Partially Clips

I've been really busy lately with all sorts of random family things, so I haven't had a chance to post anything substantial. So in lieu of substance, I give you clips.

First, on the whole Bitter Barack Business. Y'know, I've lived in rural Pennsylvania, and frankly bitter people who cling to guns and God in response to miserable mess their lives have turned into as industry leaves and mass farms take over agriculture is a pretty good description. While the truth may hurt, at least Barack hasn't recanted. But as usual, Stewart has a great take on it:



Favorite parts: How much more blatant can Hillary get in tailoring her message to be the polar opposite of Barack? And yes, if you don't think you're smarter than us, what the fuck are you doing running for president?

Next, from the same show, yet another wonderful spotlight on the surreality of this administration's views of the war in Iraq:



And finally, just for fun:



I'll see you all with some more substantial commentary once things settle down around here. Hopefully before June!

Comments

Cat Herself said…
Yup - those clips from the Daily Show are great. I loved that line, too - his whole bit about how we really do want a president that is better than us. So true! But . . . then . . . who will we spend the next 4 years ridiculing?
April 16, 2008 at 11:38 AM
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