Can We Put the Flags Away Now?
Region: New YorkCome on. The campaign’s over. There’s no more need to pander to the knee-jerk patriots, those who measure love of country by size of flag. Can’t we put away all the flags and the flag lapel pins? On the m... more
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Let's Hear It for the Heroes of the Obama Triumph
Region: New YorkThere were many heroes in last week’s glorious election triumph. Barack Obama himself, of course, who maintained his cool, honesty, eloquence and vision in the face of nasty attacks and lies. But don’t forget h... more
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Spread the Wealth? That’s What Government Does
Region: New YorkHold on a second. Exactly what is wrong with “spreading the wealth”? Are those really dirty words? The desperate McCain campaign is trying to score last-minute points by suggesti... more
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Tens of Millions Will Vote for McCain. That’s Terrifying.
Region: New York
It’s looking good for the election: Obama’s up 8 in the polls, and seems to have a lock on the electoral college. So why am I suddenly so depressed? True, a glass that’s 54 percent full will – at la... more
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Market Losses? Just an Investment in an Obama Future
Region: New York
That bundle you recently lost in the stock market? Stop weeping and look at the bright side. Think of it as your share of an investment in the nation’s future. Because face it: Many voters are so u... more
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OK, Let’s Imagine a Palin Presidency
Region: New YorkI’m sorry, but sometimes this country just terrifies me. In a recent post, I made the case that even the Republican faithful should vote for Obama – that they should realize that, considering the m... more
Views: 204Why Thinking Republicans Must Vote for Obama
Region: New YorkOpen letter to the Republican faithful: OK, we probably disagree with each other on practically every issue, from guns to taxes to gay marriage to abortion. And much as I consider you dead wrong on all these issues, let&rs... more
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Joe Six-Packs? Let ‘em Do It All
Region: New YorkOh, sure, I resisted hoppin’ on the Sarah Palin bandwagon, but I’ve come around. It was my fault, of course. I was indoctrinated with that elitist mindset for so long – I used to work f... more
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Not Voting and Proud of It. How Scary.
Region: PennsylvaniaI got a new perspective yesterday on America’s voters – or, more to the point, non-voters. It was both illuminating and scary as hell. A group of us drove to Pennsylvania from our home near New York to register... more
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Palin Proved Nothing at ‘Debate’
Region: New YorkAmazing. All over the news today are headlines about how Sarah Palin passed her big mid-term exam at last night’s debate. “G.O.P. Ticket Survives a Test,” the New York Times says. “Palin Recaptures ... more
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