Does G.W.B. have pictures of John McCain in drag or getting head from a cracked out prostitute because that's the only conclusion I can logically arrive at as to why McCain keeps sticking up for the administration. Just about everyone else came out against Hayden's nomination for the director of the C.I.A. Now you may be asking yourself "What's the big whoop?" The big whoop has a couple of components. First, the CIA has been struggling to define itself as a separate entity since 9-11 intelligence failures from the Pentagon and by nominating a military man one is left with the impression that the CIA is being "gobbled up" by the DOD (thank you Joseph Biden, my new favorite choice for our nominee in 2008!). Second, Hayden was one of the architects of the domestic spying program the American public seems to have conveniently forgotten about. Third, with midterms this year Republicans are looking for a way to distance themselves from the White House's sinking poll numbers. Which brings me back to McCain and his Stand-By-Your-Man attitude. I understand that the right is essential to McCain having any chance in hell of the Republican nomination in 2008, but the President hasn't made the right very happy during his tenure. It's actually really pathetic to see McCain--a man I used to respect--continually be trotted out whenever there is discontent between the White House and the party. Hopefully by the time primary season heats up John McCain will reclaim his balls.
YouTube is my new favorite user-based tagging site in the spirit of del.icio.us and flickr. I've seen a Silver Jews video, Multiple Beck videos, some Devendra Banhart, and my personal fav Old Crow Medicine Show. That site makes me desperate for internet access in the comfort of my home.
It's something to look forward to when I'm finally all grown up.
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Erin,
My dear sweet idealistic friend...
McCain is now a sell out....A SELL OUT!
I am saddened but not suprised by this in the least.
And yes Mr. Biden is quickly becoming my favorite also.
Thanks to our delightful way of funding campaigns all politicians are essentially sellouts. What bothers me the most is that recently he's been making really bizarre strategic moves. I just don't understand the benefit of siding with G.W.B. It seems politically stupid gearing up for primaries in 2008. Karl Rove is clearly not running his show.
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