This week’s biggest political kerfuffle was all about gay rights. While other issues did pitch a tent here and there across the political landscape, gay rights inadvertently built a massive structure that dominated the week. So, in the vein of our recent topic-specific Winners and Losers columns, Camp Campaign proudly presents the Gay Pride Winners and Losers of the week.
WINNERS:
Joe Biden –
Joe Biden really kicked this whole thing into high gear by weighing in, and going all in, on the issue of gay marriage and civil unions. Whether it was intentional or one of his patented gaffes, Biden
“Pro-Family”: The U.S. and the Rest of the World
by Jessica B. May 8th, 2012 | Political Opinions, Presidential Election
Election fervor is picking up and the Republicans and Democrats are settling into their typical corners of the ring. Republicans repeatedly talk about how they are pro-family, by being pro-life and pro-heterosexual marriage. Democrats talk about how they are pro-family by being "for the children" (though I still haven’t figured out what this means) and working on healthy eating campaigns.
But having spent the last ten years traveling extensively, the one conclusion I have drawn is that neither political party in the US is particularly family-friendly. Let’s take a look around the globe at how families are treated.
1) Maternity leave
But having spent the last ten years traveling extensively, the one conclusion I have drawn is that neither political party in the US is particularly family-friendly. Let’s take a look around the globe at how families are treated.
1) Maternity leave
A Sheriff, a Warlord, and a Pit Bull Walk into a Bar
by Ronald A. Rowe May 2nd, 2012 | Political Opinions, Winners & Losers
It was a slow week on the political landscape. Even the things that did happen were really more like announcements of the intention to do something at some point. Sluggish action notwithstanding, the panel of experts from Camp Campaign has scoured the newswires to bring you the big Winners and Losers of the Week.
WINNERS:
The Federal Government
Washington DC is intricately tied to the federal government. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in Washington transfers to the U.S. government. So the Feds get a freebie of a win this week courtesy of the Washington Redskins,
WINNERS:
The Federal Government
Washington DC is intricately tied to the federal government. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in Washington transfers to the U.S. government. So the Feds get a freebie of a win this week courtesy of the Washington Redskins,
May Day! May Day!
by Eric M. Blake April 30th, 2012 | Conservative Considerations, General Politics, Political Opinions
Before I kick off, I feel I must make a comment regarding the methods of a certain colleague. Look: going out of your way to emphasize (I swear) spelling errors in the argument of someone who’s challenging your argument (SIC! SIC! SIC!) … that seems to be a common tactic of internet message boards, which can be best translated as, “You’re an idiot, so I don’t have to even bother to take your argument seriously.” Of course, it has nothing to do with content. In a word, it’s “sic”. Really … can’t we discuss things like rational adults?
Interestingly enough
Interestingly enough
One Nation Under Dog
by Ronald A. Rowe April 25th, 2012 | Political Humor, Political Opinions, Winners & Losers
This week we take time out to answer the age-old question that has confounded politicians for generations -- Which is worse: driving with your dog in a custom-shielded car carrier on the roof of your car 30 years ago or eating dog meat in Africa 40 years ago?
Yes, instead of focusing on the economy or the deficit or the common defense or social issues or unemployment, both the Obama and Romney campaigns spent the last week in a silly Twitter / Media war trying to argue exactly that question. *
Young Barry Obama ate dog meat while living in Kenya.
Yes, instead of focusing on the economy or the deficit or the common defense or social issues or unemployment, both the Obama and Romney campaigns spent the last week in a silly Twitter / Media war trying to argue exactly that question. *
Young Barry Obama ate dog meat while living in Kenya.
