Category Archives: dems

random thursday rant

A few random thoughts about recent happenings in DC: I’m dismayed that the DC Council’s monthly breakfasts tend to be lavish affairs, especially when the Council is dealing with high levels of unemployment, corruption, and whatnot. Yesterday’s breakfast had a rather flashy spread, complete with individual glass bottles of Voss sparkling mineral water. This water …

29/09/2011 – 17:30 | By randomduck | Posted in dems, government, politics, random, washington, dc | Comments Off

another angle on the tommy wells demotion

A quick thought about the whole, ill-advised shakeup within the DC Council that found Tommy Wells suddenly on the outs with Chairman Kwame Brown: Wells, in his role as Chair of the Transportation Committee on the Council, worked hard to improve transit infrastructure throughout DC. In particular, he worked had via his (now former) position …

15/07/2011 – 12:02 | By randomduck | Posted in dems, politics, washington, dc | Tagged | Comments Off

monday musings – mid-week edition.

Stuff that’s been in my head: Long before Markos at DailyKos said it, I argued that Obama’s secret way of funding the bailout package is to name high-profile tax evaders to his cabinet and other high-level governmental positions: as they are named, they are vetted, smoked out and must pay. Soon enough, the bailout will …

04/02/2009 – 16:15 | By randomduck | Posted in cycling, dems, music, politics, random | Comments Off

what a night!

Much more to be said once I get some sleep. Canvassing in Virginia was good – and Obama won both the state and the county where I volunteered! And Obama won the presidency by running an active race in all 50 states, showing that the only way to win is to show up. Howard Dean …

05/11/2008 – 03:24 | By randomduck | Posted in dems, politics | Tagged | Comments (2)

get out and vote!

Vote today! It matters no matter where you live in the United States! VOTE! I did it this morning, and so should you! VOTE! I’m now heading into Virginia to help turn out the vote for Obama and Biden. VOTE! To find your polling place, click here. To see my list of endorsements in DC, …

04/11/2008 – 11:21 | By randomduck | Posted in dems, politics | Comments Off

the stars align

In this case, the stars are Ron Howard, Henry Winkler and Andy Griffith…. … … … supporting Barack Obama! Now Ron and Henry are no surprise, but Andy is a stunner. I would’ve pegged him as a McCain guy – I’m so happy to be wrong. Enjoy the short walk down memory lane with Opie, …

23/10/2008 – 22:50 | By randomduck | Posted in dems, politics, random | Comments (1)

miscellaneous ramblings

Here’s a summary of what’s been going on in my life of late: Over the long weekend (a.k.a. Columbus Day weekend – or “Insanely Politically Incorrect Federal Holiday Weekend”) sprite and I went to New England for three things: a wedding, visiting family, and a bike ride. We got to see her best friend, Karen, …

23/10/2008 – 01:25 | By randomduck | Posted in cycling, dems, outdoors, politics, random, travel | Comments (1)

seven years later, i’ve moved on

I read a newspaper story today that said “The world hasn’t stopped turning since the towers came down and the Pentagon smoldered and the earth was torn in a Pennsylvania field.” Yet for the Republican party (and certain Dems and “independent Democrats”), it’s as if the world did stop, then and there. Or if it …

11/09/2008 – 16:02 | By randomduck | Posted in dems, government, insecurity, politics, theocons | Comments (3)

my endorsements for the primary?

Find them here at my namesake site. Once you’ve read ‘em come back here, click on the “more” link, and see how I think it’ll shake out.

08/09/2008 – 17:42 | By randomduck | Posted in dems, politics, washington, dc | Comments (4)

chains

To me, chains are WIPs (a nod to Sarah): constant works in progress. Chains have many connotations to me, as well. There’s the bicycling connection: the chain is part of the drivetrain of a bicycle. It needs attention to work properly: proper lubrication, cleaning, inspection for excess wear. Chains are never ever perfect after they’re …

30/06/2008 – 18:32 | By randomduck | Posted in cycling, dems, politics, random, washington, dc | Comments Off