Craig Crawford's Trail Mix

woot

moi first?

...as long as he doesn't reveal he has a Roger Clinton or a Billy Carter in his personal baggage closet.
Well...I take that back! Billy Carter was great copy! I even quaffed quite a few "Billy Beers", made in Louisville by Falls City Brewery. Billy had people lugging Sunday papers around saying to their friends, "Hey, C'mere! You gotta read here what Billy said in this interview!"
Roger Clinton? I remember Roger Clinton and Roger Clinton was no Billy Carter!

Spike, It's time to lay a grand on Biden over the field.

Do you wonder about the timing of this just days before the convention?
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Obama Sued in Philadelphia Federal Court on Grounds he is Constitutionally Ineligible for the Presidency

"Moreover, even if Sen. Obama could have somehow been deemed "natural born," that citizenship was lost in or around 1967 when he and his mother took up residency in Indonesia, where Stanley Ann Dunham married Lolo Soetoro, an Indonesian citizen. Berg also states that he possesses copies of Sen. Obama's registration to Fransiskus Assisi School In Jakarta, Indonesia which clearly show that he was registered under the name "Barry Soetoro" and his citizenship listed as Indonesian.

The Hawaiian birth certificate, Berg says, is a forgery. In the suit, the attorney states that the birth certificate on record is a forgery, has been identified as such by three independent document forensic experts, and actually belonged to Maya Kasandra Soetoro, Sen. Obama's half-sister.

"It is unfair to the country," he continued, "for candidates of either party to become the nominee when there is any question of the ability to serve if elected."

http://www.americasright.com/2008/08/obama-sued-in-philadelphia-federal.html

PUMA

They're following Biden around like hound dogs after a pretty little thang in heat.

These are the ones that face reminds me of .

http://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/images/s/king-tut-2.jpg

http://www.artsales.com/images/nefertiti%20restored%20(2).jpg

Hey - I did it ! I did it! I posted a link! That's a major step forward for me.

Actually I think Nefertit is more like the face.

I know I know - who cares about old dead people whenthe vp candidate might be named any minute?
I'll go quietly.

Personally, I think you can narrow down the field to Biden, Clark, and Clinton. All three have the foreign policy credentials, but there are three additional reasons. Here's why...

1) All three are former Presidential candidates have already been fairly well vetted by the press. I know a well-known pol who won't endorse anyone for President unless they've already run once, just for that reason...

2) Once #1 is satisfied, I'd be looking for someone who can raise money from sources other than those that Obama has tapped. That would be Clark or Clinton. Both Clark and Clinton have good relations with the "West Coast Celebrity" donor groups that Obama hasn't tapped well to date. Biden didn't do all that well fundraising during his 2008 Presidential campaign.

3) I'd also be looking for a person that can bring in demos that Obama is having a problem -- Women over 45, and voters in the west. For the first, that would Clinton. Clark and Biden both do much better with men than women. For the second part, that would be Clark. He came in second in New Mexico and won the Oklahoma primary in 2004.

Now for the speculation...Clark is supposedly at a conference in Europe, and has said he might be back in time for the Nomination speech on Thursday. However, the conference isn't listed on his official schedule...

Given the above, Clinton would probably be the obvious pick, but if it's not her, I'd watch to see if she isn't Obama's first Supreme Court nominee if he's elected (a little quid pro quo).

Biden has made it well known he wants the job, but from the above, I'm not sure exactly what he brings to the ticket. I know the common thought is that VP nominees don't help the ticket, but can hurt them. I'm not convinced the Obama campaign shares that view. It's pretty early, but it's obvious they're not getting the traction they'd like at this point in the campaign.

Then there is Kathleen Sebelius who was in Des Moines today, was very demure about the VP slot, and no one I talked to could find out her schedule for tomorrow....

Just my .0143 euros...Spike

Enjoyable reasoning to read, Spike. I didn't realize Biden wanted it so much. Well, I can live happily with any of the three but prefer Hillary because she has so much more energy. Then again, if it's Clark, that leaves the other two in the Senate, which is good
Actually, I'd like all three to be very visible in an administration.

Hillary as scotus? Would she want it, at least yet?

>>Hillary as scotus? Would she want it, at least yet?

Sure...if Obama wins, it sets her up for 2016...

OK, I didn't get my 3am phone call, so I guess I'll go to bed. Between the Veepstakes and the Olympics, it's going to be a long couple days....Night all...

