Undercover Blown

"American Zombie " blogger outs himself

It's really regrettable when a blogger comes around, does truly effective investigative journalism, and has to stop because he is so effective. Jason Berry deserves a lot of credit for the work he's done, and any who accuse him probably are resentful of being outed themselves.

Hey, if you've got nothing to hide, what's the problem about knowing who you are and what you're about, especially if you're involved with public office in any way?

To read more of Dambala's blog, click here or the American Zombie link in the Blog Roll to the right.

'Tis the Season!

Meet Danny!



Apparently we'll miss this one too, but looks like New England and Nova Scotia are in for a bumpy ride this year.

Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant

Edward Kennedy 1932-2009

Rest well, sir, and thank you for all you've done.

My First Tide

Thanks so much to the organizers of Rising Tide IV! You deserve props for putting on a great conference!

It was a privilege to finally meet the members of the NOLA blog community, and I'm touched by those of you who took the time to stop by and read this writer's humble blog. Though finding the time to post has had its challenges, I promise I'll give more and more often.

However, not tonight :)

I'm still considering everything I saw and heard on Saturday and I want to write it right when I do.

Again, it was great to meet those of you whom I did meet, and those I didn't meet, I hope to see you all sometime soon.

Michael-cide

It's official: the Los Angeles Police Department has now classified the Michael Jackson investigation as a homicide.

Me, I believe the good doctor will end himself by morning.

DOA

The last week has really made me think about registering as an independent again.

First you have the villagers (stirred up by the health care industry) rioting with torches, pitchforks, swastikas, guns, more guns (!), hanging congressmen in effigy and fighting against the bill the Repugs hand no intention of allowing to happen in the first place.

Then, somehow, Obama forgot that he won. So did the Dems. Then they remembered again, maybe.

Bottom line, the idea of passing any type of health care reform without either a single payer plan or public option included is pure idiocy and utterly forgets the purpose of such legislation. Health care reform is meant to make sure everyone, all of us, regardless of income, nationality, creed, faith, orientation or income, has the right to the health care they need. With roughly 46 million people without health insurance or unable to afford it, this is not something to be debated. Or negotiated with unwilling opponents, political or industry-based.

Must take a moment to give thanks to Rachel Maddow for highlighting this video of Jon Stewart and Betsy McCaughey on her show last night:



This has been "dying" to be said! Thank you, Rachel and Jon!

Thought for consideration: When the Repugs talk about not being able to vote for a bill that "pulls the plug on Grandma," what I hear them saying is "OK, if you send us ANY legislation that has single payer or public option or anything we don't like in it, once it's in effect, we will make the kind of choices we are saying you will make, because we won't pay for this or accept it in any shame or form. Furthermore, since we told you we don't want it, when we vote to do this, we will wash our hands of it on you since we warned you; it's your fault in the end."

To the Dems: You won. Stop pussying out and asking permission to lead. Get it done. Now.

To the Repugs: Quit compensating with the guns. You lost. Deal with it. Furthermore, don't ever again claim you believe in pro-life or support it. Ever. Again.