Politics
Conservatively cowardly
This picture illustrated a story in the Austin Statesman about a rally that Republicans (or conservatives – whatever – they never seem to be sure) held to offset the DNC meeting to try and “take back Texas.” I really didn’t care all that much about the story – whether the illegal money from the alcohol … Continue reading
Talking in Class
While I love the idea of blogging, some days it feels like I have a school assignment to complete. I usually have some idea of what I want to say but I want to do it well and there is a time limit imposed. In class it is the teacher’s deadline. On a blog it … Continue reading
LTE Austin-American Statesman
Dear Editor; I understand that newspaper and staff costs are soaring today and that the Statesman may be tempted to save a dollar or two here and there. However, as a subscriber, I would appreciate it if, the next time you want to report on an event of national importance like Netroots Nation occurring in … Continue reading
Rose Colored Ceremonies
I’ve been traveling (and had some exceptional good luck in timing) but I was able to see on airport monitors that the President signed the new FISA bill in a nice little Rose Garden Ceremony. It was one of those days where he was surrounded by proponents (didn’t notice Obama there – hmmm) and used … Continue reading
Flight of the Chickenhawks
U2′s Bono is a great example of using politics to get good done and demonstrates that avocation’s best traits of “the art of the possible.” I’ve generally managed to suborn some of my more extreme emotions about the invasion and occupation of Iraq in the service of accomplishing good things for those I care about. … Continue reading
General says Army needs to reduce combat tours in Iraq (4/3/08) — www.GovernmentExecutive.com
Here’s some happy talk: “Twelve months is our goal and 12 months is what we need to get to have a viable, sustainable Army over the long term,” Lt. Gen. Raymond Odierno, former commander of Multi-National Corps-Iraq, told the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing Thursday. “We have to continually work to move … Continue reading