Spike - you think she would accept scotus for 8 years just to be able to run for potus after those 8 years? That's a stretch, it seems to me. I think she'd rather be involved in making laws than interpreting them, but boy could I be wrong. We all could since we don't know them.

I agree Bethy. Hillary is a great politician and the S. Ct. is not really the place for a fighter. I also think making Hillary a Justice would be injecting too much politics into the Court.

I still think Hillary is best as Senate Majority Leader - whether she has the official title or not. She can be the Liberal Lioness!

It makes the best use of her wonkish talents and her unflinching will (and stone-cold stare) for partisan battles on the floor.

Based on the primary (and her entire career) - I think the most fitting job would be sponsoring landmark HealthCare legislation that President Obama would sign into law in his first term.

(btw PUMA's - that is legislation that would never see the light of day in a McCain administration...)

One more thought before I go to bed...

With respect to energy - I think we must explore a wide range of options. We should also keep in mind that the energy crisis is global and with populous nations like India and China on the rise - it is going to be a long-term issue. If American can lead the way in innovation - we can capitalize on exporting new technologies all over the world and reinvigorate our economy.

But in the short-term - no one is really talking about how increasing the strength of the dollar would have an immediate effect since the price of oil is pegged to the dollar. Obama's plan to roll back the Bush tax cuts on the wealthy to the rates we had in the Clinton years will help - whereas McCain's plan to continue Bush's policy - which is a proven failure - will have the opposite effect.

" Roger Clinton was no Billy Carter! "

Ha! Ain't it the truth!!

Gordo, that's just sad.

I've also read about reports that John McCain is a sleeper agent for the Vietnamese. He's a 'Manchurian Candidate' of sorts.

People who are desperate will believe anything to meet their goals. You PUMAs want Hillary Clinton to win the White House -- I respect that. What I don't respect is folks like you going around and spreading salacious lies in the hopes that America will turn on Obama.

By the way, the attorney who filed that 'lawsuit' also believes that 9/11 was an inside job -- so he must be credible, right?

Ugh.

http://thepajamapundit.com/

A good article on Stephanie Tubbs Jones with wonderful tributes in the Cleveland Plain Dealer:

http://blog.cleveland.com/plaindealer/2008/08/hospital_confirms_us_rep_steph.html

Obama needs a "BlockBuster" ???
He needs to find one with a foundation to try and cover for him

With all this talk about being an author, I just wanted to say that I finished my first book last week. And next week, I'm gonna go to the library and check out another book!

ROFL Corey! I think it's a hell of a lot more interesting to be a reader than a writer!

Hope your family is doing all right. It's a reflective time, and one that never quite goes away. While my sister has been here visiting, we have spent so much time thinking about our parents and three sisters, all passed away now. I will say this, they still seem very much alive to us.

I wonder if Kwame Kilpatrick will get a text message from Obama. That would be kinda funny!

Good morning all! I know NQ isn't terribly popular around here- but today the ACORN story which I was aware before it was posted at NQ, has been picked up by The Tribune Review, and evidently it was recently mentioned in NYT. Sorry (especially since some might immediately disregard it because of the source) I haven't posted their link, but here is the NQ link. I would find the link but I gotta get to work!
http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/08/22/acorn-–-csi-–-obama-someone-else-noticed/

OMG! Rush "I am not a drug addict" Limbaugh thinks McCain should pick Rick Santorum as his running mate. That's almost as objectionable a statement as the slimy one he recently made about Elizabeth Edwards.

http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_081908/content/01125100.guest.html

This is what happens when I have time to day-dream. Hold on and just follow my line of reasoning.

I believe this is still the financial rule of thumb for purchasing a new. Never obtain a new mortgage larger than 3 times your income. Example if you make $100k, and you sold your current home and cleared $50k, your new home shouldn't cost anymore than $350K. BHO's Chitown home, was on the market for $1.95 million, they bought it for $1.65 million (nice discount of $300k) and obtained a new mortgage for $1.32 million, with a down 20% payment of $330k. If the rule of thumb hold true then, $1.32 million times 3 = a yearly income of $3.96 million. Could it be that BHO was insulted when McCain said the "rich' made $5 million or more a year. Here poor BHO thought he was rich, and McCain increased the ante.

