mumblingoutloud

It was supposed to be a grass-roots movement of ordinary citizens opposed to what was going on in Washington. It wasn't intended to be the arm of one particular party. Now it has corporate funding, wealthy people running it, wealthy people promoting it (Hannity, Limbaugh, Armey, Beck, Palin, etc.), a powerful conservative network as a messageboard, and Republican politicians embracing it as another vehicle to regain power.

I'm still angry at BOTH parties and that's why I embraced the movement at the beginning. This was going to be the best chance to form a third party we've had in my lifetime. Now it's been hijacked by the Republicans and morphed into their party.

Is there any hope for the independents that want things to change in Washington?

They've been in place for several years and Republicans fear they will be allowed to expire in 2010. So if they have worked so great, why haven't they prevented or at least eased the economic mess we're in? Who have they really helped?

I have had several conservative friends tell me recently that data shows the earth cooled by one degree last year reversing 100 years of global warming effects. I had never heard of this data and frankly, was at a loss as to how to respond. They loved it.

Is this information accurate? What is the source? And, last; what is appropriate way to respond? Are they right or wrong?

From today's press conference;

Q Are you still in touch with Ms. Iseman in any way?

SENATOR MCCAIN: With who?

Q With Vicki Iseman. When was the last time you --

SENATOR MCCAIN: I have not, obviously, because I haven't been in Washington. No, not in some time.

My question; If McCain says he hasn't been in Washington for some time, who is doing his work in the Senate? Is he voting on any bills? Is he doing any of the work he was elected to do?