This blog's name comes from former Ronald Reagan speechwriter Peggy Noonan's off-camera description of the process that John McCain employed in choosing little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate in the 2008 presidential campaign.
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Saturday, January 3, 2009
Monday, December 29, 2008
Cousin Martin Andelman's 2008 Political Year-in-Review
(Sung to the tune of "T'was the Night Before Christmas".)
T’was the night before Christmas 2008,
And as I relaxed by the fire to contemplate,
What a remarkable year this past one had been,
So I poured a nice pinot, and dove right in.
When it started we all wondered just whom we’d be electing,
As to which one would win, there appeared no detecting.
But we knew one thing for sure, and for this we were happy,
Compared to Bush our next pres couldn’t be half as crappy.
Most thought Hillary would be our first presidential Mama,
Back then we weren’t quite sure that we’d all love Obama.
Of course, Edwards was running but we didn’t much care,
We were still talking about his fabulous hair.
There was Richardson too, and ole’ Tail Gunner Joe
And Kucinich whose wife looks like a very high priced ho.
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Everybody Sing! "Chip Saltsman, the Stupid Honky, Lived in Tennessee..."
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From Rebecca Sinderbrand
(CNN) -- The chairman of the Republican National Committee said he was "appalled" by a song called "Barack the Magic Negro" on a CD distributed by one of his political rivals.
Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan is the first person to speak out against "Barack the Magic Negro."
"The 2008 election was a wake-up call for Republicans to reach out and bring more people into our party," RNC Chairman Mike Duncan said in a statement reported Saturday afternoon by Politico.
"I am shocked and appalled that anyone would think this is appropriate, as it clearly does not move us in the right direction."
Chip Saltsman sent RNC members the parody CD "We Hate the USA" for Christmas, which includes the controversial tune. He defended his decision Friday, telling CNN the song was clearly intended as a joke.
"I think most people recognize political satire when they see it," Saltsman told CNN. "I think RNC members understand that."