Bang the Drum

rants and ramblings of a political junkie

Facing Fears

By Karoli February 4, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

When I first heard Barack Obama speak at the 2004 Democratic convention I turned to my kids and told them to watch him now, because one day he would be…

Lies That Won’t Die

By Karoli February 3, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

We’ve all heard it: If you read it on the Internet, it must be true. I’ve been sucked in by it, even, though I’d like to think I at least…

Susan Eisenhower Endorses Barack Obama

By Karoli February 2, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

This is an amazing and powerful endorsement, which probably will slip by unnoticed by many Democrats, but not by Republicans. Granddaughter of Dwight D. Eisenhower and lifelong Republican, she writes:…

Feingold on FISA

By Karoli February 1, 2008 Bush Administration, Domestic Policy No Comments

It’s 30 seconds long and says it all: H/T Crooks & Liars Technorati Tags: FISA, Feingold, telco, wiretap, privacy

Olbermann on FISA: A Must-Watch

By Karoli February 1, 2008 Bush Administration, Domestic Policy No Comments

Technorati Tags: FISA, MSNBC, Olbermann

Brothers of the Sun

By Karoli January 30, 2008 Election 2008 No Comments

This is a wonderful video. The song is available as a free download here. Technorati Tags: obama, video, kennedy, hope, change