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Ales Rarus
A Rare Bird, A Strange Duck, One Funky Blog
random thought of the moment:
When men have come to the edge of a precipice, it is the lover of life who has the spirit to leap backwards, and only the pessimist who continues to believe in progress.
— G.K. Chesterton
Democrat
The Great Divide
The
Politics of Partisan Neutrality
Louis Bolce and Gerald De Maio
Copyright (c) 2004 First Things 143 (May 2004): 9-12.
"Americans who want to understand conflicts between Democrats and Republicans
during the election season have received precious little help from the media. While
reporters usually recognize that […]
Hate Speech
I've read/heard mudslinging before, but I think this takes the cake. I'm kinda surprised to find this on an official government website.
Fear and Loathing in the Mother Ship
"Good afternoon, or, as John Kerry might say: 'Bonjour! I'm sure you've already heard a good many speakers today and will hear a bunch more after I'm […]
The Bus Stops Here (or At Least It Used To)
Ed Rendell seemingly did a terrific job as mayor of Philadelphia. Aside from his pro-choice stance on abortion, I thought he could do a good job as governor of Pennsylvania. Perhaps I was wrong. He's really screwing the pooch on this public transportation cutback. He's being very "un-Democrat".
New Demoncrats
Since when are New Democrats moderate?!? Extremely liberal socially and just as tied to the corporate asses the Republicans kiss. That sounds more like schizophrenic or bipolar to me, not moderate.
Hillary Rodham Clinton emerges as moderate'She has never been the wild lefty'
Too Close To Call?
In Pa. Governor's Race, A Democratic Divide It's a close race for the Democratic candidacy for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Pennsylvania. As a former resident of the Philly suburbs, I have a soft spot in my heart for Ed Rendell. On the other hand, he's pro-choice […]
