Universal Press Syndicate odds columnist Benjamin Eckstein says, “In the world of betting and gambling, your word is your bond. Whether it’s a $7 bet or a $500,000 bet, once it’s made and once you shake on it, it should be done.” That’s why he’s stepped up and has made offers to both T. Boone Pickens and the Swift Boat veterans in support of Kerry that took up Pickens $1 million challenge suggesting that “his own oversight or the...
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US Economy Enduring Rough Period?
How out of touch is Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson? So out of touch that he thinks what’s going on with the economy is simply a “rough period.” That’s right… BushCo wants Americans to believe that “soaring crude oil prices, a widespread credit crunch and a two-year long housing market slump” has simply “taken some of the wind out of the sails of the US economy.” No doubt, unlike the average hard working American, Henry Paulson doesn’t have to worry about...
Obama Tops McCain In Connecticut Poll
A new poll from Quinnipiac University shows Barack Obama has a huge lead over John McCain in Connecticut, “topping the Republican among every sub-group except Republican voters.” This is what we like to hear… Sen. Obama leads Sen. McCain 86 – 9 percent among Democrats and 52 – 36 percent among independent voters, while trailing 79 – 16 percent among Republicans, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. The Democrat is ahead; 53 – 40 percent among men; 59...
Barack Obama Is As He Was and Has Been
For most the political blogsphere the last couple of weeks have been a shock because of the actions and policy positions we now hear from the presumptive nominee Barack Obama. In an very informative and enlightening article by Taylor Marsh, Senator Obama’s positions are revealed to be the same one’s he has consistently held through his campaign, according to Marsh. So to say it’s been more than a little amusing to see hard core Obama supporters either surprised, moved...
The Changing Obama Refuses to Fist Bump A Young Supporter
The headline and initial story below are inaccurate. There is another accurate update below At the same event in Zanesville, Ohio where Senator Obama called for an increase in funding for ‘faith-based initiatives’, he also refused to fist bump a young supporter when that boy stuck his fist out for recognition. CNN reports: Is Obama ditching his signature fist bump? According to Tuesday’s press pool report, the Illinois senator refused to bump fists with a boy as he...
Dizzy’s Ten Post Round-Up
Just when you thought it was safe to go outside, so long as you got your sunblock, along comes bad news about sunscreen. On the upside, apparently, one of summer’s favorite, fruity, treats; the watermelon, turns out it’s got some very positive qualities most people never think about. Oh, yeah…there’s some other stuff in today’s Ten Post Round-Up , but it’s not nearly as interesting… 1. Clusterf**k Nation: Not Your Grandma’s Depression The banks have been doing their death...
Starbucks Hit By Recession
Earlier this evening I sat outside with a neighbor discussing a wealth of topics including the news that Starbucks will be cutting “up to 12,000 jobs” and closing “600 stores.” It’s a sign of the times to come as consumers continue to cut back on even the littlest of extravagances to make sure they put gas in the tank. Not only has Starbucks been “grappling with the slowing U.S. economy and consumer spending” but they have also had “major...
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