Logical Consistency
Tue Aug 08, 2006 at 01:44:04 PM PDT
Weird stuff. Watching the debate over the current crisis along the Israeli-Lebanese border. The outcry for Israel to stop bombing is overwhelming. But there's a huge logical inconsistency. Remember that we must be logically consistent, or we invite the charge that "we stand for nothing."
See you on the flip. . .
The Nut at the Core of everything that is wrong
Thu Jun 15, 2006 at 11:33:22 PM PDT
Arrogance is a disease of the soul. It begins when the afflicted says to himself, "I judge us both and I and mine are more important than you and yours." From here, the afflicted can justify any injustice against another from stealing his sibling's candy
. . .
(see you on the flip)
A Data Miner's perspective on the NSA Database
Mon May 15, 2006 at 10:30:30 PM PDT
As a data miner, I am alarmed not only at the NSA's database, but also at the fear that the name of what I do conjures up. Data mining is niether inherently good nor evil: It is a tool. Like a hammer can be used to build a house or to crush a cranium, data mining can be used for great good or great evil. But let's look at what the NSA is doing...
See you on the flip
Cunningham's seat can wait.
Tue Nov 29, 2005 at 10:04:56 AM PDT
Scott Shields at MyDD makes sense.
Over at
Swing State, David NYC consulted California election law and a calendar to come up with potential dates for the CA-50 special election to fill Rep. Duke Cunningham's now vacant seat in the House. He sets the dates at March 20 to April 10, with the caveat that since those dates are within 180 days of a statewide election, the special election can be lumped together with the primary election on June 6. Confused? Go read David's post.
But with the special election in the CA-50 a few months away, it's probably a good idea that we turn our attention to the much closer special election in the CA-48, scheduled for just one week from today. As Big Dog keeps reminding us, Steve Young needs some serious help, in terms of both phonebank volunteers and monetary contributions.
Read the rest at MyDD
More on the flip. . .
Steve Young CA-48 on Randi Rhodes today!!
Thu Nov 17, 2005 at 10:56:24 AM PDT
I gave you the
heads-up the other day. Here's the reminder.
On Thursday, November 17th, Young will be a special call-in guest on The Randi Rhodes Show on the Air America Radio network, heard locally on KTLK 1150AM at approximately 4:30pm PST. On the same day, Young will appear in-studio for The John Ziegler Show and can be heard at approximately 8:00pm PST on KFI 640AM.
Listen and learn why I support this man.
Sorceress Sarah
Steve Young (CA-48) on Randi Rhodes
Tue Nov 15, 2005 at 04:19:12 PM PDT
Appearing Live on Air America's The Randi Rhodes Show and KFI's The John Ziegler Show on Thursday, November 17th
Steve Young Gains Momentum; Appearing Live on Air America's The Randi Rhodes Show and KFI's The John Ziegler Show on Thursday, November 17th
Listen to Young on Air America Radio at 4:30pm PST and KFI at 8:00pm PST
More on the flip. . .
The knockout punch
Fri Nov 11, 2005 at 06:06:39 AM PDT
We've all watched with great joy our victories in Virginia, and New Jersey. We've had time to savor the crushing defeat of the The Terminated in his attempt to hijack California. We've shed a tear for Texas and cursed the turncoat Democratic leadership in Cuyahoga County. Overall, Tuesday was a pretty good day to be a Democrat in America. We've taken heart and maybe even some grim satisfaction from the implosion of the GOP. We've seen what happens when an energized Democratic Party shows up and a despirited and demoralized GOP stays home.
Steve Young joked, "Gee, I wish I were a Democrat running for office!"
OK. We've had our moment. Break time is over. Let's get back to work. We still have one more race to run before we celebrate the December holidays. See you on the flip. . .
Strict Constructionist view of the Texas Prop 2
Wed Nov 09, 2005 at 11:30:29 PM PDT
There has been much hullabaloo about the Texas marriage amendment. Some wail that the cause is lost in Texas. Others claim that Texas has succeeded in outlawing all marriage. While the second may or may not be the case, the first is certainly not. See you on the flip . . .
14 times
Sat Oct 29, 2005 at 05:02:56 PM PDT
You know, Kieth Olberman made a great observation.
13 times.
That was the number of documented cases of bad news for the White House being followed immediately by a terror event or terror alert.
Let's see now...
Libby indicted...
... India bombed.
The pattern holds. See you on the flip...
Staring into the abyss . . .
Tue Oct 25, 2005 at 12:05:41 PM PDT
I've been thinkin' again. I know that this is a very frightening thing, but there it is. I've gone and done it again. But it's not nearly so frightening as
what I've been thinking.
I'm thinking we're being played again. . .