Opps that is wrong Sorry. Got that ass backwards LOL

In all seriousness, I was a published author when I was 8 years-old. One of my teachers submitted little booklets our class made in school to a magazine contest. We each made our own booklet. We drew and colored a picture on the front and then wrote a little story on the inside of the booklet. My booklet and the booklet of another kid got published in a national magazine. We received ribbons for this. Mom's doing okay so far. Keeping herself busy. I will probably see her tonight.

"My booklet and the booklet of another kid got published in a national magazine. "

That's cool, Corey. I think more programs where students can see "real" results from their writing would make a big difference in schools.

The truth is the BHO's are worth about $4 million, and McCain definition of rich is $5 million. So you can see why BHO was offended, he just didn't meet the minimum level set by McCain, BHO just didn't make the cut. Which shouldn't come as great revelation.

Here is a Wikipedia link regarding the Chicago Annenberg Challenge that describes a business relation between Ayers and Obama.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Annenberg_Challenge

Fry -- when I bought my house, I looked for something affordable, built solidly and a mortgage that did NOT change. I found a nice three bedroom brick house (circa 1960) for right at a hundred thousand dollars in a working class neighborhood where we sit out in front on lawn chairs and wave to each other.

One neighbor has a little heating and air company, and lives here because he moved back to help his ex-wife and sons when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

There are Asians, Caucasians, African Americans and Hispanics on this little street.

When my sister and I set up the granddaughter's puppet theater the other evening it was in the front yard, not on my back deck. The 12 and 13 year old boys skateboarded by and waved while "Blue Mermaid" chatted it up with "Purple Princess" on stage.

When I had to be gone on Halloween, I stopped by the home of the Hispanic couple down the street and told their five kids I'd left a big bowl of treats on the front porch for them. When I got home there was a little handwritten "Gracias" note in the bowl.

I love my street.

This link contains the Curriculum Vitae of Barack Obama. Notably absent is the several years period of time he served as Founding Chairman of the Chicago Annenberg Challenge (along with William Ayers). Since this "Foundation" controlled, distributed and dispensed $110 Million for local projects (including at least one, $150,000 to a Bill Ayers-led group), it becomes significant by its absence.
http://brokengovernment.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/barack-obama-is-he-the-one/

BHO seems to be "going Hollywood".

Over the summer I have seen him, with his family, on several magazine covers(even the tabloid kind).

All the secrecy over his VP pick is like what goes on with A-list celebs when they are getting married or expecting a baby.

IMHO, BHO seems to thrive on all the attention...he is becoming a real diva!!

I am thinking, with all the build-up surrounding his VP selection...it better be a real bombshell!!

Speaking of divas...except for the mag covers, I have not seen BHO's wife lately.

Ralph Reed was just on c-span....and some caller told him he ought to be in jail. ROFL!

"I love my street."

Thanks, for that Patsi.

Craig, You make it sound so easy.
Just show readiness, empathy and character.
But how do you convince so many people?

Luckily, he only has to do it better than McCain.

Patsi, I love your street too!
(even though I've never been there):)

Good Morning Lovely People!

Patsi -- I love the description of your street. My street is a bit like that -- although my neighborhood was built 14 years ago. There are 200 homes in our neighborhood and we all stay in touch through a yahoo group that we set up 9 years ago. We see each other on the street all the time, but the yahoo group is an instant way to stay in touch. We tell each other about new babies, weddings, graduations, deaths, yard sales, giveaways, missing bicycles and missing yard decorations. On Halloween, the entire neighborhood participates and people from other neighborhoods often come here because we have sidewalks and streetlights, we stock up on candy.

I don't know if anyone posted this yesterday. It's part of the email Hillary sent about Stephanie Tubbs Jones. I thought it was wonderful:

"She had a light that shone for the world to see within her and a fighting spirit safely stowed behind her disarming smile. Stephanie had so much integrity and a fiery intelligence that enabled her to become a one-woman force for progress in our country.

Stephanie was a tireless worker, giving a voice to the voiceless and always combating injustice. Stephanie spent much of her life fighting for all Americans and to ensure that everyone had the most precious right - the right to vote.

All of us who were lucky enough to know her and love her can only strive to be as much like her as we can -- to be as passionate, as loyal, as hard-charging, and as joyful every single day. "

Bethy,
I know you said you thought very few people would see your post because it was so late. But it was so beautifully written, I hope you don't mind that I'm linking it on today's thread.

