March Madness and Barack Obama
As I sit here watching March Madness, I see the future of politics. Do I see politics as a game? Perhaps, but that is not the future, that is the nature of politics. No, the key is that I am not...
View ArticleObama’s NCAA Picks Show Good Strategic Judgment.
Cross posted at Left-OverLong before I started blogging about politics - in fact, long before there was even an Internet – one of my great loves was picking apart arguments and strategies related to...
View ArticleJohn McCain's Full NCAA Bracket: UNC Beats UConn in Championship [PICS]
Given how bitter this cycle has been already and how many people fill out NCAA tournament brackets, I think the light-hearted story on the candidates' brackets is certainly in order.I've seen a couple...
View ArticleNCAA Bracket Open Thread
I hope, gosh I hope I am not the only person reading stuff online and following a little college basketball. It is an off year for me. My LSU Tigers .... well the men didn't have much game this year....
View ArticleBy Hillary Rules, W. Kentucky Advances to Elite 8
Just hours after finishing regulation with an 88-78 lead over Western Kentucky, UCLA fans were shocked to learn that NCAA tournament officials had selected the Hilltoppers instead of the Bruins to face...
View ArticleHillary Lies Again (You won't believe this one)
There are lies, fibs, untruths and misrememberances by all of the candidates this political season. Hillary Clinton however, has taken it to a whole nother level with her recent description of her...
View ArticleGreening March Madness ...
Some of the most interesting activities related to Greening America are happening on campuses (including high schools). More than 500 university presidents have signed the American College &...
View ArticleCalling All March Madness Junkies
So we are nearing the tip off of the 1st round NCAA basketball tournament on Thursday and I'm so excited. I just can't hide it. I'm so about to lose control that I can't even rant about the AIG...
View ArticleWho Knew
Who knew that Geithner wasn't up to the job. Who knew that he would let the big boys rollover him. Who knew he couldn't stop the new robber barons from taking whatever they want. I did.
View ArticleHelp us Find 2010 Candidates To Support - The Progressive Electorate
In 2008 we raised somewhere in the neighborhood of 11k for a number of Federal Candidates. Most of that money came late. While it certainly helped, we know that early money is most important in getting...
View ArticleFor the First Time, a U.S. President Picks a Winner (Obama's bracket) (and poll)
How maddening is it when a president is asked before a big game or series whom he wants to win and he just says, "Well, I don't want to play favorites. I just want to see a good game. And the real...
View ArticleOur Carolina-Lovin' President
I see The Big O picked North Carolina. When asked if he could find the time to catch a bit of the tournament on TV, he smiled and said, "I think there is a pretty good chance of that."The man has been...
View ArticleObama and March Madness: A Bracket We Can Believe In?
Happy March Madness, Kossacks!Yesterday, President Obama filled out his NCAA men's basketball bracket on ESPN. He picked three #1 seeds to make the Final Four (the other being #2 Memphis), with North...
View ArticleAIG March Madness Shindig Today - Can you believe it?
This one is too good to pass up. Unfortunately I was not able to get the email invite or pics from the event. But the AIG extravaganza's continue.I got a call from a buddy who is a former insurance...
View ArticleThe Week in Editorial Cartoons - GOP Exiled to St. Helena
THE WEEK IN EDITORIAL CARTOONSThis weekly diary takes a look at the past week's important news stories from the perspective of our leading editorial cartoonists (including a few foreign ones) with...
View ArticleCan you school Obama?
Netroots Nation may be betting on Vegas in July, but President Obama has them losing in the first round this week. How about you?Whether you think hoops are for twirling or you have had the best seat...
View ArticleWho wants to join my March Madness pick league?
As a diversion from the intense health care reform, would any Kossacks care to follow your president's lead and make some college basketball picks? If so, step right up and join my league!Address:...
View ArticleWho's got March Madness? Your favorite moment
I do and I know a lot of us college baseketball fanatics are out there.Since I got mad at my mom when i was in elementary school and she wouldn't let me watch the 1985 Championship game between...
View ArticleMojo Friday - March Madness, MMX. Vasectomy - Edition
Apparently March Madness goes beyond just watching NCAA basketball. According to an article highlighted by ABC News, another phenomenon occurs this time of year. The number of vasectomies goes up. This...
View ArticleDown Goes Kansas - Brackets Busted Everywhere
College hoops. This is your hcr vote open thread diversion. If you love the underdogs as I'm sure a lot of you do, then you should love this tournament.Northern Iowa shocks #1 Kansas. You don't have to...
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