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Memo to Obama, McCain: No One Wins in a War

Howard Zinn, Boston Globe. July 18, 2008.
We should be asking the candidates: Is our war in Afghanistan ending terrorism, or provoking it? And is not war itself terrorism?

Friday's McCain/Obama Round-up

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. July 18, 2008.
A quick rundown about whats happening on the campaign trail.

McCain in 2003: 'We Can Muddle Through in Afghanistan'

Jon Soltz, Think Progress AlterNet: War on Iraq. July 18, 2008.
It's foreign policy plans like this that got us to where we are today.

The Real Story from the NYT/CBS Poll: McCain Is Screwed

Todd Beeton, MyDD.com AlterNet: PEEK. July 17, 2008.
Despite bad framing by the New York Times, the numbers don't lie: Obama is kicking ass.

Media Coverage of Obama and McCain: "Nuts" or a "Disgrace"?

Eric Boehlert, Media Matters for America. July 17, 2008.
The Beltway press has become dysfunctional, failing to see news when it happens and hyping non-stories that require no real reporting.

The Real Legacy of the 'Reagan Revolution'

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. July 16, 2008.
Greedy corporations expect government hand-outs and deregulation at the same time.

Flashback: McCain Joked About How Much Women Love to be Raped

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. July 16, 2008.
Rape: always a very funny subject.

McCain Does Not Believe Gay People Can Be Parents

Keli Goff, Huffington Post AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. July 16, 2008.
"I think that we've proven that both parents are important in the success of a family so, no, I don't believe in gay adoption."

Bush Joins In: Says Economic Woes Are All in Our Heads

Blue Texan, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. July 15, 2008.
Energy crisis joins the recession as things that the GOP think are all in our heads.

McCain's Shifting Stance on Immigration Continues With 'Dream Act' Flip-Flop

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Video. July 15, 2008.
"I do ask for your trust," McCain says to Latino audience ... right before lying to everyone in the room.

Deceptive Questioning in Washington Post's McCain-Friendly Poll on Iraq

FAIRJuly 15, 2008.
The corporate media keeps giving McCain cover on his unpopular Iraq position.

If CNN Reported the Basic Facts, McCain's Craziness Would Be Obvious to All

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. July 15, 2008.
John McCain couldn't restart the Cold War if he tried ... and apparently he will try.

Quit Yer Whining! Cindy McCain's Doing Fine

Jill Hussein C., Brilliant at Breakfast AlterNet: PEEK. July 15, 2008.
First Lady wannabe nets big bucks in Anheuser sale.

As Facts Emerge, the False Promise of Offshore Drilling Becomes Clear

Bill Scher, Campaign for America's Future AlterNet: PEEK. July 15, 2008.
Beware, poll-driven politicos -- facts are facts, and the facts are emerging.

Phil Gramm is Gone, But His Porn Lives on

Max Blumenthal, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. July 15, 2008.
McCain cut loose his out-of-touch economic adviser -- the latest in a long line of Gramm failures.

If the Rest of the World Had A Vote, Obama'd Win in a Landslide

tremayne, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. July 15, 2008.
If Americans want to improve their country's image abroad, there is a clear choice between candidates.

Possible GOP Veep Asked How McCain's Economic Plans Differ from Bush's: "I'm Stumped!"

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Video. July 14, 2008.
McSame: South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford can't name a single thing McCain would do differently.

Bush Spins a Big Lie About Offshore Drilling

A Siegel, Get Energy Smart! NOW!!! AlterNet: PEEK. July 14, 2008.
"At what point does 'truthiness' and disingenuous arguments simply become lying?"

Guest Post by John McCain: 'My Secret Plan to Fix the Economy'

General JC Christian, Jesus' General AlterNet: Election 2008. July 14, 2008.
McCain's been reaching out over at the General's place, and we're bringing you the latest.

The Myth of the Latino Swing Voter

Aswini Anburajan, Feet in 2 Worlds AlterNet: PEEK. July 14, 2008.
The GOP's hard-line approach to immigration may be souring a key constituency on the Republican brand.

Free Trade a Clear Wedge Issue in '08 Election

Todd Tucker, Eyes on Trade. July 13, 2008.
With McCain for NAFTA and Obama critical of it, trade is sure to be on the minds of voters in November.

Let's Kick Nuclear Power out of the Climate Change Debate

Linda Gunter, AlterNet. July 12, 2008.
Neither McCain nor Obama are willing to take nuclear energy off the table, but there are two important reasons why they should.

John McCain Calls Social Security an "Absolute Disgrace"

Cenk Uygur, The Young Turks AlterNet: Video. July 11, 2008.
Not in an I-want-to-make-it- better way, but more in a I-get-this-about-as-much-as-I-get- the-internet way.

John McCain on Insurance Coverage for Viagra vs. Birth Control

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. July 11, 2008.
Awkward eight-second pause while candidate tries to remember how he voted.

Senator McCain Has a Serious "Knowledge Gap": It's an Issue

Mark Weisbrot, AlterNet. July 11, 2008.
The Senator appears clueless on a number of crucial policy areas.

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