The Washington Post compares the McCain and Obama tax plans. Foreclosed = disenfranchised in Michigan. Alone of all Alaskan cities, Wasilla — while Palin was mayor — charged rape victims for their exams. The rape kits cost between $300 and $1200. The state … [Read more...] about Political link roundup
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Overheard
We were in the mood for hamburgers tonight, so we went to a little joint where they have half a dozen booths ranged around a long bar. It's built-in entertainment: you, the sit-down diner, get to listen to the conversations of the beer-and-wings diners. Our bar guys tonight were … [Read more...] about Overheard
County Convention
Just got home about 20 minutes ago. I have to say, I really can't recommend spending eight hours in an elementary school gym with your fellow citizens, no matter how similar your politics might be. If the Texas Democratic Women hadn't been funding a scholarship by selling bottled … [Read more...] about County Convention
Caucus
Well, that was interesting. I was one of the people who stayed after signing in — basically, we were all just curious, and had no idea what was going on. Things got started late because the officials stuck their heads outside and realized the crowd assembled was too large … [Read more...] about Caucus
Independence Day
Because I could not say it better than he did, I'll defer to Keith Olbermann: If you prefer text to video, here's the transcription provided by the YouTube uploader: "I didn't vote for him," an American once said, "But he's my president, and I hope he does a good … [Read more...] about Independence Day
Diggers invent impeachment poll
I love Digg. Having discovered their collective power earlier this week with the whole AACS thing, today they invented an impeachment poll where one didn't exist — namely, in Nancy Pelosi's office. While I feel really sorry for the poor people answering this phone line, I'm … [Read more...] about Diggers invent impeachment poll
Bits and pieces
I'm 3/4 of the way through the novel. My brain is leaking out my ears. I am not going to Chicago this weekend as originally planned. (Sad glyph.) SFWA politics are even nuttier than Texas politics. I mean, damn, people. This election is reminding me of that West Wing episode … [Read more...] about Bits and pieces
Obligatory political commentary
The House, the Senate, AND a sensible person in charge at the Pentagon? Thank GOD. Five-minute end zone dance; then we get to work on fixing this bleeding, broken mess of a country. … [Read more...] about Obligatory political commentary
Hurricane stuff.
All the Katrina links are in the sideblog. I'm too angry to write. I might have to cancel all my fall plans, because there's a strong possibility that I'm going to be camped out on the steps of the White House and/or FEMA headquarters, wherever that is, SCREAMING MY FOOL HEAD … [Read more...] about Hurricane stuff.
“So that’s what he meant when he said he had a mandate…”
A must-see video clip: Bill Maher, Robin Williams, Leslie Stahl, and Joe Biden riff on Jeff Gannon. Absolutely hilarious. … [Read more...] about “So that’s what he meant when he said he had a mandate…”
