TechnoEarthMama

I wrote yesterday that I was deeply troubled by several blog entries I’d read.  These blog entries, by people who happen to oppose Barack Obama for president (although we do have other things in common), contain a number of mistakes and misconceptions about Obama’s tax policy.  The authors are spreading a fear that Obama will [...]

But maybe not in the way you think. You see, I don’t think there are people out there just itching to vote multiple times to swing the election.  And I think that if they are, they’ll have a hard time doing it.  The systems and laws we have in place actually work.  Salon’s Andrew Burmon [...]

You’ve heard about swing voters — those who might still change their minds on whether to vote for Obama or McCain.  Many people think they’re mythical.  I mean, how do you not know yet, after more than a year of campaigning? I’ve actually met one.  I stopped at a convenience store for a drink, and [...]

Jack Bog just reminded me that there are ballot measures out there, waiting to be voted on in November!  I’m most concerned about the Oregon measures, of course, but I encourage you to look into your local and state ballot measures, wherever you are.  Don’t forget to get the facts!  Don’t rely on TV and [...]

Apparently, the U.S. wants change, regardless of which party is in charge.  Both Republicans and Democrats are claiming that they will shake up Washington.  As for third-party candidates, well, that’s a given.  They’d like to see even bigger changes in our country. I’m not convinced that a change in presidential leadership will bring about real [...]

I’ve got to be quick here — as you’ve probably heard, the Supreme Court ruled today that “Guantanamo Bay prisoners have the right to go before U.S. federal judges to challenge their years-long detention” (Reuters). This was a 5-4 decision.  According to Reuters, the majority consisted of the four liberal members of the court (Stevens, [...]

Rachel Maddow wrote yesterday on the Huffington Post that Hillary Clinton is likely to stay in the race right through the Democratic Convention in August, because she can keep the Florida and Michigan question open that long, either because it won’t get resolved, or because she’ll appeal any decisions that are made. Maddow also predicts [...]