Best Line of the Day
A true American’s first faith should be the Constitution.
The Legal Satyricon, commenting on some truly appalling politicing.
Posted in Misc.Tags: Links, Misc., Politics
Tags: Links, Misc., Politics
But, that’s the definition of Socialism!
Barack Obama on John McCain’s recent strategy:
By the end of the week, he’ll be accusing me of being a secret communist because I shared my toys in Kindergarten. Read more »
Posted in Life, Misc., Ramblings
Tags: Misc., Politics, Purported Comedic Value
As a Matter of Personal Opinion
Related to this, I just want to say that I agree with this sentiment to a certain extent:
[O]n the general principle that information in an open society shouldn’t be kept secret and that the voters should make up their own minds about whether or not they trust certain candidates, this video should be set free. Read more »
Posted in Misc.
Tags: Misc., Politics
The Disingenuity is Palpable
David Bernstein, who’s posts at the Volokh Conspiracy are the most stridently partisan in favor of McCain, has reached a new level of disingenuousness in this post.
First things first, I will do you the courtesy, Professor Bernstein, that you don’t think Obama is an extremist or has extremist views.
But this statement is beyond the pale: Read more »
Posted in RamblingsTags: Politics, Ramblings
You don’t like the Scrutiny, Stick with the Pulpit and not the Soapbox
The San Fracisco Gate has an article on the flak that Mormons are getting as they spearhead California’s Anti Gay Marriage measure, Proposition 8. Read more »
Posted in RamblingsTags: Politics, Ramblings
From the “Missing the Point” Dept.
Received in today mail from the school I am getting my law degree from.
In case it can’t be read:
“Take your career to the next level. Finish your bachelor’s degree evenings or online.”
Tags: Misc., Purported Comedic Value
Incongruities on my Daily Commute
Every day, I travel by an adult entertainment establishment of some local repute. The billboard has recently featured a series of either anti-Obama or vaguely pro-Republican (in the fiscally conservative vein) messages.
Posted in Misc., MobileTags: Denver, Misc.
The Internet, She is Good to Me
Fox News Vice President: If the Ashley Todd attack story is revealed to be a fabrication “Senator McCain’s quest for the presidency is over, forever linked to race-baiting.”
Police Report that Ashley Todd has confessed to fabricating attack story.
Posted in Misc.Tags: Politics
Two Interesting Articles on Slate
One on the concept of Walking Around Money. Far be it from me for to suggest that campaigns and political parties shouldn’t fund efforts to get voters to the polls, but something about this is down right unsettling.
The other on the “socialist” tendencies of Theodore Roosevelt, one of John McCain’s heroes and one of my favorite presidents. Not that I think he is the perfect exemplar of political leadership, but he is certainly a fun figure.
Posted in Misc.Tags: Politics
DU does what all CC grads know it does best
As a graduate of the Colorado College, I have dutifully put in my time spewing vitriol at our rivals, the University of Denver. In fact, certain fine organizations on campus used to throw a party every year known as “DU Sucks.”
Well, not that much vitriol. It is a low-grade dislike, tempered now by the fact I now attend DU as a law student. But this article about DU’s semi-retired mascot, Boone, just confirms the fact that DU does, as we so often alleged, suck.
Why? First, because they have chosen to retire Boone, a stylized pioneer, in favor of a hawk, Ruckus. This is in spite of the fact that the team name is the pioneers. And in spite of the fact that Boone is one of only two college mascots crafted by Walt Disney. All because Boone is supposedly divisive as a symbol of western imperialism.
Now, beyond the fact that that is a highly dubious suggestion, the DU newspaper has achieved epic levels of fail. Because, in the article discussing the official statement of the university that Boone would not be returned, they failed to find a single person or quote supporting the idea that Boone is offensive. The university suggests it, the paper suggests it, but there is not one person, organization, website, or quote supporting it.
Maybe there are hoards of Boone-haters who feel oppressed by a drawing. I’d like to speak to one, in calm, measured tones, and understand their perspective. But you’ll need to find me one. Just one. Please.
Posted in RamblingsTags: Law School, War on Rationality
