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An Open Letter to the Democratic Party

13 Mar 2008 at 16:35

A Free Man

Dear DNC,
I am writing regarding your recent request. First, I should say that I am not a Democrat. I am a pragmatic liberal and thus am often inclined to vote for your candidates. This has certainly been the case recently due to the giant fuck-up that has been the Bush Administration. But I feel no [...]

Obama Wins the Expat Vote

21 Feb 2008 at 17:15

A Free Man

Expat Life, politics

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According to one of my favorite fairly reliable sources, Obama won 65% of the Democrats Abroad Global Primary (69% in the UK). It’s a binding primary, folks, so chock up Obama’s 11th straight win.

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So, who won?

06 Feb 2008 at 11:47

A Free Man

USA, politics

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The Super Tuesday votes are in and (mostly) counted leaving the question – who won? The short answer is no one or maybe everyone (except Mitt Romney). For the long answer, read on.
Super Tuesday, the day in which nearly half of the states held primaries or caucuses, was as exciting and indecisive as most pundits [...]

Iowa Adieu

03 Jan 2008 at 12:14

A Free Man

Florida, USA, politics

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“Bottom feeder, insincere
Prophet, lo-fi pioneer
Sell the house and go to school
Get a young girlfriend, daddy’s jewel
A change would do you good…”
-Sheryl Crow – “A Change”
My Florida absentee ballot is safely in the hands of The Royal Mail – on it’s way to the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections. This means that I’ve cast my vote [...]

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Political Friday: The Contenders

27 Jul 2007 at 13:26

A Free Man

USA, politics

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“But, your flag decal won’t get you
Into Heaven anymore.
They’re already overcrowded
From your dirty little war
Now Jesus don’t like Killin’
No matter what the reasons for.
And your flag decal won’t get you into Heaven anymore.”
John Prine – “Your Flag Decal Won’t Get Into Heaven Anymore”
I had the dubious pleasure of watching some of the CNN/YouTube/Yahoos with Broadband [...]

Political Friday: Health Care

29 Jun 2007 at 11:17

A Free Man

USA, politics

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I love the fact that the 2008 Presidential race started about a year ago. There’s just that much more time to watch a few dozen egomaniacs stumble, bumble and fall on their way to the most thankless job in the world. I haven’t made a choice yet, to be honest there’s no one compelling enough [...]