My favorite line from it: "he really wants to communicate, so I say Thank God and I'm looking forward to a new chapter for all of us."
http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2008/08/its-all-about-the-clintons.html#comment-131078

Dexter, Thanks for sharing that NancyNall site. I liked it so much, I bookmarked it. "The truth isn’t what you say it is; the truth is always malleable."
http://nancynall.com/

Stephanie Tubbs Jones -- Standing up against the odds, even when it wasn't popular or easy, showing guts, courage, true grit and more cahones than any male in the room. RIP Steaphanie. We will carry on for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdA1skqD0TY&feature=related

Ok, here goes what may be wishful thinking.

One down and fifty thousand black authors left to go! LOL
Posted by: Mr. Democrat | August 22, 2008 1:16 AM

John Ridley?

"On Halloween, the entire neighborhood participates and people from other neighborhoods often come here because we have sidewalks and streetlights, we stock up on candy. "

Alicia -- Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. When I was a kid it was a big production at our house. I always helped my dad decorate, hanging ghosts and ghouls from the trees and carving jack-o-lanterns for the walkway. My mother made Carmel apples and popcorn balls in addition to all the candy bars, etc. My dad loved sitting in his chair, smoking his cigar and guessing the identities of the kids who traipsed in for Mom's apple cider.

I REALLY hated it when the psychos started poisoning candy and homemade treats went by the wayside.

'All the secrecy over his VP pick is like what goes on with A-list celebs when they are getting married or expecting a baby.'

Linda, after all this buildup, I sure hope it's an exciting choice.

"On Halloween, the entire neighborhood participates and people from other neighborhoods often come here because we have sidewalks and streetlights, we stock up on candy."

Alicia, when we lived in the Canal Zone we always looked forward to Halloween. Panamanian kids would get all dressed up and go trick-or-treating right along with the CZ kids. Their excitement in getting American treats was _our_ treat.

"One down and fifty thousand black authors left to go! LOL
Posted by: Mr. Democrat | August 22, 2008 1:16 AM"

I know who he is now, but won't "out" him.

I will, however, buy one of his books. And if I like it, I'll say so and buy more.

Will people have to pay to receive his announcement??

"Panamanian kids would get all dressed up and go trick-or-treating right along with the CZ kids. Their excitement in getting American treats was _our_ treat. "

That's neat, Flatus. I love hearing about your tours....

Corey, I'm glad to hear your mom's doing ok. You too?

Patsi, Tell me. I'm wrong, right. At least let me know that much.

No, it's not Ridley.

I'm disappointed.

"John Ridley?"
--chloe

Ohhhh...good answer, good answer!!

I do enjoy the links everyone posted & check them out, but won't be back to post ... if anyone wants to keep in contact, amblush617@yahoo.com take care .... !:^}viv

Viv, I hope you didn't mean that.

And I joked about Mosley, but knew he wouldn't waste his time dicking around here with us -- ha!

Maybe Craig know John and will ask him to come visit with us.
Craig?

Morning Everyone,

"after all this buildup, I sure hope it's an exciting choice."
chloe, I totally agree. I try not to get my hopes up, that way
I won't be too disappointed if it's not someone exciting.

Craig,
Your video today makes a lot of sense. Obama really does
need a blockbuster convention especially because his poll
numbers are shrinking. You made the point that Obama needs
to clearly define his character. That is so true.

As far as the convention, I'm looking forward to seeing Hillary and
Chelsea and, of course, Bill, also, the film produced by Linda Bloodworth-
Thomason and her husband, the tribute to Hillary. Betcha that'll
be good since they're both Emmy winning television pros.

Ah, Patsi, Give us some credit.
We are a popular 'reality show' from what I understand.

"... I try not to get my hopes up, that way
I won't be too disappointed if it's not someone exciting."

I hear ya Maria.

Marcia, forgot the c

OK...as to Mr. Democrat's identity...my guess is Charles Barkley!!

woohoo!!! 8~D

Does anyone else fine Spike's posts as informative as I do.
Thanks for that 2:40am post Spike. You're so easy to follow because you're so analytical.

Speaking of black authors: I first knew about Barbara Neely because of her feminist work, then her "Blanche White" mystery series. She wrote four books in the series, and they are brilliant.

http://blanchewhite.com/index.html

mornin' all.

Gordo, not that I don't trust yoru reight wing wacko sites, but neither the Philly inquirer nor the WEBSITE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PA FEDERAL COURT lists a lawsuit by Berg against Obama. I would think one of them might think it worthy of mention.

"We are a popular 'reality show' from what I understand."

ROFL -- true, Chloe.

