Iraq Grieving Photo
The Tin Man Jun 05 08“The night before the burial of her husband’s body, Katherine Cathey refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the last time. The Marines made a bed for her, tucking in the sheets below the flag.” This and the photo got my tears going. Full story...
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New York Accent
The Tin Man less than a day agoI just stumbled upon an article in the New York Times archives, from ten years ago, about the disappearance of the New York City accent.
Palin’s Speech
The Tin Man less than a day agoOkay, I’m tired of writing about Sarah Palin. I’m tired of thinking about Sarah Palin. I want her to go away.
Sarah Palin Trainwreck
The Tin Man 5 days agoIf it’s not at all obvious (ya think?), I’m enthralled by the Sarah Palin trainwreck.
I agree with Andy that there’s a strong chance she won’t be on the ballot in November.
My Friends
The Tin Man 5 days agoWhy can’t McCain stop saying “My friends”?
[I]n the last half-century it’s been exclusively resorted to by the worst orators in our presidential races.
McCain Wanted Lieberman
The Tin Man 6 days agoIt’s official: McCain wanted to pick Lieberman, but he was too afraid to stand up to the conservative wing of his party.
Kristol Flip-Flops on Palin
The Tin Man Aug 30 08The world is awash in bullshit.
Bill Kristol, just five days ago:
[W]ith Biden’s foreign policy experience as a contrast, could McCain assure voters that the young Pawlenty is ready to take over, if need be, as commander in chief? Also, Biden is a strong and experienced debater.
Historians on Palin
The Tin Man Aug 30 08Politico interviewed some political historians about Sarah Palin.
Presidential scholars say she appears to be the least experienced, least credentialed person to join a major-party ticket in the modern era.
Palin = Huckabee
The Tin Man Aug 29 08Human beings like to analogize.
So I’ve realized that Sarah Palin is also a female Mike Huckabee.
Oh Ya, Marge
The Tin Man Aug 29 08Fivethirtyeight.com:
… picturing a young, attractive, kooky, female governor from Alaska who has an accent straight out of Fargo in the White House is going to be a much bigger leap for many voters than picturing Barack Obama there.
Long Time Campaign
The Tin Man Aug 29 08It strikes me that around the time the 2008 presidential campaign was gearing up, Sarah Palin was mayor of a town of 8,500 people.
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