Hillary attacks experience of Obama even though he's more experienced

Hillary Clinton has been attacking Barack Obama over his political experience.


"Voters will judge whether living in a foreign country at the age of 10 prepares one to face the big, complex international challenges the next president will face," Clinton said during a campaign stop in Shenandoah, Iowa.


"I think we need a president with more experience than that," said Clinton, who has repeatedly touted her own experience as first lady and questioned the readiness for the White House of the first-term senator from Illinois. (Reuters)


Barack Obama actually has more political experience than Hillary Clinton, in terms of occupying office. Barry was a State Senator in Illinois from 1997-2004 before he took the larger stage. Hillary didn't become a Senator in New York until 2001. Before that she had never held office. She seems to be trying to ride Bill Clinton's experience and popularity while denying it all the way to the bank. Why else would she try to claim more experience? She doesn't have it, unless you count Bill. She was not elected to be first lady, but most of that time was spent plagued with scandal anyway, and then she spent enough money to feed a few small countries in order to win her seat in New York.

Bush pardons cousins while thousands of Americans unconstitutionally imprisoned

President Bush took the time and tax money today to pardon two turkeys, May and Flower. Meanwhile, thousands of Americans are imprisoned who have done nothing wrong. Until those folks are free, there will be no Thanksgiving for me.

Republican Huckabee backs nationwide federal ban on public smoking

I found this disturbing news in the LA Times. -- "Huckabee has indicated he would support a nationwide federal ban on public smoking. Why? Because he's on a health kick, thinks smoking is bad and believes the government should do the right thing."

Does he also endorse a federal ban on bad music?

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Indiana Hoosiers set to take Big Ten title

The Indiana Hoosiers basketball team should win the Big Ten title this year and make a good run in the NCAA tourney. Freshman Eric Gordon is the real deal and the surrounding cast, like D.J. White, is chock full of talent and experience.


I have been a lifelong Hoosiers fan and was reasonably skeptical when Kelvin Sampson took the job. I liked Mike Davis and respected the cleanliness which he maintained within the program after Bob Knight left. I have no doubt that Sampson can bring in top-name talent. I do have doubts as to whether he can keep the NCAA off his ass. Regardless, the Hoosiers are going to win a lot of ballgames this year and be quite fun to watch.

Ron Paul silver dollars going for big money on ebay

In wake of the recent precious metal heist by the federal government, Ron Paul silver Liberty Dollars are going for many times their face and weight value on ebay. I hope folks are cautious when using PayPal for such auctions. I can't help but wonder if Ron Paul supporters who purchased silver or gold Ron Paul dollars, and received them prior to the theft by the FBI and Secret Service, will sell their coins at peak value and use that money to donate to the upcoming Ron Paul Tea Party.

Fantasy Football Surprises

What a year for my fantasy football team. I started out 0-5 and have went on to win 6 straight weeks. Things are looking bright for the playoffs. My dismal start was largely attributed to the lackluster play of the New Orleans Saints. I have Drew Brees, Reggie Bush and Marques Colston among my top players. Another key factor was the injury to Brandon Jacobs, my third-round selection.


A few surprises have emerged that've helped my team turn things around. LenDale White and Brandon Marshall lead that list. I selected White in the 9th as my RB4. When Jacobs and my RB3, Cadillac Williams, went down with injuries, White was forced into a prominent role on my squad. This was not my intention when drafting him but he has pleasantly fulfilled his duties. Despite a bad performance last week, and the fumble this week against Denver, fantasy owners in large have had to like what they've gotten from White.


If you have Brandon Marshall on your squad you likely snagged him from the waiver wire and are glad that you did. He's on pace for around 1,300 yards, over 5 receptions per game and just scored another touchdown. He's solidified himself as a quality WR2 or flex play on a weekly basis. Since the Broncos have chosen not to utilize the talents of Mike Bell, they've had many problems at running back this year. That, plus the injury to lead wideout Javon Walker, contributed to this breakout season for the second-year Marshall.

Commission on Presidential Debates ignores entire western U.S.

The Commission on Presidential Debates has chosen Tennessee, New York and Mississippi to be the sites of next years presidential debates, ignoring the entire western United States. The criteria used for choosing the candidates, similar to those for choosing the locations, are rather vague, including a "must have at least 15% support in national polls" clause. Read more here.