A discussion thread at SoundPolitics about a really stupid e-mail from Washington state Rep. Jeanne Darnelle raises a good question: who is the dumbest U.S. Senator? I had thought that Barbara Boxer was running away with that prize, but the Washington locals nominate Patty Murray. I don't know much about her.
1.31.2005
Anonymous evil American right-wing organization blamed for fat man's woes
In the BrandRepublic Bulletin, Julia Pearlman begins her story, "Michael Moore, the director, writer and producer of 'Fahrenheit 9/11', was almost sabotaged in a planned attack by an American right-wing organisation..." but then never names the alleged organisation or offers any evidence that an American right-wing organization was responsible. For all Pearlman knows, the attack could have been by outraged patrons of Krispy Kreme Donuts when they found out Moore had eaten them out of stock.
What kind of journalism is this?
(via Anklebitingpundits)
What kind of journalism is this?
(via Anklebitingpundits)
Groovy tunes
I had the pleasure of visiting Byron Bay, Australia, in December, and saw an amazing band in a local pub. I bought their CD, and am still listening to it regularly. It gets better every time.
They're called the Groovesmiths, and though they are unpublished, I urge you to try to get some of their music. The album is called Demonstration of Intent.
They're called the Groovesmiths, and though they are unpublished, I urge you to try to get some of their music. The album is called Demonstration of Intent.
Kaus in the house
Mickey Kaus was the first blogger I started reading, and still one of my favourites, though I enjoyed him more when he had John Kerry to kick around.
This post is Kaus at his best -- a rare Democrat with common sense and an appreciation of how out of control the party leaders are.
This post is Kaus at his best -- a rare Democrat with common sense and an appreciation of how out of control the party leaders are.
Dumb and dumber
This story is pretty scary about students' ignorance of civil liberties.
Lefties will paint this as either a story about red state Hitler youth, or about lack of funding for education. The truth, however, is that the problem with civics education is much the same as the problem with mathematics and reading and writing education: it is controlled by greedy teachers' unions that care more about preserving their own power than improving education.
I'd like to see whether non-union schools' students understand civil liberties better. I bet they do.
Lefties will paint this as either a story about red state Hitler youth, or about lack of funding for education. The truth, however, is that the problem with civics education is much the same as the problem with mathematics and reading and writing education: it is controlled by greedy teachers' unions that care more about preserving their own power than improving education.
I'd like to see whether non-union schools' students understand civil liberties better. I bet they do.
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