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Re: Obama, McCain To Meet On Monday

JillyG — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:49:26 -0000

Gee whiz. Could Obama actually be trying to accomplish what he said he was going to do? Work across the aisle? Put a strong bi-partisan coalition together?.

Re: HRC For Secretary Of State

JillyG — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:42:26 -0000

I don't get the reason for the leak--yet. Obama always seemed more about good governance than wimpy politics, but I could be wrong.

Re: Here's Why Palin Didn't Give A Press Conference

JillyG — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:16:45 -0000

Kiwi, I couldn't agree more. The more exposure she gets the better. I can't imagine Palin having a brilliant future in the party, unless she is taking them down and finishing them off--not a bad idea.

The hate monger far right is doomed--mostly because of America's younger, more diverse voter profile, their own medieval ideas about religion/science, their failed economic policies, their lack of leadership during the credit crisis, lack of vision on energy independence or global warming. It just goes on and on...

Re: Whoa, Pt. 2: Treasury Bails On Original Bailout Plan

JillyG — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:26:32 -0000

It's kind of hard to believe that people aren't seeing the real impact of the credit bubble burst. If this government can't help put people back to work the game is up. No one can charge squat on their credit cards anymore. Middle-class America, which has kept everything propped up is--tapped out.

And the whole funky derivatives/credit default swaps thing is really ugly. There is massive failure there--and more yet to come (i.e., AIG asking for more money.)

We can pull ourselves up out of this mess, but not without another huge investment in jobs and education. Obama understands all this, I am sure of it.

It is sort of interesting to watch the Republican's flounder around in this
financial/credit crisis we're in. They have no answers.

Re: The Auto Industry Bailout

JillyG — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:56:40 -0000

Charlie,

Green infrastructure, renewable energy, green manufacturing may be the only way to retool America, not just the car companies.

Re: The Strongest Democratic Performance In 44 Years

JillyG — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:54:44 -0000

Now and forever more, when people say to me that I live in a fantasy world, that I am naive to think that people or government can grow or change--that good triumphs over evil, that God and the universe move in ways to help us, not hurt us--I can point to November 4, 2008 as irrefutable proof that I am right and they are very much mistaken, and would they like to take a moment to adjust their cynical attitude, please?

From here on out we work to help Obama walk the walk--to make the changes needed so this country becomes even greater.

God bless everyone that made this happen and for those who voted for McCain--let us hope they can be something more productive than a bunch of sore losers.

Re: Leave Her Alone

JillyG — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:15:46 -0000

If Barack feels like he needs to comment on this--he will easily be able to expose this last gasping slur from the McCain camp for what it is.

And Genevieve, good point about this story backfiring on McCain re: the immigration issue. It could easily turn off the hispanic vote (particularly Cubans who understand political asylum and are generally conservative voters). This could cost McCain in Florida.

Re: Obama On Rachel Maddow Show

JillyG — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:31:24 -0000

I used to get irritated with Rachel's negative hand wringing until she explained one evening, that she is wary of getting overly confident and complacent. Now when she starts in and I can't stand any more whining/wringing--I flip over to CNN until someone "talks her down."

And I will say she did not ask Obama the same old, same old questions.

Re: Oh No, Sarah Palin Is A Socialist Too!

JillyG — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:32:50 -0000

I can not wait for 1. Obama to win this thing. 2. The post-election analysis

Re: Dear Fred: Nobody Made Palin Wear The $150K Clothes

JillyG — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:54:36 -0000

FYI: Michelle Obama wore an ensemble from J Crew on Leno last night.

Re: Frum To McCain: Sorry, Senator

JillyG — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:46:24 -0000

It has been almost jaw dropping these last few weeks to watch McCain and his advisors sink not only themselves, but take their party down with them.

I feel zero pity for them. They have been arrogant, hateful and stupid.

They need to unload the religious wingnut base by funding a third party organization with Sarah Palin as its headliner politician. They have got to get rid of the neo-fascist base or they will never get the intellectual moderates back. They're finished until they find a way to pull it back to the middle. Finished.

Yea!!!!

Re: A Little Housekeeping

JillyG — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:25:59 -0000

This feels like TJR. And the format seems easier to navigate.

Re: FOX Spreads The 'B' Mutilation Hoax

JillyG — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:07:38 -0000

The whole McCain camp is not only insane--they are mentally handicapped as well. Think about their reaction to this girl's story. There is not an ounce of honor or common sense left amongst them. They are losers with a big, capital L stapled to their forehead. (As opposed to being scraped into their cheek backwards--like???)

Re: Palin "Doesn't Know" If Abortion Clinic Bombers Are Terrorists

JillyG — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:39:56 -0000

What a political schmuck. All she had to say was: "Yes, they are terrorists and criminals that should be tried and put away forever." How difficult is that really? The pathetic thing about Palin's waffling answer is that she obviously feels hedged in by the right to life nut bags she is so-o-o-o-o-o popular with.

Jeeez, get a little backbone going Sarah.

Re: More Beta

JillyG — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:27:58 -0000

Jed,

I know far less about website marketing/design than I do about branding. But it seems to me, that you have already begun to develop (without probably thinking too much about it) a pretty unique "brand." At least that is my instinct and it seems to be born out in the feedback you are getting from many of the posts.

But I am not sure that the look is as important as the content and personality.

After you put a stake in the ground--what is great about TJR, what do I want TJR to be? Then you can design brand appropriate/unique graphics.

For instance, if you decided that you were going to be the "go-to satirical liberal political blog"--you would design a much different page than if you decided on more of a "greenish" environmentalist-leaning page.

