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Ambushed by History
WASHINGTON -- For all their talk about respecting the constraints of reality, conservatives generally hold to the great man theory of history. It is leftists who embrace economic determinism. Conservatives read biographies of Winston Churchill and wait in constant expectation for the second coming of Ronald Reagan. Charisma and truth, in this view, can always overwhelm material conditions.
And this often leads to the small man theory of electoral setbacks. A losing Republican is not merely unfortunate; he must be incompetent, politically blind, and betrayed by his bumbling underlings. If he is not a winner, he is a fool.
Original: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/marxism_101.html
Obama's Getting Off Easy
The Democratic nominee scorned the "prejudice and bigotry and hatred and division" on display in the Arizona senator's campaign. As for his own platform, he said that "we will do all these things because we love people instead of hate them. ... Beware of those who fear and doubt and those who rave and rant about the dangers of progress."
This wasn't last week, but 44 years ago. The Republican from Arizona -- demonized by the entire Democratic and journalistic establishment -- was Sen. Barry Goldwater. And the Democrat, of course, was LBJ.
Original: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/obamas_getting_off_easy.html
McCain's Campaign Against Himself
It is a great paradox of American democracy that our presidents might well be chosen, after all these months, by simple state-by-state majorities of the least-informed voters.
That helps to explanation the shocking outbursts of anger, fear, resentment and suspicion that have exploded at some of Sen. John McCain's recent rallies against his Democratic opponent, Sen. Barack Obama.
It makes sense that Republican rage has risen as McCain's polling numbers have tanked. Democrats would be similarly outraged, I'm sure, if the numbers were reversed.
Original: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/mccains_campaign_against_himse.html
Nuts at ACORN Could Cause Obama Fall
As Obama lengthens his lead, the Republicans are praying that the election becomes close enough for the Democrats to steal. But, meanwhile, ACORN, the radical community group, is becoming an embarrassment for Obama. It is not as if its shenanigans are likely to tip the result, with the Democrats so far ahead, but as they are raided by the FBI in state after state (11 so far) they are becoming identified as the electoral equivalent of Greenpeace -- extremists who will stop at nothing to get their way.
What makes ACORN particularly embarrassing for Obama is that he used to be one of them. He served as general counsel for ACORN in Illinois, channeled millions to the organization from the Chicago Annenberg Challenge (whose funds he distributed), and has lately spent $800,000 of his campaign money to subsidize the group's activities. For this emolument, ACORN has registered voters 15 times over, canvassed the graveyards for votes and prepared to commit electoral fraud on a massive scale.
Original: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/the_nuts_at_acorn_could_cause.html
The Reregulation Mantra?
"It's deregulation's fault!"
That's the conventional explanation for the economic mess.
Barack Obama said, "This is a final verdict on the failed economic policies of the last eight years ... that essentially said that we should strip away regulations, consumer protections, let the market run wild, and prosperity would rain down on all of us".
Original: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/the_reregulation_mantra.html
Ambushed by History
WASHINGTON -- For all their talk about respecting the constraints of reality, conservatives generally hold to the great man theory of history. It is leftists who embrace economic determinism. Conservatives read biographies of Winston Churchill and wait in constant expectation for the second coming of Ronald Reagan. Charisma and truth, in this view, can always overwhelm material conditions.
And this often leads to the small man theory of electoral setbacks. A losing Republican is not merely unfortunate; he must be incompetent, politically blind, and betrayed by his bumbling underlings. If he is not a winner, he is a fool.
Original: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/marxism_101.html
Obama's Getting Off Easy
The Democratic nominee scorned the "prejudice and bigotry and hatred and division" on display in the Arizona senator's campaign. As for his own platform, he said that "we will do all these things because we love people instead of hate them. ... Beware of those who fear and doubt and those who rave and rant about the dangers of progress."
This wasn't last week, but 44 years ago. The Republican from Arizona -- demonized by the entire Democratic and journalistic establishment -- was Sen. Barry Goldwater. And the Democrat, of course, was LBJ.
Original: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/obamas_getting_off_easy.html
McCain's Campaign Against Himself
It is a great paradox of American democracy that our presidents might well be chosen, after all these months, by simple state-by-state majorities of the least-informed voters.
That helps to explanation the shocking outbursts of anger, fear, resentment and suspicion that have exploded at some of Sen. John McCain's recent rallies against his Democratic opponent, Sen. Barack Obama.
It makes sense that Republican rage has risen as McCain's polling numbers have tanked. Democrats would be similarly outraged, I'm sure, if the numbers were reversed.
Original: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/mccains_campaign_against_himse.html
Nuts at ACORN Could Cause Obama Fall
As Obama lengthens his lead, the Republicans are praying that the election becomes close enough for the Democrats to steal. But, meanwhile, ACORN, the radical community group, is becoming an embarrassment for Obama. It is not as if its shenanigans are likely to tip the result, with the Democrats so far ahead, but as they are raided by the FBI in state after state (11 so far) they are becoming identified as the electoral equivalent of Greenpeace -- extremists who will stop at nothing to get their way.
What makes ACORN particularly embarrassing for Obama is that he used to be one of them. He served as general counsel for ACORN in Illinois, channeled millions to the organization from the Chicago Annenberg Challenge (whose funds he distributed), and has lately spent $800,000 of his campaign money to subsidize the group's activities. For this emolument, ACORN has registered voters 15 times over, canvassed the graveyards for votes and prepared to commit electoral fraud on a massive scale.
Original: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/the_nuts_at_acorn_could_cause.html
The Reregulation Mantra?
"It's deregulation's fault!"
That's the conventional explanation for the economic mess.
Barack Obama said, "This is a final verdict on the failed economic policies of the last eight years ... that essentially said that we should strip away regulations, consumer protections, let the market run wild, and prosperity would rain down on all of us".
Original: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/the_reregulation_mantra.html
Garth Brooks, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood Among AMA Nominees
Garth Brooks, Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood lead the list of nominees in the country categories of the 2008 American Music Awards.
Original: http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1597024/garth-brooks-rascal-flatts-carrie-underwood-among-ama-nominees.jhtml?rsspartner=rssFeedForAll
Marty Stuart Exhibit Heads to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Following a similar exhibit in Nashville, Sparkle & Twang: Marty Stuart's American Musical Odyssey will make its way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland.
Original: http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1597025/marty-stuart-exhibit-heads-to-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.jhtml?rsspartner=rssFeedForAll
Tracy Lawrence Performing at Inspirational Country Music Awards
Tracy Lawrence and former American Idol finalist Phil Stacey will perform during the 14th annual Inspirational Country Music Awards taking place Thursday (Oct. 16) at Trinity Music City USA Auditorium in Hendersonville, Tenn.
Original: http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1596919/tracy-lawrence-performing-at-inspirational-country-music-awards.jhtml?rsspartner=rssFeedForAll
Conway Twitty Musical Opens in Nashville
The musical, Conway Twitty: The Man, the Music, the Legend, opened in Nashville on Sunday (Oct. 12) at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
Original: http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1596921/conway-twitty-musical-opens-in-nashville.jhtml?rsspartner=rssFeedForAll
CMA Announces Winners of Broadcast Awards
Country radio stations in Florida and Tennessee are winners in two categories for the 2008 CMA Broadcast Awards, part of the CMA Awards.
Original: http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1596922/cma-announces-winners-of-broadcast-awards.jhtml?rsspartner=rssFeedForAll
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