Politics 2008: The Lowdown

Sat. 08/23/08 07:22 AM

Does Michigan Still Count For Half At the Democratic Convention

If 91% of blacks voted for Obama instead of Hillary and that was NOT racism, then 91% of whites can vote against Obama and that is also NOT racism.

Sat. 08/16/08 07:23 AM

Veepstakes

Since Huckabee is a "preacher", I wonder at his pro-life stance. Certainly he doesn't think it applies to ALL of God's creatures - especially dogs.

I wouldn't give Huckabee the time of day, let alone the VP office.

He is definitely not who & what he pretends to be.

Mon. 08/11/08 06:52 AM

Kal Penn

I got the pleasure of meeting Kal yesterday at Royal Oak, MI. I asked him if he personally met Obama, which of course he had. When asked what his reaction to how Obama is in real life, he with a serious face and without hesitation told me, "he's the real deal." Other questions were asked about health care, his opinions on Ron Paul, the war, and the job market failing. Because I'm not a journalist I don't want to quote anything more he said, mostly because I can't remember perfectly his words, but everything was pro Obama. From a 25 year old sociologist (my) perspective, they were good insights and ideas on what we can do to get this country back on track. Anyway, to wrap this long comment up, Kal Penn in my opinion is doing a great job campaigning for Obama, and is very well versed in the areas that hold dear to our country's attention at the moment. On another note, he was a really cool and relaxed guy to meet and talk to.

Sun. 08/10/08 10:50 PM

Does Michigan Still Count For Half At the Democratic Convention

Just asking if the Democratic Party still counts Michigan Voters as half a person

The major issue of the week has been the McCain people stating clearly that Obama has been playing the RACE CARD during this year's Campaigns - from the South Carolina primary onward to this summer when Obama keeps on attempting to charge that the Republicans are "going to make people afraid of him."

NOT that the Republicans have said or done anything racist yet, HOWEVER OBAMA KEEPS ON SAYING THAT THE REPUBLICANS ARE GOING TO BE RACISTS SOON.

Obama's campaign theme now is: YOU ARE A RACIST UNTIL YOU VOTE FOR OBAMA.

In response we post these Video Clips from all the major news FOX MSNBC CNN netwoks:

CLIPS OF OBAMA PLAYING THE RACE CARD THIS YEAR IN SOUTH CAROLINA: http://tinyurl.com/6gcstl

This is absolutely incredibly AMAZING.

This short Video clip includes THE LATE TIM RUSSERT OF NBC NEWS directly calling out Obama on Obama's Playing of the RACE CARD DURING OBAMA'S CAMPAIGNING IN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS YEAR in the Primary Campaign - in a Divisive and Extremely Shameful and Negative Manner.

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Tue. 08/5/08 03:42 PM

Trowbridge

He must believe that most citizen's drive with low tires to justify his oil savings comment. Most Americans are smarter than he thinks.

Mon. 07/21/08 12:39 PM

The Yolk of Oppression - TAXES

In light of the recent poltical statements by both candidates regarding the high gas prices, where is the main stream media when it comes to the notion of RAISING the Federal Gas Tax by 10 cents per GALLON?

That is the idea favored by the construction company's lobbists. Why don't these same companies give out mileage rebates to their workers instead? Because it's THEIR money, not the public's. They favor more taxes on the backs of the public and more ways to hide cost "overruns". Hey Congress, before you guys/gals go on vacation why don't you DO something that makes sense to us overburdened taxpayers?

Vote to CUT taxes.

YOU work for us....we don't work for you, and your bloated spending habits!

Where is real journalism today, in bringing this to the public's attention?

It seems all we hear is the usual AP story that is MUCH like the political propaganda of the former USSR

from Pravda, and Esvestia newspapers.

All we get now is the usual media line of deceit and deception in this election year.

Wed. 07/16/08 12:52 PM

Dawud Walid reference

Mr. Trowbridge,

Do you realize that the Council for American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), for whom Mr. Walid works so diligently, has been exposed as a supporter of terrorist groups in the Middle East? Federal prosecutors just last week reaffirmed that in court.

By calling Mr. Walid a spokesman for the Muslim community, and allowing his comments such space in your Detroit News writings, you are providing him with dangerous authority and reach. Please stop using Mr. Walid for any commentary on any issue. Everything the man says is propaganda meant to harm America in some way.

Mon. 07/14/08 01:17 PM

Cover Story

Everyone should remember that the US Supreme Court has given Senator Obama, like everyone else, the right to burn the US flag.

The cover just shows him exercising that right.

Sun. 07/13/08 12:59 PM

JUST SAY NO TO OBAMA

GOODY

IM PAUL JENSEN RUNNING FOR STATE HOUSE 55 DIS GOP

Sat. 07/12/08 12:53 AM

Michigan Campaign

Question: What has Ms Stabenow done for Michigan while she has been in office??

Michigan has one of the highest income tax rates in the US

Michigan is in the top 5 of gas tax

Michigan has one of the highest in unemployment rates (I should know I was unemployed for several months)

Michigan auto industry is in the tank

So, again I ask where is Ms Stabenow?

For every dollar that is stolen from me that is called call "taxation" or wealth distribution and sent to Washington - What am I getting for that dollar?

I ask - Where is Ms Stabenow?

Hmmmm...with the trouble that her husband Tom may be in, maybe he should be asking that question too.

Wed. 06/18/08 02:25 PM

Poll Watch

A numerical analysis of the Quinnipiac University poll information reveals that the methods do NOT follow the generally accepted methods for participant selection.

This is generally the result when the pollsters allow personal interests or bias to infilgtrate their methods, whether intentional or unintentional.

Be careful with the results of polling from this apparently-biased organization.

Sat. 06/14/08 09:04 AM

Levin leads by 20 points

Levin leads? He's useless and on of the reasons for the slumping economy in Michigan and the high cost of gas. HE's been in office too long and is out of touch with the public but in touch with the lobbyists.

Tue. 06/10/08 12:26 PM

BLUE SHIFT

Perhaps a close examination of the raw data has another interpretation - more Democrats are becoming more conservative as they understand the impacts of liberalism.

Mon. 06/9/08 11:27 PM

Obama staff

keep your eyes on this man--all talk and no plan--it will catch up to him by November--the man from Chicago politics--Obama!

Thu. 05/29/08 09:08 AM

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