ChrisKofinis

ChrisKofinis https://www.dailykos.com/news/ChrisKofinis News Community Action Copyright 2005 - Steal what you want Mon, 27 Jan 2020 06:41:22 +0000 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 06:41:22 +0000 Daily Kos rss@dailykos.com (Daily Kos) Daily Kos rss@dailykos.com (Daily Kos) Keith Olbermann WILL BE BACK TOMORROW - Countdown with Keith Olbermann - Nov. 8, 2010 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/11/8/918726/-Keith-Olbermann-WILL-BE-BACK-TOMORROW-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-Nov-8-2010 <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/?action=view¤t=FOOlogoidea2.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/FOOlogoidea2.jpg" border /></a> It is highly unusual; hell, I'll be honest. I NEVER usually begin any day - especially Monday - "in song." Yet, after being awake for about 5 minutes this morning & learning that "indefinitely" is WAY DAMN SHORTER than I feared, I just HAD TO break out in song with this classic! :D rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) BobCavnar ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann DavidCayJohnston DavidWeigel Deepwater Horizon DeepwaterHorizon KeithOlbermann Recommended SamSeder ThomasRoberts _918726 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:19:38 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - Oct. 29, 2010 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/10/29/914779/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-Oct-29-2010 <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/?action=view¤t=FOOlogoidea2.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/FOOlogoidea2.jpg" border /></a> Not a single darn "this day in history" item really whet my whistle today, so let's begin Halloween & Trick - or - Treating early! <object width="480" height="385"><param value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FeZftK2kO6U?fs=1&hl=en_US" name="movie"></param><param value="true" name="allowFullScreen"></param><param value="always" name="allowscriptaccess"></param><embed width="480" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FeZftK2kO6U?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="385"></embed></object> rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) AriannaHuffington ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann DavidCorn faizshakir KeithOlbermann KendrickMeek _914779 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 01:51:05 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - Oct. 27, 2010 - WITH a Ditty! https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/10/27/914030/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-Oct-27-2010-WITH-a-Ditty <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/?action=view¤t=FOOlogoidea2.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/FOOlogoidea2.jpg" border /></a> For some reason this morning, I was struck with the muse BIG TIME & composed a song - sort of. There is absolutely positively no intention to infringe on OnTheLeftCoast's fine work, but when you're struck, you're struck! :D   <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CLL%20Icons/?action=view¤t=lighteningstrike.gif"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CLL%20Icons/lighteningstrike.gif" border /></a> rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann KeithOlbermann NickNyhart Recommended SpecialComment sylviaplath _914030 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:46:38 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - Oct. 18, 2010 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/10/18/911344/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-Oct-18-2010 <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/?action=view¤t=FOOlogoidea2.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/FOOlogoidea2.jpg" border /></a> Let me take just a moment to "plug & chug" a couple of now - available/soon - will - be - available books from those nearest & dearest to us; well, one might be a wee dram more dear to me than to the rest of y'all. :D rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) BarbaraBillingsley ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann EzraKlein JillBurke JohnAshcroft JohnRalston JonathanTurley KeithOlbermann MikeDitka TonyHopfinger _911344 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:43:57 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - Sept. 15, 2010 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/9/15/902101/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-Sept-15-2010 <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/?action=view¤t=FOOlogoidea2.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/FOOlogoidea2.jpg" border /></a> Golly! Light turn out last night - I showered - really, I did! :D Well, let's see if we generate a bit more of a crowd since this diary will be the last one until Monday & since I have great news to share! My absolutely fandamntastic news... rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) ArshadHasan BeatGeneration CharlesDarwin ChrisKofinis ChristineOdonnell CountdownwithKeithOlbermann DavidWeigel EzraKlein KeithOlbermann _902101 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:46:27 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - Sept. 3, 2010 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/9/3/898722/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-Sept-3-2010 <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/?action=view¤t=FOOlogoidea2.