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Prop 8 supporters sue to destroy campaign finance laws
Posted Jan 08, 2009 8:17pm
by Robert Cruickshank, Courage Campaign
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Last night, I tried my best to watch the Democratic debate on ABC. I mean I really tried. I made it about 20 minutes before I couldn't take the absurdity of the moderators anymore and changed the channel in disgust. On the way home from work today, I caught the rest thanks to an NPR replay, and I think only being stuck in traffic kept me from physically running away from the sound of Charlie Gibson. It had nothing to do with supporting Senator Clinton or Senator Obama. Heck, it didn't really have anything to do with being a Democrat or Republican or Independent; Liberal, Progressive, Conservative, Moderate. It was insulting to me as a functioning adult for ABC to completely ignore substantive issues in a debate for President of the United States.
This isn't a soap opera, this isn't about building compelling storylines to sell ad time, this is about the fate of functional democracy. It's about providing me, you and all of us the best opportunity to make an informed decision when we vote. When Americans can't get health care, or a decent education, or an affordable home, or out of Iraq, a conversation about superficialities and irrelevant distractions do a disservice to the country. If you think this country and this presidential race should be about more than the insulting farce delivered by ABC, here's one way via Rick Jacobs to make your voice heard: Read More »
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The elephant in the room
Posted Jan 07, 2009 4:38pm
by Robert Cruickshank, Courage Campaign
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