Hitting Him Where He Lives
"Anyone who has watched rivals needle each other in a pickup basketball game will recognize what is happening right now between Barack Obama and John McCain. It starts with bumps, shoves, maybe a few elbows—and then suddenly it's a windmill of fists, torn shirts, and a lot of bad words about mothers. On Thursday, the presidential race reached a whole new level of nasty."
http://www.slate.com/id/2198381/

let's try "not that I don't trust your right wing wacko sites"

damn typos.

what I loint dis week:

there's always a damn good "excuse" behind bad manners and insulting remarks.

a la bye-bye and the name change: to wish to go from being "bye-bye billary" who spends all his posts in vitriolic attacks (crush your enemy) upon the most successful democrats in recent history election-wise to being addressed as "Mr Democrat" is being quite overbearing and more than a tad offensive. Jimmie Jack or Joe was too mundane?

been watching orb spiders all week.....I'll get to that later.

chloe,

I find lots of folks posts on Trail Mix informative and just plain fun to read. I can't list everyone I especially like, because I'm afraid I'll miss someone, but you know who you are (I hope). Anyway, I'm a fan!

Sometimes, I wish there was a way I could leave tips for many of you. You know like drop a five dollar bill into your hat or something.

You never know Patsi

oh......I hope that whoever-he-is's books are nothing like his posts here on this blog......

"Sometimes, I wish there was a way I could leave tips for many of you."

Me too Marcia! I'd like to write a list of names right now of everyone I enjoy so much too, but I know I'd offend someone by forgetting them. (Like in the Academy Awards, when they forget to thank some important person and never hear the end of it.) (Here I go again, comparing us to tv)

.I hope that whoever-he-is's books are nothing like his posts here on this blog......"

Sturge,
In fiction, it would probably work.
I understand he write detective novels. They are my favorite.

sorry for all the typos today - don't know what my problem is.

"but I know I'd offend someone by forgetting them. (Like in the Academy Awards, when they forget to thank some important person and never hear the end of it.)"

Or like yesterday when I forgot sturge was married and "christened" him a bachelor!

May I recommend "Henry Poole is Here" for anyone who wants to see a good movie this weekend. It was a real surprise. Funny, but meaningful. Of course, I am a big Luke Wilson fan.

I saw your post Patsi, but didn't notice that. LOL

I was just checking out other political websites and the VP guessing game
is fever pitch.

But, does anyone really think that Obama choosing any of the short listed VP running mates is going to be a game-changer or even all that thrilling? (except if it's Hillary).

I mean how could anyone get all revved up about any of them?
Biden? He's a decent guy, but exciting he isn't.

PM.....a lot will depend upon (in addition to the actual choice) what bill and hill have to say at the convention, I imagine.......

sturgeone,

Yes. You're right.

I feel a little guilty for posting this, but I always find it interesting to know what they're saying elsewhere. (I really don't hate Obama anymore - Yes, I think that was a compliment).

‘Yes we can'? Make that: ‘Oops, we may not'
Barack Obama's historic procession to the American presidency has been rudely interrupted. The global healing he promised is in jeopardy. If you're prone to emotional breakdown, you might want to take a seat before I say this. He might not win.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/gerard_baker/article4582920.ece

A lot ALWAYS depends on what Bill and Hill say Sturge.

Marcia, I agree.
Only one name would really excite me.

Whether Obama's selection is a blockbuster or not----
(the only blockbuster choice would be Hillary--all others fall short)----the media will continue to hold Hillary Clinton responsible for any real and/or perceived defects in Team Obama's campaign.

Today's NYT:

"At Rally, Finding Clinton's aid to Obama too tepid."

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/22/us/politics/22clinton.html?ref=politics

Well, I don't buy all the accolades (from the predictable sources - sorry Craig, I don't think the name change from one pseudonym to another was a standup thing to do). Yeah there was a reduction in the vitriol for very short while, but instead of trying to stay in a discussion and argument mode, the attacks against anything Clinton and anyone who supported either of them came back with renewed vigor. The defense of Obama that the supposed change of spots should have signaled was and is rare, and the ad hominem attacks that were de rigeur under his prior moniker haven't gone away. He may be black - who cares - and may be an author - but since we don't know who he is or what he's written - who cares? I only engage with him on those rare occasions that he discusses an issue without trying to make it personal against the folks here or the Clintons or when I'm bored and need a little diversion. IMO his positive contributions to this site and the discussions that occur here are few and far between. It would be nice to know what he's written, but that would blow his cover, so I don't expect it.

pats.....no hay problema in re the married thing......I, of course, am never allowed to forget it.......

sturg, LOL - I've got the t-shirt, too.

