I wanted to post the interview that Bill Clinton did on Fox News Sunday. You know, the one where he took Chris Wallace to school? Well, the videos I was going to use are no longer available from youtube, thanks to Fox News. Now, they are completely within their rights to withold copyrighted material, but would they have pulled this if the interview was with Dick Cheney or Donald Rumsfeld? Not that Chris Wallace would have dared to ask anyone in the current administration why they didn't catch or kill Bin Laden. Fair and Balanced my ass.
Update: Well, apparently either Fox relented or somebody took some legal action, 'cause the Clinton interview videos form YouTube suddenly appeared.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Jim Martin for Lt. Governor ad.
Bill Phillips apparently knows Jim Martin personally, and says he's a nice, smart politician. Rare qualities indeed. Bill spoke on Mr. Martin's behalf at last night's Glynn County Democratic Party meeting. I thought I'd help spread the word by putting this ad on my blog.
Bill Phillips apparently knows Jim Martin personally, and says he's a nice, smart politician. Rare qualities indeed. Bill spoke on Mr. Martin's behalf at last night's Glynn County Democratic Party meeting. I thought I'd help spread the word by putting this ad on my blog.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
The Georgia blogosphere is buzzin' about Jim Nelson!
This post from Blog for Democracy is an example of the impact Jim's speech at the DPG convention had. Everybody's talking about how impressed they are with our candidate for Congress. Wish we could have gotten their attention sooner, but we'll take it where we can get it. At last night's Glynn County Dems meeting, our delegates were gushing about standing ovations and such, but I thought they might be biased. Not so. Here's hoping we can keep the momentum going.
I'm so excited about the debate with Kingston on October 2 at CGCC's Camden campus. I just hope it gets some coverage from the MSM.
I'm so excited about the debate with Kingston on October 2 at CGCC's Camden campus. I just hope it gets some coverage from the MSM.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
The Colbert Report - Path to 9/11
If you want to see Slate's more high brow take on ABC's "docudrama," there's a link on Hurricane Radio. Personally, I like my political commentary with a little more "zazz." Who better to explain the "truthiness" of ABC's "dramatization." So glad I was too busy observing a peace rally in downtown Asheville to waste my time on ABC this week. I'm going to try really hard to boycott ABC, but I don't know if I'll be able to resist the pull of "Lost."
If you want to see Slate's more high brow take on ABC's "docudrama," there's a link on Hurricane Radio. Personally, I like my political commentary with a little more "zazz." Who better to explain the "truthiness" of ABC's "dramatization." So glad I was too busy observing a peace rally in downtown Asheville to waste my time on ABC this week. I'm going to try really hard to boycott ABC, but I don't know if I'll be able to resist the pull of "Lost."
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Greetings from Asheville!
Greetings from beautiful downtown Asheville, NC. I love it here! There's an Organic Festival this weekend, and tomorrow brings the Lexington Avenue Art & Fun Festival! tonight we're going to a free "Shakespeare in the Park" production of "She Stoops To Conquer." Seriously, I'm gonna move here! Maybe UNC Asheville needs an acting teacher? Hate to abandon SE GA, but these are my people. I'll be back soon.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Ice Core Analysis Adds to Climate Concern
This article from Environment News Service: details the release of disturbing new information from the latest antarctic core analysis: "The new ice core analysis was released at the British Association for the Advancement of Science's Science Festival in Norwich, a public gathering of more than 300 of the United Kingdom's leading scientists and engineers.
In her opening message at the festival, BA President Frances Cairncross warned that climate change is inevitable and the world must be ready to adapt.
'Adaptation policies have had far less attention than mitigation, and that is a mistake,' said Cairncross, who is also chair of Britain's Economic and Social Research Council. 'We need to think now about policies that prepare for a hotter, drier world, especially in poorer countries. That may involve, for instance, developing new crops, constructing flood defenses, setting different building regulations, or banning building close to sea level.'
Improved international cooperation is vital, Cairncross said, but the Kyoto Protocol is insufficient to address the reality of climate change.
Policymakers and educators must persuade 'this generation to accept sacrifices on behalf of posterity' and convince all nations to share the burden, she told delegates.
This means 'persuading countries that will gain from climate change, or lose little, to take action not on behalf of their own grandchildren but of the descendants of people in other nations,' Cairncross said.
'Of course, there are important areas where no adaptation is possible,' she says. 'We cannot relocate the Amazon or insulate coral reefs and so we need mitigation too. But the government could and should put in place an adaptation strategy right away.'"
