At gatherings of Democrats, I have often seen people proudly declare themselves to be “yellow dog Democrats.” This is a term that dates back to the 1920s, and is part of the larger phrase “I’d vote for a yellow dog if he ran on the Democratic ticket.” I cringe every time that I hear somebody …
Category Archives: Politics
We’re doomed.
In one of my classes today, with roughly 45 students in attendance (mostly third- and fourth-years), the teacher took a survey: how many students would be voting in the upcoming election? Less than half of the students raised their hands. The teacher asked them why, and nobody could say why. They just weren’t. We are …
Bush, Rush, Rove, Schwarzenegger, and Ashcroft. Oh my.
The Bush White House is crumbling due their lies about Iraqi WMD and the Plame Affair. Rush Limbaugh has been fired, and is under investigation for his involvement in a drug ring and a drug addiction. Karl Rove is a prime suspect in the Plame Affair. Schwarzenegger’s abuse, womanizing history has come out in an …
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Bush campaign fundraising FAQ.
These are honest-to-god frequently asked questions, from a memo that the Bush campaign sent to their New York fundraisers: Q: Can I use my personal aircraft for campaign business? A: No, you may not use your personal aircraft for campaign business. Corporate aircraft may be used, but only if each person boarding the plane pays …
White House tailspin.
Scott McClellan’s White House press briefing today was quite nasty. Virtually the entire 45-minute Q&A session was about the White House leak of the identity of a CIA operative, with the reporters asking the tough (and obvious) questions and McClellan squirming, obviously under strict orders to limit his statements within some pretty narrow confines. The …
Ahh…Reagan.
“My fellow Americans, I’m pleased to tell you today that I’ve signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes.” -President Ronald Reagan, radio address, unaware that the broadcast had begun.
Matricardi fingers Republican leadership.
Former executive director of the Virginia Republican Party Ed Matricardi has fingered Republican leaders in the ongoing eavesdropping scandal. Matricardi didn’t just name former party chairman Gary Thompson, but also House Speaker Vance Wilkins (who resigned in disgrace earlier this year), Wilkins’ chief of staff Claudia Tucker (resigned in disgrace; pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor), …
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Hot air control.
Senator Don Young (R-Alaska) is on board with the White House’s plan to privatize air traffic control. Except for two airports in Alaska, which he had struck from the list of affected airports. Why? “My hotel room is on the top floor of the Sheraton, and the airplanes take right off towards my hotel room. …
Roanoke gets WiFi.
I’ve been pushing Charlottesville to set up 802.11x-based wireless Internet access throughout downtown for two years ago. I started off attempting to set it up as a private venture, but it became obvious that it would be difficult to do without cooperation from the city. (Additionally, I knew that it wouldn’t do me any good …
Eat that, Pres.
“Welcome to Vietnam, Mr. President. Sorry you didn’t go when you had the chance.” –Former Senator Max Cleland, regarding Iraq