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/FOOlogoidea2.jpg" border /></a> I'm 99.999999999% sure that Countdown & the other MSNBC shows will be taking the long weekend in order for the latest & greatest predator or behind bars marathon to be polluting the air waves. MSNBC...the place for politics...except on weekends & long holiday weekends...LOVE IT! *&^%$#@! So, I thought I'd share a little <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_day">Labor Day history</a> that I learned this morning. rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann DavidCorn DavidWeigel JamesThurber Joe Miller JoeMiller KeithOlbermann Labor Day LaborDay TalatHamdani _898722 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:23:14 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - May 24, 2010 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/5/24/869384/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-May-24-2010 <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/?action=view¤t=FOOlogoidea2.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/FOOlogoidea2.jpg" border /></a> I'm asserting "diarist's perogative" to begin the diary offering some brief thoughts on <a href="http://www.fox.com/24/">24</a> ending as a series tonight. I know I'm in the minority on Daily Kos on this issue, but I lurves this show & am really going to miss it! rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) 24 BobDylan ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann DavidWeigel Howardfineman KeithOlbermann RandPaul RichSteiner SamuelMorse Thomas Frank ThomasFrank _869384 Tue, 25 May 2010 01:45:37 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - May 7, 2010 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/5/7/864446/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-May-7-2010 <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/?action=view¤t=FOOlogoidea2.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CountdownDiaryLogoSubmissions/FOOlogoidea2.jpg" border /></a> Joementum & Senator Nude Cosmo still apparently think I'm hanging with an OK crowd, so I'm back again tonight with my American citizenship to discuss all the news fit to count down, have a little fun, and distribute ice & cold showers as necessary. ;D <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CLL%20Icons/?action=view¤t=smile56.gif"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/CLL%20Icons/smile56.gif" border /></a> rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) CarlyFiorina ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann DavidWeigel EvaPeron garycooper GreatBritain2010Election JamesThurber JanBrewer JonathanAlter KeithOlbermann MattFrei WhitAyres _864446 Sat, 08 May 2010 01:50:43 +0000 Morning Feature: WTG TRMS! And Why Chris Kofinis Is SO Wrong https://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/1/7/822444/-Morning-Feature-WTG-TRMS-And-Why-Chris-Kofinis-Is-SO-Wrong Last Wednesday night on The Rachel Maddow Show, Democratic strategist Chris Kofinis <a target="_blank" href="http://s829.photobucket.com/albums/zz216/JanF-Kos/?action=view&current=MFLogoFinal.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" align="right" src="http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz216/JanF-Kos/MFLogoFinal.jpg" border /></a> made a case for leaving the GOP attacks and propaganda unanswered, stating that ‘Americans’ see the hypocrisy of the GOP and that fact checking and other counters to the GOP BS would end up being counterproductive. He’s correct for a segment of Americans, the one that describes most of us here at DKos, or MoveOn,  but he’s totally wrong for the large and still growing Independent segment that does and used to identify as GOP. (Language warning- minor scatological words ahead if you have kids reading) rss@dailykos.com (FarWestGirl) ALANGRAYSON ChrisKofinis EricMassa Grass Roots Grassroots MorningFeature RachelMaddow Rant Recommended TRMS _822444 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:01:56 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - Nov. 17, 2009 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/11/17/805302/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-Nov-17-2009 <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/?action=view¤t=KeithOlbermann-1.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/KeithOlbermann-1.jpg" border /></a> In a rare display of self - control & optimism worthy of marking in red ink on the nearest calendar, there is a birthday today so deserving of THE cake, but I'm not going to mention it because I choose to "look on the bright side of life" & celebrate the truly fun great birthdays today. rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann EugeneRobinson KeithOlbermann LeeStrasberg MartinScorsese NationalAssociationofFreeClinics OrrinHatch RichardWolffe RonWyden StephenRoot _805302 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:39:23 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - Nov. 12, 2009 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/11/12/803773/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-Nov-12-2009 <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/?action=view¤t=KeithOlbermann-1.