Clinton and Obama Debate in Texas - See video recap

See video recap of this debate at the Care2 Election Blog. 

My debate video recap is posted at the Care2 Election Blog, I hope you’ll check it out.

Thoughts on the CNN Democratic Debate in SC

CNN Democratic Debate In South Carolina — by Catherine Morgan (cross-posted at Care2 Election Blog and The Political Voice of Women)

If last week’s debate was a democratic love-fest, then this week’s debate was a Jerry Springer show. In fact, when they brought the chairs out for the second half, I could almost picture Obama and Hillary throwing them at each other. Thankfully, that didn’t happen, and they actually continued the debate in a much less confrontational way.

I enjoyed watching this debate much more during the second half, when the candidates were behaving in a much more “presidential” manner. However, not surprisingly, the media is now focusing its attention on the bickering and fighting. I was watching this debate with my 13 year old daughter, who casually mentioned to me that Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were both acting like children. Then regretfully, my son came out of his room after the debate to tell me that Hillary came off as the “B-word”, and he thought she wasn’t letting Barack get a word in edgewise.

Personally, I learned more about the candidates and their positions on the issues when they were discussing them calmly and rationally…And isn’t that the actual purpose of a debate? Several times John Edwards was the voice of reason, and the one who brought the debate back to the important issues facing our country (like poverty, the economy, and healthcare). It was clear by the cheers and jeers of the audience that they were strongly in support of Barack Obama. Although, it seemed to me that Hillary Clinton and John Edwards came off more presidential tonight.

So, did you see the debate? What did you think? Was there a clear winner?

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Bhutto’s Assassination: Reaction From The Presidential Candidates

Waking up to the news of Benazir Bhutto’s assassination today was very sad, but not terribly surprising. I don’t mean that to sound disrespectful in any way…But anyone who had been following the situation in Pakistan over the last several weeks knew that her situation was quite volatile, even her personal interviews were revealing the possibility of this outcome.

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YouTube Video About Media and FCC Corruption

I received an email today from Morra Aarons of BlogHer. It included this link to an article at The Huffington Post, and this video.

Video Recap of CNN/YouTube Republican Debate with Anderson Cooper

Video Recap of CNN/YouTube Republican Debate with Anderson Cooper — by Catherine Morgan

Just in case you are sick of the debates, but still want to be able to hold your own at the water cooler today…Here is your recap of the CNN/YouTube Republican Debate. Listen to the issues that are of interest to you, and feel free to skip the rest…I wish I could have done that.

Interestingly, there were exactly “zero” questions on healthcare. Maybe they could have considered having one less gun question, and address the issue of healthcare? Nope. Very disappointing. Obviously, this is an issue that is not at all important to the Republicans. As a nurse, a mother, and a compassionate member of society…I find the lack of interest in our country’s healthcare crisis by these candidates appalling.

There is no way that I will vote for any candidate that does not recognize the seriousness of this problem, or who does not at least have some desire to rectify it. Personally, I believe there are many Republicans that are “compassionately” conservative enough to agree with me.

Anyway, here is the debate. Have fun.

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Our Emperor Has No Clothes - But that’s o.k. because history will show that no clothes is exactly how wars are won.

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Surprise! President Bush took advantage of a “photo op” yesterday in Iraq…I wonder how much that set the American taxpayer back? Honestly, what’s another billion anyway? And what an eloquent speech he gave to the troops. I for one, am now convinced that this whole Iraq war thing is totally necessary, and the surge is really working, and we are so much safer…Yup.

I totally get it now…Lies equal truth…We see what we are told to see. We do this because we are patriotic, to disagree with lies being sold as the truth would be tantamount to treason. It totally makes sense to me now. I’m just praying, that President Bush will tell me who I need to vote for, so we can continue this well oiled policy of pomp and circumstance, with our next administration.

Left vs. Right - Morra Aarons from BlogHer.org on CNN with Mary Katharine Ham debating the Iowa Straw Poll and Gay Debate

Last Saturday night Morra Aarons, BlogHer Political Contributing Editor, was interviewed on CNN with Mary Katharine Ham. They discussed the Iowa Straw Poll, and the Democratic Gay Debate of last weekend.

Senate Backs Expansion of Children’s Health Insurance Program

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Thursday to add 3 million lower-income children to a popular health insurance program in bipartisan defiance of President Bush’s threatened veto.

