40 million people watched Sarah Palin’s speech the other night. Yes, more than the number who watched Obama by 2 million. This proves to me that we are a more curious nation than a serious, Reality TV over reality.

My big problem with the night–other than the fact that it was just nasty, dishonest Rovian politics all across the board–was that if Palin is really the new face of the GOP, then why have yesterday’s faces introduce her in yesterday’s fashion. You had Rudy, Romney and the Huckster all giving the same old spiel: Rudy lied once for every time he’s mentioned 9/11 in his life, which is no small feat; Romney managed to turn “liberal” into the new “fuck;” and Huckabee used a terribly dated Madonna joke. Just embarrassing.

Why not have Arnold and Bobby Jindal speak, even if they had to from location? Jindal speaking from a post-Gustav New Orleans would have been effective. If the GOP was really about change, it would have had a new face give the keynote address instead of Mr. Noun-Verb-9/11 as well. Why not former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, who spoke earlier in the night? That would have been a smart choice.

Oh well, their loss. Instead of looking towards the future and selling change, they looked back and further connected the McCain-Palin ticket with the Bush-Cheney-Rove era.

One more thing…if Sarah Palin is such a little tough pitbull with lipstick, then why is she tucking her tail and going back to Alaska for a break? Why is she refusing to do interviews if she is so ready to take Washington by storm? I’m just asking…

I must admit that even I’ve been suffering from primary fatigue syndrome to some extent over the past week or so. What I did want to pop on and say, however, is that I am pumped that today is finally here.

I’m sick of Hillary Clinton Tracy Flicking it up in the place. Her attitude is like to hell with the Democratic Party and the rules, we made this party and the nomination is mine. She really thinks that she’s earned this nomination, whether because of her bullshit 35 years of fabricated experience or because she suffered through the most famous blowjob in the history of the world. I disagree. I have never believed in the do-your-time, wait-in-line train of thought. Not in the workplace. Not in entertainment. Not in sports. And certainly not in politics. The best person for the job should get the job, whether they have 60 days or 60 years experience. Life isn’t fair–get over it, HRC.

Can’t you just see her pulling a Tracy Flick and ripping down Barack Obama signs in the hallway during a fit of mad rage? Man, I wish I could pull a Mr. M and screw with the ballots. Why? Not because I’m a dishonest person, but because Hillary is really trying to destroy Barack Obama’s chances of winning the general election. In the process, she could destroy the Democratic Party, a party on the verge of a major restoration. I used to respect the Clintons, now I’m getting sick of this bitch, her narcissistic prick of a husband and their disgusting sense of entitlement. I have never seen anyone spin like the Clintons before. Two weeks ago, Ohio and Texas was the impenetrable Clinton firewall. Now, if Obama doesn’t win all four states by a landslide margin he loses because he spent more money? Jibberish.

I’m not the only one who sees what the Clintons are doing either. Why else would that pill-popping, racist, neoconservative nutjob Rush Limbaugh tell voters to vote for Billary? Because he wants the Clintons to bloody up BHO for John McCain. They are scared to death of what will become YouTube vs. feeding tube (thanks, Bill Maher). The GOP wants every advantage they can get, and would prefer not to swiftboat a Black candidate, especially when the candidate’s own party mate is doing that dirty work for them.

Here’s the real question: If the tables were turned and Barack Obama was the one who was going to come out of today trailing by an insurmountable amount of elected delegates, would Obama do what’s right for the Democratic Party and its chances in November and drop out? I believe he would, and that’s all you need to know about Barack and Hillary. The race is “Yes, we can” vs. “Yes, I can.” Let’s finish the Clintons off once and for all today, even if they refuse to drop out.

Pretty damn funny little parody of the Yes We Can video, this time at John McCain’s expense. Nothing wrong with that!

Something I read today has really drawn my ire.

In Jake Trapper’s “And Obama Wept,” he offers the viewpoint that “Obama supporters’ exuberance seems to be getting a little out of hand.” He points out others — like Felix Gillette, James Wolcott, Joe Klein and Kathleen Geier — who share the same POV. Some even go as far as to blast Obama supporters for worshiping him like he’s Jesus.

Excuse me, but fuck anyone who shares that opinion and the horses they rode in on. There’s a big difference between being part of a cult and being a part of a movement. It’s not our problem that you’re a bunch of jaded political hacks.

Why does this piss me off so bad? Because every election cycle I hear older people bitch and moan about how young people aren’t active enough in politics, and suddenly we are too active. WTF? I’m still pretty young, so that deeply offends me. Do a somewhat see their point? Sure, I guess, but there actually is something messianic about him to us. Especially after we’ve faced seven-going-on-eight years of George W. Bush.

