Category Archives: 2008 presidential election

Jo the Victim

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Matt Osborne

So last night, a 20-year old Texas college student volunteer for the McCain campaign was at a bank ATM when a strange black man assaulted her and took $60. After seeing a McCain sticker on her car, he carved a … Continue reading →

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Elitist Bastards! (UPDATE)

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Remember the $400 haircut? The arrogance of arugula? From the attack machine that owns thirteen glass houses comes this latest example of Cessna conservatism: Sarah Palin’s wardrobe budget is a staggering $150,000, with not a penny of it spent in … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 presidential election, Cessna conservatives, barbecue media, elitism, sarah palin, sarah palin's wardrobe | 1 Comment

Busy Evening

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Matt Osborne

There’s not a whole lot of time tonight for original writing, but two big articles showed up today, and you should give them your attention. Those wretched email smears about Obama? The New York Times (finally!) exposes their author, who … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 election, 2008 presidential election, ACORN, Andy Martin, Obama smears, vote fraud | 1 Comment

Debate Drinking Game

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Matt Osborne

I liveblogged Obama-McCain I and Biden-Palin. I spent Obama-McCain II watching the dial line. Next Wednesday, I’ll be keeping an eye on the dial line again, but I won’t be keeping notes. This debate promises a few more fireworks from … Continue reading →

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Optimism and the Killer Instinct

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Matt Osborne

I am not about to pull a Chicken Little over the Bill Ayers ‘controversy.’ Even Faux Noise’s own polling says it won’t change the race. That kitchen sink didn’t work the first time for Hllary; it won’t work this time … Continue reading →

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Things That Scare You

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Matt Osborne

World stock markets tumbled today, with the Dow Jones dropping below 9,000 for the first time since 2003. Trillions of dollars in value have gone up in smoke. Americans on the cusp of retirement are canceling their golden years. We … Continue reading →

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Of Mothers and Donut Holes

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Matt Osborne

If you were wondering why the “dial line” on CNN hit 100% among women while Barack Obama talked about health care in Tuesday night’s debate, I have this to say:BEEP. “AARP Prescription Discount Program.” That sound comes through my headphones … Continue reading →

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That One

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Being contrarian, I decided to watch this debate on CNN with an eye on the instant-polling lines of undecided Ohio voters. Some bloggers couldn’t stand it; but after watching the last two debates only to see the most revealing moments … Continue reading →

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