Friday, July 30, 2004
Spare Time
When not formulating his health plan or foreign policy the next President likes to engage in kiteboarding.
What would happen if George Bush tried this?
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When not formulating his health plan or foreign policy the next President likes to engage in kiteboarding.
What would happen if George Bush tried this?
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Convention Speeches
There were some great moments this week in Boston. Several of the speeches were excellent. To read/listen again here are some links:
Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
Ron Reagan
Teresa Heinz Kerry
John Edwards
General Wesley Clark
Max Cleland
John Kerry
To listen your computer will need to support RealAudio.
Enjoy.
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There were some great moments this week in Boston. Several of the speeches were excellent. To read/listen again here are some links:
Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
Ron Reagan
Teresa Heinz Kerry
John Edwards
General Wesley Clark
Max Cleland
John Kerry
To listen your computer will need to support RealAudio.
Enjoy.
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Catching Up
Long day yesterday. Day off from work. Doctor's appointment for the baby (alls well, 85th percentile for all the stats), emptying boxes from storage facility and several trash runs. Whew!
I didn't expect much from my first foray into the land of the "Open Thread" (see previous post.) I wasn't disappointed.
I enjoyed Kerry's speech last night. He set the right tone while poining out some of Bush's shortcomings (without actually saying it, a GOP specialty.) Kerry's daughters were great too. It will be interesting to see what type of poll bump he gets.
Finally, Fahrenheit 911 was screened in Crawford, TX last night to a crowd of 3,000 in a parking lot near our President's home. The turnout was 3x what was expected. Michael Moore also announced he will be taking his cameras to Florida on election day. Must see TV.
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Long day yesterday. Day off from work. Doctor's appointment for the baby (alls well, 85th percentile for all the stats), emptying boxes from storage facility and several trash runs. Whew!
I didn't expect much from my first foray into the land of the "Open Thread" (see previous post.) I wasn't disappointed.
I enjoyed Kerry's speech last night. He set the right tone while poining out some of Bush's shortcomings (without actually saying it, a GOP specialty.) Kerry's daughters were great too. It will be interesting to see what type of poll bump he gets.
Finally, Fahrenheit 911 was screened in Crawford, TX last night to a crowd of 3,000 in a parking lot near our President's home. The turnout was 3x what was expected. Michael Moore also announced he will be taking his cameras to Florida on election day. Must see TV.
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Thursday, July 29, 2004
Iraq's On Fire
Kos has all the details.
Feel free to use this as an open thread.
What's on your mind?
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Kos has all the details.
Feel free to use this as an open thread.
What's on your mind?
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Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Breaking News from the Borowitz Report
A good idea:
"Bush Names Mountain Bike To Axis Of Evil"
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A good idea:
"Bush Names Mountain Bike To Axis Of Evil"
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Um...About Those Voting Records...Well...Uh
Link.
Almost all the electronic records from the first widespread use of touch-screen voting in Miami-Dade County have been lost, stoking concerns that the machines are unreliable as the presidential election draws near.
The records disappeared after two computer system crashes last year, county elections officials said, leaving no audit trail for the 2002 gubernatorial primary. A citizens group uncovered the loss this month after requesting all audit data from that election...
I really think electronic voting machines are a bad idea.
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Link.
Almost all the electronic records from the first widespread use of touch-screen voting in Miami-Dade County have been lost, stoking concerns that the machines are unreliable as the presidential election draws near.
The records disappeared after two computer system crashes last year, county elections officials said, leaving no audit trail for the 2002 gubernatorial primary. A citizens group uncovered the loss this month after requesting all audit data from that election...
I really think electronic voting machines are a bad idea.
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We're All Illini Today
The New York Times with a good look at Barack Obama's speech last night.
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The New York Times with a good look at Barack Obama's speech last night.
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Tom Burka from the Convention
The proprietor of Opinions You Should Have reports John Kerry just picked up a huge endorsement.
Tough to see Bush rebound from this.
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The proprietor of Opinions You Should Have reports John Kerry just picked up a huge endorsement.
Tough to see Bush rebound from this.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Tuesday Night
I've seen the furture of the Democratic Party and his name is Barack Obama. What an unbelievable speech.
