David Corn

DC,

Good piece. Stay on them. What will it take to get the old paper daily press to return to real journalism?

I don't think it is lazy or the suits trying to drive profits, it is too obvious - too full of errors and very poor reporting.

Without your voice and insight who would be calling them out? What happens to other items that go unnoticed?

Are the M$M abusing some of their power?

Thanks for all of your work.

Thank you for a very informative article. Please keep these truths coming.

To set up his piece, Banerjee wrote, "Wining the trust of Jewish Democratic voters is all the more difficult for Mr. Obama because of the tenuous relations between blacks and Jews."
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Mr Banerjee has it completely wrong. the tenous relations should be directed at progressive liberals and jews. All you have to do is read any blog on a progressive web site ( including this one) and you will read some of the most vile hatred of Isreal and jews that could be imaginable.

Bad news for Obama and Capt~~

Only 14 % want to cut and run like cowards~~

Americans See More Progress in Iraq, Poll Says
By Randy Hall

March 03, 2008

The latest Pew Research Center poll shows that most Americans now believe the war in Iraq will succeed; that Republicans, Democrats and Independents all see signs of growing progress in the effort; and that only 14 percent of those polled want an immediate withdrawal from Iraq.

"Public perceptions of the situation in Iraq have become significantly more positive over the past several months, even as opinions about the initial decision to use military force remain mostly negative and unchanged," notes the survey, which was the result of 1,508 telephone interviews nationwide Feb. 20-24.

Looks like Obama has gotten himself in a pickle for speaking from both sides of his mouth~~

Union Says Obama Has 'Credibility Gap' on NAFTA

"Senator Barack Obama faces a huge credibility gap on NAFTA," the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said on Friday. IAM President Tom Buffenbarger mentioned the recent Democratic debate in Cleveland, where Obama insisted he would renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. Buffenbarger also referred to a Feb. 27 Canadian television report saying that Obama's senior economic adviser had told the Canadian government that Obama's anti-NAFTA stance was just "campaign rhetoric." The CTV report "has roiled political discussion in both Canada and the United States," Buffenbarger noted. "Which is it, Senator Obama? Are you pro-NAFTA, or anti-NAFTA?" he asked. "If Senator Obama is really an anti-NAFTA candidate, he will repudiate Austan Goolsbee and his message to the Canadian government. And he should do so before Ohioans and Texans vote," Buffenbarger said. Over the weekend, Austan Goolsbee spoke to the Associated Press, insisting that his remarks to Canadian consulate had been mischaracterized

Excellent post as usual. I've never really understood the so called "tenuous" relationship between Black people and Jewish people.

The 'truth' about Obama

Did you know that Sen. Barack Obama hates America? If you didn't, then you haven't been paying attention to Internet rumors that continue to find their way into political reporting done by America's so-called "news" organizations.

See, sometimes Obama doesn't put his hand on his heart during the national anthem, which proves that he is running for president to destroy our nation, right? Why else would CNN ask in an online poll, "Does Barack Obama show the proper patriotism for someone who wants to be president of the United States?"

Obama also doesn't wear an American flag lapel pin, a mandatory accessory in Washington (especially for politicians who like to undermine the Constitution in the name of defending the Constitution). Why? According to a rumor on the Internet, it's because a lapel pin would interfere with the hidden microphone that connects Obama directly to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

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Obama is Hitler - no doubt.

Hillary-ity Ensues

Hillary Clinton -- the first viable Presidential candidate with a working uterus -- will be a guest on The Daily Show TONIGHT -- the eve of the March 4th primaries in Texas, Ohio and several other less sexy states -- to presumably talk about politics, patriotism and pant suits.

This marks the second occasion that she's been on The Daily Show as Jon's guest. Ah, those halcyon days of youth, back when she was merely a former First Lady and junior United States Senator from the State of New York. Say what? You want to go back in time in anticipation of tonight's historic interview, back to 2003? Here's Part 1 and Part 2. Good times.

You can also slake your thirst by tapping the minds of your fellow Daily Show fans who've submitted questions for said lady Presidential candidate. Will Jon ask your question?

What is a tenuous relationship? I think that describes how my wife and I communicate, and not to sound racist, but nether of us are African-American or Jewish.