Although I do think it's Biden, I find it interesting Obama mentioned the economy and foreign policy as the emphasis for the vp pick. Biden and the economy --not so much in my opinion. Biden is responsible for the worst consumer bankruptcy law (MBNA Biden) and he loses people on the criminal justice side for his idiot rave legislation. I think people already upset at Obama for his shift to the center are not going to be enthused by the vp choice...no matter who it is of the short list.

"I, of course, am never allowed to forget it......."

Ha! Good for Mrs. Sturge!

Katherine,

It would seem that there is only one individual who meets the criteria expressed by Obama--both economic & foreign policy credentials-----that would be Hillary Clinton.

Coreen
I agree but we know it's not Senator Clinton. The core Obama supporters would never stand for it since most of their enthusiasm is based in Clinton hatred.

good morning gang....

I'm glad it's finally convention time..... time to get back into my political mind and see some serious campaigning..... here's to hoping the convention goes well for the Democrats....

heard some analysis on NPR yesterday that said Obama needs to stop being on the defensive like so many Dem presidential candidates before him..... he needs to step up and prove he can lead by leading the discussion..... I agree with that....

Chloe..... Spike was a treasure on this site during the primaries......

Bethy.... congrats on the upcoming new grandbaby!

Craig.... have fun at the convention....

CNN is suggesting that it's going to be Evan Bayh...Details to follow.

At least he's cute.

Mike Bloomberg
?

ET, sorry about Belgium's loss in the bronze medal game in futball. Them Brazilian boys sure know how to play that game.

Michelle Obama is on the cover of the latest issue of Ebony magazine. Since we were talking about being published authors....does Penthouse Forum count???

Corey, I think I've read your work!! lol

After the convention, PUMAs are planning to legally challenge SoetorObama in all 50 states - don't know about DC. The Repubs plan to do the same. This isn't just about the legalities, it's also about damaging him politically. What most refuse to believe is that SoetorObama has a "hidden" past. He has not been truthful about "Frank" (FMD), Ayers, Dorhn, Rezko, Auchi, Khalidi, Wright, Meeks, Moss, Phleger and countless issues. He has a "hidden" past. I know that's difficult for many to believe. Even the most visible lies are dismissed as "Right-Wing" smears. SoetorObama will be crushed under the weight of his lies.

Pogo....I never thought it would happen to me. But...

Biden VP. That would be a very interesting choice and one that would need a lot of restraining. I think Biden would be to much for BHO to handle.

kc, it could still be Biden - no one said we'd LIKE the vp's economic credentials.

http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/trailmix/2008/08/obama-needs-a-blockbuster.html#comment-131158

pogo,
I love it when you're so outspoken.
Keep it up.

Flatus -- Interesting story about your childhood Halloweens in the Canal Zone. I lived in Spain for a while as a child, but the Spanish didn't celebrate Halloween. In California I learned about Dia de los Muertos, and missed that when I moved East. Now, due to the growth of the Latino population in the DC area, it's possible to put on a pretty good Dia de los Muertos celebration with items such as sugar skulls purchased at local stores.

Prof Marcia, Chloe, et al -- I am so with you -- all this VEEP build up better result in a smashing announcement of someone really great. IMO the only person who fills that picture is HRC.

Gordo, other than the americaright.com link you posted, have you seen mention of the berg lawsuit anywhere?

Biden VP. That would be a very interesting choice and one that would need a lot of restraining. I think Biden would be to much for BHO to handle" Posted by: FryDaddy

Why Fry?

Oh I think they just say on CNN that reporters are surrounding Evan Bayh's home. Perhaps they are doing that everywhere. S'pose it is quiet at Hillary's place.

Pogo, I don't care if Belgium wins or not. Besides, I prefer Brazilians for all the wrong (or right?) reasons.

Katherine,

David Brooks makes a strong case for Joe Biden.

"Hoping It's Biden"

Working class roots, honesty, loyalty, experience.

"Biden's the one. The only question is whether Obama
was wise & self-aware enough to know that."

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/22/opinion/22brooks.html_r=1&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss&oref=slogin

I think Craig said last that Obama's VP was going to be Brian.

thanks chloe - I've really never been known for being reticent, but I do know BS when I smell it. Occupational hazard and all that.

