My political blog, Impolite Company, is open for business. There’s not much there yet, but that soon will change.
It’s been a while since I started a new WordPress blog. There’s a big difference between starting a basic blog and one that has those features and capabilities I consider necessary. Domain names, styles, comments, and feeds, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Politics’
Impolite Company Is Alive
Stop The Bailout
I’m not an economist nor do I play one on TV. I offer no expert opinion on the credit crunch. All I know is what I see in congress.
In times of true national crisis, congress puts aside party politics and does what’s right for the country. In times of crisis, congress is filled with patriots, [...]
House Votes Against Bailout
I was curious to hear Nancy Pelosi’s speech, so here it is.
The vote by party was:
Democrats: 140 for, 95 against
Republicans: 65 for, 133 against
There’s enough blame (or credit) to go around. Let’s just hope those predicting dire consequences are wrong.
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Hat tip. Stephen Bainbridge.
Quote of the Day — Stephen M. Nipper
My 2nd grader will prob fail his Sci test tomorrow when he lists “Congressmen” as a type of invertebrate. Not a good day to study with Dad. —Stephen M. Nipper.
Neither Politics Nor Religion
It’s said that one never speaks of politics or religion in polite company. Here I’ve done both. In fact, my definition of a true friend includes being able to discuss both and showing up to help on moving day.
Why do we talk politics? What’s the point? Is it to win votes for your candidate? Or [...]
Definition: A True Friend
How many true friends do you have?
Back to Work; Sabbatical is Over
Having cast off for sabbatical eight weeks ago, today was time to plug back into the docking station.
Alpha mail. Thankfully, only 500 e-mails were waiting in my inbox and most could be discarded without reading more than the subject line. After accepting a few meeting requests and placing a few phone calls to ensure [...]
Sabbatical Plans
My sabbatical starts when today ends. Wow! I still have too much to do or delegate…
I read recently about the concept of e-mail bankruptcy (thanks Josh for helping me find that link). Although it sounds tempting, I will process my e-mail inbox before sabbatical starts. Do or delegate is the plan.
My family and I will [...]
MAPLight.org — Follow the Money
MAPLight.org shines the light on money and politics. Although there’s not necessarily a causal relationship between political donations and voting, being able to look up the information is a good thing.
Take the time to view the video tour.
HT: Roger
Let’s Impeach Bush
Or not.
(Can you say President Cheney?)
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