Comments on CANNONFIRE: Misperceptions

Believe what you will, and you don't have to belie...

2008-04-24T06:39:00.000-07:00

Believe what you will, and you don't have to believe that Hillary is as vicious, unconscionable, and hypocritical as they come, even if she is all that. (So was Her Majesty Elizabeth R.) She explains her association with Richard Mellon Scaife by saying she "believes in redemption" while trying to condemn the anti-war movement of the 1960s/1970s to hell by smearing former (and unrepentant) Weather Underground member William Ayers. The upside, at long last (Mr. Welch), is that she has "no sense of decency" left to lose, which explains her ruthlessness. Just a guess: if she loses, she'll have her psychopathic husband and his 'Three Strikes' (from George Wallace's playbook) to blame.

Beeeeeta...I've seen that ad. It is directed at th...

2008-04-24T02:58:00.000-07:00

Beeeeeta...

I've seen that ad. It is directed at the down-ticket candidates, who endorsed Obama. It's not an Obama/Clinton thing. The idea is they are trying to convey is that Obama is now radioactive -- "You don't want to vote for anyone who is nywhere near this guy."

The fact that such an ad exists for THAT purpose proves my point. Proves wht I have said all along. We've not seen the end of the Wright business -- his usefulness has just begun. Obama is not just a sure loser in and of himself -- the Republicans think that any proximity to Obama is going to hurt OTHER candidates.

This guy just may end up losing the Senate.

And yes, it IS absurd to say that Hillary has gone negative. She has been sweetness and light compared to the ravings of The Cultists.

Just that fact can tell you something. I can now use "The Cultists" in a political context and everyone I talk to knows immediately what I'm talking about. Actual conversation:

"So" (I am asked) "Who do you think is going to win this year?"

"I don't know," I reply, "but the Cultists really have me pissed off."

"Yeah, the Obama guys are getting freaky..."

(Not word for word, but a dialogue like unto that really did occur.)

"People believe what they want to believe!"No true...

2008-04-24T00:13:00.000-07:00

"People believe what they want to believe!"
No truer words have been spoken on this blog!
"Republicans now understand that Obama is the weaker nominee."
A 527 is going to run an ad featuring Rev. Wright in the next primary states(a weak protest by McCain not withstanding), in order to weaken Obama's support. If Hillary was the strongest Candidate, wouldn't the Republicans(and the 527 pro-repubs) be going after her?
Do you think that M Dowd or N Ephron or M Moore decide who Democrats vote for( NYT vs far left vs HasB HollyW)?....What...Whooo??
And then there are MI and FL. The MATH gets very confusing all of a sudden(What part of dis-qualified Don't You Understand).
"The idea that Hillary Clinton has gone negative is absurd."
No Kidding, That is ABSURD.
Color me CRAZY.... guess I had too much "COOLAID", or else....DID YOU?

Pennsylvania became the bellweather state of 2008 ...

2008-04-23T19:41:00.000-07:00

Pennsylvania became the bellweather state of 2008 last night. Obama won in the cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh - not to be confused with Allegheny County in general.
Calling the rest of the voters bitter white trash was very helpful, as it turns out.
Kim in PA

"Can we get the progblogs to quiddit awready with ...

2008-04-23T18:39:00.000-07:00

"Can we get the progblogs to quiddit awready with their crap about how much the dreaded MSM hates Barack and luvs Hill?

"No. Quit it they will not. People believe what they want to believe."

So why spend much time reading them or railing against them?

I re-registered as an Indy now so I don't have to ...

2008-04-23T17:43:00.000-07:00

I re-registered as an Indy now so I don't have to be near people Pelosi, Kerry, Kennedy etc...

Axelrod claimed this morning that Obama don't need white working voters. Obama supporters are calling people white trash/racists all the time.

The democratic party is gone forever.

I cannot believe you are giving the Dowd woman so ...

2008-04-23T16:58:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe you are giving the Dowd woman so much attention. I went to the link and saw Maria and Oprah and understand the dribble over BHO.

Dowd is to be ignored. She, like Ann Coulter, Peggy Noonan, Gloria Borger, and Cokie Roberts make their bones in grammer school. They don't change and the best way to deal with them is to act as if they just don't exist. Attention even if it's negative is what they thrive on.

You have a successful site and a wonderful following. Don't sweat the small stuff!

Karen KB

This campaign is the only historical-cultural phen...

2008-04-23T16:00:00.000-07:00

This campaign is the only historical-cultural phenomenon that can rival the 1986 MLB post-season contests, both leagues, all four teams. The quality is sublime. Too bad it has to end.

Hey, if Barry is genuine and authentic, he'll agree that Hillary's late-inning rally ought to offset his March heavy delegate scoring.

Hey, pledged delegates aren't contractual, and they don't have to be as genuine, authentic, and ethical as the candidates; in truth, they're several notches less promissory than Presidential Electors from the states. It's still a free country!

"That's closer to four-to-one by my reckoning." -...

2008-04-23T12:05:00.000-07:00

"That's closer to four-to-one by my reckoning." --Joe Cannon

"Math is hard." -- Barbie