterfly.

Obama, American

I recently posted a video that questioned whether Barack Obama is a natural born citizen. Turns out, we I needn’t have worried.
If you have any doubts, please read “Obama is an American. No, really.”
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Hat tip. Bill Jempty at wizbang.

Colin Powell Endorses Barack Obama for President

Colin Powell’s endorsement of Barack Obama is a major win for the Obama candidacy.

McCain, Obama At Al Smith Dinner

Quote of the Day — Ed Borasky

well … it’s all over except for the election —Ed Borasky