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/KeithOlbermann-1.jpg" border /></a> Not a whole lot of "this day in history" items were floating my particular boat, so I'll just note 1 birthday, then we'll dive right into all the news fit to count down. rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) AnneHathaway BartStupak ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann KeithOlbermann LarryKing MichaelMusto RichardWolffe WeltonGaddy _803773 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:49:41 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - Oct. 30, 2009 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/10/30/798769/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-Oct-30-2009 <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/?action=view¤t=KeithOlbermann-1.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/KeithOlbermann-1.jpg" border /></a> It's the night before Halloween, so if y'all don't bring on the tricks & treats of all varieties, I will be SORELY disappointed! ;D <object width="425" height="344"><param value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FeZftK2kO6U&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" name="movie"></param><param value="true" name="allowFullScreen"></param><param value="always" name="allowscriptaccess"></param><embed width="425" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FeZftK2kO6U&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="344"></embed></object> rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) AnthonyWeiner BarryLevinson BarryLynn ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann FredFriendly GraceSlick KeithOlbermann KevinPollak LawrenceODonnell MikeHuckabee RichardWolffe WendellPotter _798769 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:19:49 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - Aug. 3, 2009 - "Special Comment" Video! https://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/8/3/761291/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-Aug-3-2009-Special-Comment-Video <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/?action=view¤t=KeithOlbermann-1.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/KeithOlbermann-1.jpg" border /></a> Rumor has it that this guy makes his triumphant return tonight to the Countdown anchor desk - if he doesn't have a cot set up in the basement of the Baseball Hall of Fame. ;D There is actually a powerful poignant symmetry to Keith's return & a "this date in history" item. But first, let's reveal the results of Friday evening's Countdown guest host poll. rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) Bernie Sanders BernieSanders ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann ErniePyle KeithOlbermann LawrenceODonnell Michelle Malkin MichelleMalkin _761291 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:30:14 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - July 24, 2009 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/7/24/757234/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-July-24-2009 <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/?action=view¤t=KeithOlbermann-1.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/KeithOlbermann-1.jpg" border /></a> I know we've all missed Keith this week - not to knock the faboo job David Shuster's been doing in his "pinch hitting" duties! But, be assured that Keith has enjoyed his time off; read his latest post in his MLB blog that you can access from my blogroll & prepare to "AAAAaaaaaWWWWwwwww!" :D rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann DavidShuster HenryGates JamesCrowley KeithOlbermann MichaelEricDyson RahmEmanuel RichardWolffe Rick Perry RickPerry Robert Gibbs RobertGibbs _757234 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:46:51 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - July 1, 2009 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/7/1/748874/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-July-1-2009 <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/?action=view¤t=KeithOlbermann-1.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/KeithOlbermann-1.jpg" border /></a> Rabbit - Rabbit - RABBIT! There are a plethora of events for "this day in history" ranging from depressing to funny and everything in between. Let's focus on the good & funny, OK? :D rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) Bernie Sanders BernieSanders ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann DanAckroyd DavidShuster DeborahHarry KeithOlbermann Mark Sanford MarkSanford Michael Jackson MichaelJackson SharonWaxman Toure _748874 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:37:19 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - Mar. 5, 2009 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/3/5/704942/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-Mar-5-2009 My goodness, we have some damn fine talent among the F.O.O.! The wonderful opus to "the right" penned by Ronin122 has been updated. So... [insert drum roll