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On Obama and Good Men
It’s time to quote from some bloggers who have expressed what I’ve been feeling better than I’ve been able to express it. Beldar: I agree with — and incorporate by reference, as if fully set forth again here — Patrick’s many reservations about Obama and his bad ...
How McCain lost me.
althouse.blogspot.com — As promised , I'm mining my archive -- beginning in late August -- to try to understand how I turned against John McCain. August 25: "Nicely done. I'm glad to see the return of the light touch," I say about an Obama ad that uses the song "What a ... (more) How McCain lost me.
Dancing in the Streets
dailykos.com — CNN: Obama win sparks celebrations outside White House (CNN) -- As tens of thousands of people cheered Barack Obama's presidential victory at his home base in Chicago, Illinois, others were celebrating near his future house. At least 1,000 ... (more) Dancing in the Streets
Worry, be happy
powerlineblog.com — "Don' worry, be happy" was the refrain of a popular song some years ago. My Examiner column about coping with an Obama presidency modifies that advice. Almost by definition, Barack Obama's election meets with the approval of a majority of ... (more) Worry, be happy
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Stubborn Facts — ... , has clearly struck a nerve, and exposed a very disappointing level of vitriol and bile on the Republican side of the aisle, masking as "commitment to principles." In another post today, On Obama and Good Men, Patterico links to my post, among other very good ones, to further expand on his point. He said: ...

ON BEING NOBLE AND OTHER NONSENSICAL IDEAS IN THE AGE OF OBAMA
Right Wing Nut House — ... is John McCain. The only good man I thought who has run for president in my lifetime was Paul Simon. Much too guileless, gracious, and cerebral to have any chance whatsoever in 1988, Simon nearly won the Iowa caucuses on a shoe string but faded badly after that. Simon was legendary for his courtliness, believing good manners in politics was essential to a functioning democracy. Obama ain’t no Paul Simon neither. Stung to the quick by Goldstein’s broadside, Patterico responded, trying to explain : I’m sick of people who want to write off entire groups of people as Bad People ...

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