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Posted at 9:46am on Jun. 24, 2008 The Daily Show Takes On The Messiah
By Nick Haynes
Last night, I watched the Daily Show, as I do most nights (I hate my conservatism). What did I see, but this?
Pay attention at about 3:15, as well. And that wasn't all.
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Posted at 3:52pm on Jun. 8, 2008 Yet Another Compilation Video of Obama Associates
By Nick Haynes
Some of these might be known...others might not. I made it mostly for fun. Start really paying attention at about 1:14.
Enjoy!
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Posted at 6:31pm on May 27, 2008 Can You Feel The Hate of the Kos Kids?
By Nick Haynes
Coming right of the heels of the deletion diary, I went over to that wonderful world known as Daily Kos and found this little nugget:
[Breaking]: McCain cheek cancer returns
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Posted at 1:18pm on Apr. 12, 2008 My First Political Video: Courage-Judgment-Supporters-Obama!
By Nick Haynes
Alright, I need you guys to tell me what you think. I just bought a iMac yesterday, and this is my first stab at a political video. Any suggestions?
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Posted at 9:54am on Mar. 19, 2008 Dick Morris Is Losing My Respect
By Nick Haynes
Over the past few years, Dick Morris has been garnering respect from conservatives. He's railed against the Clintons, and he's been an anti-Washington type of guy that we normally respect. For example:
Missouri voters, Morris offered, “don’t like to import Washington dirt into Jefferson City. So, very rarely does somebody move from Washington into state politics.”
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Posted at 10:51am on Mar. 9, 2008 File This Under "See, I Told You So"
By Nick Haynes
As in "See, I told you that the MSM would turn on McCain-friends or no."
Along with his signature bright white hair, the most striking aspects of Senator John McCain’s physical appearance are his puffy left cheek and the scar that runs down the back of his neck. The marks are cosmetic reminders of the melanoma surgery he underwent in August 2000. Mr. McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, sometimes tells audiences that he has “more scars than Frankenstein.”...
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Posted at 8:09am on Feb. 22, 2008 Huckabee Admits He Can't Win In Primaries Alone
By Nick Haynes
At least he's not looking forward to a scenario that would be divisive:
“If we win Texas, I think it changes the dynamics of this race. It could well go all the way to the convention. If the convention delegates pick the president, chances are they would pick the most conservative. I would be the one they would end up picking, if that’s the criteria.
I can't imagine what Huck is thinking by doing this, other than angling to be considered the 2nd place finisher this year. One thing that appears to be certain, though: Huck doesn't really care about our chances in November, so long as there is a benefit for him.
How sad.
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Posted at 1:48pm on Feb. 16, 2008 MO-9: The Current Rundown
By Nick Haynes
From deep in the heart of Missouri, the 9th District race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and exciting this year. Originally projected to be a safe seat, Congressman Kenny Hulshof decided last month to run for governor after incumbent Gov. Matt Blunt decided against running for reelection.
And now the rundown (unfortunately w/o poll numbers):
DEMOCRATS
Three candidates have tossed their names in the hat for their party's nomination:
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Posted at 12:04pm on Feb. 8, 2008 Tragedy in the Heart of America
By Nick Haynes
My home state has been struck by the type of senseless tragedy that is unfortunately far too common today:
Six people were killed, including the shooter and two officers, after a gunman opened fire at a meeting of the Kirkwood City Council in suburban St. Louis Thursday night.
Two police officers and three people attending the meeting were killed after the gunman rushed the council chambers and began firing as he yelled "Shoot the mayor!", according to St. Louis County Police spokeswoman Tracy Panus. Two others were wounded.
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Posted at 11:48am on Feb. 8, 2008 Why Does This Not Surprise Me?
By Nick Haynes
Searching through Drudge today, I found this little nugget:
Rochester physician Terry Bennett said he rented a city building to people who worked for Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign — and skipped town without paying the bill...
Neither Bennett nor [Realtor Michael] Whitney knew how many people actually stayed in the building. The rent charged was $100 a day, for a total of $500...
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Posted at 4:42pm on Feb. 6, 2008 How McCain Might Still Win My Vote In November
By Nick Haynes
A few thoughts on the future of the 2008 presidential race.
First of all, congratulations to Senator McCain. I don't agree with the vast majority of the tactics you employed (and I will probably forever be steamed at your slander of Mitt's position on Iraq), but politics ain't beanbag, and you won. Straight up, you beat us. My hat is off to you.
If anyone from the McCain camp is reading this, my hope is that you will listen to the conservatives now who are wanting reassurances that you won't bail and ditch on them. Here's the problem areas for you that I've seen (and this is not an attack, but thoughtful criticism):
Read on...
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Posted at 5:24am on Feb. 5, 2008 Super Tuesday Is Upon Us: A Personal Reflection
By Nick Haynes
As we ready ourselves to go to the polls tomorrow and help decide who Republicans think is best equipped to lead our nation, let me reflect on some of my life in politics.
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Posted at 3:37am on Jan. 31, 2008 How To Rebuild Our Party - Part I of III: This Housecleaning is Long Overdue
By Nick Haynes
Out of the many, many truths that comprise the political process in our country, there is one which stands out to me: Those who seek to gain and keep power solely for the sake of gaining and keeping power will lose power.
When the conservative movement began, circa the 1950’s, it began on the ideas of small government, free enterprise, and allowing the abilities of the individual, and not the stabilities provided by the government, to flourish. We boundlessly praise icons like Russell Kirk, Barry Goldwater, and Ronald Reagan because they exemplify these ideals on which we stand.
However, they knew that their seeking of power was not about simply being the lesser of two evils. They saw problems in their lives, and in the lives of everyday Americans, and they knew that those positions would give them the chance to work for the change we so desperately needed, and still do need.
Read on...
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Posted at 8:09pm on Jan. 29, 2008 Outsourcing the U.S. Senate: An Idea For Our Time
By Nick Haynes
As I was sitting here on my computer, watching C-SPAN 2, Byron Dorgan said something that hit me with some inspiration.
My apologies for not having a direct quote, but Sen. Dorgan mentioned in the trade debate that congressmen never have to worry about their jobs being shipped overseas-that they would never have to tell their wives that they lost their jobs because someone in Mexico or Bangladesh would do it for cheaper.
And then it hit me.
Outsource the U.S. Senate.
Read on...
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Posted at 4:54pm on Jan. 25, 2008 I Don't Always Support Her, But Ann Coulter Has A Point
By Nick Haynes
One of the things that has been disturbing me the most about this election cycle is how Republicans seem to be following the major media outlets in determining who the best candidate is. It's almost as if we've forgotten that the major media holds about an 85% Democrat support rate, and tears down those Republicans who we treasure the most.
Reagan? Just some idiot cowboy. Tom Coburn, Jim DeMint, and fellow conservatives in the halls of Congress? They either ignore them or paint them as Looney Tunes extremists who would personally waterboard your 3-year old just for fun.
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