“No, it’s getting worse because you drew up the postwar plans on the back of a cocktail napkin at Applebee’s.” November 6, 2006 Jill Bill Maher tells us how Democrats should respond to GOP talking points. Brilliant. Thanks to Chrissy for the link. Don’t forget to vote tomorrow.
There must be a dozen ways in which Maher bugs the daylights outta me, but damn, I can’t resist a good Glengarry reference.
That’s some good shit. But, uh, don’t you mean to vote Tuesday? I guess most people will be reading this Monday, so it will be tomorrow for them, but I just want to clear up any confusion. 🙂
Bill Maher’s a lot like Hitchens to me. He’s a total knob most of the time, but he’s at least entertaining to read, and when he’s right he’s really right.
“That’s not even elementary economics, that’s just called “Don’t Be Michael Jackson.” Hee. Thanks for this.
But, uh, don’t you mean to vote Tuesday? Yep… I posted it at 12:03 Monday morning, so Tuesday/tomorrow are the same things.
Can anyone suggest progressive voters pamphlet type resources? I’ve gotten automated voice messages from Billie Jean King and Planned Parenthood, but they really only told me about the gubernatorial race in my state (I’m in MA if that helps), which I’d decided ages ago.
It’s been interesting to see how Maher’s moved somewhat to the left over the course of the past few years. Even two seasons ago he was proclaiming that invading Iraq was overall the best course to take if it finally resulted in bringing democracy and getting rid of Saddam. He’s always had some asshat opinions about women that have bothered me ever since his Politically Incorrect days and I don’t think his standup is very funny, but he usually illicits some interesting conversations with his guests.
It’s like a guy throwing shit on you and then selling you relief from the flies. Best line I’ve seen in this election cycle.
Can anyone suggest progressive voters pamphlet type resources? I’ve gotten automated voice messages from Billie Jean King and Planned Parenthood, but they really only told me about the gubernatorial race in my state (I’m in MA if that helps), which I’d decided ages ago. I’m working on it. In the meantime, try On the Issues. It’s a great resouce, and has a state-by-state breakdown.
Thanks for the link! Is it just because this is a midterm election that the voter’s pamphlet (at least in MA) is so slim? I voted in Oregon in 2000 (admittedly a major election year) and the voter’s pamphlet had more than a dozen position statements for some of the ballot initiatives, but my MA pamphlet has only two or three statements for each of the ballot questions.
The link for my state has apparently not been updated to show the newer candidates for governor or for the house and senate seats or any other statewide offices. Could do better and I already know that most of the elected males in office in NH don’t support much in the way of protecting women and girls.