HARD TO BELIEVE

_http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/13/paterson.transition/_extended="true">

What a strange turn of events. The governor of a major state who has, by all accounts, everything one could want. Born with  silver spoon in mouth, growing up white, wealthy, smart, holding high office, with seemingly no limits, suddenly flat on the deck. Ruined!!

 

His successor, born black, and becoming legally blind at an early age. In spite of these impediments, he becomes a New York State legislator, then Lt. Governor, and now because of the stupidity of Governor Spitzer, will assume the office of Governor of the State of New York.

 

I wish all success to Governor Paterson. He has earned it, and he deserves it.

A LIMERICK FOR ELIOT

THERE ONCE WAS A GOV OF NEW YORK

 

WHO WAS AN INCREDIBLE DORK

 

HE PAID FOR SOME SEX

 

HIS CAREER IT SURE WRECKS

 

NOW NO MORE POLITICAL PORK

COMMANDER IN CHIEF yada-yada

from the Constitution of the United States

Section 2 - Civilian Power over Military, Cabinet, Pardon Power, Appointments

The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.

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All this yak about commander in chief is mainly political propaganda. Military, or lack of military experience is not the question. As the Constitution says, it is about CIVILIAN control over the military. This is VERY important, as it is intended to keep the military subservient to the civilian sector.

Remember President (formerly five star General) Eisenhower's warning about the military-industrial complex gaining too much power.

 

It may be too late.

BEHAVE YOURSELVES, CHILDREN!!

Pelosi tells Obama, Clinton to stop sniping

Zachary Coile, Chronicle Washington Bureau

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/03/08/MNDGVG0PL.DTL

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You tell 'em Mama!!! Big bad John will whup their butts if they don't behave.

MUCH ADO ABOUT

The Wyoming caucuses. This is mighty big stuff. Population of the whole State of Wyoming is about 510k. By comparison the population of the City of San Francisco is about 777k.

Such a big deal!!!

Clean up the act, candidates

Obama aide forced out for calling Clinton 'a monster'

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-campaign8mar08,0,4538249.story

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OK folks, lets keep it clean, and stick to the issues, or both sides may be consigned to the dustbin of history while McCain pursues his 100 year war.

--NO ORGANIZED PARTY-----

I belong to no organized party. I am a Democrat.

                                                           Will Rogers

 

Mr. Rogers famous quote has never seemed more true than now. The Republicans have settled their primary election already, and are starting the campaign for the White House while we fight on amongst ourselves.

 

Come on guys. Find an equitable solution for the Florida-Michigan primary schlamozzle, keep the campaign rhetoric on a higher level, present yourselves in the best light, and may the best person win.

 

Our country CANNOT stand 4 more bushyears. Our economy is going in the tank, we have lost the respect of much of the world, and our Constitution is in danger from the freedom haters on the Supreme Court.

 

Am I worried? Damn right I am.