Good morning, good morning, you've slept the whole night through...good morning, good morning, to you!

Pogo
I'm still betting on Biden ...I never thought he was a good idea-he is just the choice. Biden does have a very compelling personal story and his son who is I think the attorney general of Delaware is going to Iraq in the fall. Plus he can claim DC outsider status since he goes home to Delaware every night :)

Like the cut of their , uhhh, jibs, ET?

'IMO the only person who fills that picture is HRC.'

I'm so with you on that Alicia. If it's not, I'm prepared for a big let down.

Good morning, good morning, you've slept the whole night through...good morning, good morning, to you!"

Now that's a much nicer entry into the room than yesterday.
Thanks Mr. D.!

KGC, I'm with you. I _like_ Biden.

Mr. D,
Do you know John Ridley?

MD

and woke in the morning, too!

Coreen
Bobo would like Biden. I think he fulfills the attack dog role etc
It could be worse. Obama could have picked Sam Nunn

At a Obama fundraiser, Fran Drescher said she was a Clinton supporter, but now fully backs Obama. But, she hoped he would picked Clinton as his running mate. As did Kathy Griffin. If not Hillary, Griffin was hoping it would be one of the Lohan girls.

KC, of the not Hillary choices, I'd have to pick Biden if it were my decision to make. Compelling personal history aside, he does have the FP chops that would be an asset in the WH, although in planning a WH staff and cabinet I would lean more strongly toward him as SoS - I think that's a better use of his talents. I still contend that if she would take it, Clinton is the smart choice. Who knows? All I know is that this manufactured anticipation and speculation is getting very boring.

how nice to wake up and be serenaded by a published and well regarded author. Thanks Mr. D.

Keep checking your phones, people.

Is this true? I don't know. But it will happen.
============================
Update on Federal Lawsuit

"Update 1: Case #08-CV-4083

This is the information I have received as of 5:28 PM EST:

Papers have been filed, not yet scanned into the Pacer system.

Plaintiff: PHILIP J. BERG

Defendant:
BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA, a/k/a
BARRY SOETORO, a/k/a
BARRY OBAMA , a/k/a
BARACK DUNHAM, a/k/a
BARRY DUNHAM, THE
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL
COMMITTEE, THE FEDERAL
ELECTION COMMISSION AND
DOES 1-50 INCLUSIVE

I have no additional information."

http://texasdarlin.wordpress.com/2008/08/21/update-on-federal-lawsuit/

A better question for Mr. Demo is does he know Deborah Edgerly?

"All I know is that this manufactured anticipation and speculation is getting very boring."

Pogo, could not agree more.

Pogo

told you so told you so..and you said no one was talking about Biden :))))))) just had to do that!

This is cool - Bryan Clay won the decathalon.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/sports/AP-OLY-ATH-Decathlon.html

Mr. D must be speechless today.

KC, did I say no one was talking about Biden? CRS must be acting up this morning.

Pogo
Not today....of course I am operating in a time lag because of my computer time out :)

One of my favorite movies. As for Ridley, don't know him personally, but I don't respect him. He scabbed by breaking the WGA strike. You don't join a guild and then cross the picket line when you go on strike, no matter what issues you may have with the guild. So everything he says is blah, blah, blah to me.

Gordo, I guess we'll just have to wait until someone picks up the lead and posts a copy of the complaint. Based on what you've linked, standing is the biggest issue I see to avoid it being dismissed. If it indeed seeks an injunction as described, the court will act quickly.

What's your favorite movie??

Gordo - the court's clerk assigns case numbers - using that case number as a search term yields no results at the EDPA site.

I guess my favorite movie would be the one I'd watch at any time as though I'd never seen it before, and still enjoy it. So that would have to be:

The Big Lebowski.

chloe,

Well for one Biden doesn't do well under questioning without gritting his teeth, has a short temper and isn't bashful of displaying it. Of all the US Senators he is ranked as one of the poorest, and actually has a second job during the summer teaching at UoD. Actually that may be a bright spot..

Forewarned is forearmed. Krugman on the middle class tax argument that will inevitably arise this season.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/22/opinion/22krugman.html?hp

Godfather, Godfather, Godfather

The Biden Romney Debates..yikes I think I just threw up a little

The Big Lebowski.
Another one of my favorites, Jeff Bridges.
Not to mention the Coen brothers.
Am trying to decide whether to see the new Woody Allen movie today.

