Someone in the GOP didn't get the memo... … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2, 2008
The Dude Can Ride
OK, here's a small item that doesn't have the word 'Palin' in it (by the way, did you know that Sarah Palin is your new Segway?). So, apparently Senator John Kerry can ride a bike. Well enough to impress an apolitical former bike … [Read more...]
Great irony pickup by Michael Beschloss
On Jim Lehrer, Michael Beschloss just noted the great irony of Joe Lieberman's speech lauding John McCain's supposed penchant for reaching across the aisle to solve the nation's problems: most of it was probably written as his speech … [Read more...]
The Doorbell Dilemma (NOT Palin, McCain, Gustav)
If your home is like mine, your doorbell is electric. Why electric? Who knows. But from what I've been able to find with Google, electric doorbells started to become popular in the early 1900s. Back then, we probably didn't think much about … [Read more...]
The Palin Prediction
I predict that Palin will "withdraw", which is a nice way of saying she'll be asked to leave and will make it seem as though it was on her own accord, most likely for personal/family reasons. With the catastrophe that has been the Palin … [Read more...]
Google Chrome
A bit of a change from the postings here, but has anyone tried Google Chrome? It's Goggle's browser. The browser gives you a lot of real estate on your screen for web pages. I also like the tab feature where it provides a … [Read more...]
Conservatives Redeem Themselves
Crossposted at my favorite internet playground I'm just amazed at how many conservatives have become so enlightened when it comes to teenage pregnancy! It was only a few months ago that the ranting at Red Mass Group and by radio … [Read more...]
Being a Progressive (1912 edition)
SOCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL JUSTICEThe supreme duty of the Nation is the conservation of human resources through an enlightened measure of social and industrial justice. We pledge ourselves to work unceasingly in State and Nation for: Effective … [Read more...]
Palin’s political talent
You know, our conservative friend EaBo was telling us how terrific Sarah Palin is, how she's the face of young conservatism, and so forth. And I suggested that to be up to the task, she'd better be "prodigiously awesome". Well, … [Read more...]
Guess who’s campaign staff won’t allow constituents to meet their elected official?
That would be State Sen. Anthony Petrucelli's campaign staff. So I've drafted a bill regarding education and will be having my State Rep. and Sen. sponsor it come January. I started scheduling meetings with various officials a couple … [Read more...]