August 8, 2007 – 12:52 pm
I saw at the end of my daily e-mail from the NYT that this is the 34th anniversary of Richard Nixon announcing his resignation. I remember exactly where I was when watching his speech and that the owner of the place bought beers for the house at its conclusion.
Nixon was an essential player in [...]
There’s been a variety of talk about post-9/11 literature in the U.S. Several novels, most recently Don DeLillo’s Falling Man, have explored the territory. Still, two recent releases by British SF authors Brian Aldiss and Ken MacLeod made me realize they seem to be most directly addressing and questioning the impact of 9/11 [...]
I was going to join most of the blogosphere with an extended post/rant/diatribe on Bush commuting Scooter Libby’s prison sentence. Then I realized that Bush, Cheney, their administration and their supporters could care less about the concept of justice or the rule of law. The Bushies will do what they want, [...]
I try to stay away from the political but this issue deals as much with the practice of law. Sen. John Thune is getting front page headlines for the defeat of comprehensive immigration reform in the Senate. While I, too, thought the bill was, at best, a horrible band aid approach falling far [...]
While doing some research Monday, I stumbled across a site called Newsmeat, which has a search engine for political contributions over $200 dating back to 1978. Out of curiosity, I plugged in my name. I was more than a little surprised when it indicated I contributed $353.35 in August 2004 to a political [...]
December 30, 2006 – 12:33 pm
As the Argus Leader seeks once again to get blogs off the ground, it faces a variety of problems. Sadly, one appears to be truth.
Material from the paper’s “Voices” blog not only shows up online, but excerpts from it are run on the front of the local “news” section. Of course, the Argus [...]
December 17, 2006 – 11:41 am
This post initially started as a result of my review of search terms for the recent installment of search follies. But the public announcement that Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth is engaged makes it more timely.
I’ve always been suprised by how many people come here via Herseth web searches. As you’ll see, virtually all deal [...]
December 14, 2006 – 12:22 pm
My senior U.S. Senator is taken to a hospital from the Capitol building. He remains there in critical condition following late night surgery for a congenital problem late night surgery for a congenital condition that caused bleeding in his brain. What does it mean? An opportunity for the media vultures to feast.
The [...]
November 8, 2006 – 11:55 am
I was thinking of doing a brief roundup on South Dakota blog election coverage but came across a post that beats them all. Go read Scott Hudson’s post-election wrap-up, where his “Get Out of Town” stylings nails the “boneheads” of election day.
It always rains like hell on the loser’s day parade.
“Broadway,” Goo Goo Dolls, [...]
November 7, 2006 – 12:52 pm
Several people have asked about my plans for Election Day. Whether it’s because I quickly revert to my cynical view of politics and elections or simply can’t wait to go back to the things I enjoy, my plans are very simple:
Leave work early to vote
Finalize arrangements for and host the volleyball team meal [...]
November 4, 2006 – 11:44 am
Soon it will be over. Until then, another round-up of South Dakota political notes.
Coat Hangers at Dawn and South Dakota Progressive are doing an excellent job following the Roger Hunt/”Promising Future, Inc.” flap. I haven’t taken the time to look at the legalities of it all but it certainly seems to smell funny.
Along [...]
October 31, 2006 – 9:05 pm
Upcoming from the Campaign for Healthy Families:
WHAT: Rally and Press ConferenceWHO: Jan Nicolay, Campaign for Healthy Families Co-Chair
Kate Looby, state director for Planned Parenthood
Rep. Casey Murschel
South Dakotans who believe Referred Law 6 simply goes too far
WHEN: Wednesday November 1, 2006, Noon CST
WHERE: Old Federal Courthouse Square
Phillips Avenue between 12th and 13th Street
Sioux Falls, SD
(Also [...]
October 29, 2006 – 9:16 am
As the election approaches, I am looking forward to there being far fewer lengthy posts dealing with political matters. In fact, I’m hoping political topics will soon be almost nonexistent here.
For example, you’re not going to be any info or comment on pagegate, gropegate or whatever -gate you want to use for the upcoming [...]
October 24, 2006 – 12:41 pm
While I tend to avoid these types of things, with the election just two weeks away I am going to break from tradition and post what the media would call a PSA.
The South Dakota Campaign for Healthy Families, the group heading up the effort to overturn South Dakota’s abortion ban, is planning a “Stand Up [...]
October 20, 2006 – 7:49 am
With the election almost upon us and the dust up over campaign ads continuing, it’s time to stick my nose into yet another ballot issue.
Supporters of the abortion law referred for a public vote (Referred Law 6) are being called to task because recent television ads said the ban contains an exception for the health [...]
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