http://braindonkey.com/blog/ en David Barchas Copyright 2008 2008-10-08T00:19:26-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/conspiracy_to_commit_murder/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/conspiracy_to_commit_murder/#When:00:19:26Z I hate to bring up really horrible "what ifs", but frankly this ridiculousness of the McCain campaign inciting lynch mobs is getting out of hand. murder, politics 2008-10-08T00:19:26-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/maybe_the_media_should_not_cover_mccain_for_a_day/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/maybe_the_media_should_not_cover_mccain_for_a_day/#When:19:02:08Z With all the bitching and moaning about the "liberal media" being unfair to McCain and Palin, maybe they would be OK with the media gving them a break for a day or two? I mean, if the media is being made out to be the bad guy, regardless of what they do, why not then embrace it, and just ignore McCain all together. It's getting bad, to the point where news crews are being abused by crowds. Hell, the camera men, with their union backing, could start refusing to work McCain stories because of "safety concerns". It will never happen of course, but a boy can dream. media, politcs 2008-10-07T19:02:08-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/the_truth_o_meter_has_been_added/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/the_truth_o_meter_has_been_added/#When:02:22:11Z I have added the Truth-O-Meter, by Politifact, to the side bar on BrainDonkey, because frankly I end up talking about almost every single thing on there. It's pretty good, and it shows the truth-level of statements and smears. Some are surprising, most are not, but it is great to have authentication that is backed up with actual complete evidence, instead of the convenient partials that the candidates use. politics, widget 2008-10-07T02:22:11-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/wow_like_a_cornered_wild_animal/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/wow_like_a_cornered_wild_animal/#When:00:38:44Z It has just jumped up a whole level, of ignorance and violence. The obviousness of the McCain campaign choosing to start slinging the dirtiest of mud shows how bad it really is for the McCain campaign. mccain, obama, palin, politics 2008-10-07T00:38:44-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/mccains_campaign_is_now_playing_ignorant_on_keating_lol/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/mccains_campaign_is_now_playing_ignorant_on_keating_lol/#When:21:33:23Z I do not recall. I do not recall. I do not recall. Sounds like a freaking normal day in a federal hearing. Anyway... John Dowd was on a conference call with reporters today, and was asked about  a specific part of the Keating 5 inquiry, regarding a Keating stripmall that McCain invested in. keating, mccain, politics 2008-10-06T21:33:23-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/which_candidate_is_more_truthful_math_to_the_rescue/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/which_candidate_is_more_truthful_math_to_the_rescue/#When:22:19:59Z Now of course this is purely for giggles, but I got annoyed when I read somewhere that Obama tells more lies than McCain. I have also see commentary saying it the other way as well. So I figured, I could lend my giant brain to the problem, and answer it once and for all. biden, lie, math, mccain, obama, palin, politics, truth 2008-10-05T22:19:59-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/obama_connected_to_bill_ayers_barely/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/obama_connected_to_bill_ayers_barely/#When:22:53:35Z An article in the New York Times discusses the "connection" between Obama and Bill Ayers, long ago partial founder of the anti-Vietnam militant group, the Weathermen, which launched a campaign of bomings in 1969 against the government. Those times had long since past, when Obama and Bill Ayers met. alaska, palin, politics 2008-10-04T22:53:35-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/the_most_awesomely_wtf_thing_you_will_ever_see_on_flickr/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/the_most_awesomely_wtf_thing_you_will_ever_see_on_flickr/#When:21:55:34Z Panda Vomits Rainbows and Photos. Just go there. Don't think, just do. It is the most excellent piece of awesomeness and bewilderment you will ever be exposed to. flickr, photo, wtf 2008-10-04T21:55:34-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/almost_100_of_mccains_current_ads_are_negative/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/almost_100_of_mccains_current_ads_are_negative/#When:03:50:34Z It would seem that the debate did not bode well for the McCain camp. Generally speaking, when someone goes on a severe and extreme offense, it means they are losing and know it, and are making a last stand. It is the case with virtually anything, poker, football, arguing with your wife, and politics. Almost 100% of McCains current ad budget is going toward 3 negative ads. Like most last ditch efforts, I hope this fails bad. This is an "all in" from the gambler McCain. ads, mccain 2008-10-04T03:50:34-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/awesom_debate_flowchart_for_palin/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/awesom_debate_flowchart_for_palin/#When:18:32:38Z Aden Nak has posted a blog entry, with 1 tidbit at the end I think many will enjoy.  