Hard to put an adaptation strategy in place for a phenomenon about which so many in the administration are in denial. When the corporate puppets are calling something a hoax, how can we be expected to have a coherent policy? Then again, why start with climate change? We don't seem to have a coherent policy for the war in Iraq, immigration, health care, or any other issue of any real meaning to most Americans. It's not as if there have been any recent examples of climatological disaster in this country. People along the coast displaced? Nope, doesn't ring a bell. (sorry for the sarcasm, but I get snarky when I'm PISSED OFF!!!!!!!!!)
In her opening message at the festival, BA President Frances Cairncross warned that climate change is inevitable and the world must be ready to adapt.
'Adaptation policies have had far less attention than mitigation, and that is a mistake,' said Cairncross, who is also chair of Britain's Economic and Social Research Council. 'We need to think now about policies that prepare for a hotter, drier world, especially in poorer countries. That may involve, for instance, developing new crops, constructing flood defenses, setting different building regulations, or banning building close to sea level.'
Improved international cooperation is vital, Cairncross said, but the Kyoto Protocol is insufficient to address the reality of climate change.
Policymakers and educators must persuade 'this generation to accept sacrifices on behalf of posterity' and convince all nations to share the burden, she told delegates.
This means 'persuading countries that will gain from climate change, or lose little, to take action not on behalf of their own grandchildren but of the descendants of people in other nations,' Cairncross said.
'Of course, there are important areas where no adaptation is possible,' she says. 'We cannot relocate the Amazon or insulate coral reefs and so we need mitigation too. But the government could and should put in place an adaptation strategy right away.'"
Hard to put an adaptation strategy in place for a phenomenon about which so many in the administration are in denial. When the corporate puppets are calling something a hoax, how can we be expected to have a coherent policy? Then again, why start with climate change? We don't seem to have a coherent policy for the war in Iraq, immigration, health care, or any other issue of any real meaning to most Americans. It's not as if there have been any recent examples of climatological disaster in this country. People along the coast displaced? Nope, doesn't ring a bell. (sorry for the sarcasm, but I get snarky when I'm PISSED OFF!!!!!!!!!)
Monday, September 04, 2006
AINGE, MEACHEM LEAD NO. 23 VOLS OVER NO. 9 CALIFORNIA, 35-18 :: Ainge 4 TD passes; Meachem 182 yards receiving with 2 TDs
We're baack!: "Nine months ago, Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer was grim as he answered questions about a 5-6 finish, his first losing season and a bowl-less holiday for his Volunteers.
He may have been one of the most relieved - but least surprised - among the 106,009 people in Neyland Stadium who watched the 23rd-ranked Vols' 35-18 win over No. 9 California on Saturday.
'We expected to win this ball game and be Tennessee,' Fulmer said."
He may have been one of the most relieved - but least surprised - among the 106,009 people in Neyland Stadium who watched the 23rd-ranked Vols' 35-18 win over No. 9 California on Saturday.
'We expected to win this ball game and be Tennessee,' Fulmer said."
Friday, September 01, 2006
On the Job, Nursing Mothers Find a 2-Class System
This article from the New York Times illustrates how the gap between rich and poor/educated and less so is reinforced through disparate policies on breast milk expression on the job. As important as breast milk is to a child's development, couldn't corporations (and small businesses) make more of an effort to accomodate nursing mothers? It should not be easier and more accepted to take a smoke break than a milk expression break. Sorry, smokers. I used to be one of you and still feel this way.
Get Out The Vote
Dear friends,
My name is Ben Hubby; I'm a family practitioner in Savannah.
A group of us have formed to Get Out the Vote and elect Jim Nelson to
Congress. We're looking for folks on the coast, in Brunswick and inland who
will work along side their neighbors to bring forth a large turn-out for Jim
in November. Contact me if you'd like to be a volunteer in the area where
you live or whether you'd like to join us in seeking others to expand our
network.
We applaud what you're doing on the coast to end the nightmare of the Bush
years and to get America back on track!
Ben Hubby hubby@ix.netcom.com
(copied from Nelson For Congress Blogosphere)
My name is Ben Hubby; I'm a family practitioner in Savannah.
A group of us have formed to Get Out the Vote and elect Jim Nelson to
Congress. We're looking for folks on the coast, in Brunswick and inland who
will work along side their neighbors to bring forth a large turn-out for Jim
in November. Contact me if you'd like to be a volunteer in the area where
you live or whether you'd like to join us in seeking others to expand our
network.
