Bang the Drum

rants and ramblings of a political junkie

About Maura Harty

By Karoli March 21, 2008 Bush Administration, Election 2008, Foreign Policy No Comments

One of the names being tossed around in Passport-Gate is Maura Harty, former Saudi Arabia consular chief and Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Consular Affairs (appointed in…

New Obama Endorsement – Bill Richardson

By Karoli March 20, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

From the AP Richardson backed Obama despite his ties to Clinton and her husband, the former president. He served as ambassador to the U.N. and as secretary of the Energy…

McCain’s Spiritual Guide Preaches on “Black Genocide”

By Karoli March 20, 2008 Election 2008, Zealotry No Comments

“Let me ask you a question. Where is the outrage?” “People matter, regardless of the color of their skin…” He has an incredible propensity to twist up even the most…

Hillary’s Spiritual Guide

By Karoli March 20, 2008 Election 2008, Zealotry No Comments

Or at least, one of them. Doug Coe, leader of “The Fellowship”, a shadowy group in Washington DC and sponsor of the National Prayer Breakfast is a Clinton “genuinely loving…

Passport Information

By Karoli March 20, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

Here is some of the information contained in passport files, as described in an official State Department document: Applications for passports, or applications for amendment, extension or renewal of passports;…

Obama’s Passport File Breaches: A Timeline

By Karoli March 20, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

January 9, 2008: The New Hampshire Primary. Even though Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, Barack Obama tied her in delegates. Barack Obama also challenged the Bush administration assertion that…