here] <blockquote> Oh Rush you silly pig No idea why you're so big To that I mean your radio show But the face too, I want to know Not withstanding your ugly cankles Why must we grab our ankles? Bending over for Obama's race? Oh Rush, you big disgrace You are (not) such a funny man You only do it for a Republican Not to mention, I don't know why You surely go young in the land of Thai And no we're not being run by Obama thugs I implore you, Rush, go back on the drugs </blockquote> rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) AdaFisher ChrisHayes ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann JohnYoo JosefStalin KeithOlbermann Michael Steele MichaelSteele Rush Limbaugh RushLimbaugh ScottHorton _704942 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:41:34 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - Nov. 14, 2008 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/11/14/660870/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-Nov-14-2008 Moby Dick was published on this date in 1851. And, diving for cover on this admission, I've never read it. It's not like I've avoided it; I just haven't made the time. Patrick Stewart was a great Captain Ahab in one of the televised versions! :D And, here's a birthday that we Family Guy fans will appreciate. Actor Patrick Warburton is 44 today; he does the voice of Joe, Peter Griffin's neighbor - the cop in the wheelchair. He was also in the entirely too - short - lived FOX show, The Tick. And, guess who has a new CD out?! THIS ONE! <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/?action=view¤t=Enya-1.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/Enya-1.jpg" border /></a> And, guess who bought it today?! I love it when hubby gets paid! :D rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) 2008 elections 2008elections ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann CraigCrawford JonMeacham KeithOlbermann _660870 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:45:15 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - Oct. 13, 2008 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/10/13/629405/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-Oct-13-2008 The cornerstone of the White House was laid on this date in 1792. And, after a Senator Obama victory on November 4 (cross fingers, toes, & everything else on that score), these girls will TEAR IT UP! <a target="_blank" href="http://s434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/?action=view¤t=barack_obama.jpg"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/CityLightsLover/barack_obama.jpg" border /></a> Let's Countdown & pray my computational device behaves itself! rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) 2008 elections 2008elections BillKristol ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann KeithOlbermann RichardLewis WalterMonegan WayneBarrett _629405 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:49:02 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - September 18, 2008 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/9/18/602603/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-September-18-2008 Are you experienced? Jimi Hendrix died on this date in 1970. "Foxy Lady" will always have a special place for me, too, because my senior year in college, my BFF & I dressed as Wayne & Garth for Halloween; I was Garth. We won $50 at a costume contest, so we went to a bar down the street from campus the next night that was having a Halloween party. Of course, once they saw us there, they played "Foxy Lady," and I did my little version of Garth's dance from Wayne's World. That was the 3rd most drunk I've ever been - or maybe 4th - 5th? Oh well... Let's Countdown with Keith & company! rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) 2008 elections 2008elections CarolineBaum ChrisKofinis ChuckHagel CountdownwithKeithOlbermann EthelRosenberg JuliusRosenberg KeithOlbermann SeanHannity ToddPalin _602603 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:50:14 +0000 Countdown with Keith Olbermann - August 20, 2008 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/8/20/570946/-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-August-20-2008 I guess I'm feeling a little "saucy" (or mustardy) tonight; I didn't realize it until diary prep. So, advanced apologies if I seem a little hyper. There’s 76 days until the Election and, hopefully, a new "Independence Day!" Today's "day in history" is a rather notorious one; there was not a whole lot of "sweetness & light" to be found. On this date in 1989 (the year I graduated from high school), Lyle & Erik Menendez murdered their parents. And, if you've seen the crime scene photos, by golly, they were through! On a much, much, much, MUCH happier note, hugs, kisses, smooches, & all that good stuff to F.O.O. who asked Keith to drop by here in his "Rachel" diary. I'm very touched by that; thank you! This sweetness more than made up for the upsidedown & backwards posts from last night after I left. WTF was that stuff??!! Do you have ANY IDEA how jarring it was to "read" that when I hadn't been properly caffeinated or, hell, even after proper caffeination?! Son of a .... *&^%$#@! So, with begging & pleading for y'all not to post upsidedown & a$$backwards anymore [insert image of me on my knees begging here], let's Countdown with Keith & the gang! rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) 2008 elections 2008elections BobHerbert ChrisKofinis ChuckTodd CountdownwithKeithOlbermann EvanBayh KeithOlbermann _570946 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:22:38 +0000 Keith Interviews Edwards Comm Director Chris Kofinis! Countdown with Keith Olbermann - 8/8/08 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/8/8/565038/-Keith-Interviews-Edwards-Comm-Director-Chris-Kofinis-Countdown-with-Keith-Olbermann-8-8-08 It is 88 days until the election. "8" is supposed to be a lucky number in Chinese culture. Off topic, but how did they get the Olympics?! Anyway, I’ve admitted to my weak math skills in the past, but, last I checked, half of 88 is 44 – as in the 44th President that’ll be elected this year! OOOOOOooooooo!! If I was better at numerology, I could go on with this, but, since I’m not, I won’t. Today was a self – imposed "mental health" day. I stayed home, slept in, didn’t turn on the television machine or the computer except once, and got some sun. So, Countdown is the first news I’ve seen today! Finally, at least for the "intro," anyway, an off – topic toast to my parents. Sunday is their 50th wedding anniversary! They poo – pooed a multi – hour "open house" thing in favor of dinner at the same place where my wedding reception was. So, it’ll be my family, my grandmother, assorted aunts, uncles, and cousins, etc. It should be fun, and I may have pictures to share next week! Let’s wax Countdown for tonight! rss@dailykos.com (CityLightsLover) 2008 elections 2008elections ChrisKofinis CountdownwithKeithOlbermann Dick Cheney DickCheney ElizabethEdwards John Edwards JohnEdwards KeithOlbermann Nancy Pelosi NancyPelosi Nate Silver NateSilver Newt Gingrich NewtGingrich RonSuskind _565038 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:16:53 +0000 The value of Wal-Mart in America today. Just sayin'. https://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/10/18/399617/-The-value-of-Wal-Mart-in-America-today-Just-sayin <img vspace="3" hspace="10" align="right" alt="Not available" src="http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/7530/walmartmovie02gi3.jpg" border="2" /> <blockquote> Why Wal-Mart? There's a lot of different ways you can answer that question. You can talk about the negative impact they have on their workers. You can talk about the terrible effects they have on the community or the nation. But maybe this is the best way to understand: You're talking about a company with the economic power of Standard Oil and the values of Big Tobacco. -- Chris Kofinis, Wake-Up Wal-Mart. <a href="http://www.changetowin.org/campaigns/wal-mart-campaign.html">video source</a> from Change to Win </blockquote> I was invited to attend a screening of the movie sponsored by the <a href="http://www.newburydems.org/">Newbury Democratic Town Committee</a> with special guest speaker Gov. Mike Dukakis at Newbury Elementary School in Newbury, MA. Congressman John Tierney (D-MA) was also in attendance and spoke briefly. Follow me below the fold for all the video, a bit about the movie and what citizens all over this country are doing to take their communities back from a company with the values of Big Tobacco. rss@dailykos.com (mbair) Change to Win ChangetoWin CharlesFishman ChrisKofinis Health Care HealthCare JohnTierney Massachusetts MichaelDukakis MinimumWage RobertGreenwald Social Justice SocialJustice Wal-Mart _399617 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:55:34 +0000 John Edwards Has Progressed - A Response https://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/9/24/389410/-John-Edwards-Has-Progressed-A-Response Last week, DailyKos had a diary that intentionally attempted to impugn John Edwards character. Unfortunately, the diarist used the perception of change in John Edwards to make a conclusion that I view as grossly incorrect.  The theory was prefaced as such: <blockquote> He says he regrets the war vote, yet there is solid evidence of his cheerleading leading into the war. </blockquote> It is not contradictory, let alone dishonest, to have supported a vote in the past and to regret that vote.  In this case, it is called progression.  The conclusion of the diarist is if John Edwards is different, he must be a panderer, an opportunist, and a fraud. That is obviously incorrect as people change on a daily basis and it isn't for some sinister purpose.  Also, the obvious contrast with Bush's absolute stubbornness is actually quite complimentary to John Edwards. The progressive policies and plans that John Edwards is putting forth, speak for themselves.  This has lead to the acceptance by many that John Edwards is the most likely to succeed in implementing progressive ideas.  Therefore, the question that is being asked is not so much how he is different, but why is John Edwards different? rss@dailykos.com (jsamuel) 2008 elections 2008elections ChrisKofinis DavidBonior Democrats EzraKlein JoeTrippi John Edwards JohnEdwards MattStoller MollyIvins OneWebDay PaulBlank President Primaries Recommended TracyRusso WakeUpWalmart _389410 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:59:26 +0000