Is he God? No, of course not. He’s not going to actually break bread or walk on water. So, no, we don’t believe he’s Jesus. What we do believe, however, is that he is our future. He isn’t the redelivery of God’s only begotten son — he’s the re-delivery of hope for my generation.

What’s my generation? I was born a week before Christmas, 1979. That makes me 29, and basically in between Generation X and Y. I guess I’m both the death rattle of Gen X and a Gen Y elder statesmen. It’s with both of those generations in mind that I respond to this “cult” bullshit.

No offense to the Baby Boomers and their parents, but their days of dominating the political landscape are over. They aren’t the ones who will have to face the next half century and the challenges it brings. The under-40 crowd will; That’s why I’m so irked at getting blasted for fervently rallying around the one candidate who can boldly lead us against the challenges like no other could. We might indeed be the ones we’ve been waiting for, but we’ve also been waiting to rally around someone like Barack Obama.

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Yesterday we ran a campaign urging Republicans who disliked Hillary Clinton to vote against her in nine eight states (there was no Democratic Montana primary… yet… our bad). We figured that since John McCain was looking inevitable that, hey, it might work.  That being said, here’s how Barack Obama fared in those states:

• Alabama - Win

• Arkansas - Loss

• Georgia - Win

• Idaho - Win

• Illinois - Win

• Missouri - Win

• North Dakota - Win

• Tennessee - Loss

He won six of those eight states. Throw out essential homebase states — Arkansas and Illinois — and he won five of six. After taking a look at how he did in open primary Super Tuesday states, it’s hard to say that Republicans aren’t helping Obama at this point. I would be shocked if the numbers don’t support this apparent trend.

Man, this is really becoming effing unbelievable. I’m about as fervent of an Barack Obama supporter as you’ll find, but this has even surpassed my audacity of hope. On the other hand, I always knew that once people got to know this amazing man, they would quickly rally him enough. I was just worried about overcoming the establishment and entrenched special interest groups, not to mention the compressed schedule. I’ll tell you what — I’m not nearly as worried as I was a day ago.

From Reuters:

In California, Obama gained two points on Clinton overnight to lead 46 percent to 40 percent, with a margin of error of 3.2 percentage points. Obama wiped out a 1-point Clinton advantage in Missouri to take a 47 percent to 42 percent lead, with a margin of error of 3.4 percentage points…

“The momentum is with Obama,” said pollster John Zogby. “If this trend continues it could be a very big night for him.”

Here’s a little more, from Op Ed News:

More from Zogby: “A very big single day for Obama in California (49%-32% over Clinton) and Missouri (49%-39% single day). In California, Obama has widened his lead in the north and pulled ahead in the south. He leads among Democrats and Independents, liberals and moderates, men (by 21 points),among whites, and African Americans. He holds big leads among voters who say Iraq and immigration are their top concerns. Clinton holds a big lead among Hispanics (though Obama has made some inroads), women, voters over 65, and has pulled ahead among those citing the economy.

One of the things I immediately noticed was Obama’s HUGE lead among Republicans in Missouri — 63.8 to 27. 1, more than two to one. This proves that Republicans: A.) Are definitely open to Barack Obama; and B.) Will vote against Hillary Clinton. We are going to do a huge effort tonight encouraging Republicans in swing-voting states to vote against Hillary. Watch out for that so you can help us get it out here in the last 24 hours.

I watched There Will Be Blood this past Sunday. Simply the best movie I’ve seen since I watched Children of Men and Pan’s Labyrinth over a year ago, which is definitely saying something. As a film junkie who’s watched literally thousands and thousands of flicks, it’s not often that one leaves me awestruck. Paul Thomas Anderson’s There Will Be Blood did just that.

The first thing TWBB reminded of was Citizen Kane. Not just the plot itself, but also Daniel Day-Lewis’ career performance. It was so reminiscent of what Orson Welles accomplished in Kane. Then I started digging deeper.

TWBB is based on a book called Oil. Obviously, that is a topic that resonates now more than ever. For me, the word oil has become synonymous with greed, with power. And it appears that was the case long before any Bushes ever called the White House home. The movie, to me, is really about greed.

The parallels to this election are obvious as well. On one side you have the older mogul, hellbent on winning no matter the cost (Day-Lewis as Daniel Plainview/Hillary Clinton). On the other side you have the young prophet, who possesses an uncanny ability to gather and rally people behind him (Paul Dano as Eli Sunday/Barack Obama). I won’t give away the end of the movie, but it was a bleaker outcome than I am hoping the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination race ends up being.

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