ORDINARY NETIZEN

Joe LIEberman

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:25:00 +0000

I can't believe I ever supported this sell-out. Have I changed or has he? After viewing this hilarious (but sadly so true) sock puppet video I'd have to say definitely the latter!

I'm Back (again)

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:27:00 +0000

After more than a year off-line, I guess the Ordinary Netizen has to once again speak with some ordinary common sense because of the insanity we are seeing in the so called health care reform. Stay tuned for posts on Joe LIEberman and Obama's pyrrhic victory.

YES WE DID

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:06:00 +0000

Palin's Pipeline of Cronyism

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:30:00 +0000

Despite Palin's lofty claims of "due diligence" and an "open and transparent" bidding process for who is to eventually (possibly) build the pipeline for supplying natural gas to the lower 48, it turns out that there was really only one viable bidder--TransCanada. Now, this alone isn't too concerning--maybe TransCanada was the only company who could satisfied the requirements. But that's probably my mid-western naivete giving the benefit of doubt.

Well, the lead person in Palin's Pipeline team is a woman named Marty Rutherford, who, as it turns out, worked previously for a lobbying firm--and now, you probably guessed it, here comes the rub: good ol' Marty lobbied for a subsidiary of, yep, TransCanada.

And, last but not least, a cool $500 million "incentive" was given to TransCanada, despite TransCanada's history of agreeing to do the job in 2004 without that sweetener. Now for my east-cost cynicism--so how much of that $500 million gets kicked back to Palin cronies like Marty?

Woman admits making up McCain sticker attack

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:47:00 +0000

Typical crazy republican:

(CNN) -- A Republican campaign worker who told police she was assaulted by a man angered by a John McCain sticker on her car admitted she made up the report, the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, assistant police chief said Friday.
Police say Ashley Todd, 20, admitted making up the report she was attacked because of a McCain sticker.

Ashley Todd, 20, of College Station, Texas, has been charged with filing a false police report, a misdemeanor, and may face more charges, said Pittsburgh police spokeswoman Diane Richard at a news conference.

Todd is incarcerated at the Allegheny County Jail but had not been arraigned Friday night.

Todd was a volunteer for a John McCain phone bank in Pittsburgh, the campaign said.

Moreover, Sarah Palin spoke with Ashley Todd following the alleged attack. Man, I'd like to have heard that conversation between two crazy people--one fake & crazy politician trying to be sympathetic to a crazy supporter.

Fun with the Electoral Map - Landslide!

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:06:00 +0000

This is about the best case scenario that I see as possible; some would include North Carolina, but I think that's a bit out of reach. Either way, it's a landslide victory! And even with a 'worst case scenerio' Obama wins.

Fun with the Electoral Map - Worst Case

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:04:00 +0000

A Sign of the Times

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:55:00 +0000

Getting fired up to fire local Bush-mate politician!

Jim Flintlach & George W. Rubble

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:42:00 +0000

Congressman Jim Gerlach & President Bush - They'll go down in history.

Joe the Plumber - Give him a Plunger

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:38:00 +0000

About the only truthful thing that "Joe the plumber" has in common with plumbing is that he is full of shit. He may not be a licensed plumber, but he's a certified lunatic-fringe, right-wing neocon, card-carrying, registered republican. Joe--not even his real first name (it's Sam!)--believes the Iraq war has made us safer, that social security is a joke; he considers government to be akin to over-bearing parents, and that it would be an "honor" to meet McInsane. Wow!

So, let's see, he's not a plumber, but works for a plumber (but he's not even a journeyman or apprentice). He's not buying his boss's business (talked about it--but, like 'Joe' says, you have to "really watch actions"--not just words!), and his boss's business had less than $100, 000 in taxable earnings--not the $250 - $280k that he claimed he would be making when (if) he bought the business. As for Joe himself, he makes about $40k--and he's worried about making a quarter of a million in taxable income! Give me a break! It's bullshitters like Sam, or Joe, or whatever the hell you want to call him, who fit perfectly in the repugnacan party.

Fighting the Last War

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:07:00 +0000

Lieutenant Lunatic

The analogies of McCain fighting the last war are spot on. Not only in terms of his stance on Iraq, but also in his use of grand "old" party tactics to anger the electorate and spread fear through half-truths (at best), and--more commonly--wanton exaggerations and outright lies. It doesn't look like that's going to work this time around.

Abuse of Power: Palin is a Patriot Act

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:03:00 +0000

Sarah Palin, the Republican U.S. vice-presidential candidate, abused her powers as governor of Alaska by pressuring subordinates to try to get her former brother-in-law, a state trooper, fired, according to an investigation by the Alaska Legislature released Friday.

