Authorities uncover plot to kill Obama

This morning details are coming out about a possible plot to assassinate Barack Obama. Apparently at least one of four men arrested yesterday planned to shot Obama at the outdoor acceptance speech.

I have to admit that my prime concern for Obama has been this kind of thing. There's so many racists in this country that hate him because he's black, that it's not funny. The suspected person that was going to do the shooting has White Power/Supremacy tattoos. The four men were also "geeter-heads" pumped up on meth and holding a quantity of it when they were busted.

TODAY'S THREAD:

Do you think there will be more attempts on Obama's life before he's elected, or afterwards?

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It's The GOP's Turn Now!

Those nasty Republicans are trying to keep my presidential pick, Bob Barr, off the Pennsylvania ballot! In this satirical letter to the Libertarian Party I plead McCains case!

Desperate Dems Seek a Miracle

What an interesting Democratic National Convention. Setting security aside, how about having a man with a malignant brain tumor come to hopefully heal the hotheads in the place?

Today's As It Stands in Nolan Chart online, I examine that possibility.

Abandoned baby found safe with dog

A baby was found safe in a dog pen after being abandoned by her 14-year-old mother who had just given birth to her.

The newborn girl was found by a farmer snuggled up with a mother dog and her brood of puppies. Authorities in Buenos Aires aren't sure if the baby was left outside and the mother dog brought her in or not.

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It's Monday with another work week ahead fellow bloggers. I don't know about you, but I'll be watching the Democratic National Convention closely. Supposedly, authorities claim that there is a chance of riots, but thus far (and the anti-war people are already there and have been since Saturday) there's been no problems. Let's see what happens between now and Thursday.

TODAY'S THREAD:

I think this is going to be a fairly peaceful convention (outside - or as far as protestors go). Do you anticipate rioting protestors during the convention?

As It Stands didn't run today

For those of you who were wondering where my Times-Standard column is today...it's my fault that it didn't run.

Yes, I screwed up and didn't get my column into the editor before I left town this weekend. I didn't even leave my cell phone number for her! What a dummy! My apologies to all concerned.

I just now got back, and I guess I'll work on my book the rest of the afternoon. Peace.

Obama opts for experience

Looks like Sen.Barack Obama is going for experience as he has selected Joe Biden to be his running mate. I have to say I'm glad he didn't go with Sen.Hillary Clinton. Some pundits thought he might go with someone else who represents change, but in the end Biden is the boy!

                                                             TODAY'S THREAD:

Will Biden's help be enough to overcome the critic's claims that Obama is going to be weak on foreign affairs if elected?

Today's As It Stands with Nolan Chart

If you haven't had the opportunity to look at the warehouse turned jail for protestors you ought to check out YouTube. It was a secret, this 'Gitmo on the Platte' ,as activists are calling the temporary jail for protesters at the Denver Democratic National Convention this weekend.

It's a clear message of intimidation for anyone seeking to exercise their first amendment rights of free speech.

Another THREAD for the Day:

How do you feel about the idea of building large temporary jails every time there is a party national convention?

PTSD article highlighted in New Mexico

I got an email from Bernard Schaer who has started a political blog called "The Daily Crock." Mr Schaer asked permission (which was granted) to re-run my column - A President with PTSD? He also wanted to add me to his radio show's guest list (which I agreed to).

I noticed in the Times-Standard Blogs& Forums sections that this PTSD column got 50 comments online. Most agreed it would be risky to have someone running the country with PTSD. McCain's temper is legendary, and also heavily documented. Sure sounds like PTSD to me.

TODAY'S THREAD:

Some people think that my column on PTSD was negative because it pointed out the challenges a person faces and even gives the suggestion that they might now be able to work a regular job. Do you think the column puts down those who suffer with PTSD?

Farnsworth's Folly & Futureshock

My latest column with Nolan Chart is about television and it's place in Americana, yesterday and today.

What happened to the issue of health care?

Sen.McCain and Sen.Obama aren't talking health care lately. What's the deal? How did the issue that almost got Sen.Hillary Clinton elected disappear?

Do the presidential candidates think Americans are no longer interested in the issue? If so, their making a big mistake.

Health care affects the majority of American's, and continues to get more expensive and less available to the poor and middle class. This issue can't be ignored. To do so, would be a disservice to the entire country.

                                      TODAY'S THREAD:

Where do you rank health care among the other issues of the day that the candidates should be addressing?