Progressive Politics from Memphis

  • Going Nuclear Will be a Dud

    It was reported this morning that the Clinton campaign has decided to go nuclear. The thing about this is, that just like every other “end game” put up by the Clinton camp, it has so many conditions that it’s virtually unworkable. Here’s a peek at this masterful strategery: 1. Win big both places tomorrow. (possible)2.…

  • Just Make it Stop

    Tomorrow is another couple of primaries in a nominating campaign that will never end. I’m sure, even after the convention, should Obama finally make it official, Hillary Clinton will be hootin’ and hollerin’ about how she is more electable, more vetted, more experienced and more pantsuity. I’m sick of it. So tomorrow, after we crap…

  • Beware the Terrible Simplifiers

    There are several blogs with this video, but I saw it here first. It’s a MUST WATCH.

  • Peace Terrorist

    If you ever had any doubt of just how screwed up this Administration is, Nelson Mandela is on the terrorist watch list. What’s better is that Condoleeza Rice is embarrassed about it, but has done nothing to correct it! Tools…

  • Being Grumpy

    I’ve been grumpy for the past few weeks, and not posting in protest to my grumpiness. That doesn’t mean I haven’t been writing, I just haven’t been sharing. I don’t know if there’s something up with the moon phase or something altering my precious bodily fluids, but apparently it’s spreading. Stoller over at Open Left…

  • We Admitted We Had a Problem…

    Considering President Bush’s history, this shouldn’t have been so hard… White House admits fault on ‘Mission Accomplished’ banner 1. We admitted we were powerless over reality—that our lives had become unmanageable due to our media message and really bad policy. From the twelve steps of policy screw ups.