Why does LBH find it necessary to exclude the source of his articles, CNSNews.com? Read about its founder, L. Brent Bozell III, here. Nooo, there is no conservative bias in their reporting...

The Other Obama

Michelle Obama and the politics of candor.

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“Occasionally, it gives campaign people heartburn,” David Axelrod, the Obama campaign’s chief strategist, admits. “She’s fundamentally honest—goes out there, speaks her mind, jokes. She doesn’t parse her words or select them with an antenna for political correctness.”

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Ten pages. A good read

FOUND: bro tex!

I'm back, finally!! How YOU doin'?

Things are always changing but I remember a time when civil rights brought together many groups including the above - all in solidarity to fight against racial and religious hatred.

The idea that groups (of whatever kind) would have particular interests that differ on some issues is expected or there would only be one group.

The racial and religious paradigms that try to justify hate are fading. The next generation doesn't even think in those terms.

Maybe more love and less hate in the generation that will follow them. Younger people are better informed and more involved. That can't be a bad thing.

I think the young people are also more wise (more than I was at the same age). Most don't expect much and they aren't looking for a free ride. They do see how ours (and those before us) have created a mess they will inherit. They are new force for change - if they show up.

I hope they do.

Bro-Tex!

Been a long time.

Hey Bro! Looks like we're slowly getting the band back together :).

Capt, I'm 28. Do I still count as one of the young'ns or am I past the cutoff? I voted early and I'll definitely be at the caucus.

LBH fials to understand the meaning of 'progressive' and uses it as a general swear word, methinks...

Been tryin' to hang on, Capt. Workin', union business, survivin', y'know? Pops is doin' great!

Eyes Open: Hello, dahlink! Miss ya'!

28?

Um, that'd be still a young'n - my better half and I would use the term kid into the 30's!

All good news. Hear they are breaking records for early turnout. That has to be a good thing.

Eyes,

Here's my source- Huffington Post

Joseph C. Wilson

Obama's Hollow "Judgment" and Empty Record
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Looks like Joe hasn't joined the Obama cult like you lefties~

Eyes,

Here's one from the AP~ Doesn't look good for Obamas theme of change, now does it?

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Ill. fundraising trial begins in Chicago

AP on Yahoo ^ | 3/3/08 | Mike Robinson - ap

CHICAGO - Jury selection began Monday in the federal fraud trial of businessman Antoin "Tony" Rezko, a former fundraiser for Sen. Barack Obama who is charged with buying power and influence by bombarding Illinois political leaders with campaign money.

The case is the biggest political corruption trial in Illinois since former Gov. George Ryan was convicted of racketeering in 2006 and sent to prison.

Politicians around the country are watching the trial because Rezko, a 52-year-old Chicago real estate developer, poured cash into Obama's campaigns when Obama was getting his political start.

Obama has sent some $85,000 in Rezko-related contributions to charity.

But Rezko pumped even more money into the campaigns of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and prosecutors say that's what touched off corruption. "Rezko parlayed his success in raising significant sums of money for Gov. Blagojevich into power," they said in court papers.

While Blagojevich has been accused of no wrongdoing, the case has put him in an embarrassing spotlight.

Two members of his inner circle are under indictment, and last week Judge Amy J. St. Eve disclosed that Blagojevich is the anonymous "Public Official A" who has repeatedly been tied to corruption in the government's court papers.

The 24-count indictment charges that Rezko plotted with millionaire attorney Stuart Levine to muscle payoffs out of firms seeking state permission to expand hospitals and hoping to invest money for the fund that pays the pensions of downstate and suburban school teachers.

One firm seeking to invest money for the pension fund allegedly was told to hire a consultant it had never heard of for $50,000 and fax the signed contract to a sun-splashed Caribbean tax haven that day, or else.

Levine has pleaded guilty and now shapes up as the star witness.

Jury selection in Rezko's case may take three days or more and the trial is estimated to last three months.

Eyes,

How about CNN~~

Clinton hammers Obama on NAFTA before crucial primaries

cnn ^ | 3/3/2008 | cnn

Sen. Hillary Clinton on Monday questioned her Democratic rival's commitment to renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement, a charge that Sen. Barack Obama's camp called a "blatant distortion."

