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A site for and about the Democratic Party and it's politics (in the spirit of DKos-- I'm an unapolegetic Kossack myself) with the objective of helping to elect as many Democrats as possible in both this year and '08. For and about includes history and how we got here so we can figure out the road map out. And that covers a lot of ground. Add your two cent's worth. No refunds.Be advised this is very much a pro Wes Clark site.

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A whole lotta years in the military (Redleg),with a family background that shows an unhealthy bent for all things political(genetic defect). Wife and self owned by cat.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

EndGame




At last, after two years of campaigning, eight years of mendacious incompetance,
hundreds of rallies, uncounted appearances of talking head experts and experiancing yet another toxic waste dump of a campaign from a GOP cantidate it's almost over. Almost. The last few, most crucial days are now
upon us. Now there is a careful balance of aggresion and caution to seal the deal for Tuesday. No one wants a mistep, but full campaign posture must be maintained. For a look how that might unfold check the link below.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

The Deluded Convene With The Deranged.



Want some entertainment? Just check the link below for a view of
what happens when you convene an echo chamber of desperate
people facing a desperate time. Enjoy the frustrations boiling over.
But don't waste your time looking for a rational thought.
HuffPo has the story.....

Monday, October 27, 2008




Just Couldn't Wait For Defeat....





Facing an electoral debacle the McCain campaign has started to
splinter into factions fighting over Sarah Palin, looking for someone to blame for the dire straights they find themselves in. It's all very
entertaining if you aren't a Republican. Generally these sort of
things happen after the campaign. Not this year. Not this campaign. The McCain campaign has seen the enemy. And it is them. Civil Wars are always so bloody. Check out the link below....






Monday, October 20, 2008



Another Rat Leaves The Sinking Ship


We all know about Colin Powells crossover. Now another figure from
the Iraq debacle has changed sides. To see who check the link below







Sunday, October 19, 2008

Still Much To Be Wary Of.......



All signs, on the surface, point to a Democratic Party victory on voting day. Yet still. there is much to be be worried about. 100,000 people out for a rally in St Louis is all well and good..heck, it's awesome. But lurking beneath there still are problems...... deep seated problems. And they were manifested the other day in an appearance by Barack Obama. His success is picking the scab off of some ugly wounds on the psyche of many a voter as the bright glare of attention focuses on both a future that may be and a past that is still with us in the present. To win, the Democrats must surmount this. And, to some degree they are. But to ensure victory in the face of fear and distrust they must translate a massive crowd out to see the candidate into a massive groundswell of a ground game, ensuring that people get to the polls. In an era of modern campaigning, with so many ways to reach an electorate it will come down to good old fashioned 'Get the vote out' -- GOTV.

Advantage Obama. In a recent political time where the GOP has had a formidible team a new, even better 'ground game' has emerged. And it must be at it's most, proven, best game on Election Day. No doubt, the election of '08 will be studied for many a year. Both for what worked and what didn't. And the Obama 'ground game', so badly needed to counter act the deep seated prejudices of so many will stand as the model. Check the link below to see what the stakes are...

Saturday, October 18, 2008



One Picture. A Hundred Thousand Reasons Why Obama Can Win.

Pictures such as the one on the right can't give much
encouragement to the fraying McCain/ Flailin' ticket.
Over a hundred thousand out to hear Democratic nominee Barack Obama. On the surface, all signs point
to a rout in November. But it is not over yet --- not by a
longshot. More on that later, but, in the meantime, check
out the link below....


Saturday, October 04, 2008


The Maverick Family Want's Their Name Back






It seems the Maverick family of Texas is most upset with the misappropriation of their name
and want it back. Check the link below for the full story --- and a chance to learn some history.





Thursday, October 02, 2008


The Voice Of Labor -- Loud And Clear.





A powerful speech from labor leader Richard Tumka brought to you by
the Great Orange Satan....