Lubbock Left

Thanks to Archangelwolf from the Lubbock Online forums for sharing this video.

Lubbock’s having some ridiculous flooding right now. Stay dry, everybody!

I was all set to combine my Sarah Palin posts from the LubbockOnline Forums into one giant Palin mega-post, but I’ve decided to pass.

It’s not like the information about her is hard to find (now, anyway). Everything from bridge-to-nowhere to troopergate to irresponsible mayoral spending to AIP associations to Jesus-Camp-esque church membership is out there.

It’s time to return to the issues, which Democrats overwhelmingly will win on this year.

After all, what’s the difference between a red herring and a poorly chosen vice presidential candidate?

Lipstick.

Michael Moore’s new film “Slacker Uprising” will be available online for free on September 23rd. You have to sign up an email address before then.

Great idea, MM.

www.slackeruprising.com

I’ve been told that there will be an important press conference tomorrow (Friday) at 2pm at Lubbock County Democratic Party Headquarters (2809A 74th St).

I have no idea what it’s about.

And there you have it.

Remarks of the Palin apologists ring hollow exactly because the GOP and its surrogates have been employing every kind of attack they can come up with for a year and a half already.

After nearly a week of getting to know who Sarah Palin is through research, I’m almost ready to spell out exactly why she’s a poor choice for VP in one big honking mega-post.

Got some free time this Labor Day?

LUBBOCK CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL

Invites You and Your Family to Hotdogs and Drinks

When: Sept. 01, 2006 @ 4:00pm
Where: McKenzie Park (Party House)
What: Meet some Local Candidates
Who: Any Union Member, family & Friends

See you there!

Thought I’d share this really neat interactive map from Mother Jones. It’s shows U.S. Military presence around the world from the 50s through the present day. It’s worth the time to zoom in on individual countries on the 2007 map and read a bit about why our troops are there and what the major issues in the country are.

So, who else thought that Michelle Obama’s speech tonight was amazing?

Hot off the presses from our County Chair Pam Brink:

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION WATCH PARTY
AUGUST 28, 2008
7:30 P.M. (Speech at 9:00 P.M.)
UNION HALL: 405 50TH STREET
beverages and munchies provided

You can register for the event at my.barackobama.com as well.

Don’t forget that Dwight Fullingim’s campaign headquarters is opening today! 1302 Ave Q, 4pm-7pm.

Dwight Fullingim, Democratic candidate for Congress (TX-19), is opening his Lubbock Campaign Headquarters one week from today.

1302 Avenue Q
Friday, August 22
4:00 - 7:00 pm

Bring your friends to come celebrate and show support for our great candidate Dwight Fullingim!

www.dwight08.com

Here’s another video that puts the candidate for a 3rd Bush Term into perspective: