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Monday, December 04, 2006
John Lewis Apologizes
And it seems heartfelt.
On one of my recent sojourns in South Georgia where lack of cable or satellite compels me to turn to PBS, I watched Eyes On The Prize. It was followed by an interview with Lewis. The most compelling stories are one's own and few hold a dim candle to Lewis'.
He has always been my hero. He is one of Atlanta's great men. In a city that continually struggles to redefine itself, he is a treasure that remains constant.
But he is still a man. And he made a mistake. And he is now making amends.
Time to move on to better things.
h/t: Doug
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Good stuff. Check em out.
Audacity
Dora-Blog
Peach Pulpit
Loren Collins
West End Thespian
New GBU.
Off The Grid
Polimom
Good stuff. Check em out.
A True Border War
The inner workings of lobbying firms is not really my cup of tea, but the St. Pete Times has a this fairly fascinating article on the civil war which ripped apart one of the most powerful lobbying firms in Georgia and Florida.
Money, politics and unfettered hubris. So who inhabits a lower circle of hell? Insurance agents or lobbyists?
Florida lobbying powerhouse Southern Strategy Group filed suit recently against its former lobbying partners in Georgia, accusing them of stealing a client list worth $600,000 a year in fees and seeking more than $50-million in damages.
Money, politics and unfettered hubris. So who inhabits a lower circle of hell? Insurance agents or lobbyists?
Sunday, December 03, 2006
What A Bunch Of Crap
Florida whines its way into the BCS Championship game.
Playoffs now.
UPDATE: There is still hope that evil does not rule the entire world. The demon reptiles lost in Tallahassee tonight.
I have one thought on this result.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Playoffs now.
UPDATE: There is still hope that evil does not rule the entire world. The demon reptiles lost in Tallahassee tonight.
I have one thought on this result.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
It's Wide Open, Baby!
As many political hacks and weirdos tend to do these days, I've been wool-gathering on potential candidates in 2008. It's a question I'm asked frequently. Who do you think will run and who do you think can win?
These ponderings led me to an improbable tangential question.
Can you name the last election where neither and incumbent nor a Vice President ran?
It was 1928. Hoover vs. Al Smith.
It probably means nothing but it's just another thing in this upcoming cycle that's damned odd.
These ponderings led me to an improbable tangential question.
Can you name the last election where neither and incumbent nor a Vice President ran?
It was 1928. Hoover vs. Al Smith.
It probably means nothing but it's just another thing in this upcoming cycle that's damned odd.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Quote Of The Week
Cue The Sopranos theme song.
"The Park is an oasis. It's a great place for jogging. We just need to figure out how to keep people from dumping bodies in it." ~Essex County, N.J. Sheriff Armando Fontoura in Newsweek.
"The Park is an oasis. It's a great place for jogging. We just need to figure out how to keep people from dumping bodies in it." ~Essex County, N.J. Sheriff Armando Fontoura in Newsweek.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Pimping The Podcamp
When the dogwoods bloom and the metrobillies shed their overalls some will grab their digital recorders and descend on the campus of Emory University.
Fair warning. Certain drunk rednecks are known to inhabit the nearby streets swilling beer and boiling peanuts.
You can learn more at the Podcamp Atlanta Wiki. More details as we approach the spring. Stay tuned.
The Ignorance of Sean Hannity
Back in the 1800s did Sean Hannity's family corner the market on certain varieties of roughage? It's the only reason I can find for his ongoing wastrel ways building so many men of straw.
The contempt Sean Hannity holds for the American people has never been more obvious. The Nazi "bible"? He actually compares the ravings of a meglomaniacal mass murderer to the holiest book in Christianity? And certain Christians actually think this loon is on their side? It astounds.
But Hannity's contempt does not end with ignorance of history and comparitive religion. He thinks you are just downright stupid.
It's a common tactic of blathering radio hosts to toss out an outrageous statement and pretend that it happens in some sort of vacuum world with no consequences.
Let's imagine that a politician does whip out Hitler's little paper crap fest to take his oath. One of two things must have happened. Either the politician was elected by the first majority skinhead district in the history of the U.S. or he deceived the voters on his beliefs. If it's the first, we would all be disgusted but is there really that much we could do? If it's the second, is there any doubt the politician's constituents would have a little something to say about it? The old term "ride out of town on a rail" comes to mind.
Not in Hannity's world however. In Hannity's world, deceptive politicians who rub consitituents noses in the dirt simply laugh their way down the halls of power while back home cow eyed voters drool and mutter.
It's worth remembering the next time you hear an acquaintance reconstructing one of Hannity's houses of straw. Remind them what the so called "great American" really thinks about the good men and women of this land.
Would you allow them to choose Mein Kampf? The Nazi bible? Where does it stop? ~Video at Crooks and Liars
The contempt Sean Hannity holds for the American people has never been more obvious. The Nazi "bible"? He actually compares the ravings of a meglomaniacal mass murderer to the holiest book in Christianity? And certain Christians actually think this loon is on their side? It astounds.
But Hannity's contempt does not end with ignorance of history and comparitive religion. He thinks you are just downright stupid.
