Here is another link to Billo, that would not embed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtxDs3Rk_vE
Sorry, you will have to cut and paste for now.
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Once again James Williams (GriftDrift) and I, engage in vain musings about the ups and downs of politics, national and state. If our predictions turn out to be correct, America will be as surprised as we are! But there is hope, hope this will all be over in 12 days.
Summarizing an interview with James is like walking through a chicken coop, there is just too much stuff out there to see it all. Thus, I suggest you listen to this one, if you really want to get the flavor of James’ keen insight into all things political. Me? I am just there for the ride, mostly.
We do cover the implosion of the McCain/Palin campaign, if it can still be called a campaign. It’s just too bad that somewhere between this year and last year, McCain lost his mind. The interview with Brian Williams ought to be interesting.
And then there is the Georgia political scene with hints of a massive voter turnout. Everyone reports that early voting lines are heavy and seem to favor the Democrats. Obama has a chance to carry Georgia, but McCain still leads in the polls. The question is how accurate are the polls this year? It may all depend on voter turnout and the under 30 voters. At least Georgia is not a “red” state. On most maps we are now pink, which doesn’t exactly please any of us.
James thinks Jim Martin has a slightly better chance to beat Saxby Chambliss than Obama has to carry the state. James commented on Martin’s aggressive campaigning this time around, something that he has not been know for. According to Pollster.com, it is dead even. It is just too close to call.
And then there are 3 Congressional races: Jim Marshall (D), the incumbent, went out on a limb when he voted for the baleout. His opponent, Rick Goddard (R), made it a big issue in their debate. James attributes Marshall’s vote on the baleout as a vote of consceince, something he thought was best for the country even though he might suffer for it in the election. I regret that I was not able to get interviews with either Marshall or Goddard.
In the 10th we have Republican incumbent Paul Broun, whom James believes will win against his Democratic challenger, Bobby Saxon. I interviewed both Broun and Saxon. Broun is a sound bite Republican, who does not, in my opinion, understand the function of government.
James did not have much to say about the 12th Congressional District. He believes that John Barrow, the Democratic incumbent (who voted against the baleout), will prevail over challenger John Stone in a “not as close as last time” race.
There is plenty more in the interview, but in an effort to get this posted timely, I will just have to let you listen for yourself.
As you can see, I have just been too, too busy lately and have not posted a lot of recent interviews. Don’t worry, they are coming, but a guy has to make a living. Nonetheless, when James Williams (GriftDrift) is the guest, I just have to make that extra effort.
After almost two weeks of political conventions, there is enough to talk about, but after Palin’s unveiling, there is only one thing to chew on: the pitbull with lipstick. James does a much better job of putting all of this into the proper perspective than those pin-heads on the networks.
You will have to listen to this one if you want to appreciate real political analysis, but here are a few highlights:
First, is there a time warp at the RNC? They seem to be blaming everything from energy/oil, the economy, deficit spending and bigger government on the people in power–as if it ain’t been them for 7 years! Reality check, please!
And everytime these people said they respected Hillary and thought Obama was a great guy, I wanted to gag. I never cease to be amazed at the depth of their insincerity.
Does Obama have the experience to be President? Yep! Does Palin? The jury is still out.
Is McCain brillant is choosing Palin? Only time will tell, but it is a risky move by the Maverick. I don’t think women are fooled by the choice into thinking that any woman in any position in the White House, even a right-wing Republican, is better than none.
What is off limits? Pregnant daughter? Working woman? Neglecting family responsibilities? A child with disabilities? (But, can you hear the right-wing outrage if a Democratic mother chose work over family? I thought that was the breakdown of the family all those people thought had ruined America. FLIP-FLOP!)
And fair game: experience to step into the shoes of the oldest guy to be elected president.
Yes, Palin hit it out of the park. I would vote for her in a minute for “National Reader.” She could read everyone’s speech, including McCain’s when he has to go to bed early. She could read bills in the Senate. Maybe even have a regular podcast and read the newspaper to the nation. Yes, she can certainly read a prepared speech which she did not write.
But, as James points out, Palin has yet to be vetted. There are only 2 months for Americans to get to know her. Two months for her to explain that she did support the Bridge to Nowhere, even though she denied it in her speech. It is going to be two intense months for Sarah Palin.
I don’t oppose Sarah Palin because of who or what she is as an individual. I oppose her because of the misguided policies of a party that talks about smaller government and has spent us into more debt and larger government that any prior administration. I oppose her because she has no intention of building bi-partisanship–she’s a pit bull and pit bulls don’t do that! I oppose her because she is part of a party that lies and decieves us without shame or apology when the lie is exposed.
There was a time when i thought John McCain was a different kind of politician. His conduct during this campaign has proven to me that he will do anything, pander to any group, say anything and choose an inexperienced person for VP if it pleases “the base,” whatever it takes to be elected. If elected, the only thing McCain is going to change is absolutely nothing!
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