We applaud what you're doing on the coast to end the nightmare of the Bush
years and to get America back on track!
Ben Hubby hubby@ix.netcom.com
(copied from Nelson For Congress Blogosphere)
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Keith Olbermann annihilates Rumsfeld
Although his humility would surely prevent him from accepting this compliment, I think we have a new Murrow on our hands. And just in time, too. Thank you, Keith Olbermann, for balancing the Fox News nonsense that seems everpresent in this little corner of the world.
Although his humility would surely prevent him from accepting this compliment, I think we have a new Murrow on our hands. And just in time, too. Thank you, Keith Olbermann, for balancing the Fox News nonsense that seems everpresent in this little corner of the world.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Limbaugh blamed the left for obesity crisis
Rush Limbaugh, blaming liberal government for the current obesity crisis, said,we "[d]idn't teach them how to ... slaughter a cow to get the butter; we gave them the butter". Man is this guy clueless! Since when was slaughter a part of the butter-making process? Hey Rush! Butter is made from milk. You don't have to kill the cow to get the milk. Too much oxy contin this morning? Republicans should just stay away from mentioning dairy products. Remember the fuss when Bush the first couldn't tell reporters how much a gallon of milk costs? Poor rich white guys . . . so out of touch.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Real Wages Fail to Match a Rise in Productivity - New York Times
So much for the American Dream, unless you're a CEO. This article from the NY Times(Real Wages Fail to Match a Rise in Productivity - New York Times) shows that minimum wage workers are not the only ones due for a raise.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Trailer: An Inconvenient Truth
It's not too late to see it in the theatre. It's still playing at Island Cinemas. Unfortunately, it's sharing a theatre with Zoom, so the showtimes are 7:50 and 10:05. Worth the time and money. Remember, if we don't change things soon, St. Simons, Jekyll, Cumberland, and much of Brunswick will be underwater before today's kindergarteners graduate from college.
UPDATE: Three weeks was apparently the max for AIT at Island Cinemas. I really am amazed it stayed that long. The climatecrisis.net team is putting together training seminars for folks to learn how to present the slide show to even more folks. If they're smart (and I think they are), they'll focus first on coastal areas. Hopefully coming soon to a town near you . . .
It's not too late to see it in the theatre. It's still playing at Island Cinemas. Unfortunately, it's sharing a theatre with Zoom, so the showtimes are 7:50 and 10:05. Worth the time and money. Remember, if we don't change things soon, St. Simons, Jekyll, Cumberland, and much of Brunswick will be underwater before today's kindergarteners graduate from college.
UPDATE: Three weeks was apparently the max for AIT at Island Cinemas. I really am amazed it stayed that long. The climatecrisis.net team is putting together training seminars for folks to learn how to present the slide show to even more folks. If they're smart (and I think they are), they'll focus first on coastal areas. Hopefully coming soon to a town near you . . .
Friday, August 25, 2006
A Terrifying Message from Al Gore
So, guess what movie I finally saw last night? My mother says it was a campaign movie, and there is quite a bit of Bush bashing and bitterness from Fmr. Vice President Gore. Still, I argue that the campaign is about the issue, not the man. The personal stuff about Gore is in the movie to help it keep our interest and to keep it from just being a recording of his slide show tour. For those of us who love living near the coast, we should wake up to the fact that the Georgia Barrier Islands and much of the rest of the coastal U.S. could all be under water in our lifetimes. The worst part is: the American government has the power to make the changes necessary to stop or slow global warming. We just need to make sure it's a priority. If you've missed "An Inconvenient Truth" in the theatres, I urge you to watch it the first chance you get on DVD.
So, guess what movie I finally saw last night? My mother says it was a campaign movie, and there is quite a bit of Bush bashing and bitterness from Fmr. Vice President Gore. Still, I argue that the campaign is about the issue, not the man. The personal stuff about Gore is in the movie to help it keep our interest and to keep it from just being a recording of his slide show tour. For those of us who love living near the coast, we should wake up to the fact that the Georgia Barrier Islands and much of the rest of the coastal U.S. could all be under water in our lifetimes. The worst part is: the American government has the power to make the changes necessary to stop or slow global warming. We just need to make sure it's a priority. If you've missed "An Inconvenient Truth" in the theatres, I urge you to watch it the first chance you get on DVD.
