I’m sick and tired of seeing high-level Democrats – senators and representatives galore – not lashing out vocally against the BushCo failure in NOLA. Sure, you hear carefully-scripted words calling for “an investigation,” but not one of them is framing the issue like this: If you voted for George W. Bush in 2004, are you …
I write this during a break from my econometrics class… A tip of the white sailor’s cap to Bob Denver, who passed away today last Friday at 70 years of age. He was undergoing cancer treatments at the time. Smooth sailing, li’l buddy!
Sam’s bachelor party went off without a hitch. I met up with Sam, Alexis, Josh and Junko in Brooklyn, where we had breakfast at Bill’s Restaurant on Halsey Street – a greasy-spoon that fed all five of us for less than $20. After that, we all headed to Manhattan to check into the hotel that …
Worth the read: rapper Chuck D (who is a regular contributor on Air America radio) penned a searing reaction to the whole NOLA mess. Click here to read the piece.
In the past 24 hours, regular unleaded at the local Mobil station has gone from $3.14 to $3.34 – almost one cent per hour.
Sayeth the so-called President of the United States: “This recovery will take years.” It’s not just a recovery, Mr. President, that will take years. We must also adjust to a post-oil economy. We’re past peak oil production, according to multiple estimates, and the U.S. (from the government down to the people) hasn’t yet altered its …
In the midst of tragedy, getting political is a raw, touchy subject. But ignoring the white elephant in the corner of the room isn’t going to help, so here goes… Courtesy of Ned Sublette (as seen at Boing Boing – bolding is mine): as new orleans, now exclusively populated by a starving, parched skeleton crew …
I found this over on the LiveJournal LJDemocrats community and felt compelled to share (copied as-is from the LJ site – excuse grammatical mistakes, etc.). The bit on Dubya is a little stale, but still relevant, in context. How SHOULD a President Respond to Impending Disaster In September 1999, Hurricane Floyd – a category 3 …
…and the fact that, for two years in a row, their lead rider has pulled out of the Vuelta a España? Last year it was Tyler Hamilton (shortly before doping allegations curbed his career). This year, it’s Floyd Landis. It’s just plain odd.
This morning was the latest – and most extreme – example of violence directed toward rescue workers in New Orleans. To those who dare shoot at or assault rescue workers: You are the lowest of the low. There is abolutely nothing that justifies your actions. While I realize that help has been slow in coming …
