The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Snowflake]

So is Putin pulling a Bloomberg?

Putin's return? Russian parliament may allow it
By DAVID NOWAK, Associated Press

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, left, and Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi shake hands during … MOSCOW – Russia's constitution will be amended by year's end to extend the presidential term to six years, lawmakers promised Thursday — a move that could pave the way for Vladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin.

It would be the first change to the Russian constitution since its adoption in 1993. A six-year term could mean 12 more years as president for Putin — the current prime minister — who has not ruled out getting his old job back.

President Dmitry Medvedev, a Putin protege, had suggested raising the term from four years to six Wednesday in his first state of the nation address.

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I guess Gov. Palin had better keep a watch for him rearing his head over Alaska.

[Alex]

At the intersection of politics and the woo-woo crowd we find:

Spoiler:

[SacTown Chronic]

Darren Daulton was right!

[BDBopper]

So other than his hit TV show what will governor Mike Huckabee be doing for the next few years? He has answered that question with the establishment of the Vertical Politics Institute. The site launched yesterday and while there is not much to do there yet if you visit you can find out a general idea of how things are going to work.

What really impresses me is the fact that on the issue pages Mike's thoughts are not the end of the discussion. Each page ends with questions to start a healthy dialogue. There will be a dialogue on Gay Marriage. I look forward to participate and try to come to common ground (I do enjoy a good challenge!). There was some dialogue on the subject after the California court ruling but it was hardly structured or healthy (as it was un-moderated) as I was trashed and trampled upon.

Speaking of Mike's TV show I am looking forward to November 29th's episode as it will be taped in Georgia while he is on his book tour. I anxiously await all the details of his swing through my state so I can make plans to meet my hero in the flesh for the first time.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Why are people still bothering to interview Sarah Palin?

[BDBopper]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Why are people still bothering to interview Sarah Palin?

Because the media is insistant on her running for the 2012 GOP nomination. I highly doubt it because of her family sitution a few years from now. I could see her running again in 2016 or 2020 but not before.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Why are people still bothering to interview Sarah Palin?

Okay, seriously, there hasn't been a day where there hasn't been a Palin story near the top of every major site. Damn "liberal media", could you please get a clue and realize she's no longer a story?

[innerSpaceman]

Maybe she'll learn that Africa's a continent by then.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Maybe she'll learn that Africa's a continent by then.

After someone on Sarah Palin's staff informed her that Africa was a continent, she then asked, "Oh, you mean like it needs Depend underwear?"

[Ghoulish Delight]

Under the heading way too little, way too late.

"I regret saying some things I shouldn't have said," Bush told CNN's Heidi Collins when asked to reflect on his regrets over his two terms as president. "Like 'dead or alive' and 'bring 'em on.' My wife reminded me that, hey, as president of the United States, be careful what you say.