I, like most in this country, have a problem with the Presidency. Ok, that is mild. I have huge freakin’ problems with THIS Presidency, for oh so many reasons. Yet I still believe not only in this country, but I also believe in "The Presidency" as a powerful part of this democracy.

At the same time I know many republicans that had a huge problem with the Clinton Presidency, though I never really understood why. He grew the economy and seemed very centrist to me.

And I know I had huge problems with the Reagan Presidency.

It got me to thinking. It seems that the Presidency has certain problems and limitations. And with all problems and limitations, we can either look for solutions and improvements, or we can throw up our hands and say , "That’s just the way the system is, can't do anything about it,"

more after the fold....

Don't under-sell the importance of getting our message out in small spaces. Cars are a great way to do this. A short message that everybody will read (Face it, at a stop light you are bored and will read just about anything. Sure the kid in the car next to is too busy texting while driving to read your sticker, but he/she ain't likely voting away) But i digress...more after the jump.

We all know Gov. Richardson has the best resume and the most foreign experience. But the question has always been, is he well known enough. Can he WIN?

I have heard the latest call from the Right about the Iraqi war. They want to let the Iraqi government vote to decide whether to have the American troops stay or go. The right thinks they have a winning hand with this vote since the Iraqi government is largely in Bush's pocket. But I think a much better idea, and closer to the American ideal and way is this:

Ok, so Congress is facing a potential veto on the Iraq funding issue. This shouldn't be too surprising, Presidents have vetoed many bills before. But I read this quote today:

Sununu said, "Everyone knows the president is going to veto this legislation. Unfortunately, that makes this a political exercise. I think we should take our responsibility more seriously."

more after the break....

one is raised by the article, one was raised in my head while i read. Need some help understanding this....
read it here

to Stop, just dammit STOP, calling Lieberman a Democrat

We had our first debate in the HIGHLY contested NM1 district, a district held by Heather Wilson for the last too many years. She came to this state from back East the same year I did. The difference is I didn't start campaigning to be set back to D.C. on the people's dime. She has a wonderful challanger this year and we need to get my choosen state back to BLUE...

Highlights of the debate: after the break...

Ok, we know ABC is running this fictional account of the run up to 9-11. We also know that they are advertising it as both Offical and True, while admitting that many scenes are made up.

Here is what we do....after the break...