Keep Your Promise, Motherfucker!

Even though the Democrats have control of the legislative and executive branches of government, it seems that we may see a political tug-o-war between the two on the issue that was so hotly debated about in the last few weeks of the election...taxes.

Surprise!

This is politics 101 for your ass. If instead of raising taxes on those that make more than $250,000 like Obama said he would, he simply lets the existing cuts expire in 2011 (the little tid-bit that no one seemed to talk about during the election), then no one can claim that he raised taxes 3 years from now when he's trying to get re-elected. Some socialist, eh?!

This is precisely why I butt-fuck the "right" so hard when I hear shit like, "he's a socialist", or, "he's going to spread the wealth around"...or my favorite, "Obama is the most liberal senator." There are so many people who base their opinions about a prospective candidate off of sound bites and the blabber on Fox & Friends, that they fail to think for themselves and find the real truth. So to those who called Obama a socialist: Is this what you meant by that?

If this plays out like the CNN article suggests, I can tell you now that what you are witnessing is Barack Obama falling prey to the "broken system" that he has repeatedly talked about in his speeches. It's the golden rule of whoever has the gold makes the rules; and it's the price you pay to lead in this so called democratic country we live in. This is exactly why I have consistently said since the 2000 election that the number one issue and threat to America and our democracy is campaign finance reform.

Is TLA surprised? Well hell no! But he does hope that the President isn't quick to forget that his road to the White House was made possible by something less conventional than big money politics. It was a movement that happens maybe once or twice a century. A movement that transcends status quo societies and leads to progress.

President Obama, you have an unmeasurable amount of power right now. You have the Power of the people. I suggest you use it, and as the late Molly Ivins said: "You Got to Dance with Them What Brung You", don't forget that!

You may have had me suckling at the teet of "hope" and "change we can believe in", and maybe I still am a little, but the Diller was never disillusioned about what would likely happen once you sat behind that famous chair...so prove me wrong, and keep your promise, motherfucker!

...and for the love of all that is good, if you truly want an open and transparent government, probe the Bush administration like a fucking proctologist. Make it clear to future administrations and the rest of the world that no one is above the law. You may take a little heat for it now, but it just might get your face chiseled into the side of that famous mountain in South Dakota.

One Helluva Election Hangover: Thoughts About This Historical Day

The Liberal Armadillo wants to apologize for the lengthy absence. He was just so damn happy and exhausted about the outcomes of November 4th that he had to stop sleeping with his laptop and change the channel to something other than C-SPAN and MSNBC. So he got drunk as shit that night, shed a few tears, slept peaceably, and went on a fuckin well deserved vacation to the beautiful beaches of Mexico with his wife; then spent some time with family, threw Momma Diller a surprise 50th birthday party, and started going back to the gym...hey, what can I say, I was inspired by the message of Change.

But don't you worry, even though the Diller has been on vacation, he has still kept one ear to the political ground, and in the days to come will be rolling out his raw opinions on the new administration. What, did you think the Diller was going to shut his mouth just because we won this mofo. Ha ha, no no, it's time to really get to work bitches. Real change don't mean shit unless we hold feet to the fire...and you can bet your sweet ass the Liberal Armadillo is going to celebrate tonight, but will dust off his bullhorn tomorrow and demand some serious results from the President and Congress. I have a buddy who got denied health insurance today and I aint too happy about it.

Trying not to be too drunk on the optimistic bliss from today's festivities, I think President Obama is the real deal when it comes to leadership and has the opportunity to get some serious shit done. He may not be as far to the "left" as I'd like him to be, but I think to understand politics and be successful in that arena, you cannot be too far to one side or the other; or at least not appear to be.

