Hang on a sec. Is Michael Powell — indency fines, media outlet consolidation, broadcast flags, yes, that Michael Powell — seriously trying to take credit for the consumer electronics boom? Powell cited the growing popularity of cell phones, digital television, and … [Read more...] about Ass, door hitting, don’t let…
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woe and sadness
At least there's a little bit of good news. … [Read more...] about woe and sadness
A couple of political thoughts from some very smart people
first: An utter failure in domestic policy, an antagonizer of nations abroad, and a man whose presidential actions show very little but contempt for the wide majority of Americans whom he was selected to lead. George W. Bush should never have been president at all. So not … [Read more...] about A couple of political thoughts from some very smart people
The gravitational pull of Pluto
Can I get a hallelujah and an amen for how absolutely little I care about either how John Kerry was says he was in Cambodia during the Vietnam War but maybe wasn't, or how George Bush says he fulfilled his National Guard service, but maybe didn't? I don't care, I don't care, I … [Read more...] about The gravitational pull of Pluto
A link too important to get shuffled off into the sideblog
Barack Obama's speech at the DNC. Required reading, or viewing if you have RealPlayer at all. This guy is the first politician who has ever made me want to vote for something, rather than voting to get rid of the incumbent. I do hope he runs for president when he's done kicking … [Read more...] about A link too important to get shuffled off into the sideblog
Exit strategy
How to leave Iraq in three simple steps. (via Sullydog) … [Read more...] about Exit strategy
Because if no one saw you do it, it never happened
Rumsfeld bans camera phones in Iraq. … [Read more...] about Because if no one saw you do it, it never happened
Dishonest Dubya, and others
Dishonest Dubya Lying Action Figure. Complete with remote control. Change his outfits or make him repeat some of his more interesting public statements. Betty Bowers's Gift Shop. Don't change horsemen in the middle of an apocalypse. And don't miss the MIT Jack Valenti … [Read more...] about Dishonest Dubya, and others
He who hath no sin
If it's true that these rumors are flying around in Austin, I can tell you that they haven't flown over here. Yet. (Via Charlie Stross, of all people. Not that I don't expect him to find stories like this, but he lives very, very far from here.) Update: Via Particles, a very … [Read more...] about He who hath no sin
In case you need the links…
Find and contact your Congresscritter. Find and contact your state representative. … [Read more...] about In case you need the links…
