Big Sky Cairn

Bob Kelleher has a new website.  It’s got about 2 pages on it, but just in case you get lost he was kind enough to provide a site map.

Judging from his “Issues” area, he is trying to reinvent himself as a conservative.  Not sure why he would do that - he’d probably get more votes if he came at Baucus from the Left - where he’s more comfortable.

In any case, given his issue shoe-horn act, his bio page is certainly appropriate, and not just a little ironic:

“Under Construction”

Yep, he’s doing a complete refab on who he is and what he stands for.  He’ll probably be under construction again in 2 years when he picks another Party to run in.

In the mean time, head over to Eyebrows Over Highbrows.  It’s a fun new blog that takes some pot-shots at “Doesn’t-Live-In-Montana” Baucus.  It’s also very well written.

It’s pretty clear that race is going to play a big role in national politics this year. Certainly there is some benefit having an open discussion about race and equality in America. The question is whether that discussion has the goal of real progress - yes, this Republican admits there is racism out there - or as the goal of scoring quick political points.

For someone like Mark T, it’s not tremendously surprising to hear accusations that all Republicans are racist and all racists are Republicans. Mark is an ideologue with an ax to grind - he thinks he’s well reasoned when in fact he is just incapable of seeing his own bias. Sadly, there are many people like Mark who are comfortable labeling entire groups of people with broad-sweeping accusations of… well labeling entire groups of people with broad-sweeping accusations. The irony is lost on them.

Considering the partisan blinders that Lamnidae wears and her track record for mis-reporting facts and carefully protected double standards, it’s not surprising to read her suggestion that the Republicans are either racist or harbor racists for political gain.

The fact of the matter is that the GOP and American traditional media have been turning a blind eye to racists in their ranks for a number of years now that other traditional wedge issues are running out of electoral steam. Ignoring homegrown bigots like former Sen. Conrad Burns and Rep. Denny Rehberg, the obvious example here is Rep. Tom Tancredo, who’s track record includes a bill that would end “birthright citizenship,” several high-profile speaking events before groups identified as hate organizations, and attempting to deport an undocumented immigrant high school student with a 3.9 GPA after he was profiled in the local paper.

Her crocodile tears will mean a lot more to me when I see her condemning the racists in her own party.

The fact of the matter is that the Democrat Party and American traditional media have been turning a blind eye to racists in their ranks for a number of years now as one of their primary wedge issues for major elections. Ignoring homegrown bigots like Al Sharpton and Jeremiah Wright, the obvious example here is Rev. Jesse Jackson who’s record includes a laws that would require the consideration of race in hiring practices and several high-profile speaking events before groups that segregate membership by race.

Sound familiar?  It might, if you remember the intellectual aerobics that the left goes through to carefully define themselves out of racism.

Wulfgar forwards the suggestion that Republicans consider the 9/11 attacks to be in their favor.

My God.

My God.

Even for Wulfgar, this crosses the line. What a completely insulting thing to say. Insulting to Republicans, sure (that’s par for the course), but more insulting to the victims and their families. 9/11 - and the resulting pictures of destruction and death wrought on the United States and the very act itself - doesn’t favor any party or person. It was a heinous act of evil that is not a symbol for any party. Remembering that horrible day is not a rallying cry for a political party.

Perhaps what Wulfgar is noticing is that the American people trust conservatives more then gut-the-military Democrats when it comes to national security. Maybe he’s noticing that conservatives are more likely to remember that the world has evil in it - the evil that was demonstrated in September 11, 2001 - while liberals have forgotten that such evil exists outside of the Bush Administration.

But since the warrant for his point is a timeline, let me suggest that Wulfgar go find a clue and read the 9/11 Commission Report. I read it. It’s free, right there on the internet.

And if that has too many words for Mr. Bookstore, here’s an convenient time-line provided by the United States Army. And while you’re looking at it, try to remember Bill Clinton was inaugurated January 20, 1993 and left office January 20, 2001.

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Katie Brown, Gubernatorial Candidate Roy Brown’s daughter has entered the blogging world over at Montana is Going Brown.

Ignoring the interesting choice of names for a blog, her approach seems pretty unique in that it is not overtly political but takes more of a human approach to this game we call politics. She’s quite adept with a camera and has even uploaded a video or two.

It’s worth a read if you’re interested in the people behind a campaign instead of just the cold hard issues. I think she’s doing a great job of giving her dad a softer side - now if Brown would just embrace the energy background and promise to develop Montana’s Resources… use the money to pay teachers better, expand the Pov, fund SCHIP… but let’s get that stuff out of the ground so it can contribute to a solution.

For this blogger, at least, Big Oil Roy is about as high a compliment as can be paid - especially when juxtaposed with Big Tree-Hugger Brian.

Drill, drill, drill!

To close out a frantic writing spell after being away for a few weeks, really Lamnidae, you are going to go back to this?

You were shown to be a hypocrite once. My suggestion would be to turn off the partisan blinders for a little while - or just get over your infatuation with Erik Iverson. It is starting to get a little creepy.

Head over to Montana Headlines to read the outstanding interview with Montana Secretary of State Brad Johnson. It’s very informative and a tribute both to Brad Johnson and to the hard work being done over at Montana Headlines.

You won’t find this sort of interview in any Newspaper I’m familiar with. I guess blogs can be a source of “real news” after all.

Update: Don’t miss Part 2.

People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.

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Fail

Secession
~If Montana Seceded, wouldn’t the Delegation be out of jobs?

Wingnut v. Moonbat
~Didn’t realize that even partisan epithets were partisan. Good info.

18 Debates
~If Schweitzer’s so rhetorical, why’s the left afraid to debate?

Fast Food
~I knew it was the Hamburgler that stole my waistline.

D.C. v. Heller
~If locallities can infringe the 2nd, why not the rest?

Taxing the Rich
~Tax rich people into poverty and they’ll appreciate socialized welfare.

Obama in Montana
~Obama sends flowers, Democrats and media think its a proposal.

Guns in D.C.
~I suspect the police protecting the Supreme Court are packing.

Duke Football
~Duke’s lawyers say Duke sucks. Bad day for Duke fans.

Movies
~Cut ticket prices in half, I’ll watch 3X more movies.