The line of attack came a day before crucial primaries in Ohio and Texas that could decide the Democratic presidential nomination.

Clinton raised questions in Ohio about Obama's position on NAFTA based on an Associated Press report.

The AP obtained a memo from an Canadian diplomat saying an Obama adviser had told Canada's government the candidate's criticism of NAFTA was "more about political positioning than a clear articulation of policy plans."

But Austan Goolsbee, the Obama adviser, told the AP his statements were mischaracterized.

Clinton said Monday the memo should raise doubts about Obama's criticism of NAFTA, which is highly unpopular in Ohio after a large loss of manufacturing jobs there in recent years.

But Rezko pumped even more money into the campaigns of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and prosecutors say that's what touched off corruption. "Rezko parlayed his success in raising significant sums of money for Gov. Blagojevich into power," they said in court papers.

While Blagojevich has been accused of no wrongdoing, the case has put him in an embarrassing spotlight.

Well, if a man who received more money than Obama has not been accused of wrongdoing (just as Obama has not been accused), then I doubt this will be more than a temporary distraction for BHO.

How about the Washington Post?

Obama: A Thin Record For a Bridge Builder

Washington Post ^ | March 2nd, 2008 | David Ignatius
By David Ignatius Sunday, March 2, 2008; B07

Hillary Clinton has been trying to make a point about Barack Obama that deserves one last careful look before Tuesday's probably decisive Democratic primaries: If Obama truly intends to unite America across party lines and break the Washington logjam, then why has he shown so little interest or aptitude for the hard work of bipartisan government?

This is the real "Where's the beef?" about Obama, and it still doesn't have a good answer. He gives a great speech, and he promises that he can heal the terrible partisan divisions that have enfeebled American politics over the past decade. This is a message of hope that the country clearly wants to hear.

But can he do it? The record is mixed, but it's fair to say that Obama has not shown much willingness to take risks or make enemies to try to restore a working center in Washington. Clinton, for all her reputation as a divisive figure, has a much stronger record of bipartisan achievement. And the likely Republican nominee, John McCain, has a better record still.

Obama's argument is that he can mobilize a new coalition that will embrace his proclamation that "yes, we can" break out of the straitjacket. But for voters to feel confident that he can achieve this transformation should he become president, they would need evidence that he has fought and won similar battles. The record here, to put it mildly, is thin.

Well, if a man who received more money than Obama has not been accused of wrongdoing (just as Obama has not been accused), then I doubt this will be more than a temporary distraction for BHO.

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Except he's got some explaining to do with the property transaction that went down at below market value (that makes Toni a business associate) and the association with a slum lord while touting his community involvement. If nothing else it smells bad which is not good for a rookie running for President.

This is from that same CNN article
"This is being reported as if somehow this is an official meeting of an Obama representative and the Canadian government," Plouffe said. "That was not the case. He was essentially doing a walking tour and was essentially having a casual conversation and the report on that conversation was not accurate."

In a statement Monday, the Canadian Embassy in Washington said, "There was no intention to convey, in any way, that Sen. Obama and his campaign team were taking a different position in public from views expressed in private, including about NAFTA."

I'd say this one is going to blow over too.

Hey Eyes,

Wouldn't you at least like to know the facts about the Obama - Rezco links before voting for someone to be President.

I'd say this one is going to blow over too.

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Depends on which way the wind is blowing, seems to be the whole point of the article, no?

Woops, not so fast eyes~

As Capt always say's, "facts are a funny thing"

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Canadian Memo Recounts Meeting

Monday, March 3, 2008 11:00 AM

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Barack Obama's senior economic policy adviser privately told Canadian officials to view the debate in Ohio over trade as "political positioning," according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press that was rejected by the adviser and held up Monday as evidence of doublespeak by rival Hillary Rodham Clinton.

The memo is the first documentation to emerge publicly out of the meeting between the adviser, Austan Goolsbee, and officials with the Canadian consulate in Chicago, but Goolsbee said it misinterprets what he told them. The memo was written by Joseph DeMora, who works for the consulate and attended the meeting.

"Noting anxiety among many U.S. domestic audiences about the U.S. economic outlook, Goolsbee candidly acknowledged the protectionist sentiment that has emerged, particularly in the Midwest, during the primary campaign," the memo said. "He cautioned that this messaging should not be taken out of context and should be viewed as more about political positioning than a clear articulation of policy plans."

