If they say it enough…it will be true?

Categories: philosophy

This morning I read this: Obama spokesman defends economic stimulus plan 1 hour ago WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says President Barack Obama is going to continue to work with Republicans to craft a stimulus package supported on both sides of the aisle. Gibbs said Obama understands "it's going to take longer than a few days to change the ways Washington works." Appearing Thursday on NBC's "Today" show, Gibbs said he worries about "the people who work for Boeing or Home Depot or ... Read More

Politics and ideologies are not sporting events

Categories: philosophy

My wife subscribes to "Vanity Fair" (the magazine), and I have to assume it is for the fashion, because it certainly isn't the articles.   Meanwhile, I was perusing the latest edition this morning and read a bit of an article about the "liberals" in Manhattan clinging to their "Yes We Can" and Obama buttons far after the election.  The article eluded to the feeling of glory of being a winner.... GET A SPORTS TEAM TO SUPPORT!!! Folks:  politics is not a sport; us ... Read More