Archive for November, 2005

Return of the SideBlogs

November 8, 2005

SideBlogs (to your left – one for news and one for blogs) are back. I’ve been slacking lately, but I hope to keep them regularly updated with news and posts about stuff that I just don’t have time to comment on in depth. So start clicking already…

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Killer’s punishment: ‘Go to your room! And stay there, uh, for a while!’

November 7, 2005
Killer’s punishment: ‘Go to your room!  And stay there, uh, for a while!’

The formula is simple: hire an expensive lawyer, blame your (unlikely to be charged) relatives for tampering with evidence, toss the mother of the victims (who lacks the financial savvy to hold out for an equitable settlement) a pittance, and walk away scot-free. Jennifer Porter, a white woman from a relatively wealthy family hit and [...]

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Killer Bee wrestles against tolerance

November 3, 2005

One time professional wrestler B. Brian Blair grew up speaking Pig Latin, but he constantly yearned for something more until one day he discovered the magical language of Carny. In fact, he has written the definitive text on the dying language of professional wrestling and has positioned himself to profit handsomely should Carny ever approach [...]

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E-voting fraud: not just for Democrats anymore

November 2, 2005

Why is it that e-voting problems are seen as a partisan issue? Glenda Hood, tapped by Gov. Jeb Bush to steer Florida through the 2004 presidential election after the crisis of 2000, said Tuesday that she is resigning as secretary of state. …… The secretary of state is the chief election officer and is second [...]

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Dems got back?

November 2, 2005

Is the long period of spineless capitulation nearing an end? Might we finally have an opposition party? Call Harry and tell him thanks for growing a spine. Reid’s phone number: (202) 224-3542 Or send some flowers. Just be sure to let the Dems know that this move is appreciated. I gotta tip my hat to [...]

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