Archive for June 2007

The monthlies.

• Vitriolic Radio Is Free Speech

  Last week, Jake Tapper blogged about a supposed ‘legislative fix’ for the right-wing radio vitriol, and I commented… Although talk radio tends to be extreme conservatism, “free speech” allows them to do so. The main issue is the politicians and suits in Washington allow themselves to listen (and care).

• Looming Health Care Crisis

  Last week, Jake Tapper blogged about Michael Moore’s new documentary ‘Sicko,’ and I commented… With all the talk of global warming being the issue of our lifetime, I beg to differ. The persistent looming health care crisis is by far the biggest issue facing Americans.

• iPhone

  I just wanted to confirm the craziness that is the consumerist nation of the United States. While walking around the city (of Berkeley) looking for lunch, I noticed people on beach chairs against a storefront. My initial thought was, “Man, someone gave those bums a bath… and a beach chair.” But then I looked up [...]

• In the News

  - Well, one must admit, he has two huge balls. Representative Rahm Emanuel, brother of Hollywood super-agent Ari, proposed to cut off funds for the vice president, who had claimed that he had extraordinary powers, and was not governed by the Constitution. – Was there a real reason that price floors were not allowed for [...]

• Relish Tray

  An IM with my sister-in-law… [20:42] eszczep: are we officially cancelled for tahoe[20:42] eszczep: i gotto know what to pack [20:45] reyonthehill: yea [20:46] eszczep: have you gotten some junk food for my arrival! [20:47] reyonthehill: um, not yet [20:50] eszczep: well there is enough time! potato chips and veggie tray Instead of Tahoe, my [...]

• In the News… Bush.

  - Until he is pardoned (presumably on January 19, 2009), Scooter Libby will be “federal inmate No. 28301-016.” That the real crime was committed by his boss, the vice president, and Bush’s brain, Karl Rove, is another story, one worth drinking to (to aid in one’s discomfort). – Bush is apparently still on the lord’s [...]

• craigslisting

  What is with the “free stuff” section of craigslist that gets people delighted to pick up your garbage? Yesterday, I posted two ads, and within twenty minutes, I received an email and had three messages on the answering machine. And then I had to report the bad news, again and again, over the phone and [...]

• In the News… the I, Me, Mine Edition.

  - I was forced to cancel plans in Tahoe this weekend because of the forest fire. By the way, because of the fire, Hotels.com refunded my money in full, with no cancellation fee. (Were the customer service people really aware of the Tahoe fire, or was this one of those magical reasons that allowed them [...]

• Disney Presents Vimeo v5

  With Vimeo v5 now out and about, I’m hesitant to staying on-board. In an IM conversation with Tour for the Cure’s Tim Riley this morning, reyonthehill time, I mentioned my displeasure… [09:13] tmorly: new vimeo[09:13] tmorly: it is a lot to take in[09:13] tmorly: the old version was more simple[09:13] tmorly: but i think i [...]

• Those Days

  Some people may think that my lack of posting yesterday was an all-out assault on the land we call blogtopia, and if you do, then you don’t have a clue. It just turned out to be one of those days. A late morning, not in the office until after 11am. And then a busy day, [...]

• I Wish

  Instead of there being three pink, three red, three yellow and three orange Starbursts in every package, I wish there would be four pink, four red and four yellow Starbursts, no orange. That would be much better.

• Party-Busting Politics

  I’m not the guy who should be invited to parties because I get political. It doesn’t really matter how hard I try, where I am or who I’m with, or what I’m drinking, or if I am drinking at all. It is inevitable. I usually steer clear of over-the-line debates, but I am always the [...]

• In the News

  - So powerful, a four-part expose won’t even do. Ana Marie Cox highlights the Washington Post series and “the extraordinary and unprecedented role that Dick Cheney has played as Vice President.“ – A sign of the Roberts/Alito court… “The Supreme Court sided with developers and the Bush administration Monday in a dispute with environmentalists over [...]

• In the News

  - Choose your doctor wisely, because they have the “right to refuse treatment based on values.“ – The OVP gone wild: “Vice President Cheney’s office has refused to comply with an executive order governing the handling of classified information for the past four years and recently tried to abolish the office that sought to enforce [...]

• Emails with Dom

  I’m trying to get a good friend of mine to do a podcast… u interested in podcasting, by phone, via skype, sometime, discuss politics, berkeley bums, etc. ?? -Jeff my thoughts must never be recorded, except by third person account or from written notes why is that? -Jeff i dont really want to go on [...]

• In the News… the Blogger-Induced Version.

  - Michael Bloomberg has been planning his entrance into the race for the White House the past two years. Will he make a splash? A big one, if he does commit. I’m hoping he does; it’ll make things interesting. – The era of zero accountability continues… “Vice President Dick Cheney has asserted his office is [...]

• In the News

  - Uh-oh, Ralph Nader is supposedly pondering a run. Says Nader, “The two parties are still converging — they don’t even debate the military budget anymore. I really think there needs to be more competition from outside the two parties.” I agree, the two-party system hurts the natural breakdown of the American voting public. And, [...]

• For the Good of the Republic

  My wife reminded me this morning, somewhat testily, of my initial thoughts on a Hillary candidacy — that the American people aren’t necessarily ready to vote for a female, and that would result in another GOP presidency. However unfortunate this premise is, I still believe it to be unfortunately true. In addition, with regards to [...]

• A Woman President

  I usually don’t do this, in fact, I don’t think I ever have, that is, preempt a blogpost for a post with some historical significance for the original blogpost. But it had to be done; you’ll see what I mean in a moment. Back in early February (for some reason, I never blogged this), Jake [...]

• An Electable Edwards?

  Yesterday, Jake Tapper blogged about John Edwards’ talking point that he is “electable” in the rural parts of America, inferring that Hillary Clinton (female) and Barack Obama (African-American) would not garner votes in the south (and west). I commented… It is probably true, that a white male would do better in rural states than a [...]

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