The Fissures Become Cracks

The recent exodus by GOP members of Congress has not been the only departure of note recently. It seems that the Party can no longer count on the blind support of it's Evangelical wing. The once unswavering loyalty to G.W. Bush has dissipated in the wake of scandal, the war and and a desire for a change of direction from a new generation of Evangelicals. No theoligan I, I leave it to the NY Times weekend to explain this shift. It's a long read, but a worthwhile one. And one can't help but come away with a feeling that the '08 election is a wide open afffair at his point. It also begs a question -- the battle amongst GOP candidates for the support of the Religous Right may well be a struggle over a spent carcass, a struggle Rudi Gouliani and Mittens Romney seem to hve bent themselves into contorsions with flip flops to win. Wouldn't it be ironic if either won that struggle only to find that the electorate had moved somewhere else? Link below.

Evangelical Movement - Religion and Politics - Presidential Election of 2008 - Christians and Christianity - Voting and Voters - New York Times

California Burns. Cheney Snoozes.

Great footage here, showing just how concerned Vice President Cheney is over the tribulations suffered by mere

citizens. Domestic problems are such a distraction from the

important business of frying those from other countries. Heaven forbid that the country be distracted from his mad dash to undertake yet another ill advised debacle in waiting. Someone wake him up when the invasion starts. Because that, obviously is where his interests lie. Not in the concern of Americans losing their homes. Such pedestrian concerns are obviously beneath this 'public servant'

cbs13.com - Cheney Nods Off During Meeting On Calif. Wildfires

Reality Bites --- The GOP Exodus

As yet another long serving GOP rep has announced his lack of interest in serving in a Minority capacity many in that parties so called 'brain trust' are beginning to express concern - heck, Dick Armey has all but given up, declaring HRC President months before a single ballot in Iowa or New Hampshire, let alone any other state. Now, I happen to believe, given the weakness of the GOP field a Democrat will occupy the White House, it is a little early to declare which one. Perhaps a measure of the panic in the ranks of any reality based Republicans. The NY Times examines the unease beginning to percolate in some in the link below.

G.O.P. Lawmakers Voice Their Unease - New York Times

At right--The latest to leave

The Cats Of Baghdad

There is a great piece in todays NY Times by John Burns that demonstrates the resiliency of the creature known as the cat. If you are owned by such a critter you may find the link below interesting.

Cats - Iraq - Baghdad - John F. Burns - Pets - War Zones - New York Times

Gore Talk Heats Up

As the never ending chase for the nomination slogs on, months before any vote, there has been an upsurge in talk and speculation surrounding Al Gore and whether or not he will enter the race. It is clear that there is a lot of popular sentiment for such a run, and not just at Daily Kos, where barely a day goes by without some sort of speculation. It is becoming increasingly clear that his entry would change the dynamics of the race completly, in spite of what the beltwayista's backing HRC say ( That they are so quick to iscount the effect Gore would have suggests that it is a concern of their--a big one ). For more on this check the link below.

Al Gore's Fans Make 2008 Draft Pitch - Politics on The Huffington Post

Recriminations And Regrets -- The Bush Legacy As Seen By His Own

Add to the list of those who have discontent over the Bush misAdministration.

No, it's not the 'LeftWing' media, not Dem'crats. Not even 'Phony Soldiers'
This time it is in the ranks of the koolaid drinkers who rode in to Washington

on Bush's cottails. Bitterness abounds. Read below in the WaPo column aboutjust how leaky the GOP dam has become.

Former Bush Aides 'Embittered' At Presidency They Helped Build - The Huffington Post

Wes Clark On Rush

Wes Clark speaks out on bloviating Yellow Elephant Rush Limbaugh
in the link below. Given his deferment for (suitably) an anal boil Lush
is the last person who should criticize anyones service.

Gen. Wesley Clark: Take Rush Limbaugh Off Armed Forces Radio - Politics on The Huffington Post