Sound familiar? Unfortunately, yes, it sounds all too familiar--in the same neocon vein of those who have been stripping our citizens of their rights and whose leader has been reigning like some perverted, capitalistic monarch.

OIL, OIL, and more OIL

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:22:00 +0000

So, McSame's VP pick is Sarah Palin. Her husband is Todd Palin, an oil production operator on Alaska's North Slope.

Need I say more?

Say What?! - A Concern

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:28:00 +0000

Obama borrows Bush policy to court evangelical voters. Hmm.
I know that Obama needs to win the election, but this is nothing less than a slippery slope. Obama must not forget that at the core of Bush's failed administration are two intertwined and failed philosophies: privatizing everything (so cronies can make a killing, I might add) and blurring the separation of church and state. If King George had his way the United States of America would be his kingdom, in which the governmental theocracy ruled, spied on, and controlled everything yet ran nothing, leaving that to private, including religious entities, so that those entities--not the public--could benefit. A perfect place for the well-to-do and well-connected, and for those that are the "correct" religion, but it's not America.

Senator Obama, when the government funnels public money--tax-payer's money--to religious organizations, with the notion that somehow the government will simply keep an eye on how it is spent (e.g., not proselytizing) is not only naive, it's fundamentally un-American, dangerous and just plain wrong!

VEEP

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:12:00 +0000

In reviewing the AP's 'pros & cons' I, an Obama supporter, am strongly inclined to say that the 'pros' outweigh the 'cons' and that, moreover, the 'cons' can be overcome with the correct message and vp role. Whether or not Hill-Billy can play that way remains to be seen. But, I think it is nonsense to say that their egos are too big to settle for second place. No argument about the 'big ego' but just that being a step from the POTUS is an incredible and historic accomplishment. When I look at all the possibilities, I am in favor of a Obama-Clinton ticket. When you think about it, it would be an absolute blockbuster and more of a change election than the feared "more of the old Clinton era" talk I'm hearing. We are at an historic turning point in American history. The VP should be very strong and be given a rather prominent role...just ask Bush!-)...the POTUS job has grown and needs help with an exceptionally strong VP and cabinet. Here are my top five VP picks, in order of preference:
1) Clinton
2) Webb
3) Hagel
4) Sebelius
5) Biden

Lucky 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:04:00 +0000

2013.
That's when McBush wins the Bush war. Reassuring, isn't it? Of course we'll still have troops there, but it'll be like South Korea or Germany or some other far-fetched analogy. But, rest assured, major combat operations will be over and we will have won (wait a minute! weren't major combat operations over 5 long years ago?!). Ok, let's be optimistic here...let's not fly off into some sort of lunatic, liberal spin. Conservatively then, at 10 billion a month, over four and a half years, {quick math}...let's see, hmm, that's only 540 billion more dollars. Not so conservatively, however, estimates of spending have been as high as $720 million per day {I can't even do that math!}. And don't get me started on the figure that matters so much more...the number of dead.

2013 (coincidentally, also the year the X-Men try to overthrow the dystopian rule of the robot Sentinels in the Days of Future Past storyline).

The "Republican Brand" - A Sales Job

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:54:00 +0000

You may have noticed how the Repugnacans are talking a lot about their "brand" being damaged lately. I think that this is a perfect way for them to speak of their party--like some cheap, gimmicky, piece of junk that it is--and how they are trying to sell it to the American people. Like selling ice-cubes to Eskimos, or perhaps more apropos, a glass of water to a drowning man.

Obama's VP Short-List

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:31:00 +0000

Heard today that Hillary is on his short-list. He might do better with another pick, but he could do much worse too. I know Barack wants to turn the proverbial page, but you could certainly argue that, despite being a Clinton, a woman vice president IS certainly a new chapter in America's political book. Here's a tentative list of pro's and con's:

Positives:

She'd nearly guarantee her huge swath of followers (some of whom may not vote for Obama without her on the ticket) get on board
Women's vote
White, working class vote
Older persons' vote
She'd consequently help significantly with Pennsylvania and Florida (2 oldest pop states in the union) without which the entire election is in jeopardy
Tenacious campaigner
Strong assistant with foreign policy and domestic issues such as health care & education
Bill
She'd be Obama's Dick Cheney

Negatives:

She'd be Obama's Dick Cheney
Bill
Easier for repugnacans to paint them as the ultimate liberal ticket (and not in a good way)
Clinton baggage

Ok, so far the positives are winning. Anyone want to add a negative or positive?

