The Straight Dope: Was George W. Bush AWOL during his time in the National Guard?
Short answer: Yes.
Monday, September 29, 2003
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Newsday.com: Texas University Shuts Down Bake Sale
From the story:
"The sale was organized by the Young Conservatives of Texas, who said it was intended as a protest of affirmative action.
A sign said white males had to pay $1 for a cookie. The price was 75 cents for white women, 50 cents for Hispanics and 25 cents for blacks.
Members of the conservative group said they meant no offense and were only trying to protest the use of race or gender as a factor in college admissions."
"This was not an issue about free speech," Tim Moore, director of the SMU student center, said in a story for Thursday's edition of The Dallas Morning News. "It was really an issue where we had a hostile environment being created."
Interesting. Point out hypocrisy and you create "a hostile environment". College just doesn't seem very fun anymore.
From the story:
"The sale was organized by the Young Conservatives of Texas, who said it was intended as a protest of affirmative action.
A sign said white males had to pay $1 for a cookie. The price was 75 cents for white women, 50 cents for Hispanics and 25 cents for blacks.
Members of the conservative group said they meant no offense and were only trying to protest the use of race or gender as a factor in college admissions."
"This was not an issue about free speech," Tim Moore, director of the SMU student center, said in a story for Thursday's edition of The Dallas Morning News. "It was really an issue where we had a hostile environment being created."
Interesting. Point out hypocrisy and you create "a hostile environment". College just doesn't seem very fun anymore.
Netscape News -- Reliance on Microsoft called risk to U.S. security
Reliance on any single platform is a security risk. OS diversity provides security.
Reliance on any single platform is a security risk. OS diversity provides security.
Wednesday, September 24, 2003
Los Altos Online -- Gen. Shelton shocks Celebrity Forum, says he won't support Clark for president: "'That question makes me wish it were vodka,' said Shelton. 'I've known Wes for a long time. I will tell you the reason he came out of Europe early had to do with integrity and character issues, things that are very near and dear to my heart. I'm not going to say whether I'm a Republican or a Democrat. I'll just say Wes won't get my vote.'"
Interesting. I can think of only two reasons that a retired General would openly criticize a former subordinate. Either Clark is a very bad man, or (insert Republican conspiracy theory here).
Interesting. I can think of only two reasons that a retired General would openly criticize a former subordinate. Either Clark is a very bad man, or (insert Republican conspiracy theory here).
MSN quits chat services worldwide: "“This is a decision based upon consumer experiences, child protection and our strategic investment to build up MSN Messenger,” Sutton said."
They're hyping this a "child protection" move. Don't let them fool you. "Child protection" (and how M$ can protect your children better than you can is beyond me) may be a side benefit, but this is really an attempt to block other IM services from connecting to MSN Messenger. Two or three monopolies (OS, productivity suite, browser)is not enough for M$ they want IM also.
Why? Think mobile.
They're hyping this a "child protection" move. Don't let them fool you. "Child protection" (and how M$ can protect your children better than you can is beyond me) may be a side benefit, but this is really an attempt to block other IM services from connecting to MSN Messenger. Two or three monopolies (OS, productivity suite, browser)is not enough for M$ they want IM also.
Why? Think mobile.
Great Sports Moments I Have Seen Live (on the tele)
1. Kirk Gibson's game one World Series home run off Dennis Ekersley (sic?). The most dramatic home run I have ever seen.
2. The Music City Miracle -- The Tennessee Titans beat the Buffalo Bills on a 75 yard last second kickoff return thanks a field wide lateral (or illegal forrward pass if you're a Bills fan) from Frank Wycheck to Kevin Dyson. One of the more jaw dropping endings I've ever seen in any sport.
3. Nick Anderson beats Indiana with a three quarters court buzzer beater. The 89-90 "Flying Illini" were one of the best college teams ever assembled. All five Illini starters, Kendall Gill, Stephen Bardo, Kenny Battle, Nick Anderson and Lowell Hamilton were drafted into the NBA (though Hamilton never made a team).
