Al Gore
Original Author:
(James Rowen)
In an interesting essay, Milwaukee's former Mayor wants both Al Gore and Pres. Obama to be consistent and lead on fiscal and land-use policies that are good for cities - - and thus good for the Democratic base that can help the party reclaim its leadership.
Norquist's conclusion:
Bill McKibben: A Watershed Moment for Obama on Climate Change; White House Sit-Ins Start Today
Original Author:
Democracy for New Mexico
Today, activists are gathering in front of the White House to urge President Obama to refuse to sign a certificate of national interest that's needed in order to allow the Keystone XL pipeline to cross the Canadian-U.S. border. The two-week protest will include sit-ins and other peaceful acts of civil disobedience. You can sign a petition to the President on this issue at the Stop the Tar Sands Pipeline action page. You can follow the action on the group's . President Obama alone can stop this horror. No Congressional action is required, so he has no excuses this time.
By Bill McKibben: Ain’t eBay grand? For $10 you can buy a sack of 50 assorted Obama ’08 buttons, and that’s what I’ve been doing. If you look closely, you might see them this weekend on the lapels of some of the global warming protesters holding a sit-in outside the White House.
On Organizing Anger, Or, Could Olbermann Primary Obama?
Original Author:
fake consultant
It was just a couple of nights ago that Keith Olbermann was challenging us, in one of his “Special Comments”, to rise up in the streets and take back this country.
He pointed out that the only way those on the left were going to be able to fight against those who are looking to get all “Tea Party” is to be as angry and as organized and as aggressive as the Tea Party community, and if we’re smart, we’ll take him up on that challenge.
But if you really want to push “professional” Democrats to the left, most especially this President, and you want to do it in time to impact the ’12 cycle, the only way to do it is to run a candidate in primary contests that either moves the conversation your way…or leaves you with a surprising new Candidate.
And right here, right now, we actually have a chance to do exactly that – and that’s why, in today’s discussion, I’m going to challenge Olbermann right back.
On Organizing Anger, Or, Could Olbermann Primary Obama?
Original Author:
fake consultant
It was just a couple of nights ago that Keith Olbermann was challenging us, in one of his “Special Comments”, to rise up in the streets and take back this country.
He pointed out that the only way those on the left were going to be able to fight against those who are looking to get all “Tea Party” is to be as angry and as organized and as aggressive as the Tea Party community, and if we’re smart, we’ll take him up on that challenge.
But if you really want to push “professional” Democrats to the left, most especially this President, and you want to do it in time to impact the ’12 cycle, the only way to do it is to run a candidate in primary contests that either moves the conversation your way…or leaves you with a surprising new Candidate.
And right here, right now, we actually have a chance to do exactly that – and that’s why, in today’s discussion, I’m going to challenge Olbermann right back.
Thursday's CoverItLive Blend DNC coffeehouse is open
Home base baristas Daimeon and Julien are ready to party hard in the coffeehouse tonight as the convention moves to Invesco field; join them! Click the icon below to participate.
Autumn and I are sitting in the Blogger's Lounge taking in the ceremonies. I'm adding commentary to the earlier post.
The run of show is below the fold.
2008 Democratic National Convention Podium Schedule
Thursday, August 28, 2008
"Change You Can Believe In"
Time Shown as local – Denver, Colorado MST
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