Dear Senator Feinstein,
It is with great regret that I read about your support for H.R.2206.
There have been times in our history when supporting our troops meant buying war bonds, rationing, money for weapons and supplies. This time, however, supporting our troops means bringing them home as soon as possible. It is morally indefensible to support [...]
Okay, now I read about this speech by the President: Bush Blames Iraq Violence on Al-Qaeda covered by the Washington Post. Using information already disclosed a couple of years ago, Mr. Bush claims that the Al Quaeda organization in Iraq is in a position to foment attacks outside Iraq.
Does anyone remember that none of the [...]
Part of the reason I enjoy Antsy McClain is that I love his name. That he happens to be a particularly good songwriter is the other part. I heard him this afternoon on NPR. I like songwriters who write with humanity, especially when it’s all too easy to stick to one dimension, one point [...]
Open Culture has a sadly accurate entry commenting about the lack of integrity on the part of what is now called the “mainstream” press. I’ve seen it also as “corporate” press. Anyway, I hadn’t seen the wonderful Daily Show interview linked there. It was very entertaining. Open Culture: John Stewart: When Comedians Start Asking the [...]
I suppose elections aren’t that important, anyway. We don’t need to see all the candidates.
So MSNBC no longer ranks Mike Gravel. And why not? I quote: “Were not ranking Mike Gravel… This guys not just a third-tier longshot, he might be a little, um, off. Seriously, he was downright rude. Why should anyone agree [...]
I’m getting old. Here’s a guy who makes sense. He hasn’t got a snowball’s chance in Hell, but right now, he’s the best candidate I’ve heard from. But you listen to the press as they question him. They’re not really listening. They’ve slotted him into the “eccentric longshot” character. You know, to add some color [...]