At Indiana the Illini were tied with 2 seconds on the clock, when Illinois inbounded the ball from Indiana's baseline to the inside playing Anderson 75 feet from the basket, it was apparent that Illinois was content with overtime. Anderson apparently was not, for he turned took one dribble toward the basket and let fly a two handed from the hip push shot that grabbed nothing but net. Illinois wins by 3.
4. The Comeback -- Down 35-3 early in the second half the Buffalo Bills looked throughly beaten by the Warren Moon lead Houston Oilers. Bills starting quarterback Jim Kelly was injured and backup Frank Reich looked to have the hapless job of trying to pound out a few second half points to make the score respectable. Instead Reich led the Bills to 38 point second half to beat the Oilers 41-38 in overtime.
5. USA 3 - Portugal 2 -- Portugal was a favorite to win the 2002 World Cup with their mixture of seasoned veterans and young talent. The USA, while not completely overmatched, was known for their conservative offense, dogged defense, and good goalkeeping. Imagine everyone's surprise when the USA came out in the first half and dropped three goals in 30 minutes on the Portuguese. Portugal made a game of it in the second half, but the US held on for the victory that gave them just enough momentum to make the second round (thank you Korea!).
1. Kirk Gibson's game one World Series home run off Dennis Ekersley (sic?). The most dramatic home run I have ever seen.
2. The Music City Miracle -- The Tennessee Titans beat the Buffalo Bills on a 75 yard last second kickoff return thanks a field wide lateral (or illegal forrward pass if you're a Bills fan) from Frank Wycheck to Kevin Dyson. One of the more jaw dropping endings I've ever seen in any sport.
3. Nick Anderson beats Indiana with a three quarters court buzzer beater. The 89-90 "Flying Illini" were one of the best college teams ever assembled. All five Illini starters, Kendall Gill, Stephen Bardo, Kenny Battle, Nick Anderson and Lowell Hamilton were drafted into the NBA (though Hamilton never made a team).
At Indiana the Illini were tied with 2 seconds on the clock, when Illinois inbounded the ball from Indiana's baseline to the inside playing Anderson 75 feet from the basket, it was apparent that Illinois was content with overtime. Anderson apparently was not, for he turned took one dribble toward the basket and let fly a two handed from the hip push shot that grabbed nothing but net. Illinois wins by 3.
4. The Comeback -- Down 35-3 early in the second half the Buffalo Bills looked throughly beaten by the Warren Moon lead Houston Oilers. Bills starting quarterback Jim Kelly was injured and backup Frank Reich looked to have the hapless job of trying to pound out a few second half points to make the score respectable. Instead Reich led the Bills to 38 point second half to beat the Oilers 41-38 in overtime.
5. USA 3 - Portugal 2 -- Portugal was a favorite to win the 2002 World Cup with their mixture of seasoned veterans and young talent. The USA, while not completely overmatched, was known for their conservative offense, dogged defense, and good goalkeeping. Imagine everyone's surprise when the USA came out in the first half and dropped three goals in 30 minutes on the Portuguese. Portugal made a game of it in the second half, but the US held on for the victory that gave them just enough momentum to make the second round (thank you Korea!).
Tuesday, September 23, 2003
Republican Official Claims Dissent is "political hate speech"
Ed Gillispie you're an asshole.
Now there's some political hate speech.
Ed Gillispie you're an asshole.
Now there's some political hate speech.
Issa urges "No" vote on California recall.
Whiny crybaby Darrell Issa, the major financial backer of the CA recall effort, is urging voters to vote "No" on the recall if Republican candidates Ahnold and Tom McClintock stay in the race.
Says Issa (who coincidentally has been charged though not convicted of car theft three times), ``If there are two Republicans in this race when people cast their votes, there is an absolute guarantee that Cruz Bustamante will be the governor.''
Odd, I thought it was Gray Davis' alleged incompetence that was the issue here. Apparently it's simply a power grab by Republicans and has nothing to do with better governance for the people of the state of CA.
I'm shocked, shocked, I tell you
Whiny crybaby Darrell Issa, the major financial backer of the CA recall effort, is urging voters to vote "No" on the recall if Republican candidates Ahnold and Tom McClintock stay in the race.
