We haven’t been too political around here lately, but today is the inauguration of Barack Obama as President of the United States of America. I just want to say, I’m really, really excited about what this presidency is going to mean to history. Not just because he’s the first african-american president we’ve ever had, but…
Can You Call Obama a Socialist? Socialists say “No.”
Digg had a good article today (surprisingly not at all technology related) from the Chicago Tribune where they actually talked to legitimate Socialists in the USA about McCain’s calling Obama a “Socialist” after his comment about “spreading the wealth around” being good for everybody. I’ve had several friends post really hateful comments on my Facebook…
It May Already Be Too Late
I am not usually too easily swayed by comments on a Digg.com article, but today I most certainly was alarmed, intrigued even. Digg was running a story about an army brigade being stationed here in the U.S. for domestic missions, including Federal response to man-made disasters, terrorism, or to provide support in case of natural…
“Caribou Barbie” Sarah Palin Loses VP Debate
I said a while back I wouldn’t put forth any clearly political blog posts… well, I’ve turned hypocrite (or maybe liar, at least) and have decided to renig on that promise. Today I sent an emailed Letter to the Editor at the newspaper in the town where my job is, because the town where I…