Politicians today aren't unified on very much---but when it comes to those greedy, evil, profit seeking CEOs they know there are points to score with voters. Glenn pauses for a moment, to ponder one thing: why haven't the politicians come out and grilled the greedy CEOs from Fannie and Freddie? Quick test: Name one former CEO of Enron. Bet you could, because they were passed through the 'political point scoring' ringer. Another quick test: Name one current or former CEO from Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Bet you can't---because politicians haven't grilled those CEOs. Could it have anything to do with the names on the list of the politicians getting Fannie and Freddie's cash? Read the transcript. Insiders listen here.
Pathetic trap attempt by caller
The new liberal buzz-word for the election is 'middle class'. Every other word out of Joe Biden's gaffe producing mouth is middle class (the other 'ever other' Biden word is Amtrak) and Barack Obama has been stepping up his usage of it too. As Glenn was pointing this out today, and talking about this attempt by the left to manufacture a class war, a caller called up and attempted to trap Glenn. Ladies and gentlemen, Glenn may be a recovering alcoholic former drug addict -- but he's not going to succumb to a pitiful trap attempt like this one. Read the transcript. Better yet, Insiders listen here to the audio of this call.
The new Karl Rove?
Imagine if John McCain actually pulls this election out in November? Before you sigh that huge sigh of (tax) relief -- also think about just how furious the left will be. You saw how upset they got when Frankenstein (Al Gore) and Frankenstein 2 (John Kerry) lost -- so could you imagine how upset they would be if 'The One' loses? Since the left doesn't acknowledge most of the country is actually conservative, they won't be able to understand how the election was lost. So they will look to point fingers, a la Karl Rove. Glenn talked to the potential future Karl Rove, John McCain's campaign manager Rick Davis, on today's program. Read the transcript. Insiders listen here.
Arguments Against Idiots
You've heard the haters bashing Sarah Palin's qualifications and constantly comparing her to Obama. Well, why not compare her to her gaffe master opponent Joe Biden. Aside from his superhuman ability to ride in the most luxurious train in the country to and from work, what makes Biden so qualified? Here are the winning arguments for when your idiot friend says 'what's so great about Sarah Palin!'
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Equal Work for Equal Pay
Glenn has long accused Stu, a known vegetarian, of also being a closet liberal. Is Stu now a feminist too? Decide for yourself: Read the latest Stu blog.
Related Audio Clips
1. Who's getting Fannie/Freddie $$$?? Who is benefiting from the bail-out?
2. The new Karl Rove? Glenn talks to John McCain's campaign manager Rick Davis.
3. Pathetic trap attempt by caller Caller tells Glenn about the middle class...
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