Bang the Drum

rants and ramblings of a political junkie

John McCain Defends Hatemongerers. And Lies.

By Karoli October 15, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

John McCain stood in front of all of us and lied tonight. He said specifically that he’s repudiated every attack made against Barack Obama. He then launched into an incredible…

Why it Matters

By Karoli October 12, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

So much has been made of family values, and so much of family values has been hijacked by the Republicans. The fact is, families are the ones who have been…

Stepping back to basics: Hope

By Karoli October 12, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

Obama ’08 – Vote For Hope from MC Yogi on Vimeo. Really well done video, released at a great time. Through all the negativity, my primary reason for supporting Barack…

Obama saw it coming

By Karoli October 11, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

Which is why, among other reasons, he is more qualified to lead this country. John McCain has proven by his lack of action this past week, his apparent inability to…

Wachovia Snuggles Up to the GOP with 8 Million

By Karoli October 10, 2008 Domestic Policy No Comments

Yep, you read it right. Wachovia, the same Wachovia that the Feds tried to force-sell to Citi for $1/share while screwing the shareholders and Wells Fargo Bank, is extending an…

WTF?

By Karoli October 9, 2008 Domestic Policy, Election 2008 No Comments

Love it. Just love it.