Bang the Drum

rants and ramblings of a political junkie

Barack Obama is my choice

By Karoli January 16, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

After writing about last week’s New Hampshire primary, I spent some time doing my homework. I bought and read The Audacity of Hope over the weekend. I also went to…

Hillary, What the Hell is a Black Brown Debate?

By Karoli January 15, 2008 Election 2008 No Comments

Yes, I know that 100 Black Men, the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, IMPACTO and others were the sponsors of tonight’s debate. And good for them. Since when, however, is…

What’s the Most Important Issue in 2008?

By Karoli January 11, 2008 Election 2008 No Comments

Poll: Bullshit Is Most Important Issue For 2008 Voters Technorati Tags: The Onion, humor, political humor

Health Care Reform: Use ERISA As A Model

By Karoli January 10, 2008 Domestic Policy, Election 2008 No Comments

I have spent the past 28 years administering employee benefit plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, commonly known as ERISA. Your 401(k) plan, your profit…

New Hampshire: Shut Up Pundits, Let the Electorate Speak

By Karoli January 9, 2008 Election 2008 No Comments

Was anyone surprised that the ridiculous polls reported over the last few days predicting Hillary Clinton’s demise and Obama’s coronation turned out to be false? I wasn’t. Look back to…

The New Hampshire Debates

By Karoli January 5, 2008 Election 2008 No Comments

Republican Candidates: Two candidates spoke their message clearly and passionately: McCain and Ron Paul. I don’t agree with their message, but at the same time, respect them for being straightforward…