How the hell did Rod Blagojevich get elected in the first place?
Was he always this crazy or did it happen more recently?
Category: Politics
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Tuesday Can't Come Soon Enough
Eight long years later, and the nightmare is almost over. Here’s two views I collected that sum up my feelings. First, from Ezra Klein, because he sums it up much better than I could:
Because George W. Bush was president, more people hate America. Because George W. Bush was president, more Americans view the presidency cynically. Because George W. Bush was president, this country is worse off, and this world is worse off. He betrayed us. I have no interest in engaging the debate that asks whether he was a cynical monster or a hapless fool. It is enough to say he was a failure, and leave it at that. He can spend the rest of his life giving speeches to justify his actions. But he will never be able to drown out the roar of his record.
And next, a bit of snark photographed by our pal Seamus:
Some kind folks at work have arranged to pipe in a live feed of the Inauguration Day festivities into a viewing area with plenty of seats and a big screen. I’ll be there, watching with a big smile on my face.
Yes, We Did
No long post. Just great relief, and happiness, and pride in my country.
Now the work begins.
I’m so glad I am here to see this day.
UPDATE Nov 5: Read this.
The Day Before: Going Out On a Limb
Here’s my call for Tuesday (hopefully I will not jinx anything!). Obama 286, McCain 252.
I don’t think we’ll take 60 in the Senate. My call: 57 seats.
And CA Prop 8? Too close to call.
Finally, just for fun, this slightly cheesy video:
If you have not voted early, do your duty tomorrow. I’ll be there when the polls open at 7.
No on 8
That’s it, in a nutshell.
I realize this is an issue that causes a lot of pain and confusion, even for some people who are generally liberal on social issues.
Bottom line, though, is that change is not always pretty, or safe, or easy, or even comfortable.
No on 8. It’s the right thing to do.
UPDATE: I am very pleased to note that Chuck Geschke, Founder & Chairman of Adobe is quoted in this No on 8 press release.