Archive for September, 2004
Falling Up
Peter Principle – “…employees within a hierarchical organization advance to their highest level of competence, are then promoted to a level where they are incompetent, and then stay in that position.” I hate myself for actually linking to anything written by Robert Novak. Rest assured it is not for the writing, but for the leak [...]
Smile For The Camera, Boys
Tonight should be a barnstormer, as George Bush and John Kerry square off in the first of three Presidential debates. Truly, there is no better way to see where each candidate stands on the issues, and how the two men match up with another. In a perfect world, I could write the preceeding paragraph without [...]
See? Iraq Isn’t So Violent After All
When trying to come to terms with the heightened unrest and growing body count in Iraq, many of the war’s supporters revert back to a familiar strategy: blame the liberal media for unfairly skewing people’s perceptions. Iraq isn’t that bad, they claim…usually while quoting one of the following two talking points: #1 “The media never [...]
The Middle Class Republican
Liberals have done a lousy job explaining both their accomplishments and what they would do if they were in power. Whatever you think about Michael Moore, he carries the liberal flag high and offers no apologies for it. I respect him for that, which is why I continue to support his films and books even [...]
Maybe They Forgot What “Conservative” Means
You certainly wouldn’t know it from reading this site over the last year, but I’m actually quite sympathetic to conservative economic positions. But before everyone runs away yelling “traitor,” let’s define our terms. Despite their choice of words, the policies of the Bush administration are anything but conservative. Actual conservatives know that tax cuts must [...]
Department of Financial Security
For the last few years, when the name of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge came up, the default accusation was always “incompetent” or “political hack.” Well, it’s time to to add “terrorism profiteer” to the rotation. In a recent financial disclosure document, Ridge reported holdings in: • Microsoft • Unisys • General Electric • Sprint [...]
Out of Ten
Comrade-in-arms Rob Theakston invited me to make up one of his patented “Out of Ten” lists. I thought he was kidding, so I played around and listed 10 celebrities. Luckily he said I can do another one for real next time. For now, go check out the original. (Left sidebar) Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postShare [...]
A President Who Doesn’t Understand Death
Eric Alterman points us to an Op-Ed by novelist E.L. Doctorow …this president does not know what death is. He hasn’t the mind for it. You see him joking with the press, peering under the table for the weapons of mass destruction he can’t seem to find, you see him at rallies strutting up to [...]
The Real Reason CBS Should Be Embarrased
When you have CNN criticizing your journalism with a big red banner, you may have made a serious error. By now, every man, woman, and coma patient has heard about Dan Rather and CBS‘s National Guard document problem. Media outlets love to gloat. Who knew? Of course CBS erred in not properly vetting their sources [...]
Osama Sweepstakes
Posted by Munee Cashilini Gambling? Is there anything better? The answer is no, and don’t let those little girlie-men Matt and Jason tell you any different. Last week I mentioned one of my bets and joined another, but this one looks like the most fun: …enter our sweepstakes to win a genuine Dubya Action Figure [...]