(see you on the flip)
Rethugs in fear: Push Polls in CA-48
Wed Oct 19, 2005 at 07:39:13 AM PDT
The Repthuglican machine is fired up and running scared. They've begun push-polling in the CA-48 race, and it's the usual suspects, CVR doing the push-polling. One push poll has the "pollsters" telling the people they call that
Steve Young was jailed for contempt of court. Another attack on Jim Gilchrist says that he declared bankruptcy fifteen years ago. Both have a grain of truth, but are distortions of the facts.
Steve's contempt charge was vacated and the judge who cited him was suspended for making a racial slur toward a witness in the case. Read the whole story as reported in the legal journal "Los Angeles Daily Journal" after the jump.
Gilchrist paid his debts.
We know we can win in the CA-48. Apparently the Repthugs are afraid that we're right.
For YOU, Maryscott, what THIS LIBERAL BELIEVES
Sat Oct 01, 2005 at 11:28:33 AM PDT
I understand your confusion about what many Democrats believe. There are a wide range of points of view represented within our party. It is frequently both our strength and our weakness. So to clear up any confusion, I would like to tell you
exactly where I stand.
I believe. . .
CA-48 It's crunch time
Wed Sep 28, 2005 at 12:26:54 PM PDT
If you're serious about stopping the Neocons, the time is now. If you are serious about changing the Congress, the place to start is in Orange County, California. And if you want to put a progressive in the Congress, the candidate is
Steve Young. If you are serious about being an activist, it's time for you to act. With less than one week to go, there's still much to do. Even if you don't live in CA-48, you can still pitch in and do your part.
We need your time and energy. Contact Steve's Campaign Headquarters to see how you can help with phone banking. If you live in OC, ask about walking precincts. And don't forget to donate.
With your help, we will win, and we will send an unmistakable message: Their time is over. It's our time now.
Sorceress Sarah
Why Dems lose elections
Wed Sep 21, 2005 at 02:55:01 PM PDT
I am a sitting member of the California Democratic Part State Central Committee. I am working for
Steve Young in his bid to become the next Democratic Representative from Orange County, California. Our Primary Election is in two weeks.
Last night I spoke to another Central Committee member who voted to endorse Steve Young at our endorsement caucus. She is an able fundraiser, and having her working for us would bring much needed funds to our campaign, where we really do have a good shot at winning.
She told me she's working for one of the Republican candidates.
No wonder we lose.
Sorceress Sarah
We Deliver Them (It just might fly)
Wed Sep 07, 2005 at 12:22:07 AM PDT
What follows is an email exchange between myself and my plant manager's secretary, and finally my plant manager himself. (I've stripped the personally identifying stuff)
The meat and potatoes are at the bottom. This:
Sarah,
Your proposal has been sent up to Headquarter's for review. I have been
advised that this can only be adopted at the National level with
National APWU concurrence as well. As soon as I hear something I will
let you know.
Thanks!
Daryl
is the kind of response that I had hoped for but never quite dreamed of.
Let's hope a few at L'Enfant Plaza have some courage too.
Sorceress Sarah
We Deliver - proposed USPS disaster aid plan
Fri Sep 02, 2005 at 04:45:24 AM PDT
One of the may hats that I wear is that of Legislative Director for my Local of the
American Postal Worker's Union. Yesterday I brought an idea to my Local President to provide aid for the disaster victims in the South. I began to think about the many people who would like to donate to the victims of the still unfolding disaster across the South. My Local President has th courage to try to make it happen and has contacted management about it. It remains to be seen if management has the courage. This idea can be done in any business and I hope that others will run with the idea. Here's the pitch:
CA-48 - Steve Young wins resounding endorsement
Thu Sep 01, 2005 at 06:17:19 AM PDT
Irvine, CA - Last night the Democrats of the 48th Congressional District in California (Newport Beach) voted to endorse a dynamic candidate,
Steve Young.
CA-48 promises to be a race that will receive national attention. With an array of candidates ranging from the ho-hum GOP offerings to the hair-raising Minuteman wingnuts, Newport Beach will be in the spotlight.
79% of the caucusers agree that Steve Young will be our standard bearer to take back what many consider to be the safest GOP seat in the House.
Katrina - It's not that bad...
Wed Aug 31, 2005 at 10:43:09 AM PDT
It's worse.
Katrina's storm track to the storm through the Tennessee and Ohio river valleys. Kentucky got six inches of rain out of it. All of that water has to go somewhere...
It will drain through the Mississippi Delta. Yes, that means New Orleans. The water will continue to rise for days, if not weeks.
I have lived through two Category 3 storms, and a Category 4. It's part of the reason I don't live on the East Coast any more. I don't want to know about a Category 5 storm.
But it is a good thing that the whole "Global Warming" thing is just a myth. You know, junk science and all. I'd hate to think that we should expect more of these.
Sorceress Sarah