It needs no explaination... debate, flowchart, lol, palin 2008-10-03T18:32:38-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/who_answered_the_actual_questions/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/who_answered_the_actual_questions/#When:05:05:49Z Watching the VP debate, something I half expected, seemed to come true. Although both at times danced around the question, did Palin actually answer a majority of the questions? I don't think she did? Though I am trying to think back through the debate, I think she dodged or ignored more than half of them. I'm probably wrong, but at the very least, she dodged more than Biden. biden, debate, palin, politics 2008-10-03T05:05:49-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/veep_debate_palin_did_better_than_i_expected/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/veep_debate_palin_did_better_than_i_expected/#When:04:51:24Z But, still not anywhere near the expectation I would have a future VP, and possible president. The snap polls are showing it as well, though snap polls tend to be a bit erratic. The numbers are still interesting and large enough to probably remain true into the more complete polls later. biden, debate, palin, politics, polls 2008-10-03T04:51:24-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/rolling_stone_10_myths_about_palin/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/rolling_stone_10_myths_about_palin/#When:02:56:48Z Good little 10 Myths/Facts list about Palin put together by Rolling Stone. They of course have the bridge to nowhere, the earmarks, and the the Ebay jet lies, but there are a few on the list I wasn't aware of. lies, palin, poitics 2008-10-02T02:56:48-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/roe_v_wade_biden_and_palin_on_couric/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/roe_v_wade_biden_and_palin_on_couric/#When:02:36:36Z Who do you want as your VP? Biden doesn't even flinch with either question, and frankly hits on the crux of the reason Roe won in that decision, which is right to privacy. Palin, not so much. No of course, Biden himself tried to pushed for the constitutional ruling that he cited as one he disliked the outcome of, so I guess there's that argument (rollseyes). It also is rumored that there is 1 more segment with Palin... oh boy. biden, couric, palin, politics 2008-10-02T02:36:36-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/mccain_is_getting_bitter_and_even_crazier/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/mccain_is_getting_bitter_and_even_crazier/#When:01:40:12Z He's going bonkers. TPM has a breakdown of the points on the video that are worth taking note. He is still insisting on sticking to the story that Obama voted for comprehensive sex education for 5 year olds. Even when pressed by the reporter about the lie, he claims it isn't a lie, and that he has the documentation to back up his claim. mccain, politics 2008-10-02T01:40:12-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/place_your_bets_how_many_questions_are_called_unfair/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/place_your_bets_how_many_questions_are_called_unfair/#When:23:19:36Z So the VP debate is tommorrow and is being lead by a Gwen Ifill of PBS. She is apparently coming out with a book in a while that is pro-Obama. So, place your bets. How many of the questions that Palin fails to answer will the McCain camp claim to be unfairly biased, and howmany of her successes will they neglect to claim bias? I'm gonna guess 100% bias claim on all "failed" questions. debate, palin, politics, vp 2008-10-01T23:19:36-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/wasilla_charges_for_rape_evidence_kits/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/wasilla_charges_for_rape_evidence_kits/#When:15:51:15Z This ad from Planned Parenthood (not Obama) is a bit of a punch in the face for Palin/McCain. The obvious first reaction was that can't be entirely true, because after all, every ad seems to be stretching the truth or lying. But not entirely so in this case. palin, politics, rape 2008-10-01T15:51:15-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/creative_editing_of_speeches_i_have_an_idea/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/creative_editing_of_speeches_i_have_an_idea/#When:21:17:31Z I am getting a bit tired of political ads that edit the opponent's speech down to part of a sentence, making it sound like they said something they didn't. Both parties are guilty of it, but it seems McCain's campaign is going for broke on it making it sound like Obama said the fundamentals of the economy are strong, which he did not say. So I have an idea. advertising, politics 2008-09-30T21:17:31-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/400_pages_of_jewelry_products_under_5_bucks_on_amazon/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/400_pages_of_jewelry_products_under_5_bucks_on_amazon/#When:04:44:03Z In my discovery of crazy things on amazon, i have found that there are at least 400 pages of jewelry under $5. Might be more, but I cant go further than 400. amazon, wtf 2008-09-30T04:44:03-07:00 http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/i_have_found_what_i_want_for_xmas/ http://braindonkey.com/blog/article/i_have_found_what_i_want_for_xmas/#When:04:37:13Z Certified Diamond (Round, Ideal cut, 22.82 carats, D color, FL clarity) It will be delivered in 2-3 days... lol amazon, diamond, wtf 2008-09-30T04:37:13-07:00