Lieberman tossed under the bus

Amazing how politicians will do and say anything to survive on the Hill. Take this entry from CNN on Sen. Lieberman's approach after getting wacked by DNC Chmn. H. Dean and his fanatical anti-war minions. Say what you will about Dean, the one thing he's done exceptionally well is establish a very wide power base of grassroots democrats who are vehemently opposed to the Iraq war, Bush, Cheney, and everything associated with any of them (Lieberman included). Why are so many republican candidates distancing themselves from Bush? Isn't partisan politics fun? The problem is that Lieberman actually understands the consequences of an immediate and total withdrawal from Iraq. Can you say "Taliban, Part 2?" No sooner would the remaining US / UN forces be gone than chaos of greater-than-Bosnian proportions would take place. Sunnis and Shiites would attempt to annihilate each other, with Syria, Iran, and Saudi Arabia backing their chosen sects. What a mess. Is this what Dean and Co. wants? they're clearly not thinking this through. and when this fiasco goes into full swing, who's going to have to step in? and what will our energy markets look like? again, are Dean and Co. looking at the bigger picture, or is it just fun and fashionable to pull out the protest signs and hit the streets? wake up people, there's more at stake... Texas Toast

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the politics of energy

Here we go again.  Any savvy energy trader will look at today's markets and snap up as many Futures contracts as possible .    Near term prices for natural gas has slipped below $6.00.  buy it now because when that cold snap hits in February, you're going to make a pile of dough.

what does that have to do with the midterm elections?  well, here's a theory... 

Bush want to burnish his legacy.  after all, he has a library to build. 

with so many candidates looking to create space between themselves and Bush, he's working to engage these people to ensure his final two years in office will solidify his place in history by helping push through his policies.  all this is going to cost money.  and it's no secret that Bush's strongest Allies are in the energy business.  they'd done quite well during his administration.  today's dipped in energy prices signals a buying opportunity to raise cash in the coming months as election time rolls near. 

farfetched?  as another old political hack one said,

"follow the money".

The Political Hack

The Political Hack

Our next president? Not if you're from NH anyway. More from the "nanny" party? How the heck are the Democrats EVER going to seat a viable candidate if they keep trying to sell us what THEY think is the right one? And the Dems keep talking about how out of touch the Republicans are.

Funny stuff.

The Political Hack

The Political Hack - where it's at today, August 11, is in the embattled airline industry. From strike-ready attendants ready to spread C.H.A.O.S., to deadly-fanatical terrorists who fuel international chaos, why would anyone want to work at an airline, own airline stock, or in some way count on airlines for their livelihood? What was once a glamourous profession that promised good pay, travel benefits, and endless blue-skies has deteriorated into a low-budget / fresh from Chapter 11 / startup with low-paid support staff from an outsourced firm and confronted by another crazed bomber with a "mission" dispatched from a 3rd world ghetto. Enough already.

What does the US have to do? Working with the rest of the world (besides the UK) and establishing (or re-establishing) intelligence contacts (which whithered during Willie's terms in office), for one. Another is to stuff the ACLU in a box and let law enforcement practice crime prevention instead of crime investigation.

New for '06

Vent, rant, discuss, pontificate, and otherwise state your case. Will it matter when so many hacks do it? That's what democracy is all about. Unless you're a republican...;-)

No cussing, no flaming, no whining and crying.

Politics is a game, and the tote board is now up. Weigh in with your takes on the mid-term derbies of '06, then get really cranked up for "the show" in '08.

Enjoy responsibly...