The 68-31 vote, one day after the House passed a more ambitious and expensive version over bitter Republican opposition, handed Democrats a solid achievement to trumpet as they leave Washington for a summer break. — read more from CNN

Video Recap of CNN/YouTube Democratic Debate

Video Recap of CNN/YouTube Democratic Debate

I don’t know about you, but I was pleasantly surprised by this debate. When I first heard about it, I wasn’t real sure if they could pull it off. But, Anderson Cooper was great! And the candidates (for the most part) didn’t pull their normal “dodge the question” rhetoric. All but a few of the YouTube questions were relevant and important to the debate, and the longer format made for a much more relaxed atmosphere. I actually enjoyed watching it, which may be a first for me. I also had fun participating in a “live” blogging of the debate at BlogHer.

Scooter Libby Prison Sentence Commuted! Are you kidding me? — “Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

AP: Reporting that Lewis (Scooter) Libby Prison Sentence Commuted by President.

Lewis “Scooter” Libby, former Chief of Staff to U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, arrives for his sentencing hearing at U.S. District Court in Washington in this June 5, 2007 file photo. Libby, a former vice presidential aide, on July 2, 2007 lost his bid to delay serving his 2 1/2-year prison sentence while he appeals his conviction in the CIA leak case. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/Files (UNITED STATES)

Just heard this news on CNN….

REPUBLICAN DEBATE — Blogging on the Bloggers — The Left, The Right, and the LIVE — Who do you think won? (with YouTube videos)

Bloggers are changing the face of politics and the debates. Tonights GOP Debate is no exception. Let’s see what the Bloggers are saying - The Left, The Right, and the LIVE.

Democratic Debate — Blogging on the Bloggers. What the right and the left bloggers are saying? Who do you think won the debate? (updated with 4 youtube videos)

Bloggers are changing the face of politics, and debates. What are bloggers saying about the debate? Who was blogging live? Here it is…

Dick Cheney in Iraq — Protesters — Explosion Rattles Green Zone — YouTube Video

Vice President Dick Cheney is greeted by General David Petraeus, commander of the U.S. forces in Iraq, as he arrives at Baghdad International Airport, May 9, 2007. (Gerald Herbert/Pool/Reuters)

Vice President Dick Cheney said Wednesday that “we’ve go a long way to go” in reducing violence in Iraq. In a trip punctuated by an explosion that shook windows at the U.S. Embassy, where Cheney was visiting.

Protesters burn effigies of U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney during a rally in Kerbala, 110 km (70 miles) south of Baghdad, May 9, 2007. Hundreds of supporters of Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr attended the demonstration denouncing Cheney’s visit to Iraq. The Arabic inscriptions on the banner reads: “We demand the Iraqi government not to welcome the messenger of terror Dick Cheney”. REUTERS/Mushtaq Muhammad (IRAQ)

The vice president urged that Iraq’s parliament abandon plans for a two-month summer vacation while U.S. forces are fighting. With important issues pending, including how to share Iraq’s oil wealth, “any undue delay would be difficult to explain,” Cheney said. — read full article . . . . . . . .

Vice President Dick Cheney (R) meets Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki (L) in Baghdad May 9, 2007. (Gerald Herbert/Pool/Reuters)

Cheney spent most of the day at the U.S. Embassy inside the heavily protected Green Zone in central Baghdad. He was in the building when an explosion rattled windows and prompted officials to move reporters accompanying Cheney to the basement for several minutes. Witnesses said a mortar or rocket appeared to have been fired from the mostly Shiite areas on the east side of the Tigris River toward the Green Zone.

The vice president, at a news conference a half hour later, did not mention the blast. He had been wearing an armor-plated vest when he got off his plane at the airport. — read full article

Vice President Dick Cheney, right, chats with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki at the start of their dinner in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, May 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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SHOULD THE DRAFT BE REINSTATED? Will it be? What do you think? - CNN News Poll

UPDATE 8/07 — A Return To The Military Draft Is Worth Considering

Go to QUICK VOTE at CNN.com and cast your vote about whether or not to reinstate the draft.

There is also a link after you vote, giving you the opportunity to email your comments about the draft to weekends@cnn.com.
My vote was NO, and this was my email comment:

I think you should do a separate poll just for the people who say they WOULD like the draft reinstated. Please ask them…..Would they still want the draft reinstated if they new for sure that their son, daughter, husband, wife, or self, would be drafted?

Another words….Would they still vote for a draft, if they knew that if would directly affect them?

I believe that the best way to maintain a healthy military, is to give higher (competitive) salaries, have excellent veteran services, and to demonstrate (by example) that they will not be sent into unnecessary combat.

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Agree or disagree? Please let me know in comment how you feel about this subject and why…..Thanks.

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ALSO SEE: ARE WE REALLY SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS?

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