Comments Posted By mw
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TIME TO FORGET MCCAIN AND FIGHT FOR THE FILIBUSTER IN THE SENATE
Saving the filibuster is certainly a reachable and important goal. However, the damage that can still be done by a One Party Government with 57-43 majority in the Senate, and a Republican minority memberships that has proven itself to be easily bought with a few earmarks.
The only way to contain the damage is to keep the government divided by electing McCain. Admittedly, this seems a remote possibility now, but it is the only argument that may still hold sway with independents. Along these lines, my latest windmill tilting effort here, or linked on my handle.
Comment Posted By mw On 16.10.2008 @ 14:56
As a Chicago ex-pat living in San Francisco these last 23 years, I particularly enjoyed the post. I've managed to hold firm to my Bears loyalty despite being surrounded by wine-sipping 49er fan pukes. I did have a chance to experience the madness with a recent trip back into town. My fictionalized post on the civic insanity: Da Bear Song in Prose (with apologies to Charles Dickens)
Comment Posted By mw On 1.02.2007 @ 09:42
