John Dean discusses his book, "Conservatives Without a Conscience" with MSNBC's Keith Olbermann. In researching the book, Dean, former counsel to President Richard Nixon, came across a 50-year-old academic study. Dean believes that the study helps to explain the move to the right by the Republican Party: the members are more likely to follow authoritarian … Continue reading Must see video: Conservatives Without a Conscience
Category: Virginia
Blognetnews.com
Another news aggregator joins the blogshpere today, forcing me to create a category in my blogroll just for them 🙂 Blognetnews.com is in beta but currently offers a quick look at the news around the Virginia blogsphere and has some cool features like Hottest Comments, Most Linked Blogs, and Most Active Blogs. Head on over … Continue reading Blognetnews.com
Daily Press opinion: “Deactivated”
Yesterday's opinion in the Daily Press deals with the issue of the Marshall/Newman amendment. One of the arguments in favor of the amendment is to deal with the possibility of so-called "activist judges" in Virginia. (Of course, the fact that no such judges exist in Virginia is of no consequence to supporters of the amendment.) … Continue reading Daily Press opinion: “Deactivated”
Weekend Without Echos is growing
The list of those participating in the Weekend Without Echos continues to grow (see list in sidebar). Participation is completely voluntary. There has been some discussion about how to get on the list. Here is what F.T. Rea has to say: While any number of bloggers may decide to abide by the spirit of the … Continue reading Weekend Without Echos is growing
Lessons from Ken Lay
Much has been written about the death of Enron CEO Ken Lay. Today's Pilot has an article about legacy of him and the lessons we have learned. Written by Nancy Bagranoff, the Dean of the College of Business and Public Administration at ODU, it points to the what we have learned from him and how … Continue reading Lessons from Ken Lay
God in goverment “a clear and present danger”
The above is the title of an article written by one of my favorite writers at the Virginian Pilot, Betsy Wright Rhodes. It is the first of a four-part series planned about "Mixing God and Government in America." For those who may be unfamiliar, Rhodes writes a weekly religious column. Hers is a column that … Continue reading God in goverment “a clear and present danger”
Net neutrality & Allen
The Virginian-Pilot has finally seen fit to print an article on the issue of net neutrality. (Of course, this is just a reprint of a Washington Post article. Guess the MSM has a bit of difficulty with original content, too 🙂 ) Listed as being in support are such varied groups as Microsoft, Google, MoveOn.com … Continue reading Net neutrality & Allen
Senate race going to get nasty?
Incumbent senator George Allen has hired the firm of Scott Howell and Co., a Dallas-based Republican media firm. Virginians will recognize the work of the firm as they were the ones who produced the now infamous "Hitler" ads for Jerry Kilgore last fall. The firm is also responsible for the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth … Continue reading Senate race going to get nasty?
Brian Moran in Hampton Roads
Interesting that the Washington Post has an article up today speculating on which Democrats may be running for governor in 2009. I had actually planned to do a writeup as a part of the Weekend Without Echos - and I still might, since the Post is a little light on analysis 😉 One of those … Continue reading Brian Moran in Hampton Roads
SLANTblog: Weekend without echos
F.T. Rea at SLANTblog has proposed that bloggers post only original material for the weekend of July 21-23, in response to comments made by Michael Shear of the Washington Post and Gordon Morse of the Daily Press at last month's blog summit. I discussed this issue in an earlier post. I'm looking forward to this … Continue reading SLANTblog: Weekend without echos