Excerpts of Canadian Memo

Monday, March 3, 2008 3:30 PM

-- The Associated Press obtained a memo written by Joseph DeMora, who works for the Canadian consulate and attended a meeting with Barack Obama's senior economic policy adviser Austan Goolsbee and Canadian officials.

Here are excerpts:

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On February 8, CHCGO had an introductory meeting with Austan Goolsbee, a senior economic advisor of Illinois Senator and Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama. While it was clear the campaign and Goolsbee himself have not been focused on Canada, he showed interest and enthusiasm for what HOM/Rioux had to say about the Canada-US relationship. He was frank in saying that the primary campaign has been necessarily domestically focused, particularly in the Midwest, and that much of the rhetoric that may be perceived to be protectionist is more reflective of political maneuvering than policy. On NAFTA, Goolsbee suggested that Obama is less about fundamentally changing the agreement and more in favour of strengthening/clarifying language on labour mobility and environment and trying to establish these as more "core" principles of the agreement. Should Obama win the White House, Goolsbee figures to remain a close advisor.

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Noting anxiety among many US domestic audiences about the US economic outlook, Goolsbee candidly acknowledged the protectionist sentiment that has emerged, particularly in the Midwest, during the primary campaign. Consistent with CHCGO/WSHDC's analysis, he cautioned that this messaging should not be taken out of context and should be viewed as more about political positioning than a clear articulation of policy plans. He also suggested that of the Democratic candidates, Obama has been the least protectionist (unintelligible). HOM asked whether we could expect to hear more of this as the elections progressed, Goolsbee thought not. In fact, he mentioned that going forward the Obama camp was going to be careful to send the appropriate message without coming off too protectionist.

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When asked about Obama's statements and position on NAFTA, Goolsbee was quick to indicate that the senator is less interested in fundamental changes to the agreement and more looking at clarifying language on labour mobility and environmental standards. Again stating that he was not an expert on the agreement, he suggested Obama wanted to work with Canada and Mexico to make labour and environment more core to the agreement.

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As Obama continues to court the economic populist vote, particularly in upcoming contests like Ohio, we are likely to see a continuation of some of the messaging that hasn't played in Canada's favour, but this should continue to be viewed in the context in which it is delivered.

Obama already admitted publicy the land deal was a mistake so barring any previously unkown direct evidence of corruption it will probably be left as being a bad decision. As for the slumlord dealings, if memory serves, were by the law firm of which he was only a junior partner of at the time. The official story is he had little to do with it so unless that turns out to not be true Obama won't suffer any consequences. You are right it doesn't smell right, at least not on the surface. But when you dig down you'll see there isn't much to it.

Dang TypeKey keeps logging me out, made me lose my post
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The CNN article answered the Canadian Memo charge. David Plouffe already said it was a badly reported informal conversation, not an official meeting. The Canadian Embassy officially stated they did not mean to imply Obama was doublespeaking about NAFTA. Unless they are lying don't expect this to have a big effect either.

Vote, or Chuck Norris will kick you: Huckabee

Now I am voting for Huckabee no matter what - me and my boys Walker and Texas Ranger

capt did you watch the Jack Nicholson ad on the page with Huck?

In the film "A Few Good Men" with Nicholson and Tom Cruise, Cruise plays David Iglesias, one of the fired prosecutors. M$M would spin that to death, if they looked deep enough to see it.

Greg Palast has a good interview with Iglesias, but I don't have the link on this computer. It googles.

Yep, I'm in NM and was hoping Igleias would run for the senate - a GOPher I would likely vote for (the exception proves the rule)

An honest politician is unheard of. I don't blame him for not running.

Don't you know Chuck Norris is so tough that beneath his beard there is no chin, but another fist?

My ex had a thing for Chuck and always called him "Chuck Enormus" - it always cracked me up.

McCain campaign stumbles early

[…]

At this point in the campaign, nothing seems to alarm Republicans more than the incessant sound of ringing cash registers coming from the other party. The jaw-dropping fundraising by Democrats — and Obama in particular — is leading Republican officials both in and out of McCain’s campaign to think that they’ll never be able to match the war chests of their likely rivals. And this from a party that traditionally has pummeled Democrats when it comes to fundraising.