The blogosphere is in love. It's a little early for Edwards/Obama 2012, but that's the kind of expectations the Dems are placing on him.
He exceeded those expectations tonight. By far.
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I've seen the furture of the Democratic Party and his name is Barack Obama. What an unbelievable speech.
The blogosphere is in love. It's a little early for Edwards/Obama 2012, but that's the kind of expectations the Dems are placing on him.
He exceeded those expectations tonight. By far.
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Simpsons Movie
It's going to happen:
During the Simpsons panel at San Diego's Comic Con International, executive producer and longtime Simpsons contributor Al Jean announced the news that many fans have been waiting for: "There will be a movie," putting enough "English" on the word "will" to leave no doubt among the faithful that they will be able to see the yellow-hued denizens of Springfield on the big screen. Jean did not provide a release date, saying only that the show's producers were taking the time to get it right.
Thanks to boingboing for the...D'OH!
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It's going to happen:
During the Simpsons panel at San Diego's Comic Con International, executive producer and longtime Simpsons contributor Al Jean announced the news that many fans have been waiting for: "There will be a movie," putting enough "English" on the word "will" to leave no doubt among the faithful that they will be able to see the yellow-hued denizens of Springfield on the big screen. Jean did not provide a release date, saying only that the show's producers were taking the time to get it right.
Thanks to boingboing for the...D'OH!
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Convention Quote
From Al Gore's speech:
"I know from my own experience that America is a land of opportunity, where every little boy and girl has a chance to grow up and win the popular vote"
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From Al Gore's speech:
"I know from my own experience that America is a land of opportunity, where every little boy and girl has a chance to grow up and win the popular vote"
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Monday, July 26, 2004
Monday Night
It's the first evening of the Convention and I'm staying away from the TV, save the occasional check of the Phillies score, and sitting outside. It's a beautiful evening in North Wilmington. Mid 70s, a light breeze and the crickets are in full voice. I recently bought a flexible light that plugs into the USB port on my iBook so I don't have to turn on the porch light. And the entire family are snug in their nests. Peaceful.
Through a DNC blog aggregator I just came across a very cool site. Librarian.net is written by a librarian in central Vermont who has specific views, as you might expect, about the situations our Country currently faces, including the Patriot Act. I will be exploring it further in the days & weeks to come. I've added her site to my blogroll. Enjoy.
Crap. The Phils are losing 8-3 and it looks like we'll be 1.5 out after tonight. Well, as long as we finish ahead of the Angels...
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It's the first evening of the Convention and I'm staying away from the TV, save the occasional check of the Phillies score, and sitting outside. It's a beautiful evening in North Wilmington. Mid 70s, a light breeze and the crickets are in full voice. I recently bought a flexible light that plugs into the USB port on my iBook so I don't have to turn on the porch light. And the entire family are snug in their nests. Peaceful.
Through a DNC blog aggregator I just came across a very cool site. Librarian.net is written by a librarian in central Vermont who has specific views, as you might expect, about the situations our Country currently faces, including the Patriot Act. I will be exploring it further in the days & weeks to come. I've added her site to my blogroll. Enjoy.
Crap. The Phils are losing 8-3 and it looks like we'll be 1.5 out after tonight. Well, as long as we finish ahead of the Angels...
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More Nader
A portion of a letter from today's Altercation from a DNC volunteer in Philadelphia:
Today in downtown Philly, we were approached by a canvasser. He was collecting signatures to get Nader on the ballot. Not a good thing to be sure, but it gets more disturbing. It turns out that this guy was in a homeless shelter when some people came there offering $200 a day for them to collect signatures for Nader. As you know, Nader's campaign is being funded in large part by the GOP. That makes this guy's situation so sadly ironic that my mind reels. The economic and social policies created in large part by Bush and other conservative leaders have produced a willing supply of people like this guy- a black homeless man who claimed to have college degree. Now he is being cynically used by the same people who in large part are responsible for the situation he represents. His efforts will work only to divert the electoral power of people who want real progress in America, but are too stupid to ignore Nader's Siren's song. It's a sad state of affairs.
