Thanks, Google. But I’m not going to use this or any other web-based calendar until it syncs with my Treo and my desktop, and lets me control how much information is shared with others. Is that so much to ask?
Author: Ruby Sinreich
Vote Nall Y’all
You know, I am no Libertarian, but that party’s nominee for the Alabama Governor’s race is really growing on me. Loretta Nall (slogan: “Vote Nall, Y’all) has a great platform, in which I haven’t yet found anything to disagree with with (but probably would if I dig deep enough in to gun territory). I do have some disagreements with her ugly campaign website, but I’ll let those be.
Pam Spaulding at Pam’s House Blend recounts a recent episode where an Alabama journalist complained of the too-sexy picture of Ms. Nall adorning his column about her. Somehow he managed to blame her for having breasts instead of blaming his editor for the tacky selection. Ms. Nall’s reply was comprehensive, articulate, and funny. I will make a contribution to her campaign in support of smart women everywhere.
Go to Pam’s House Blend to read the whole funny story, and then give Loretta a hand.
Help Planned Parenthood
They’re taking a survey to see what should be top priorities for ’08. They’re asking about social networks, so this is a good opportunity to point them in the right direction…
Better late than never
I was just thinking… if it hadn’t been for 9/11, I wonder if Bush would have been as unpopular in 2002 as he is now.
President Bush has hit new lows in public opinion for his handling of Iraq and the war on terror and for his overall job performance. Polling also shows the Republican Party surrendering its advantage on national security.
The AP-Ipsos survey is loaded with grim election-year news for a party struggling to stay in power. Nearly 70 percent of Americans believe the nation is headed in the wrong direction — the largest percentage during the Bush presidency and up 13 points from a year ago.
– Bush, GOP Struggle for Public Approval – Yahoo! News
First wedding of the year
Brian and I are headed out of town for Alexis and Mike’s Wedding. We have a long drive ahead, but then when it’s done we’ll be in fabulous New York City. Woot!
This is the first of several weddings we’ll be attending this year – not counting our own.
And you’re in our neighborhood and want to do some cat-sitting… well let me know.
I hereby resolve that…
“The current Republican administration (in all three branches of government) is the most singularly corrupt government in at least the past century if not all of U.S. history.”
Yee ha!
Watch ’em fall like dominoes….
Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Tex.), a primary architect of the House Republican majority who became one of the most powerful and feared leaders in Washington, told House allies tonight that he will resign from the House rather than face a reelection fight that appears increasingly unwinnable.
The decision came just three days after his former deputy chief of staff, Tony C. Rudy, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and corruption charges, telling federal prosecutors of a criminal enterprise being run out of DeLay’s leadership offices.
– Rep. DeLay Won’t Seek Reelection
TV is dead, long live video
The Washington Post reports on candidates using video for online campaigning: “All of the sudden, the Internet becomes much more relevant.”
Bush War Blues
Chapel Hill-area label Yep Roc is offerring free downloads of a new anti-war song by Billy Bragg. It’s 165 seconds of raw blues, good humor, and great politics.
Being a man of action, Billy ducked into Big Sky Recordings in Ann Arbor, Mich., on March 22 and laid down “Bush War Blues,” with lyrics adapted to express his condemnation of the war in Iraq. His voice husky from his hefty touring schedule, Billy originally attributed the song to a newly-created alter ego, Johnny Clash.
– Yep Roc Records
Thanks to Paul for the link.
‘new tools & new strategies’ session
Here is a photo of yesterday’s session – in progress!
This was supposed to be posted in real time, but I sent it to the wrong address. 🙁
Thanks to everyone who attended and participated in the great discussion!