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Which Candidate Would Be a Better Leader? (Today, 09:55 PM)
The rest is here.
Andy Zelleke said
McCain presented himself as a decisive leader with Reaganesque clarity of vision around a few core principles. While he would take advice from other proven leaderslike General David Petraeushe would lead with a commanding, largely top-down style. He would communicate bluntly with the American people, explaining the dangerous, often chaotic world to them; and exhort them to sacrifice for causes greater than themselves. Seeing evil in the world in the form of radical Islamic terrorismand elsewherehe was emotional in committing to its "defeat."
Speaking first, Obama projected a starkly different approach to leading than McCain's. He revealed less a specific, substantive vision, and more a style and process of leadingone that appears distinctly more collaborative and participatory than McCain's, involving broader consultation in decision making. He highlighted his empathy for others and his capacity to bring together people of differing views to find "common sense," non-ideological solutions to problems. Obama came across as more cerebral than intuitive in his judgment, even-tempered, comfortable with nuance, and a committed bridge-builder.
Submitted by StepJohn
An apology to the Muslims and B. Hussein Obama (Today, 09:51 PM)
I'm sure all you GOOD democrats will take exception to this. Especially the most liberal of you.
This 'Letter of Apology' was written by Lieutenant General Chuck Pitman, US Marine Corps, Retired:
The apology...........
Submitted by Formidable
Propeller WTF III (Today, 09:50 PM)
"In our continuing quest to better the quality of content on the Propeller home page, we are experimenting with a new twist to the ranking algorithm. A member can only have one story post on the home page at any given time. This we hope will promote some more diversity on the home page and give more members a shot at the gold (obligatory Beijing reference).
We couldn't run Propeller without the community, though, so we'd like to know what you think. Good idea? Bad idea? Must have been the mascot's idea? You tell us."
We have it pretty good here at TrustServe, don't you think?
Interesting Concept
Submitted by Formidable
McCain takes 5-point lead over Obama: poll (Today, 08:21 PM)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a sharp turnaround, Republican John McCain has opened a 5-point lead on Democrat Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential race and is seen as a stronger manager of the economy, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.
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Submitted by Formidable
The Europeanization of the Democratic Party (Today, 07:48 PM)
More here.
William Moloney said
Today the elitists who dominate the Democratic Party have embraced the New Europe and its worldview. On virtually every issue - Iraq, taxes, abortion, global warming, energy, hostility to religion, suspicion of Israel, regulation, U.N. worship etc. etc. - differences are only of degree, not kind.
The fawning reception of Barack Obama in Europe illustrated this perverse harmony. Clearly Obamas view of the future fits with Europes. They see him as the anti-Bush, their best bet ever to lash rambunctious America to the collectivist chariot of Europes Brave New World.
While heir to Western Civilization, America has always stood apart in the degree of its faith, patriotism, individualism, opportunity, and vitality. Most basically the presidential election will decide whether this American Exceptionalism will endure or not. The Democratic Party has already given its answer. In November, ordinary Americans will give theirs.
Submitted by StepJohn
Guess Who Is The Opening Night Speaker at the DNC? The Man From Pla... (Today, 07:36 PM)
Senator Obama has released his line-up of convention speakers. His choice of speakers is neither wise nor moral nor are there that many new faces among them. Yes, I know: Senator Obama has to invite the previous living Democratic Presidents, it would be a break with tradition for him not to do so. But isnt change Senator Obamas mantra? And if not now, when?
For example, Obama has invited Jimmy Carter, the former one-time President of the United States to speak on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention.
Jimmy Carter? Yes, the President who, in 1979-1980, did not find a way to rescue the 52 Americans held hostage for 444 days by Khomeinis goons; the current President Amadinejad was probably one of the young goons.
Jimmy Carter? Yes, the President who, post 9/11, still continued to blame America for the Arab hatred of America and who viewed Americas call for democracy in the Middle East as a justifiably discredited one. In a 2006 interview in the German Spiegel, Carter justified the hatred of America as caused by Americas invasion of Iraq and support for Israel.
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Submitted by Formidable
Canadas Human Rights Gestapo (Today, 07:27 PM)
Perhaps youve heard about the Ezra Levant affair. Ezra Levant was the publisher of the now defunct Canadian magazine Western Standard, which was a politically-oriented news magazine, analogous to the National Review.
In 2006, Ezras magazine republished the Danish cartoons of Mohammed with an accompanying article about the Muslim riots that followed. It argued that journalists should not censor themselves out of fear of violence from a radical Muslim minority, and chastised media that refused to exercise their free speech rights on those grounds.
Subsequently, the Edmonton Council of Muslim Communities (ECMC) filed a complaint against the Western Standard with the Alberta Human Rights Commission. After passage of the Canadian Human Rights Act in 1977, the Canadian Human Rights Commissions and the Human Rights Tribunals were established for the purpose of prohibiting discrimination and guaranteeing equal opportunity for all. The commissions investigate each complaint and determine whether there are legitimate grounds upon which the case should go to trial at a tribunal.
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Submitted by Formidable
Democratic convention to highlight "real people" (Today, 07:26 PM)
Aug 20, 8:39 AM EDT
The idea is for these "real people," as the campaign calls them, to share personal stories about why they are supporting the Democratic presidential candidate and how they think he will help folks like them and the more than 20 million expected to be watching the convention at home..............
Professional speechwriters are helping prepare their remarks, timed to about three minutes each. And just like any senator or other VIP speaker, an assigned staff member will oversee their schedules and logistical movements, including media interviews, speech coaching and on-stage rehearsals.
Real my ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by Formidable
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