Tag Archives: Barack Obama

Thursday Numbers

We made it to Thursday – congratulations!  If this is your first time visiting The Western Word (TWW), my Thursday Numbers column is where I take a look at the numbers mentioned in the news and provide commentary (often with a touch of sarcasm).

NOTICE:  You will probably gain an immeasurable amount of knowledge by reading this column!  This knowledge will probably impress your family, friends and co-workers and it might even be life changing – so consider yourself warned before reading…

This week I write about Crossroads GPS, unemployment, C-130s, Brian Schweitzer, Jon Sonju, Jon Tester, the NFL draft, a discharge, the TSA, Rick Hill, Denny Rehberg, Barack Obama, KC Royals, Postal Service, veterans, and much more!

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Caught My Eye…

Congratulations – you made it to another Friday!

If this is your first time visiting The Western Word, the “Caught My Eye” column is posted every Friday morning right here – in fact this is about 91st “Caught My Eye” column!  This is where I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week – and I often throw in a touch of sarcasm just to make you smile…

ADVISORY:  Everyone and everything is fair game…

Today I write about web advertisements, boogers, polygamy, F-15s, dogs and politics, veterans, Fat Bastard, Planned Parenthood, polls, a Standing Master, plus I share some e-mails from my political inbox!  There’s a lot more!

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Politics 2012: ICBMs, House Money & Packing

Today is Tax Day 2012.  My condolences…

Today on The Western Word I write about the Huffington Post story on Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) and politics, Montana’s U.S. House At-Large money race, going after Daines, blanketing Bullock, packing, talking candidly, and much more.

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Caught My Eye…

Watch out – today is Friday the 13th.  Maybe you should just take the day off?

Today I am posting the 90th edition of Caught My Eye.  Caught My Eye is posted every Friday morning right here!  In this column I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to comment about during the week – and I often throw in a touch of sarcasm just to make you smile…

ADVISORY:  Everyone and everything is fair game…

Today I write about Tester/Rehberg fundraising, the postal service, the Veterans Administration, planning ahead, Perry v. Schweitzer, rent a celebrity, my book, rocket man, I peek inside my political inbox and share, and there’s a lot more!

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Caught My Eye…

Since today is “Good Friday,” I hope you take a moment to reflect and thank God for the blessings you have received this past year!  I sincerely hope that this weekend you get away from the hustle and bustle of this crazy world and enjoy this special Easter weekend with your family and friends.

For those of you on Spring Break:  P-A-R-T-Y.

Are you ready for another (the 89th) edition of Caught My Eye?  Caught My Eye is posted every Friday morning right here!  In this column I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to comment about during the week – and I often throw in a touch of sarcasm just to make you smile…

ADVISORY:  Everyone and everything is fair game…

Today I write about unemployment, Judge Cebull, the attorney general crime fighter, a campaign strategy with dirt, Petrino and the volleyball player, I open my political inbox and share, and I write about the Rock of Ages!  There’s a lot more! Continue reading →

Monday Morning Politics

Happy Monday faithful readers – I am blessed that you stopped by – so thank you!  We are now entering April and spring fever is in full swing.

Since Saturday night was the deadline for the first quarter of fundraising, many politicians are waking up in piles of money raised (more on that below).

If you are new to Monday Morning Politics, this column is where I take a look at political stories from the past weekend and provide (sometimes snarky) commentary about them.

Today I write about a new poll, Baucus and Rehberg as The Godfather, military support, going to court with the Governor, profiles of the candidates, non-native, a big dinner, hiring veterans, I share some fundraising e-mails, I talk about the transportation bill and much more! Continue reading →

Thursday Numbers

Welcome to Thursday Numbers – If you are new to The Western Word, Thursday Numbers is where I take a look at the numbers in the news and provide (sometimes with a little sarcasm) commentary with them.

NOTICE:  The Western Word is not responsible for the knowledge gained by reading this column!  You can use this knowledge to impress your family, friends and co-workers!  It might be life-changing – so consider yourself warned…

This week I write about the Dodgers, Mega Millions, Amy Winehouse, Dennis Rodman, unemployment, Spike Lee, campaign ad views, elk, Mitt’s garage, and much more! Continue reading →

Politics 2012: “Like”

With campaign season in full swing, it is fun to see how the candidates, their supporters, and their opponents are using social media sites, like Facebook, to get their message out.

We see the normal “Women for XXXX” and “Veterans for XXXX” “Students for XXXX” plus there are Facebook pages for several local and state-wide candidates just waiting for you to “Like” them – so get out there and explore!

Listed below are a few sites that I found interesting:

“Dogs Against Romney” states that they are about “Educating the public about Romney’s treatment of his pet.”  This site has 43,486 likes.  They proudly say they are a “Super Pack.”  They provide a link to a website that has the story about Romney’s “dog on the car roof” vacation story.  Continue reading →

More Flexibility

It’s been interesting to see the responses to the comments made by President Barack Obama to Russian President Dmitri Medvedev regarding America’s Missile Defense.

I really don’t think the sky is falling, but the remarks did give the Republicans something to raise money on, so be on the lookout for e-mails from the GOP telling us about “secret plots” by Obama for his second term.  We might even see the GOP send us e-mails saying that Obama will be calling us “comrade” if he wins a second term – and look for the 1984 film “Red Dawn” make a comeback this summer!  Wolverines!!!

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Caught My Eye…

Congratulations on making it to Friday!  If this is your first time visiting The Western Word and reading “Caught My Eye,” welcome!

Caught My Eye is posted every Friday morning right here!  In this column I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to comment about during the week – often with a touch of sarcasm thrown in.

Be Advised:  Everyone and everything is fair game…

Today I write about health care, the Rocky Mountain Front, drinking buddies, lending a hand, BRAC, bounty hearing, University of Montana, opposition research, Etch A  Sketch, plus I peek inside my political inbox and share some of the best e-mails from the week!

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