Tag Archives: Republican

It’s Florida All Over Again: Why Rubio Will be the VP Nominee

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Mr. Universe

(Update: 6/15/12 Following President Obama’s policy of granting protection from deportation of illegal immigrants who were born or brought here as children, Rubio as a VP choice is once again called into question. The Obama administration’s actions caught the Romney … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Distraction

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Mr. Universe

This is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. It’s kind of an appropriate political metaphor. Let’s say your ship is doomed. You want to be rescued. But as Captain, you don’t necessarily want to be perceived as incompetent. So, politically, … Continue reading →

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The Republican Descent Into Madness

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Mr. Universe

The Republican party has been in a steady decline since 2008 like a junkie deeply in denial; flailing about looking for ways to keep the high going. The primary campaign is the embarrassing theatrical manifestation of the downward spiral of … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Loser

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Maybe it’s a symptom of our current societal mores or maybe it’s because creating good TV shows is cost prohibitive but ‘reality’ TV is all the rage these days. We have TV shows that range from the mundane to the inane. Shows … Continue reading →

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Why Ron Paul Will Win Iowa

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Mr. Universe

(Updated: 6/15/2012 Ron Paul actually did win Iowa. But not because of turnout. He won because Paul supporters stayed after the caucus and got themselves elected as delegates. 21 of the 24 delegates going to Tampa are casting for Paul) … Continue reading →

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The Problem With the ‘Throw All the Bums Out’ Strategy

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Mr. Universe

The Occupy Wall Street protests highlight what everyone suspected and the polls reflected; that there is a lot of public resentment towards our current climate on Capital Hill and its apparent collusion with corporate America. With polls showing record lows … Continue reading →

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In This Corner…Buddy Roemer

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Mr. Universe

2012 Contender Series: Buddy Roemer We’ve held off on some candidates due to their lack of political support. Fred Karger and former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, are some examples. But one candidate that I think deserves some recognition is … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Crap Sandwich

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Let’s not mince words. I have been agonizing over the results of the debt ceiling debate for several days.  One Congressman described it as a ‘Satan Sandwich’. I am now prepared to call it what it really is: a Satan … Continue reading →

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The Republican Universal Tax

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Mr. Universe

As the debate rages on in the never ending game of chicken in Washington politics, the machinations are baffling to observe. It’s little wonder that polls have negative numbers for both parties at almost all time highs despite the obvious brinkmanship of the Republicans. … Continue reading →

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All Politics Local?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Maybe. Is it just me or does there seem to be some sort of collusion going on on the state level? Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin really swatted the hornet’s nest with the union busting thing. He’s about to pay for that … Continue reading →

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