Archive for: May 2008

May 31, 2008

In Which I Defend Barack Obama–A Little

Filed under: Presidential Race 2008 - 31 May 2008

A couple things have been said about Barack Obama that need at least a little clarification. Ed Morrissey over at Hot Air writes:
How many times did Quayle misspell potato before the American media and popular culture proclaimed him an …

May 30, 2008

Clayton Cramer Does Math

Filed under: Side Blog - 30 May 2008

Clayton Cramer points out the financial folly of buying a new hybrid to save money on gas.

Telling Kids When to Die to Save the Planet

Filed under: Podcast - 30 May 2008

Podcast Show Notes

Australia tells kids when to die in order to save the planet.  (Hat Tip: Wizbang.)

Copenhagen proposes female crossing signs. (Hat Tip: Pam’s House Blend.)

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Turning the Page

Filed under: Abortion,Iraq War,Presidential Race 2008 - 30 May 2008

Podcast Show Notes

Thoughts on Changes at Talkshoe and the affect on the Truth and Hope Report.

McCain challenges Obama to visit Iraq (Hat Tip: Don Surber.) with him, but Obama dodges. (His mind’s made up.) …

May 29, 2008

What’s Wrong With Primary Turnout

Filed under: Idaho Conservative, The - 29 May 2008

The Statesman proposed moving the Primary Date back a week. The Statesman pointed to some real advantages of this, such as the possibility of increased turnout and that the Third Tuesday in May is when many bond elections are …

Ada County: Elections to Watch

Filed under: Idaho Conservative, The - 29 May 2008

Okay, so the nominations are done. What elections will be key in the Fall?

I think Republicans have a legitimate comeback shot in Ada County. Democrats were rightly proud of their 2006 Success. However, many believed a permanent realignment had occurred …

May 28, 2008

Conservatives Win!

Filed under: Idaho Conservative, The - 28 May 2008

It was a good night for Conservatives across Ada County. I made endorsements in every Ada County legislative race and clashed with the Statesman a few times. When we each endorsed different candidates, voters chose the conservative choice.

The Statesman endorsed: …

May 27, 2008

Primary Night Podcasts

Filed under: Idaho Conservative, The - 27 May 2008

Discussing early returns and an interview with District 22 Senate Candidate Clayton Cramer.

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Later returns including the first bits from Canyon County.

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Thoughts on the losses of Thayn and Bowers, plus the strength …

Another Day, Another Gaffe

Filed under: Podcast,Presidential Race 2008 - 27 May 2008

Podcast Show Notes

Obama mistakenly states his great-uncle liberated Auschwitz when Auschwitz was liberated by the Red Army. (Hat Tip: Campaign Spot.) Oops, wrong camp. Darn geography strikes again.

Also, where Obama’s family debt came …

The Huck-Attack Continues

Filed under: Mike Huckabee - 27 May 2008

The not-so-subtle effort of establishment conservatives to smear Huckabee continues. Over at Townhall, Matt Lewis quotes Huckabee:
“… if we had played by the rules of the Democrats, I would have won, and if the Democrats have played by the …

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