Monthly Archives: April 2009
When Is Enough Enough?
A few weeks ago, Bamos, a regular blogger at Daily Kos, posted an entry detailing a “social experiment” he’d conducted on Twitter. During the height of the ARRA legislation debate, when feelings were running strongest, he opened a Twitter account … Continue reading
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In Which Michael Steele Miraculously Discovers His Spine
Upon news of Senator Arlen Specter’s abandonment of the GOP, Michael Steele had the following to say: Let’s be honest-Senator Specter didn’t leave the GOP based on principles of any kind. He left to further his personal political interests because … Continue reading
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Excuse Me? Twitter Is Fueling Panic?
In a self-serving piece, CNN makes the case that Twitter is fueling unnecessary panic over the swine flu. The swine flu outbreak is spawning debate about how people get information during health emergencies — especially at a time when news … Continue reading
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You Say Yes, I Say No
But does that mean we can’t respect each other? For some people, the answer, apparently, is “yes.” I had an exchange on Twitter today with @X* which came about as a result of my declaration that I love Dick Cheney. … Continue reading
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More Corruption In King County
From the Seattle Times on Saturday, April 11: “An eight-member jury ruled in U.S. District Court in Seattle Wednesday that Roads Division Manager Linda Dougherty and Roads Planning Section Manager Jennifer Lindwall took action against [Ho-Chuan Chen and Hossein Barahimi] … Continue reading
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The AP Maintains Their Journalistic Reputation
Hey, writing like this is why they get paid the big bucks while I work for free, right? Several years ago, a crew member of a Taiwanese fishing boat hijacked for six months was killed by pirates, but no reason … Continue reading
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Jesus Conquered The Grave
Everyone needs compassion A love that’s never failing Let mercy fall on me, Everyone needs forgiveness The kindness of a saviour, The hope of nations. Saviour, He can move the mountains, My GOD is mighty to save, He is mighty … Continue reading
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O Mighty Cross
Words and Music by David Baroni, John Chisum O Mighty Cross Love lifted high The Lord of Life raised there to die His Sacrifice on Calvary has made the mighty cross A tree of life to me O Mighty Cross … Continue reading
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Matthew 27:27-54
27Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. 28And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. 29And when they had platted a crown of … Continue reading
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