Posted in Political writing, tagged 2012, blog stats on January 1, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 27,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 6 Film Festivals
Posted in Debt, Economy, Foreign affairs, US elections 2012, US Politics, tagged 2012, Obama, Romney, US President election on August 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Here are the findings of a recent Gallup Poll comparing Obama and Romney on key issues:
The GOP have considerable leads on the economy and budget deficit; voters trust a Republican more than a Democrat to tackle the nations finances. However, Obama dominates every other issues. Key to winning the White House, for Mitt Romney, is ensuring the election is mainly about the economy and budget deficit – nothing else; he has to ensure those on the right do not resort to hard line positions on social issues – such as gay marriage and abortions.
On the issue of likability, Obama leads +23 against the GOP candidate and +5 lead on leadership abilities. Still a huge challenge for the President not to achieve a second term, but more negative economic news could ensure a Republican victory – if the GOP sticks to the economy and deficit.
The key will be the conventions; and, as I stressed above, it is vital the GOP do not encounter another Todd Akin whose views on abortion and rape paint Republicans as the nasty party.
Last night, Ann Romney’s speech focused on her Welsh grandfather who escaped the mines to emigrate to America. The granddaughter from Nantyffyllon wants to show herself, and her family, as the living embodiment of the American dream; the success story of going from rags to riches. Republicans aim to go after the working class voter in swing states, who have experienced no economic improvement since the election of President Obama. They aim to turn anger into votes; difficult to do, but not impossible.
Mitt’s convention speech is his moment to speak to the United States and give them a vision of a future America; it is no good to talk about prosperity without defining how to achieve it. Not only must he point to a new path, but he must build it, too.
Over to you, Mitt.
Posted in UK Politics, tagged 2012, local elections, mayor of london on May 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Mayor of London Election:
Opinium – Johnson 52% Livingstone 48%
YouGov – Johnson 53% Livingstone 47%
Assembly seat projection (YouGov):
LAB 11 (+3), CON 8 (-3), LDs 2(-1), UKIP 2 (+2) GREEN 2 (nc)
Survation/Daily Mirror Local Election poll:
LAB 32% CON 26% LD 15% GRE 8% UKIP 7% BNP 3% SNP 3% PC 1% OTH 6%
Posted in US elections 2012, tagged 2012, attack ad, Obama, Santorum on April 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I’m speechless.
Posted in site news, tagged 2012, projects, site news, update on January 19, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
A rather belated explanation about some projects and expansion of Too lib·er·al [adj.]. Firstly, a huge thank to the 1,300 e-mailed subscribers – much appreciated for the support towards me and the content of this blog. It has been a fantastic year and the opportunities experienced.
But, yes, straight to the point. Outline of what *should* be happening this year:
Posted in Media, US elections 2012, US Politics, videos, tagged 2012, funny, Obama ad, US election on July 27, 2011 | 1 Comment »
This was e-mailed to me this morning. A parody of a typical American political attack advert. Brilliant and utterly hilarious.
Posted in Foreign affairs, Fun, Funny, US elections 2012, US Politics, tagged 2012, President, President Palin, Republican Party, Sarah Palin, US election on May 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Posted in Foreign affairs, US elections 2012, US Politics, tagged 2012, Bin Laden, death, Obama, President election, reelection, US, war on terror on May 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
During his election campaign, Obama made the point that Osama was in Pakistan and he, as commander-in-chief and President, would not hesitate to apprehend him. Unlike the Republicans.
Posted in Foreign affairs, Leaders, Thoughts, US elections 2012, tagged 2012, democracy, government, politics, President, President election, US politics on February 13, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Fred Karger, 61, has announced an presidential exploratory committee for the Republican nomination for the 2012 President election. If he, as expected, announces his declaration to run, Mr Karger will be the first openly gay candidate (from both parties) to run for President.
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