Hillary's End-Game

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:29:00 +0000

I've been saying for a month now that her end-game is the VP, and now the talking heads are starting to take this seriously again. Only today, however, I've started to have some doubts, but they are small.

McBush McBlunder? McBlood for McOil

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:21:00 +0000

The dumb ol' fool just accidentally spoke the truth! I absolute love the way what was once propagated as the verboten, left-wing, anti-war propaganda has now become part of McBush's platform.

The Bush Era

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:45:00 +0000

I believe that this quote perfectly encapsulates the Bush presidency:

Big Brother in the form of an increasingly powerful government and in an increasingly powerful private sector will pile the records high with reasons why privacy should give way to national security, to law and order, to efficiency of operation, to scientific advancement and the like.

-Justice William O. Douglas

General BetrayUs & Amb. Crock of S---

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:14:00 +0000

Absolutely amazing. Aren't we getting just a wee bit tired of "more of the same?"

Well, not only am I tired of it, I'm so angry at this bastard Bush administration and his flunkies that I simply cannot wait until we have a Democrat in the White House.

My analysis of the testimony by Gen. BetrayUs (again) & Ambassador Crock of S--- (that ain't 'soup' either):

The central issue is that good ol' moving target of "success" in this war. Ah yes, success and how to define it. We already know that Bush can't/won't provide a reasonable definition of success. Now, here again, we see how that good-for-nothing, Bush-mouth-piece, testicle-less, paper-tiger of a General is stymied by that same question. Sir, if success cannot be defined--I hate to break the news to you, again--then it can't be achieved.

I WANT OUT! And whomever will get us to that point faster will get my vote.

And before you even think about the McCainian/Bushism/Rovism that this is a "reckless retreat," ask yourself this question. How is it reckless to withdraw from a quagmire that has at its core a reckless conception?

March 4th Breakdown

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:47:00 +0000

Clinton has not only won the powerhouse Democratic states of California, New Jersey, and New York, but also a crucial general election swing state — a major one, Ohio, and other key battlegrounds including Arizona, Nevada, New Hampshire and New Mexico. Now, add to this another "big state"--Texas, and you can see how Obama could be seen as weak in the general election; if he can't beat Clinton in places like Ohio and Texas, how is he going to be victorious over McCain on Republican home turf?

Speaking of Ohio, the state that gave Dubya his 2004 victory, let's consider another state that gave Dubya the White House--Florida. Flash forward to 2008 Democratic primary: It was arguably a tabula rosa-like level playing field for Obama and Clinton because neither campaigned there but both were on the ballot. And who did Florida go for, albeit in a "mock primary"? That's right, Clinton--all of which spells more psychological, if not mathematical, trouble for Obama. Oh, he will most likely win the primary nomination, but that is NOT the big prize. Without the ability to make a strong statement in swing states like Ohio and Florida--which would have meant at least edging out Clinton--my fear is that he is unlikely to be a force to be reckoned with in November. And don't even give me that caucus nonsense--last I checked, caucusing doesn't win the White House.

The Shrub that Cried Wolf

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:49:00 +0000

"Somewhere in the world, at this very moment, terrorists are planning the next attack on America," and "They can help class action trial lawyers sue for billions of dollars -- or they can help our intelligence officials protect millions of lives."

What a bunch of bullshit! No one believes you and your scare-tactics anymore Shrub.

Never truer were the words of Benjamin Franklin...
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Shame On You Is a Lame On You - Hillary

noreply@blogger.com (Ordinary Netizen) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:36:00 +0000

"Shame on you Barack Obama... Meet me in Ohio. Let's have a debate about your tactics and your behavior in this campaign.”

Oh, noo, noo, noo, Hillary, that's not the approach that's going to give you a chance to stay in this race. It was way too schoolmarm-like and came across as a maternal scolding...to say nothing of the hypocrisy. I mean, was her, "Obama's health care plan leaves x million people out" any less misleading? I think not. You can't have it both ways. This was a stupid and transparent pose; didn't she learn from the xerox comment that went over like a lead balloon at the CNN debate?

Hillary, we already know you are tough...that's not where your campaign has gone wrong. You'd score much more if you let your kinder/softer side show more often. That's the way she ended the CNN debate..and now she follows it up with this?! Still proud to be on the same stage? If she says anything like that at the next debate I'll puke. And if she goes nuclear in her attacks, that'll be the end of her campaign and the beginning of her treatment for a Bipolar Disorder.