Friday, October 27th, 2006

New Jersey Judge Gives Anti-Gay Republicans Hope
Republicans are reeling in congressional races across the country, from low polls and public dissatisfaction over Iraq, a do-nothing term, and scandal after scandal. But a New Jersey judge has given some hope for the GoP on a distracting issue. The judge has approved legislation that would give same-sex couples the rights of married couples. But please note-- that does not mean it's a law yet, as the NJ houses still need to pass it. Nevermind that, though-- it's brought an issue from 2002 back into the spotlight, and Republicans are jumping on it. They have nothing else, not even security or the war, to run on. They're hoping it'll be a touchstone to pull voters back from the brink of apathy.

Can’t blame them, as races are getting tighter and tighter and more and more gaffs are getting ejaculated under the pressure. Candidates are resorting to debate insults and threats of violence, only to apologize for these things later. But will the gay marriage issue be as hot as it was 4 years ago? Most say no-- the country has not suffered, as predicted by conservatives, after Massachusetts set things in motion. Most folks don't care. This is probably going to go down as too little, too late.

Wasting Cash in Iraq
Got an idea: let's send some contractors to Iraq to help rebuild. We will pay for it with taxpayer money, and a few corporations will get the business without having to bid for it. And let's make sure there's little or no oversight. Oh, and let's send them a year early, and have them sit around, getting paid, to do nothing. What? You don't like this idea? You think it's a gross waste of money? You think it's horribly corrupt, and somewhat treasonous? Then why did you vote for Bush in 2004? Because that's exactly what happened. The US Government is hemorrhaging cash into the pockets of Halliburton and its subsidiaries to bad or no work at all over there. Money is just disappearing. And even if you roll your eyes at this business is usual kind of nonsense, just remember-- October was the deadliest month for US troops in Irag. People are dying so that they can steal your money.

Ad Campaigns Getting Nasty (er)
Bob Corker of Tenessee is trying to distance himself from the ad Republicans ran against Harold Ford, wherein (among other talking points) a white woman tells viewers she met Ford at a Playboy party, and that he should call her. The reason Bob is trying to stay away from this is because it's obviously trying to rile-up racists and get their votes against Ford. And since racists don't read factual newspapers, they won't discover that it was a party of 3000 people, for the Superbowl, that Ford was at.

Meanwhile, Michael J. Fox has an ad out for Claire McCaskill in Missouri, hoping voters will support a Democrat who supports stem-cell research. And Rush Limbaugh, in his fashion as a man who likes to keep people, clueless attacks not the morality of stem-cell research, but Fox's acting. Limbaugh insists that Michael's tremors are faked... later he admits he's wrong: "I will bigly, hugely admit that I was wrong, and I will apologize to Michael J. Fox, if I am wrong..." Nice, Rush. Try to get credit for "bigly, hugely" admitting you where wrong IF it wasn't an act. This is not name calling, this is just the truth: poll one hundred people, and you will find that the popular use of the word "asshole" applies to Rush Limbaugh perfectly.

New Jersey Race Looking Fun
All eyes will be on Missouri, Virginia, and Tennessee in a week or so, But the race in New Jersey is starting to become worthy of sports coverage. "Incumbent" Robert Menendez is a Democrat is a Democrat-leaning state, has office experience, and represents the attitude of the nation as it becomes more anti-Bush. His challenger, Thomas Kean, is a Republican, lacks Menendez's experience but has his father's name to ride on, and appeals to interests more local to New Jersey with cries that Menendez is corrupt. This is one for the bookies, let me tell you.