Election 2012: Invented Vernacular, Humor and Satire

Election 2012: Invented Vernacular, Humor and Satire

Debate cartoon

Election season is full of anger, snide remarks, and arguments. But looking back, it's fun to see some of the most humorous things that were said. Invented words and sayings are some of my favorites. We talked about numbers. I was told that I was … [Read more...]

Did Early Voting Ruin it for Romney?

Did Early Voting Ruin it for Romney?

Union Workers

A lot of people are scratching their heads and re-enacting the election as Monday morning quarterbacks.  Its always easier in retrospect to see what you might have done wrong or could have done better.  This is especially true of the losing side - … [Read more...]

Which TV news source will you be tuned into for election results?

Which TV news source will you be tuned into for election results?

Electoral Map

Excitement is building to a fever pitch on both sides as the final day of voting and the official day of the 2012 presidential election culminate on November 6.  Candidates President Obama and Governor Romney are making their last trips to … [Read more...]

The Economy, Political Reason and Hurricane Season

The Economy, Political Reason and Hurricane Season

obamacnnfema

Today, California is balmy in the 70's with light winds.  We are just coming off a great four game sweep as our beloved San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers in the World Series. You'd think life would be great given these circumstances … [Read more...]

Foreign Policy Debate: Did Obama or Romney sway security moms?

Foreign Policy Debate: Did Obama or Romney sway security moms?

Debate cartoon

Last night's Presidential debate showcased both the similarities and differences in how President Obama and Governor Romney would handle U.S. foreign policy. Bob Schieffer did an exceptional job as the moderator in this debate.  His first … [Read more...]

Binders of Women, Big Bird and Debate Distractions

Binders of Women, Big Bird and Debate Distractions

Big Bird Live Action

If social media is any indication of what Americans paid attention to during the last two debates, the economy and Libya appear to be issues of relatively little importance. After Tuesday’s town hall-style debate, the Internet lit up with tweets … [Read more...]

2nd Presidential Debate – Taxes, Jobs, and Vision Still Rule

2nd Presidential Debate – Taxes, Jobs, and Vision Still Rule

Unemployment Line of Professionals

One of the most significant moments in the debate actually came after the debate.  Moderator CNN’s Candy Crowley admitted, shortly after she left the debate broadcast, she was wrong in her assertion during the debate President Obama was correct in … [Read more...]

In the Twilight Zone, It’s Not the Recovery, Stupid

In the Twilight Zone, It’s Not the Recovery, Stupid

Twilight Zone

Beyond the realm of inconvenient truths, there's a dimension to which Bill Clinton occasionally retreats. It's a dimension of fertile imaginations, sound bites and mind games whose boundaries the gullible determine. In this wondrous land, tokes … [Read more...]

2012 VP Debate: Biden tested Libya excuses for presidential foreign policy debate

2012 VP Debate: Biden tested Libya excuses for presidential foreign policy debate

VP Joe Biden

The 2012 Vice President Debate last night in Danville, Kentucky was a draw.  Democrat Vice President Biden executed a strategy of throwing GOP nominee Congressman Paul Ryan with distractions and interruptions.  Ryan did not seem intimidated and … [Read more...]

Obama Thought He Had Won

Obama Thought He Had Won

Obama Presidential Campaign

When President Barack Obama stepped off the stage in Denver last week the 60 million Americans watching the debate against Mitt Romney already knew it had been a disaster for him. But what nobody knew, until now, was that Obama believed he had … [Read more...]