Drinking Liberally 9/21
September 20, 2006
This week, Drinking Liberally will be held at the usual time and place: The Shanty on 4th Ave starting at 6pm. There are no special events or guests scheduled this week, just good conversation, good times, and good beer with like-minded liberals. Last week, we had a Drinking Liberally beer tasting. We tasted about 10
Pederson and Kyl September Polling
September 20, 2006
Pederson continues to chip away at Kyl in the latest SurveyUSA poll, which shows a 43%/48% race with a MOE of 4.6%. The two main factors to pay close attention to are that Kyl remains under 50%, and that Pederson continues to trend closer to Kyl, converting undecideds slowly but surely. I don’t put a
Giffords’ Secret Message
September 20, 2006
I was more than a little annoyed at Gabby’s failure to put the word "Democrat" anywhere on her signage during the primary. But now that has passed, I can appreciate the strategy of giving a bi-partisan appearance during the general in a Republican plurality district and not having to switch all the signage. However, I
The Real Threat Meter
September 18, 2006
Aggregate mortality in America from selected risks from 1990 to the present. “In this world there is always danger for those who are afraid of it.” – George Bernard Shaw “As the ostrich when pursued hideth his head, but forgetteth his body; so the fears of a coward expose him to danger.”
Learned Limb Returns
September 17, 2006
Learned Limb is back. After more than a year on sabatical, Learned Limb, Jesus’ own Judge, is back, flexing his sinewey mind in the service of Our Lord. I encourage you to visit his home among the various tubes of the internets and be showered with his manly love (of God).
Corporate Personhood and Environmental Destruction
September 17, 2006
My wife, Lauren, recently needed to write an essay for a job application. She chose a topic close to her policy geek husband’s heart: corporate personhood. I was so delighted I asked her permission to post it here. Recently sighted on a T-shirt at a political rally: “A person who is considered to be property
America’s Enlightened Fraternity of Death Penalty Nations
September 17, 2006
"You will be known by the company you keep"
Tucson Screening of “The Ground Truth”
September 16, 2006
A one-time-only screening of the acclaimed documentary about the sacrifices of men and women at war in Iraq is scheduled at 1pm this Sunday, September 17. The Ground Truth directed by Patricia Foulkrod, made a powerful impression at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted
