My Memory of McCain

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Friday October 10, 2008 · 9:38 PM PDT

2008/10/10 · 21:38

I’m fairly certain the story I’m about to relate happened when I was in 6th grade (1986-1987), but it’s possible it happened when I was in 7th grade (1987-1988). That means that I was either 11 or 12, an age at which I was old enough to appreciate what was happening, but now sufficiently eroded away in my memory to preclude a perfect recall of the event.

In other words: I remember this happening, but it’s not like I can produce any sort of evidentiary proof. Believe me, or don’t.

All caveats established, let’s proceed.

jephre

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Monday September 08, 2008 · 10:46 AM PDT

2008/09/08 · 10:46

I don't know about y'all, but I have been growing more and more frustrated and disgusted with NPR's steady decline as a news source. This morning I hit my breaking point as I caught correspondent Tovia Smith's story about Governor Palin's candidacy stirring up feelings of empathy and identification with working moms.

Until now, I thought NPR might have been subtly grinding an axe against Obama (I perceived a general pro-Hillary bias in their primary coverage)-- but as of this morning, I now think they've set aside their commitment to unbiased news gathering altogether and are just picking up on whatever memes Republican strategists are using to warp the debate on important issues into a referendum on personality.

I bet Bob Edwards never would have put up with this crap.

Here's the angry letter I sent NPR in response.

jephre

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Friday September 05, 2008 · 11:11 AM PDT

2008/09/05 · 11:11

I just couldn't resist doing a little cut-and-paste comparison of the ridiculous inconsistencies we've heard in the last 36 hours from the Republican party at the convention. All quotes are from transcripts posted online at CNN.

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Sunday August 31, 2008 · 9:05 AM PDT

2008/08/31 · 09:05

You know, before this morning's talk show barrage, I (like many of you, I'm sure) had serious concerns about Sarah Palin's readiness to be commander-in-chief and overall fitness for executive office.

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My Memory of McCain

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