that was the week that was....
The next president of the US may have been picked this week.
I know that this is not an election year, and that there is still a lot of influence to be peddled, integrity to be sold and monies to be collected and deposited in numbered accounts, but things seem to be playing out fairly early this time.
On the GOP side, nobody is really standing out yet, and if anyone actually does escape the mudbath, it may be too late to really get into the race. The party in general is continuing its roadshow of sleaze, today with the conviction of 'Scooter' Libby on charges of perjury and obstruction, as well as with the growing brouha over the dismissal of eight US attorneys, which is being seen by many as being overtly political in nature.
On the Democratic side, Hillary and Barack appear to be neck & neck, with Hillary being something of a boorish uppity b**ch and Barack going along, pointing to himself and saying "I'm not her". John Edwards picked up a bit of momentum courtesy of Ann Coulter, who could find nothing of substance to say about him, (now that really shocks me), so she dismissed him with a casual slur. Time will tell what impact that may have.
So, who will the next president be?
Ya got me on that one, but the many small impressions of each of these people that are formed on a day-to-day basis may be piling up, forming structures that will serve as ramps or barriers later on in the season.
Pay attention. It's better than reruns of South Park or the Simpsons, and it may actually affect you in some significant way.
And, just by way of saying howdy, please welcome special correspondent JB back to the nest after a short leave!
I know that this is not an election year, and that there is still a lot of influence to be peddled, integrity to be sold and monies to be collected and deposited in numbered accounts, but things seem to be playing out fairly early this time.
On the GOP side, nobody is really standing out yet, and if anyone actually does escape the mudbath, it may be too late to really get into the race. The party in general is continuing its roadshow of sleaze, today with the conviction of 'Scooter' Libby on charges of perjury and obstruction, as well as with the growing brouha over the dismissal of eight US attorneys, which is being seen by many as being overtly political in nature.
On the Democratic side, Hillary and Barack appear to be neck & neck, with Hillary being something of a boorish uppity b**ch and Barack going along, pointing to himself and saying "I'm not her". John Edwards picked up a bit of momentum courtesy of Ann Coulter, who could find nothing of substance to say about him, (now that really shocks me), so she dismissed him with a casual slur. Time will tell what impact that may have.
So, who will the next president be?
Ya got me on that one, but the many small impressions of each of these people that are formed on a day-to-day basis may be piling up, forming structures that will serve as ramps or barriers later on in the season.
Pay attention. It's better than reruns of South Park or the Simpsons, and it may actually affect you in some significant way.
And, just by way of saying howdy, please welcome special correspondent JB back to the nest after a short leave!
posted by eccentric recluse at 1:39 PM
5 Comments:
Just wanted to say HI!!
I am just watching all the political goings on...we still have a looooooooooong way to go...it's pretty interesting though..
Scary. I don't wish to know right now. Soon I will know more than I wish.
Oh, goody, I've found a new blog to read. Interesting!
You know, I sort of wish everything done thus far regarding the '08 race could be erased and we could start all over again, with a whole new crop of hopefuls. Like Enemy of the Republic said, right now things are just scary.
Agreed, it's an awfully long time and a lot can happen. More and more it's looking like Edwards for me. And if you get the chance watch him and his wife together. She is one smart gal and I think they would make a great team.
ER, thanks for the welcome back. Feeling just a little better every day.
JB
Whatever happened to Pat Paulson?
Roy
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