The Real Tragedy Behind the Juan Williams Firing
I have no dog in this fight. I listen to NPR and while Mr. Williams was among my least favorite commentators, I certainly wish him no ill will. Nina Totenberg, while much more insightful, has a...
View ArticleHai-Kos for 2/1/11 (an introduction)
Hey everyone, welcome to the first of what will (hopefully) be many editions of my daily Hai-Kos. Introductions and explanations below the fold.
View ArticleBREAKING: Pelosi tells David Wu to resign (Updated)
Since I recently moved, Congressman Tigger has been my representative for the last 2 months. Hopefully, though, not for much longer. The Oregonian is reporting that Congressman Wu spoke with Minority...
View ArticleBetter way to contact Cantor/Boehner?
Unfortunately, I was at a conference all weekend and had limited internet access, but this FP post by Joan just stuck in my head for some reason. I have decided I will email Cantor and CC Boehner...
View ArticleBREAKING: Pot endorses kettle
I'm sure this will be covered on the front page, but CNN is reporting that the Donald has endorsed Mittens for president.
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What would happen if Harry Reid is right?
While the part of me that loathes Mitt Romney is enjoying the thick slice of sweet, juicy schadenfreude that Harry Reid served up this afternoon, the scientist/amateur woodworker is interested in the...
View ArticleDear Republicans
Dear Republicans,Just so you know, the place where you had your anti-"collectivist" festival last night? Sixty-two percent of it was built with taxpayer money. But don't worry, it will be our little...
View Article*BREAKING*: Letter containing suspicious substance sent to WH
Literally breaking in the last 10 minutes. Teh Guugel can give you more links, this is the first one I chose.http://www.nbcnews.com/...The letter was intercepted at an off-site facility and did NOT...
View ArticleBoy Scouts *might* lift ban on gay scouts
Per Reuters:The Boy Scouts of America on Friday moved to partially lift its long-standing ban on gays, with a decision that would allow openly gay youth members but continue to bar gay adults in one of...
View ArticleDoD to reduce civilian furloughs UPDATED w/ message from SECDEF
From Stars and Stripes:The number of unpaid furlough days the Defense Department will impose on its civilian workers to save money for military operations will be slashed significantly, defense...
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What I accomplished on my first day of gov't shutdown
1. Managed to slightly reduce my strategic reserve of Johnnie Walker Red.2. Made this chart.Would we even notice if Rs were furloughed too?Maybe I can finally get the garage cleaned tomorrow?
View ArticleKeeping perspective re: Scalia's death
Text message conversation between myself and my sister this afternoon.Me: Don’t know if you heard, but Scalia died. No joke.Sis: Yes, got a news alert on my phone.Me: Having an “Antonin Scalia” news...
View Article"I just had no idea that things were so bad for you."
The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy, instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it. Through violence you may murder the...
View ArticleA Little Reprieve Before the Deluge
Tomorrow, Donald Trump will almost certainly lose the presidential election. Bigly. More than likely, he’ll take the GOP-controlled Senate down with him, and possibly the House too (fingers crossed!)....
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