I've noticed a somewhat disturbing trend among my fellow Democrats, one that concerns me not just as a partisan, but as an American as well.  That is, the propensity to impugn the integrity of John McCain with regard to his military service to this country.  And perhaps more alarmingly, the frequency with which such underhande more...

Obama said something recently that I think needed to be said and now he's under fire--from the Left (they're saying he's made a mistake with these comments that he can't afford) and from the Right (they're saying that he was demeaning in his comments and he'll pay for it in the general election
Something's been scratching at my brain lately. more...

MSNBC had an excellent program on last night, consisting of a remarkable documentary followed by a panel discussion.  Probably many of you saw it, and I recommend it to those who did not see it when it was first shown.  Senator Obama called for an honest discussion of race a few weeks ago, and this program is a good place to start.  more...

We've had an interesting week here in San Francisco. It began with the Olympic Torch making it's only appearance in the U.S. on its way to China for the 2008 Summer Games.  The torch has been surrounded by controversy in recent days and its arrival in San Francisco ignited protests and caused the Torch Relay to be partially re-routed in more...

On Thursday, I suggested a few Republicans who might end up in one of the 15 cabinet-level executive positions if John McCain emerges victorious in November. Picking up right where we left off, let's take a look at the rest of ‘em. Secretary of Agriculture: Butch Otter Of all of the red state Governors and former Senators (because let's ad more...