QOD

Which is the greater burden on our society, an unwanted child or an abortion?

I Get It Now

McCain will just bore our enemies into unconsciousness.   Wow, that was the worst acceptance speech given by a nominee in my memory.  People say it was the worst since Jimmy…

Poor Guy, my heart pumps piss for him

WASHINGTON — Jack Abramoff, the one-time flamboyant lobbyist who amassed a fortune by showering officials, especially members of Congress and their aides, with gifts, was sentenced on Thursday to four…

Liveblogging McSame’s Speech

Tonight the Republicans wrap up their convention with John McCain (version 2008) accepting the nomination.  I will be at the UDC meeting for a while, but others will be around…

Quote of the day

CNN just played a clip of Obama talking about being held up against your record. He said: "I assume she wants to be treated the same way guys want to…

And the Michigan Independents Weigh In — UPDATE

Jake Tapper has the story:

Ilene Beninson, 52, Berkley independent: “Her speech contained few statements about policy or the party platform. … I am not convinced that Palin’s experience as a mayor or governor in Alaska meet the qualifications to be vice president much less one stroke or heart attack away from being commander in chief.”

Jan Wheelock, 58, Royal Oak independent: “Nothing worked for me. I found her barrage of snide remarks and distortions to be a major turnoff. She is not a class act. The most important point she made is that she will be an effective attack dog.”

There’s more at the link.

UPDATE: TheHuffington Post reports on another focus group from last night — this one of female HRC voters from Nevada.