Democrats Blame Economic Woes on Iraq War
April 13, 2008
According to an interesting article from the Associated Press, democrats are making a stronger case of blaming the economic problems that Americans are now facing on the Iraq War, and inadvertently on President Bush. According to Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky:
The U.S. government has spent “more than half-a-trillion dollars” in support of the war effort, while that money could be spent on pressing needs in this country, he said.
“Across America, our roads and bridges are crumbling and are in desperate need of repair, yet taxpayer dollars are being squandered on an Iraqi government that is riddled with waste, fraud and corruption,” Yarmuth said.
This is going to be an issue for McCain as I have stated before. In my opinion it is not wise for him to run away from the war, but it also might not be the best idea to be such an advocate and discuss sending even more troops over.
I think that we must finish what we started, but it is disheartening to think of all the war has cost in terms of money, but more importantly, in terms of blood.
There are so many problems in this country that need our attention, at some point we need to start refocusing our energies at problems such as health care.
Randi Rhodes Forced Out
April 13, 2008
I’ve been busy lately and not quick to post as usual, but had been watching this story.
On air talent Randi Rhodes was first suspended for making her degrading comments about two pioneering women, Geraldine Ferraro and Hillary Clinton. The vulgar language that she used to malign these two women was both insulting and indicative of the the type of “talent” that she claims to have.
Air America has traditionally had very bad ratings and has not been a serious threat to right-wing talk radio. I think that for this reason, among others, many commentators and bloggers have largely ignored this issue. The extent to which Rhodes has any influence is negligible at best.
Jill at Writes Like She Talks has a very good post on this subject and asks the question as to why the Ohio blogosphere has been silent on this issue. I think she makes an excellent point and I have been guilty myself.
Another question that I will add is this…How would bloggers have reacted had it been a similar comment about Obama?
The Fat Lady Hasn’t Sung
April 13, 2008
Ben Keeler over at The Point has excellent analysis of the latest Obama gaffe when talking about Pennsylvania voters that cling to religion, guns, and racism when they lose their jobs. Obama’s argument is ludicrous.
I think that this is yet further evidence that Senator Clinton can take to the superdelegates arguing that she is more electable in a general election. Don’t you agree?
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