Obama hasn’t yet disclosed what he raised in February, but it will likely be over $50 million. He brought in $36 million in January. Clinton raised $35 million in February, a month in which she lost 11 straight contests.

By contrast, McCain raised $12 million in January, when he was still locked in a hotly-contested GOP primary, and is believed to have raised about the same last month.

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If money is a show of enthusiasm then we have a very enthusiastic base.

Can’t blame the republican’s lack thereof. They will be truly lost without dear leader.

Nice spin eyes, but it looks like the press is finally getting tough with Obama.

And what does he do but walk out like a pissed off teenager. At least Hillary has some balls when it comes to answering tough questions.
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Obama tangles with the press

MSNBC ^ | Aswini Anburajan

Led by the Chicago press corps that has covered Obama for years, the candidate today faced a barrage of questions in what turned out to be a contentious news conference.

Questions centered on why his campaign had denied that a meeting occurred between his chief economic advisor and Canadian officials as well as questions on his relationship with Tony Rezko, a Chicago land developer and fast food magnate, now on trial for corruption charges.

Obama claimed that when he had first denied the meeting between Austan Goolsbee and any members of the Canadian administration he provided "the information that [he] had at the time."

He added, "Nobody reached out to the Canadians to try to reassure them. They reached out, unbeknownst to the rest of us; They reached out to Mr. Goolsbee, who provided them with a tangible conversation and repeated what we've said on the campaign trail."

When did the meeting take place? Why did the Canadian officials reach out? Did Goolsbee not come forward right away and admit the meeting to Campaign Manager David Plouffe and Obama when both denied it last week? These are questions that went unanswered as the press conference was cut short.

Much of the back and forth, though, between reporters and Obama was about his relationship with Tony Rezko, with reporters demanding to know why new details were emerging from the case though Obama and his staff had claimed they had been forthright with all the details.

Obama and local Chicago media personality, Carol Morin, tangled over how up front Obama had been about Rezko. Obama cut off her line of questioning, saying that Morin's questions were personally motivated.

Let me finish," he interjected as she tried to interrupt.

In other words:

Waaaaaaaa! the press is being mean to me and I can't handle it.

Eyes,

Obamas Nafta blunder may blow over but won't help him tomorrow in Ohio:

NAFTAGATE HAS LEGS IN OHIO

| March 03, 2008 | by Rick Moran

According to Noam Scheiber of The New Republic, the dust up over Obama’s two faced NAFTA policy doesn’t seem to be going away and in fact, may be working against the Illinois senator:

Okay, scratch what I said about Goolsbee and Canada. I still don’t think it’s substantively a big deal, but between hearing CNN’s reports from Ohio this morning, and listening in on a Clinton conference call just now (and hearing reporters’ questions on the subject), I think they’re getting some significant traction with this story today.

Two things make it problematic for the Obama campaign: 1.) The sudden appearance of this lurid-sounding memo written by a Canadian consular official. I don’t think it’s particularly revealing—as I said this morning, it reflects what the Canadians thought they heard from Goolsbee; there are, significantly, no direct quotes. But the term “memo” just sounds bad—as though there were some cover-up that’s now falling apart. 2.) Certain Obama officials denied last week that there was any contact between the Obama campaign and the Canadian government about NAFTA. That’s clearly no longer “operative,” as Howard Wolfson pointed out on the call. While the memo story is a little ambiguous on its own—the Canadian official claims Goolsbee said one thing; he claims he said another—the Obama campaign’s previous denials will make the press view their current claims more skeptically.

If this story is getting the kind of coverage in Ohio CNN is suggesting it is, it’s hard to see how Obama makes up ground there today.

McCain jumps into autism controversy, rejects science and evidence

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I know reporters love the guy, but the reality is that John McCain tends to say whatever thought pops into his head, without much regard for whether it’s true or makes sense. As Mark Kleiman added, “The best one can say for McCain’s behavior is that it marks him as a fool, willing to flap his jaw about important topics based on ignorance.”

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Did I mention McBush would open his mouth and continue to make a fool of himself.

The guy has a huge opportunity to continue to prove my point. And I am certain he will.

The driving force behind vaccines causing autism are the parents of ausistic children who are suing the federal government.