Ugh.
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A portion of a letter from today's Altercation from a DNC volunteer in Philadelphia:
Today in downtown Philly, we were approached by a canvasser. He was collecting signatures to get Nader on the ballot. Not a good thing to be sure, but it gets more disturbing. It turns out that this guy was in a homeless shelter when some people came there offering $200 a day for them to collect signatures for Nader. As you know, Nader's campaign is being funded in large part by the GOP. That makes this guy's situation so sadly ironic that my mind reels. The economic and social policies created in large part by Bush and other conservative leaders have produced a willing supply of people like this guy- a black homeless man who claimed to have college degree. Now he is being cynically used by the same people who in large part are responsible for the situation he represents. His efforts will work only to divert the electoral power of people who want real progress in America, but are too stupid to ignore Nader's Siren's song. It's a sad state of affairs.
Ugh.
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Nader's Party
Link:
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader's quixotic presidential campaign says it submitted about 5,400 signatures to get on the Michigan ballot, far short of the required number of 30,000. Luckily for him, approximately 43,000 signatures were filed by Michigan Republicans on his behalf, more than meeting the requirement...
Makes me angry. Very very angry.
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Link:
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader's quixotic presidential campaign says it submitted about 5,400 signatures to get on the Michigan ballot, far short of the required number of 30,000. Luckily for him, approximately 43,000 signatures were filed by Michigan Republicans on his behalf, more than meeting the requirement...
Makes me angry. Very very angry.
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Forward Thinking
If I were to be buried, it would look a little something like this. I'm hopeful of the date too. My grandmother is 97 and still sharp as a tack.
Courtesy of the Tombstone Generator, via Biz Stone.
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If I were to be buried, it would look a little something like this. I'm hopeful of the date too. My grandmother is 97 and still sharp as a tack.
Courtesy of the Tombstone Generator, via Biz Stone.
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Commentary
“For whatever it’s worth, I think Iraq is a total circle jerk, I couldn’t think of how to do it worse.”
Siegfried Engelmann supplied these words of wisdom. Who is he?
He authored The Pet Goat.
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“For whatever it’s worth, I think Iraq is a total circle jerk, I couldn’t think of how to do it worse.”
Siegfried Engelmann supplied these words of wisdom. Who is he?
He authored The Pet Goat.
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Fahrenheit 911 Reaches $100 million
After an additional $5 million this weekend, Michael Moore's epic pile-driver of the Bush Administration is up to $103.35 million. For those scoring at home, that's five times the amount earned by any documentary, ever.
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After an additional $5 million this weekend, Michael Moore's epic pile-driver of the Bush Administration is up to $103.35 million. For those scoring at home, that's five times the amount earned by any documentary, ever.
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Sunday, July 25, 2004
Weekend
Another blog free weekend, alas getting our house situated after being out for six-months has been a larger task than I anticipated. Add a precocious 14 month old (who just started walking) to the mix and you get very little computer time.
I'm looking forward to the convention this week and seeing how the Democratic Party along with our nominee will position themselves for the run-up to November.
I'm hoping to get my Kerry/Edwards sign within a week and post it on my lawn. I'll be in the minority as several of my neighbors already have BC04 signs on their property. I don't know any of these people but I sometimes wonder what connects them to the GOP and the President. I can't say for certain, but they don't seem like Bush's base, "the haves" they seem closer to the polar opposite.
Why support someone who doesn't have your interests at heart?
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Another blog free weekend, alas getting our house situated after being out for six-months has been a larger task than I anticipated. Add a precocious 14 month old (who just started walking) to the mix and you get very little computer time.
I'm looking forward to the convention this week and seeing how the Democratic Party along with our nominee will position themselves for the run-up to November.
I'm hoping to get my Kerry/Edwards sign within a week and post it on my lawn. I'll be in the minority as several of my neighbors already have BC04 signs on their property. I don't know any of these people but I sometimes wonder what connects them to the GOP and the President. I can't say for certain, but they don't seem like Bush's base, "the haves" they seem closer to the polar opposite.
Why support someone who doesn't have your interests at heart?
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