Category Archives: 2008 presidential election

11/4 and two 9/11s

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “11/4 and two 9/11s”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailFour years ago, I watched Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention and thought: “Damn it all, why isn’t HE running for president?!” When he declared his candidacy in February of 2007, I whooped … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 presidential election, 9/11, Barack Obama, racism, racism in politics | 2 Comments

Election Tracker

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Election Tracker”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailI’m not planning to blog between now and 9:00 PM EST, when I start live updates to the blog. Meanwhile, this nifty gizmo’s supposed to start updating as the polls close tomorrow.

Posted in 2008 presidential election, election results | 1 Comment

McCain’s New Surge

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “McCain’s New Surge”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail“Obama is running out of states if you follow out a traditional model. Today, he expanded his buy into North Dakota, Georgia and Arizona in an attempt to widen the playing field and find his … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, John McCain, political polling | 1 Comment

Exit Strategy for Junior

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Exit Strategy for Junior”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailGeorge Bush, Jr. has always hated the Junior. It was the first thing to go when he ran for president. But as he gives new meaning to the term ‘lame duck,’ it’s time to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 election, 2008 presidential election, Bretton Woods, bush legacy, george bush, George Bush Junior, republicans suck | Leave a comment

Halloween Story

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Halloween Story”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailI don’t know why I forgot this before, but two Halloweens ago I posted a short story over at SouthOfStrange.com, and it’s become a Halloween tradition of sorts for me to repost. Lost in Translation “So … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 presidential election, Bush foreign policy, george bush, Lost in Translation | Leave a comment

Letter to the Times Daily (UPDATE)

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Letter to the Times Daily (UPDATE)”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailTo the Editor: In the wake of this paper’s unexpected endorsement of Barack Obama, two letters appeared on this page Wednesday. Thank you for printing them. That page has been preserved for … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, letters to the editor, Obama smears, Times Daily | 2 Comments

Another Shameless Parody

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Another Shameless Parody”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailRemember, remember,On Fifth of November,Mudslinging and derision.I see no reasonWhy catcalls of “Treason”Should ever be forgiven. Joe Plumber and Palin, t’was their decisionTo raise a cry of “Socialism!”Three-score stories of ACORN on FauxTo call Obama’s … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 presidential election, Obama postelection strategy, poetic parody, republicans suck, V for Vendetta | Leave a comment

Sarah Jumps Ship

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Sarah Jumps Ship”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailI’m occupied writing a letter tonight in response to the awful crapola that appeared on the editorial page of my local daily, which endorsed Obama for president this past Sunday. Two letters appeared today, one … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, electoral college, Palin dumping McCain, sarah palin, voting | 1 Comment

Storm Front

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Storm Front”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailI’ve been hearing a storm for twelve months now. At first I thought it was some kind of psychological response to the horrors of Hurricane Katrina; but as the months have passed, the thunder sounded closer … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, John McCain, karl rove, political polling, Republican Party, republicans suck | Leave a comment

Wingnut Robot Pwned!

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Wingnut Robot Pwned!”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailI’m glad this interview happened. Not only did Joe Biden have an opportunity to demolish the ‘Socialist’ theme, he demonstrated the proper reaction to an ambush: fight your way through. He completely turned the tables … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 presidential election, joe biden, narratives, political marketing, socialism | 1 Comment

Piltdown Politics

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Piltdown Politics”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailIn 1912, a fossil skull was discovered in a British gravel pit. Some scientists hailed Piltdown Man as the ‘missing link’ between apes and man, but many were suspicious. After four decades and some 250 research … Continue reading →