I fully expected to hit Google this morning and find a lot of posts about Labor Day. Just as I was disappointed in the Pilot's lack of coverage, so was I disappointed in my search on Google. Heck, when I searched for images, most were of various events - parades, picnics, even a marriage proposal … Continue reading Labor Day 2006
Some things you may have missed
Today's Pilot had a front page, below the fold article on the Allen-Webb race. The headline in the print edition is "Now, it's wide-open." Writers Dale Eisman and Warren Fiske opine: Whether Allen can repair the damage done by his "macaca" comment and whether Webb, short of cash and still largely unintroduced to the electorate, … Continue reading Some things you may have missed
The Pulpit Speaks: October 13, 1956
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Do you ever stop to notice the signs of the times? Everyone should stop sometimes and take notice of what is taking place about him. This time of year, trees are taking on … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: October 13, 1956
Dean on Rumsfield: “Textbook authoritarianism”
John Dean weighs in on Donald Rumsfields comments related to calling those against the war "appeasers." Note also the comments on fear. [NOTE: if you see a white space below, YouTube is down] UPDATE: Check out the video of Keith Olbermann's commentary on the Rumsfield speech over at Crooks and Liars. Definitely worth a watch.
Monday Morning Quarterback (on a Friday night)
What can I say about last night's final preseason game for the Washington Redskins? It was another disappointing loss. On some plays, it looked as if it was the beginning of training camp instead of the end. One bright spot: quarterback Todd Collins. His experience in Al Saunders' offense shows. With 12 years' experience, he … Continue reading Monday Morning Quarterback (on a Friday night)
IRS: NAACP OK
It took almost two years but the IRS has concluded that the NAACP did not violate the group's tax exempt status. The investigation was based on remarks made during the 2004 presidential campaign which criticized George Bush. From the Washington Post: In a letter released yesterday by the NAACP, the IRS said the group, the … Continue reading IRS: NAACP OK
Conservatives Without Conscience: Chapter 4
Chapter 4 is the final chapter of John Dean's book and is entitled "Troubling Politics and Policies of Our Authoritarian Government." Dean opens this chapter with a harsh indictment of the Bush/Cheney administration: While authoritarian conservatism was growing in force in Washington for a decade before Bush and Cheney arrived at the White House, their … Continue reading Conservatives Without Conscience: Chapter 4
Offline blogging tool:Windows Live Writer
Most of the time, I have internet access, using my bluetooth cell phone when no other options exist. I usually write my posts online. But I've been wondering about the offline blogging tools out there and one that I ran across is Windows Live Writer, which I am using to write this post. The program … Continue reading Offline blogging tool:Windows Live Writer
Allen: from both sides now
From The Shad Plank: Sen. George Allen must be looking for a friend about now. After a couple of weeks of issuing apologies for the now-infamous "macaca" incident, Allen today gets taken to the woodshed by one of his own -- the conservative magazine National Review, which in its online version today accuses the senator … Continue reading Allen: from both sides now
The shrinking Virginia blogsphere
Virginia is losing two good people in the blogsphere. The Jaded JD is signing off today, supposedly at midnight but I am unable to access his blog as I write this. His final post as it appeared in the aggregator: If he comes up for anything, it will be to get rid of me. … Continue reading The shrinking Virginia blogsphere
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