Monday, August 21, 2006
Recommended reading/viewing
First, I must advise everyone that reads this post to get a copy of "Where Would Jesus Put The Sidewalks?" by Dr. James A. Nelson (aka Rev. Jim Nelson, candidate for congress). Regardless of your religious affiliation, I think you'll find this book to be a fascinating exploration of the connection between faith and politics. Granted, it is definitely written with the Christian reader in mind, but anyone interested in politics needs to be able to speak to Christians using their own terms. There are discussion questions at the end of each chapter that are perfect for a bible study or book club.
Second, I have three movies to recommend. I doubt any of them will be nominated for Oscars, but I thoroughly enjoyed all three of them. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby might not have been as funny if my buddy Jack McBrayer weren't cast as Glenn. Still, I had a good time, even if I did spend the whole movie waiting for the next time Jack's giant grin would appear. I also recently saw Snakes On A Plane! That m*&%er f*^@in' movie is m*&%er f*^@in' awesome! Loved every minute of it. You must see it in the theatre to get the full communal experience of screaming until you laugh until you scream again. Finally, Accepted may not be the most original or intelligent movie ever made, but I liked it. It's a college misfits movie in the line of Revenge of The Nerds, Van Wilder, and PCU, and I'm apparently not old enough to be bored with those movies yet.
With school back in, I'm not sure I'll have much time for movies, but I hope y'all find the time.
Second, I have three movies to recommend. I doubt any of them will be nominated for Oscars, but I thoroughly enjoyed all three of them. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby might not have been as funny if my buddy Jack McBrayer weren't cast as Glenn. Still, I had a good time, even if I did spend the whole movie waiting for the next time Jack's giant grin would appear. I also recently saw Snakes On A Plane! That m*&%er f*^@in' movie is m*&%er f*^@in' awesome! Loved every minute of it. You must see it in the theatre to get the full communal experience of screaming until you laugh until you scream again. Finally, Accepted may not be the most original or intelligent movie ever made, but I liked it. It's a college misfits movie in the line of Revenge of The Nerds, Van Wilder, and PCU, and I'm apparently not old enough to be bored with those movies yet.
With school back in, I'm not sure I'll have much time for movies, but I hope y'all find the time.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Too tired/busy/overwhelmed to blog Open Thread
I'm certain I'm missing all kinds of important news. Please fill me in. What's on your mind? It need not be political. Although, even the weather can get pretty political. Can y'all believe we actually got "An Inconvenient Truth" at Island Cinemas? I'll probably go tonight. I just know we need to go before Friday, 'cause there's a good chance it won't be around long.
Okay, that's all I have to say for now.
Discuss
Okay, that's all I have to say for now.
Discuss
Friday, August 11, 2006
Bush makes Carter look better & better
I had to search around to find an open access site that carried this Bill Shipp column, now that The Brunswick News has made most of its site for subscribers only. Finally I settled on the Gwinnett Daily Post, which prints Shipp's columns twice weekly. This particular column compares the track records and reputations of presidents Jimmy Carter and George W. Bush. A very interesting read. Who'd have thought we'd long for the Carter era?
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Curiosity, not Capitalism
I have succumbed to adsense for the moment. Don't know if I'll make a dime for it, but I was curious. The good news is, I can remove the little boxes anytime I want. I think it's hilarious that, based on my content, the first ad I got was for a republican-owned robocall company. What do y'all think?
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Congratulations to Jim Martin, Gail Buckner, Hank Johnson, and others
Well, I've taken my "Give 'Em Hecht" bumper sticker off my car and thrown away all the spares I was saving for after the primary. Honestly, I'm just glad the whole business is over, and we can get down to the business of winning the general election. Of course, Hank Johnson may have to deal with legal proceedings from the McKinney camp . . .
My political world is getting a little smaller this weekend, when we finally get a visit from my Uncle Jimmy. He is Mayor James Naugle of Fort Lauderdale. He's a democrat, but sometimes I wonder, considering his close relationship with Jeb Bush and numerous invitations to the Bush White House. I'm anxious to pick his brain about all kinds of political topics in the short time he's here. I'll be sure to report back, including a family photo as verification : )
My political world is getting a little smaller this weekend, when we finally get a visit from my Uncle Jimmy. He is Mayor James Naugle of Fort Lauderdale. He's a democrat, but sometimes I wonder, considering his close relationship with Jeb Bush and numerous invitations to the Bush White House. I'm anxious to pick his brain about all kinds of political topics in the short time he's here. I'll be sure to report back, including a family photo as verification : )
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