Just The Facts, Ma’am

I’ve heard of CNN being referred to as the Communist News Network, mainly only by people who prefer the Fox News Channel.  So, I’m sure that people will question their use of direct quotes and Senate documents here, but I really like their Fact Check page.

Whenever you hear the Presidential or VP candidates make a statement about an opponent’s record, you can usually go this page or FactCheck.org.

To summarize, if you don’t feel like checking, most of what McCain and Palin say is either false or misleading. Obama and Biden’s statements are mostly either true or misleading.  That seems to be the consensus.  Really.

The Second Debate

I don’t know why I’m so entertained by the debates.  I feel like breaking out some wings and chips and dip and kicking back to be entertained.

Only one thing stood out in the second debate between Senators McCain and Obama – their wives.

Michelle Obama worked the crowd, talked to people, and shook hands, while Barack talked to people in a separate section.

Cindy McCain followed her husband around, staying just a few feet from him, mostly staying behind him, and didn’t shake a single person’s hand.

I realize that the wives are not running for office, but this is 2008.  We should recognize the strength of women and the importance that they can play in supporting these men through difficult times, not to mention the possibility that one could be Commander in Chief.  The first lady should be an example of what American women can be.  The first lady shouldn’t be a woman who only speaks when her husband allows her and obediently stays a few feet behind him at all time.  Michelle Obama gave her own speech at the convention – all Cindy did was introduce her husband.

What century are they living in?

Small Town Values

These are people from Wasilla, Alaska.  The current Republican Vice-Presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, was previously the mayor of this town and frequently refers to bringing Wasilla’s Main Street values to Washington, DC, and the rest of the country.