For information that disputes Capts take:

If a phrase like "the weight of currently available scientific evidence does not support the hypothesis that vaccines cause autism" does not fill you with comfort and confidence, you're not alone. There's plenty of dissent from the "vaccines are safe and good for you" view to be found on the Internet. Here are some places to find opposing viewpoints:

• Did that IOM report really say vaccines are not associated with autism? The Autism Research Institute says no, and blasts both the misrepresentation of the report in the media and the weak and misleading conclusions the report did draw.

• There is too research supporting a vaccine-autism link, says the Autism Research Institute. Listings of such studies on thimerosal and the MMR vaccine are presented by Bernard Rimland, director, who adds, "Note that these studies are consistently ignored in the medical establishment’s publications claiming that there is no evidence for vaccine-caused autism."

• Cure Autism Now references a study suggesting that the combination of genetics and vaccines is what cause the problem, with some children having genetic susceptibilities to substances like thimerosal.

• The National Vaccine Information Center offers a long article, "Autism & Vaccines: A New Look," on the search for autism's cause, finding that "at the heart of the debate stand a few courageous physicians whose independent, multi-disciplinary approach to investigating the possible biological mechanisms of vaccine-induced autism is serving as a counterweight to the steadfast denials by infectious disease specialists and government health officials defending current mass vaccination policies."

• The site of the Coalition for SAFE MINDs (Sensible Action For Ending Mercury-Induced Neurological Disorders) offers up-to-date news on the vaccine-autism debate, including opposition to legislation in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives seeking to prevent famlies of vaccine-injured children from suing drug companies.

June, 2007: Parents who believe that vaccines caused their children's autism are getting their day in federal court. Audio transcripts of the hearings are available on the site of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the blog Adventures in Autism has a good round-up of the proceedings and the issues behind them. The About.com Autism guide, Lisa Jo Rudy, in addition to reporting on the case on her blog, has an interview with one of the lawyers for the plaintiffs.

Did I mention Capt would open his mouth and continue to make a fool of himself.

The guy has a huge opportunity to continue to prove my point. And I am certain he will.

He he

John McCain Enters the Autism Wars

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Yet there is a vocal, determined, passionate group -- including some medical researchers and organizations -- who vehemently dispute what the established medical community says about this wrenching issue. One of the questions they ask is why would the thimerosal have been removed from the vaccines if there was no real harm?

(The answer according to the Public Health Service, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and vaccine manufacturers was "because any potential risk is of concern.")

In any case, here we have a major political figure, the presumptive Republican nominee, who stated that he at the very least isn’t as sure about thimerosal as the medical establishment is.

Moreover, he made it sound as if the thimerosal is still in vaccines -- though as I understand it, thimerosal is all but gone in almost every childhood vaccine now, and has been for years.

This could be quite controversial.

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And there you go.

Here's my source- Huffington Post
Joseph C. Wilson
Looks like Joe hasn't joined the Obama cult like you lefties
Posted by: LBH | March 3, 2008 3:45 PM

Who wants to dig up all the LBH comments in the archives condeming Joe Wilson as an traitor and a liar?

I am always amazed when supposedly intelligent Jews press others to vote for Republicans. Any examination of Republican politics shows lots of lip service to many sectors of the public but actual service goes only to those who the GOP kowtows to, the overprivileged. For 7 years GW Bush has done little or nothing to try and achieve peace in the middle east. Now that he seeks a legacy other than military and diplomatic incompetene, he is anxious to persuade someone to make peace so long as he does not have to be personally involved. His current secretary of state has been dropping by and accomplishing nothing for some time now. Republicans will continue to chin wag about their support but will simply hope that somebody somewhere accomplishes something for which they can take credit. Any vote for Republicans is a vote for incompetence, ignorance, arrogance and increased poverty for America.

"Any vote for Republicans is a vote for incompetence, ignorance, arrogance and increased poverty for America."

Spot on - I could add a few to the list but - spot on just the same.

Anybody else notice the attacks on BHO are not on the issues?

It is now his character - his honesty, his disclosure, his religion, his charisma, etc.

Clearly HRC and others have made a tacit surrender on the issues.

The only real question is will enough people fall for this dastardly slime-ball tactic.