I think the Jed brand, or Jed Report brand, or TJR brand, has to do with a sense of community and like-minded political opinion. It is accessible, not intimidating, with a very smart, well-informed group of contributors. People get a sense of knowing one another on this site.

Perhaps this new venture is more about how you intend to grow the site. Are you interested in attracting advertising revenue--or not? I suppose the fear is that the bigger the blog gets--the more impersonal it will become. And that is a very real dilemma, because then it won't be TJR anymore.

Whatever you design in the future, you must keep the sense of community and personality in mind. Is there a way to make the site kind of a you tube of bloggers linked together through TJR? A kind of you blog? Does Kos kind of do that?

Maybe there is way to combine Jed Report with blogger pages for linked (real people, not Huffington) individuals with interesting/humorous/political opinions? Lots of people like to share their thoughts without having to create their own site.

Those are just some thoughts.

Re: The $400 Haircut vs. The $150,000 Wardrobe

JillyG — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:00:58 -0000

Can't you just imagine the scenario? Small town, rural state governor is swept into the presidential race with no more than a few wardrobe changes? Come to think of it, Sarah's sad dilemma could have been a special episode of Tim Gunn's new makeover show.

Sarah could have said "thanks, but no thanks" to Neiman Marcus and Saks. She used to be so fiscally responsible back in the beginning--at the convention. What happen to her judgment?

I guess the princess of the RNC got caught up in this crazy, whirlwind event: media, a convention speech, stumping for the ticket, crowds of people shouting her name, asking for her autograph, photo ops with heads of foreign states. Think about how difficult it might have been for her to stop at the doors of Saks and say:

"Wait a minute guys."

But did she do that? Did her McCain camp advisors do that? No. As usual, this whole wardrobe fiasco gets chalked up to another bad judgment call, in a very long line of them.

Re: http://www.jedreport.com/2008/10/this-just-about-says-it-all.html

JillyG — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:08:27 -0000

After this is over, the Republicans are going to have to decide if they really want the religious right wing-nuts as the base of their party and what they are going to do about it. And there are so many of them--what do they do with them? The religious right can't be reasoned with.

We, on the other hand, have our work cut out for us. It is unlikely the democrats will get the sixty seats they need in the senate. And when the dust settles, it is hard to say how bitter the Republican's are going to be. If Obama wins by many points they might be cowed for awhile by such an impressive, public mandate.

Barack has an economic/tax plan, an energy plan, a healthcare plan, all of which will need a lot of public support--to push them along.

Re: The Hockey Mom With A $150K Wardrobe

JillyG — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:27:59 -0000

I think you are all being more than a little snarky when it comes to Sarah's wardrobe choices. After all, she most likely is taking her wardrobe cues from Cindy McCain. Don't you all remember the fierce collared puce-yellow dress she wore for opening night at the RNC? Jewels, outfit and shoes totaled around $300,000.

Contrast the Republican girls with Michelle Obama, who wore a $148.00 dress from White and Black on The View.

Re: The Hockey Mom With A $150K Wardrobe

JillyG — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:55:49 -0000

NCMike,

Technically, clowns get to deduct their costumes as a job related expense, but Sarah would have to pay taxes on any wardrobe she might keep. (Yea, just like she claimed her per diems last year as income.) It's kinda convenient to be Republican when it comes to income tax. They not only don't believe in it, but they label it as un-American.

Judy,

Hair extensions, make-up, wardrobe stylists--my goodness, it is just like putting a lipstick liner tattoo on a...Republican?

Re: What Is John McCain's Problem With Women?

JillyG — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:01:27 -0000

Genevieve,

I read that NY Times piece on Cindy. There is something about the story that transcends creepiness. There is an underlying current of neglect and abuse there.

Re: What Is John McCain's Problem With Women?

JillyG — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:51:47 -0000

Jed, I couldn't agree more, he's become a total psycho.

McCain had the wingnut religious base sewn up over a month ago. And yet the entire campaign has been running like they need to--"quick, shore up the base."

I think they keep hoping that they can scare the Obama leaners and undecideds like they did before the DNC, but it won't work the way it did then--people are more familiar with Obama now, plus Biden, debates, endorsements, etc.

If it wasn't for the fact their attacks have gotten so despicable, the McCain camp's crazy, desperate antics would be unbelievably entertaining--the kind of thing that you pop some popcorn, pull up a chair and laugh.

Re: Houston Chronicle for Barack Obama

JillyG — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:55:05 -0000

Yes! I just heard the Powell endorsement on NBC News.

Re: McCain's Hooligans

JillyG — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:09:23 -0000

Now I know that Democrats are compassionate and inclusive by nature but if Sean Hannity showed up at an Obama rally...I don't know.

Re: McCain Campaign: "Real Virginia" Is "Southern In Nature"

JillyG — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:47:45 -0000

As a woman, I find these GOP women, Palin, Pfotenhauer, Bachmann, beyond cringe level embarrassing. They are offensive. And I don't believe that they are sad puppets of the neocon movement.

They are not being duped. They are being used to promote a divisive agenda and they not only know it, they volunteer for it. They hold rallies or go on the cable news shows and spew out (any and all) angry GOP talking points. It is their fifteen minutes of political fame and for most of them it will all be over in 17 days.

Thank. God.

Re: http://www.jedreport.com/2008/10/salt-lake-tribune-endorses-oba.html

JillyG — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:25:12 -0000

After the dust settles in this election, I have no doubt that the Palin selection will end up being the single biggest mistake of the McCain campaign.