Quote of the day regarding McCain's debate performance, from an LA Times article:

A Republican media savant with no small experience in presidential politics e-mailed me, “He’s Bob Dole morphed into Howard Beale from Network. I’ve had fistfights with guys who looked less angry. I don’t see how he gets on a commercial airline and passes security.” ( Read more... )

Had I still had any shred of respect remaining for John McCain, I would have lost it when the moderator asked them about late-term abortions. Obama said they had to remain legal if the mother's life or health was in danger. McCain sneered, made air quotes with his fingers as he said, "The mother's health" in contemptuous tones, and added, "That's ( Read more... )

The other night I went to the peace rally at the Federal Building. It was small but enthusiastic-- as was the Free Tibet rally across the street! There was lots of supportive honking and peace-sign flashing, especially from the city bus drivers. It was a cold night, colder than I remember any others this year. Our breath condensed in the air, and ( Read more... )