Monthly Archives: March 2005

When good headlines go bad

March 31, 2005 – 4:02 pm

Among the things I dislike about the media is their lack of facility with language (and yes, I do realize how much I’m setting myself up with that statement). Clearly a blog with the reach and influence of mine can change this, so herewith the first in an occasional series I’m calling ‘When Good Headlines [...]

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Pots, kettles, whatever

March 31, 2005 – 3:45 pm

“We promised the Schindler family that we will not let Terri die in vain,” Mr DeLay said. “We will look at an arrogant, out-of-control, unaccountable judiciary that thumbed their nose at Congress and the president.” Thanks Tom. What about the arrogant, out-of-control, unaccountable politicians that thumbed their nose at the people? Can we impeach you [...]

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March 30, 2005 – 12:31 am

Deus ex Machina

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Red Lake

March 28, 2005 – 9:41 pm

After the recent school shooting (what an unpleasant phrase) this article popped up on Slate about the Red Lake reservation, the country where the shooting happened. No point to make from me, it’s just interesting.

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Stark Hypocrisy

March 25, 2005 – 5:26 am

I’ve been hearing and reading huge amounts about the Terri Schiavo case. I get mad about a lot of the assertions made, mostly from those trying to keep her in her current pseudo-life state, but also sometimes from those who think she should be left to die. Both of those pale into insignificance, however, compared [...]

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