Listening to his inaugural address today, I was surprised that the lump in my throat and misty eyes turned into sobs of pride and tears of real patriotism. I really didn't think I was going to lose it like that. It will definitely go down in history as on of the best inaugural addresses of all time. And even though it made me cry like a little bitch, as Stephen Colbert would say, "It had Balls". Not only was it a vision for the future of our country, but it was an indictment on the Bush administration's failures and that their day of fascist ideology is over. It was a big fuck you and there's a new sheriff in town to the man who flushed America's reputation as a compassionate, empathetic, moral leader in the world down the shitter...and he was sitting just a few feet away, fucking priceless.

As I watched the Bushes fly away and Cheney roll is sorry ass in a wheelchair (presumably injured from trying to move the man-sized safe...lots of skeletons accumulate in 8 years), I thought of a quote from Sinclair Lewis, "When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross." For the last eight years we as a country have hopefully learned from the truth of Lewis' words. And for at least the next four, maybe eight years, what will be written in our history books as the Bush Doctrine, can sit on its cross and choke on its flag. Change has definitely come to America, and I think 44 is going to surprise a lot of folks, including the Diller. And for the first time in 8 years I feel I can proudly fly the American flag without it being an empty gesture. Q Lee Greenwood!

Yes We Did!

The Liberal Armadillo will be drinking whisky, watching Fox News, and listening to Rush and Hannity all day tomorrow. If you don't hear from me by Thursday, wake up the President Elect!

Top Ten Obama Stiff-Arms

10. The Clintons

9. Tony Rezko

8. Jeremiah Wright

7. "Cling to guns or religion" gaffe

6. Hockey Moms

5. Bill Ayers

4. Joe-the-Plumber

3. Socialist

2. Muslim

1. Race


There are many reasons that Barack Obama will be the 44th president of the United States. I've heard many sore Republicans say it's because of the economy, or because Bush is so unpopular. Some may argue it's because of an unpopular war. Others say it's because of the flawed campaign that McCain has run. These are all legitimate variables that I'm sure have played a part in what I believe will be an overwhelming victory tomorrow. But, something must be said about the campaign that Barack Obama has run.

Watching his campaign I have been amazed. From the massive number of volunteers and field offices, to the size of the crowds and their enthusiasm, to the number of donors and the amount they've raised...their use of the internet and cell phones...it's been absolutely amazing...he has set a new standard for presidential campaigns, and they will never be run the same.

Four years ago we were introduced to an unfamiliar man who gave a moving speech about the division of our country and what "hope" and hard work could bring. Little did we all know he was laying the ground work for a movement that would transcend race and negative politics, and redraw the lines on the electoral map...all the way to a 378 to 160 electoral vote win!

Houston, We Have A Problem!

Let me see if I understand this. We can cast votes from space, but a lot of folks have to wait in line for 10 hours to vote early. Key word being, "early". What's it going to be like on election day?



How is this any different from a poll tax?



Here's an idea, if you've already voted. Go to the polls again and donate water and chairs to help everyone make it to the finish line.



Hang in there folks. Wait all night if necessary.



As important as we say our democracy is, and as much as we shove it down the throats of others, you'd think we would demand a better system. If there is one thing we can all agree on, it's that this whole system is fucked up. Why don't we have a nationalized system of voting? Why don't we have a paper trail in many places? What, did we say, man, that whole Florida thing in 2000 was hard, we had to recount those things for weeks. Let's make it so we don't have to do that again. Why don't we have same day voter registration? Why isn't election day a fucking national holiday?

Whoever the next president is, if they don't do anything else, fix this joke of a process we call democracy!

Up By 3 Touchdowns And Running Up The Score

So much for taking a knee. Obama's 30 minute ad was a brilliantly spent $4 million. At this point, it may not be who wins, but how close the winner will get to 400 electoral votes? And, will McCain lose his own state? While this ad was running last night, McCain and the RNC deployed robo calls in Arizona.

Bringing A Whole New Meaning To The Word, Filibuster

Ted Stevens responded today after being convicted on seven counts of federal corruption charges. This latest ReThuglican scandal brings the Democrats one step closer to the magic 60.



Who needs ethics reform when we have the Tossed-Salad Man?