Says Issa (who coincidentally has been charged though not convicted of car theft three times), ``If there are two Republicans in this race when people cast their votes, there is an absolute guarantee that Cruz Bustamante will be the governor.''
Odd, I thought it was Gray Davis' alleged incompetence that was the issue here. Apparently it's simply a power grab by Republicans and has nothing to do with better governance for the people of the state of CA.
I'm shocked, shocked, I tell you
Monday, September 22, 2003
Robert Novak: The trouble with Wes
From the size of the guns conservatives are breaking out either they don't have much on Clark or they are scared as hell of him. Probably both.
From the size of the guns conservatives are breaking out either they don't have much on Clark or they are scared as hell of him. Probably both.
Monday, September 15, 2003
USATODAY.com - Amanpour: CNN practiced self-censorship
Said Amanpour: "I think the press was muzzled, and I think the press self-muzzled. I'm sorry to say, but certainly television and, perhaps, to a certain extent, my station was intimidated by the administration and its foot soldiers at Fox News. And it did, in fact, put a climate of fear and self-censorship, in my view, in terms of the kind of broadcast work we did."
Let's examine this... On second thought let's not it's too scary. Instead let's take a jab at Fox News. Later in the story:]
Fox News spokeswoman Irena Briganti said of Amanpour's comments: "Given the choice, it's better to be viewed as a foot soldier for Bush than a spokeswoman for al-Qaeda."
How about simply being "Fair and Balanced" like you claim?
Said Amanpour: "I think the press was muzzled, and I think the press self-muzzled. I'm sorry to say, but certainly television and, perhaps, to a certain extent, my station was intimidated by the administration and its foot soldiers at Fox News. And it did, in fact, put a climate of fear and self-censorship, in my view, in terms of the kind of broadcast work we did."
Let's examine this... On second thought let's not it's too scary. Instead let's take a jab at Fox News. Later in the story:]
Fox News spokeswoman Irena Briganti said of Amanpour's comments: "Given the choice, it's better to be viewed as a foot soldier for Bush than a spokeswoman for al-Qaeda."
How about simply being "Fair and Balanced" like you claim?
Friday, September 12, 2003
Yahoo! News - Music Legend Johnny Cash Dies at 71
The man in black waiting in line to talk to a white robed St. Peter at the pearly gates.
St. Peter says, "Next."
The singer walks up and says, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash."
When I was just a baby,
My Momma told me son,
"Always be a good boy,
don't ever play with guns."
But I shot a man in Reno,
Just to watch him die.
When I hear that blowin
I hang my head and cry.
The man in black waiting in line to talk to a white robed St. Peter at the pearly gates.
St. Peter says, "Next."
The singer walks up and says, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash."
Wednesday, September 10, 2003
Yahoo! News - AIDS Activist Jason Robertson Dies at 23
Sad. Persecuted as a little boy for trying to attend regular grade school, Robertson, who contracted AIDS via blood products used to treat his hemophilia, could not take new medications that could have kept him alive for they aggravated the condition that caused him to get AIDS in the first place.
Ironic and not funny.
Sad. Persecuted as a little boy for trying to attend regular grade school, Robertson, who contracted AIDS via blood products used to treat his hemophilia, could not take new medications that could have kept him alive for they aggravated the condition that caused him to get AIDS in the first place.
Ironic and not funny.
Sunday, September 07, 2003
Tuesday, September 02, 2003
I golfed with Dad yesterday. Shot a 48 on a par 36. I hit a beautiful 7-iron onto a 140 yard par 3. It landed about 8 feet below the hole and stuck. My ball was about six inches from the ball mark. One of them, "Oh yeah that's why I do this" shots. I just hit the ball 410 feet. That's a mammoth homerun in baseball, and that's only a seven iron. With good wind and a little downhill action, I can drive the ball 275 yards. That's a sixth of a mile! And I play short!
Anyhoo... great seven... of course I two putted /grrr/, but a par is a par.
Anyhoo... great seven... of course I two putted /grrr/, but a par is a par.
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