One Utah » Blog Archive » Bush League War Drums Beating Louder on Iran In short, it seems possible that Rove, who is no one’s dummy and would not want to be required to “spin†an unnecessary war on Iran, may have lost the battle with Cheney over the merits of a military strike on Iran, and only then decided – or was urged – to spend more time with his family. As for administration spokesperson Tony Snow, it seems equally possible that, before deciding he had to leave the White House to make more money, he concluded that his…
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Economist’s View: Paul Krugman: Seeking Willie Horton And if you look at the political successes of the G.O.P. since it was taken over by movement conservatives, they had very little to do with public opposition to taxes, moral values, perceived strength on national security, or any of the other explanations usually offered. To an almost embarrassing extent, they all come down to just five words: southern whites starting voting Republican. … This blog covers economics news, something I know nothing about, but it also gathers articles of general interest in politics and current events. And it’s written by a Duck,…
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I was running an errand today in a nearby suburb and spotted this sign. It looked like it would turn out to be one of those “Want to meet exciting singles??” ads, but it turned out to be a little more provocative even than that. Wonder where I could get me one? Why, from here. Via: Flickr Title: Palatine sign By: GinnyRED57 Originally uploaded: 25 Aug ’07, 10.13am CDT PST
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Yes, well, we were stopped. It was actually more interesting about a mile back, where floodwater was nearly up to the bottom of the undercarriage. However, I was busy driving at the time and watching waves break high enough to clear the hood of the car. Close to work, a large tree with a trunk a foot and a half thick was snapped clean in two, probably by the extremely evil black microburst-like storm that barrelled through at about 315pm, which resulted in our being evacuated to the basement. I think this bridge might be one of several over Salt…
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Why, yes, this is a Verizon Wireless cameraphone, why do you ask? Actually, I was just trying to capture the image of the fast-moving SECOND evil black stormcloud of the day, which looked like it might be about to drop a tail over the Northwest suburbs. Via: Flickr Title: 08-23-07_1711.jpg By: GinnyRED57 Originally uploaded: 23 Aug ’07, 5.13pm CDT PST
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I finally got around to viewing the DVD, which I purchased from the Field Museum’s shop – they have an entire section of their very large shop devoted to fair trade items and environmentally-sensitive gifts. In spite of my pre-2000 dismissal of former Vice President Al Gore Jr. as a slightly dorky wonk, I was very moved by his presentation and the lifelong passion he’s had for learning about the environment, and for raising the alarm about climatic change. Yes, it’s annoying that he uses buzzwords and talking points, just like the Republicans, but also it’s incredibly frustrating and sobering…
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According to Gizmodo, a lot of people apparently are in the habit of cleaning house in the nude. They might or might not like this high-concept countertop juicer. Chacon a son gout, as the French say, or “Some people like goats(e).” Does not come with unicorn chaser. Kitchen Gadgets: Juicer Hugs Countertops, But Look Out! – Gizmodo
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Earlier today, I mislaid something and went to the security office of the building to see if anything had been turned in. It was late in the afternoon, and when I stepped through the door, I noted the big EVACUATION map plan on the wall, the bank of Matrix-like security monitors, another computer monitor that was partly visible but mostly turned away from public view, and the very large, very sweaty, very sound asleep security guard nodding off in front of the displays. I stood there, uncertain as to whether my problem was worth disturbing the rest of one of…
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Via: Flickr Title: Help desk By: GinnyRED57 Originally uploaded: 8 Aug ’07, 7.51pm CDT PST
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Via: Flickr Title: 08-08-07_1457.jpg By: GinnyRED57 Originally uploaded: 8 Aug ’07, 2.59pm CDT PST