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A Shout-Out For Senator Biden

October 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · energy, politics

Governor Palin is quick-tongued, chock-full of energy, waaaay cute. Cuter than Senator Biden.
I couldn’t take my eyes off her in last night’s debate, despite her refusal to answer questions that would have taken her off her script. Despite her belief that a relatively miniscule amount of oil in Alaska makes her an energy expert and [...]

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Needing Leadership, Not Entertainment

September 9th, 2008 · 4 Comments · entertainment, politics

Reading the op-ed pages of the New York Times this morning, I see David Brooks pointing out that ‘weirdness wins’ in the current presidential race (the nation craves drama). Over in letters to the editor, Governor Sarah Palin continues as the star attraction (example: “she accomplishes the much needed ingredient . . . she is [...]

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Another VP Candidate Wedded to Fossil Fuels

August 29th, 2008 · 6 Comments · energy, politics

I’m getting a sense of deja vu: a Republican candidate for president, protective of wealthy interests, choosing a running mate who is wedded to fossil fuel interests. John McCain’s choice of Alaska’s Governor Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential candidate is parallel to George Bush’s choice, eight years ago, of Dick Cheney to be [...]

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