It's a common tactic of blathering radio hosts to toss out an outrageous statement and pretend that it happens in some sort of vacuum world with no consequences.
Let's imagine that a politician does whip out Hitler's little paper crap fest to take his oath. One of two things must have happened. Either the politician was elected by the first majority skinhead district in the history of the U.S. or he deceived the voters on his beliefs. If it's the first, we would all be disgusted but is there really that much we could do? If it's the second, is there any doubt the politician's constituents would have a little something to say about it? The old term "ride out of town on a rail" comes to mind.
Not in Hannity's world however. In Hannity's world, deceptive politicians who rub consitituents noses in the dirt simply laugh their way down the halls of power while back home cow eyed voters drool and mutter.
It's worth remembering the next time you hear an acquaintance reconstructing one of Hannity's houses of straw. Remind them what the so called "great American" really thinks about the good men and women of this land.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
It Is Important To Remember
It is important to remember the vision some hold for our country.
Dennis Prager commenting on newly elected congressman Keith Ellison's, a Muslim, wish to take his oath of office using The Koran.
A six year old's "favorite" book is Sponge Bob's Big Adventure. A holy book for more than a billion people is a little more than that.
Never forget the goals of certain people. Never let their agenda hide in dark corners. Expose it for the world to see. It is the only way to eradicate the mold that grows under some rocks.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion ~Amendment I, U.S. Constitution.
Dennis Prager commenting on newly elected congressman Keith Ellison's, a Muslim, wish to take his oath of office using The Koran.
Forgive me, but America should not give a hoot what Keith Ellison's favorite book is. Insofar as a member of Congress taking an oath to serve America and uphold its values is concerned, America is interested in only one book, the Bible. If you are incapable of taking an oath on that book, don't serve in Congress.
A six year old's "favorite" book is Sponge Bob's Big Adventure. A holy book for more than a billion people is a little more than that.
Never forget the goals of certain people. Never let their agenda hide in dark corners. Expose it for the world to see. It is the only way to eradicate the mold that grows under some rocks.
Commercial Blogging Southern Style
Seen outside the FSU-UF game.
Yep. That's the back window of a jacked up 4x4. You gotta know your audience.
Breaking News: Study Group Recommends Withdrawal
Jim Baker's much touted Iraq Study Group is recommending a phased withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.
The position is alledgedly supported unanimously by the bi-partisan panel. So what does this mean?
The only people left who oppose some form of redeployment inhabit the airwaves of AM radio, Wingnutdaily and oh yeah, the Oval Office.
Mr. President. You now have the needed political cover. Start the process of common sense strategic re-alignment. Now.
UPDATE: As Grayson pointed out in the comments, Andisheh Nouree, a beautiful woman possibly of middle Eastern descent, wrote on the subject last week. Ms. Nouree is as succint as she is lovely.
The bipartisan group reached a consensus on Wednesday on a final report that will call for a gradual pullback of the 15 American combat brigades now in Iraq but stop short of setting a firm timetable for their withdrawal, according to people familiar with the panel’s deliberations.
The position is alledgedly supported unanimously by the bi-partisan panel. So what does this mean?
The only people left who oppose some form of redeployment inhabit the airwaves of AM radio, Wingnutdaily and oh yeah, the Oval Office.
Mr. President. You now have the needed political cover. Start the process of common sense strategic re-alignment. Now.
UPDATE: As Grayson pointed out in the comments, Andisheh Nouree, a beautiful woman possibly of middle Eastern descent, wrote on the subject last week. Ms. Nouree is as succint as she is lovely.
Forget Iowa
Every real candidate knows Florida is where you have to win. (I can almost feel the rush of hate mail from Ohio)
Wes Clark is taking the theory to heart by raisinig funds for Christine Jennings election challenge in the Florida 13th.
Trust me. In 2008, Florida Democrats will remember.
Wes Clark is taking the theory to heart by raisinig funds for Christine Jennings election challenge in the Florida 13th.
Trust me. In 2008, Florida Democrats will remember.
Can't Possibly Be True Files
A judge has ordered the Treasury Department to make money in different sizes to accommodate blind people.
If you follow the link, you will see a commentor points out blind people already have this figured out.
I hate the term "activist judges" but...
If you follow the link, you will see a commentor points out blind people already have this figured out.
I hate the term "activist judges" but...
I'm Very Sad
I was missing in action for 24 hours, last reported somewhere south of Cordele, Dick Cheney was in Thomasville and none of you were concerned.
For the record. I'm unscathed.
sigh.
For the record. I'm unscathed.
sigh.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
We Usually Save This Stuff Til Christmas
Holy Christ! I go out of town for a few days and we start shooting 92 year old ladies?
Blog round up:
Doug Monroe - It's the war on drugs. Yep. That one seems spot on.
Jason Pye - No knock warrants are an abomination. Couldn't agree more.
Grayson - It's all Reefer Madness and Media Whores. Yep.
Blog round up:
Doug Monroe - It's the war on drugs. Yep. That one seems spot on.
Jason Pye - No knock warrants are an abomination. Couldn't agree more.
Grayson - It's all Reefer Madness and Media Whores. Yep.
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