Tag: politics

The Secret Behind Obama’s Speech, and What McCain Must Do In Response

by Chris Yeh

It was Hannibal’s favorite tactic. Alexander the Great loved to employ it. So did Napoleon. And tonight, Barack Obama used it put John McCain back on his heels. The secret? The counterattack. Used properly, the counterattack combines the strength of defensive positioning with the aggressiveness of an offensive attack and the added bonus of surprise. … Continue reading The Secret Behind Obama’s Speech, and What McCain Must Do In Response

Russia Invades Georgia, Internet Yawns

by Chris Yeh

Is anyone else bothered by the near-invisibility in the blogosphere of the Russian invasion of neighboring Georgia? Only time will tell whether comparisons to Hitler’s aggression are overblown or sadly prescient, but I do find it disturbing that Digg’s front page has no mention of the invasion (though it does find room for “Man has … Continue reading Russia Invades Georgia, Internet Yawns

Capitalism Finally Triumphs In The Last Redoubt Of Socialism–The US Senate

by Chris Yeh

Kudos to Senator Dianne Feinstein for striking a blow for capitalism. After seven months of wrangling, the U.S. Senate finally agreed to privatize The Senate Dining Room. Since 1993, the Senate’s restaurants have lost more than $18 million, including an estimated $2 million in 2008. Ironically, staffers from the senior branch of Congress prefer the … Continue reading Capitalism Finally Triumphs In The Last Redoubt Of Socialism–The US Senate

Obama’s Secret: Principled Transformation

by Chris Yeh

Why Obama defeated Clinton is a curious and fascinating topic. Most of the analyses that I’ve read point out his superior fundraising ability, or his campaign team’s brilliant execution of a 50-state campaign plan that involved using caucus states to run up his delegate totals. Others point towards his soaring eloquence, or his status as … Continue reading Obama’s Secret: Principled Transformation

Quote of the Day: Every Great Cause….

by Chris Yeh

“Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a racket.”–Pat Buchanan This quote comes from a fascinating story on the troubles of the Republican Party and the convervative movement (the two are not synonymous). The part of the story that really rang true for me was this passage: According … Continue reading Quote of the Day: Every Great Cause….

Fake Steve To Rednecks, Dell: Suck It, Baby!

by Chris Yeh

Fake Steve continues to just knock the cover off the ball with his posts. Maybe there’s something freeing about posting using mask…he really is taking no prisoners. For example, in his take on the impossibility of a Dell rebound, he explains both of Dell’s key innovations (direct sales, lean supply chain) better than I’ve ever … Continue reading Fake Steve To Rednecks, Dell: Suck It, Baby!

Chick Hearn on Hillary Clinton: This Game Is In The Refrigerator

by Chris Yeh

Hillary Clinton has done the impossible. As a confirmed political junkie, I had been looking forward to the 2008 elections for years. I thought that I enjoyed the cut and thrust of politics, the oratorical flourishes, the careers made and destroyed. But if there’s anything I can’t stand, it’s pointless activity. Like him or not, … Continue reading Chick Hearn on Hillary Clinton: This Game Is In The Refrigerator

Is McCain a Cylon?

by Chris Yeh

I couldn’t stop laughing when someone pointed out the similarities between Senator John McCain and Colonel Saul Tigh of Battlestar Galactica. Both are balding, gruff, tortured war heroes with gravelly voices and younger blonde wives. Of course, I don’t think McCain is also an alcoholic who had to poison his own wife when she betrayed … Continue reading Is McCain a Cylon?

But Does Obama or McCain Have A Blackbelt In Jujitsu?

by Chris Yeh

Tired of today’s candidates? Cracked (I continue to be amazed at this magazine’s reincarnation as a premier purveyor of linkbait) offers up its list of “The 5 Most Badass Presidents of All-Time.” 5. Andrew Jackson: As president, beat a would-be assassin senseless with his trademark hickory can. 4. JFK: Said he could only be satisfied … Continue reading But Does Obama or McCain Have A Blackbelt In Jujitsu?

To Sell Your Story, Be The Story

by Chris Yeh

One of the major advantages that Barack Obama currently holds over Hillary Clinton in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination here in the United States lies in how his campaign has managed the media. Clinton’s campaign has complained that the media coverage is more sympathetic to Obama (which is pretty evident to anyone who … Continue reading To Sell Your Story, Be The Story