McCain

Huh? McCain And The Alien Vote?

by podblack on November 4, 2008

At a rally in Roswell, New Mexico, the Republican presidential candidate worked some local color into his speech. “I’ve been to Roswell before and I know of the alien landing, and I am pleased to announce that I have received the alien endorsement.” UFO buffs know the city as the site of a supposed 1947 [...]

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White House, White Horse, Superstitions And The Course

by podblack on November 4, 2008

One white foot, buy him; Two white feet, try him; Three white feet, look well about him; Four white feet, do without him. From “Popular Beliefs and Superstitions: A Compendium of American Folklore“ Yes, indeed: it’s true that within horse races and politics, including the camps of both Obama and McCain, there are ‘lucky charms’… [...]

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Little Kitten – One For Michael Wolloghan…

by podblack on October 28, 2008

Can’t help it – nod to Shortpacked.com and noeticon.blogspot.com – the Obama and McCain campaign you have to see… Speaking of seeing good stuff: Encephalon 57 on Mind Hacks!! Read! Read! I’m too busy to entertain you!

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Little Kitten – Obama And McCain CAT FIGHT!!

by podblack on October 16, 2008

Here you go: my only intellectual contribution to the US elections is this post on superstitious beliefs and politicians… and this cat-fight between two kittens named ‘Obama’ and ‘McCain’. McCain is pretty scrappy, I must admit. Enjoy.

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Your Brain Lies! About Politicians Too!

by podblack on June 29, 2008

Ah, I adore E, my regular commentator under many guises. And deliverer of LolCat goodness! Anyway, after E sent me an article today on superstitious beliefs amongst politicians, I countered with the blog entry I wrote a while back on the issue – Political Punditry On McCain’s Magical Thinking: The notion of ‘magical thinking‘ has [...]

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