"Biden doesn't do well under questioning without gritting his teeth, has a short temper and isn't bashful of displaying it."

Fry, that's what I like best about him.

Ok, so here's my speculation, for what it's worth:

75% Biden
25% HRC

I really think it's down to two.

Katherine,
How about Clinton/Romney.

Does that make you throw up too.?
Please say no.

Chloe

You are correct that would be fine...Clinton Romney I would enjoy that.

Good! me too.

Utopia, I'm going for the long shot.

'The Mouse that Roared'

Katherine,
now you've gotten me thinking about that.
Clinton and Romney, on the same stage, taking digs.
They're both quick. And smart.
But she's better.
I'd enjoy that too.

Fox News is reporting Biden has received two flower deliveries this morning...but the other possible choices have received none!

chloe:

More and more, I think it may prove to smart money. Apparently, Chuck Todd argues against HRC because there's too much scheduled for the Clintons at the convention as is. Sure, it's an indicator, but my guess is speaking and events schedules could be shifted if need be...

KC, Hannity sent them.

A consolation prize?

Quick, call FTD!

"my guess is speaking and events schedules could be shifted if need be..."

Utopia, I totally agree. I was even thinking that Wesley Clark could fill in one of those. But the flowers have me worried.

Craig, any new rumors?

chloe,

How far back in history would you have to go to find a sitting VP punching out a news journalist? No I just can't see BHO picking Biden. Like nitroglycerin, you just never know when it will go off or what will trigger it to go off. But then again BHO is just full of such wonderful, marvelous, secretive surprises! He is after all the enlighten-one.

Fry: Fill me in on this story, I've never heard it. Biden punched a journalist?

Fry, You make Biden sound more like McCains temper. Is he that bad?

Politics of Utopia,

You misread what i wrote. I never said he did, I asked "How far back in history would you have to go to find a sitting VP punching out a news journalist?" Biden is known for displaying a very short fuse.

Fry

He just doesn't suffer fools gracefully.

Fry: my mistake. I agree he's got a short temper, but I also think he could prove valuable as the attack dog. We can all probably agree that Obama's responses to McCain has been slow and tepid. Biden could help out significantly. I don't think McCain is going to stop his shotgun blast approach to negative advertising anytime soon; we need someone who can return his attacks in kind.

Today's thread on the BackChannel Blog

A Clear and Present Danger, by Horsedooty

http://clistersbackchannel.wordpress.com/

"As president of the Harvard Law Review and a law professor in Chicago, Senator Barack Obama refined his legal thinking, but left a scant paper trail. His name doesn't appear on any legal scholarship.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0808/12705.html

"His name doesn't appear on any legal scholarship." Chloe@11:28

Which is fine--unless you claim to be a law professor.

chloe,

Oh Biden is even more so than JC. No one here has ever watched C-Span when Biden starts asking questions and doesn't get the answers he wants? He looks like he is going to explode, and jump over the desk. Biden likes to smile while clenching his teeth, something I always found endearing about the man. Wonder if all that teeth clenching has caused him to have TMJ?

"attack dog"

LOL

That would be in the figurative meaning, and not in the physical sense. Woof woof.

Jamie or any other horse racing fan,

Should I bet my 401K on Mambo in Seattle, listed at 5-1 in the morning line for the Travers?

Pyro is the favorite at 7-2.

flatus, many a law prof who has no ambitions beyond teaching in the classroom toil in obscurity without authoring any legal scholarly articles - oh, wait. Never mind. :)

Craig,

I think your assessment of what Obama needs to do at the convention is way off...What Obama needs to do is the following:

1. Be sure that he makes clear that the McCain campaign will be nothing more than subject, verb, 9/11.
2. Subject, verb, continue a failed war
3. Subject, verb who will really be running things if McCain doesn't know how many houses he owns?
4. Subject, verb, cold war II the electric boogaloo featuring the special guest star....The draft.

McCain realizes that with his finish line coming up, he has no future to really look towards. That's why they will trot out Rudy and the putz's to milk fear out of new terrorist attacks, even though the administration has removed the resources they were supposedly dedicating towards them...

Obama needs to stop the Mr. Nice Guy bullshit and take a cue from Pulp Fiction and go medieval on McCain's ass...

chloe,

"His name doesn't appear on any legal scholarship."

And we should find that surprising? His whole political career is rather lacking of any substance. This is why he needs a strong VP, someone with experience where he is lacking. The problem with that quest, there is not a moral human being on the fa