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Rachelle and I split this for lunch today.
This article does as good as job as I've seen in explaining Obama's appeal.
A small sample:
"What some of us don't understand is that Obama is not running a campaign; he is rallying a movement. After seven years of what may go down as the worst presidency ever, after the grime of the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, after dreary years of internecine sniping where ideological purity has routinely trumped national interest, Americans want something else. Something higher.
Whether Obama can deliver that something else is a fair question. But the thing is, he recognizes and responds to the hunger for it. That's the reason Clinton can't lay a glove on him, the reason he's won 10 primaries in a row, the reason he's cracked her coalition and even inspired Republicans to switch parties."
This is a fantastic read with specifics related to their successes and failures in the Senate. There is a clear winner and obvious choice for President, but you'll have to read it to find out whom he or she is.
"While talking to a radio caller, I said there should be no lynching in the case, that comment off Clarence Thomas saying he was the victim of a high tech lynching (he said that on 60 Minutes, you may remember). I'm sorry if my statement offended anybody. That, of course, was not the intention. Context is everything."He does not say he is sorry for what he said or did, he just is sorry if anyone was offended. In other words, he does admit that what he said was inappropriate or racist.
Click here to see both shots for for each paper from separate spots on Alki Beach.
He praised teammate Andy Pettitte, who was forced to give a deposition and affidavit to Congress in which he admitted using HGH in 2002 and 2004. Pettitte also said Roger Clemens discussed HGH use nearly a decade ago -- Clemens said Pettitte "misremembers."
"Andy is one of the greatest human beings I've ever met," Rodriguez said. "I have two daughters -- well, I have one and one on the way. If I had a daughter, I would want 'em to marry Andy Pettitte. The age difference might be a little awkward, but in today's day and age anything is possible."
Lets see, they brought us Knocked Up, Forty Year-Old Virgin, and Superbad.
I'm in.
The Trailer is for adults only.
If you are between the ages of 25 and 40, when Dr, Jones puts on his fedora it's okay to have goosebumps. Don't feel weird about it at all.
My favorite fact from the list: Americans eat about 100 acres of pizza every day.
Wow. Pizza grande.
(Meat makes my pizza.)
The fact that this question even needs to be asked really showcases how little our government knows about teaching.
It's simple: a lower student-to-teacher ratio gives each student more individualized attention from the teacher. A lower ratio also limits distractions and allows kids to remain more focused. A lower ratio also limits classroom management issues and in a class like mine, where equipment is needed, allows kids to work in groups of two-three per camera as opposed to four or five per camera (this is true in other classes like woodshop, metals, foods, and yearbook etc.)
It's a no brainer and I have no idea why anyone can even question the logic. Of course, our state ranks 43rd in teacher salaries, so obviously there is a disconnect in Washington State.
Side note: being a teacher still rules!
http://www.petitiononline.com
Make your voice heard! Urge the Superdelegates to vote with the people.
Here is an article about the controversy in the P.I.
If it seems confusing I'll try to create a detailed post later on that explains the situtation.
Below is a numerical summary. As you can see Obama has twice as many delegates as decided by the voters, but Clinton has almost twice as many Superdelegates.
OBAMA
56 DELEGATES
3 SUPERDELEGATES
CLINTON
26 DELEGATES
5 SUPERDELEGATES
Thanks to Hilary of B.C. for sending the link for a great article about all the US citizens voting from all over the world.
Neutral Milk Hotel's In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, one of my favorite albums of all time, is 10 years old.
Check out the articles and videos.
I just read the 33 1/3 book on this album and if it's possible I now appreciate it even more than I ever have. Jeff Magnum, tortured as he may be, should bless us all with some more music.
When I woke up this morning I was a little nervous in anticipation for my first political caucus. Why was I nervous? I am not that sure. I spend way too much time watching shows like Meet the Press etc. and I am diligent about reading both local and national papers, so I am not unsure of myself when it comes to talking politics (surprise!). Maybe my nerves centered around questioning how my candidate would do today or questioning how the caucus would play itself out? Maybe I thought I might leave the iron on.
Our caucus location was at the Indian Heritage School just two blocks away. I arrived early as an Obama volunteer to help get precinct signs ready to help other confused people like myself get organized. Earlier in the week Rachelle and I passed out fliers around our area to pump people up for Obama. When given the chance, we also instructed our neighbors on the best ways to play a 1-3-1 zone defense and how best to utilize a team with two good ball handlers.
Jayron Finan, our neighbor and precinct captain, did an outstanding job of delegating duties and keeping people moving. She was going on limited sleep as I believe she's responsible for like 10,000 precincts or something.
Her husband Danny was an excellent grip for Jayron!
It was shocking to watch as the room went from completely empty to over-packed in less than a half hour. The line to get in was around the block and I heard people actually talking about the rumor Van Halen was gonna play. (I knew they wouldn't, but I thought Dylan might do an acoustic set. Maybe next time.)
Two of our precincts had to re-locate to the cafeteria because the auditorium was too crowded. That was pretty cool because then we could make Sloppey Joes and talk politics at the same time.
Once there we split into Obama supporters, Hilary supporters, and uncommitted or other former candidate supporters. The Obama supporters outnumbered everyone else 3-1.
People took turns debating the merits of each candidate to loud applause and one guy kept wanting to get former Edwards and Kucinich supporters together to create an "uncommitted" delegate. His idea didn't fly and really wasted time, but that's Democracy I guess. I actually felt bad in a way for the Clinton people because they were so badly outnumbered, but my impression was that nobody took the political comments personally. The best part about the whole process? It really was a neighborhood thing. All my neighbors had really interesting and intelligent things to say throughout the day and it really did feel people were excited for a better tomorrow (I know that sounds cheesy, but honest to god that is how it felt.) Also, my neighbors really helped keep Kylee in check because she tried to vote three times!
In the end Obama received three delegates and Clinton one. Hopefully that trend holds up throughout the state today!
It's quite an experience being an active member in our political process. There were many first time caucus voters and even first time voters in attendance and it appeared many people were really enthusiastic about the process.
I can't wait for November.
Obama takes Washington
You might surprise yourself after you click here and take the political survey. Or, like in my case, you won't find any surprise at all.
Conan O'Brien prepares to defend his territory as Jon Stewart (center) and Stephen Colbert look on.
This Saturday is Caucus day in the State of Washington, and, as luck would have it this time, our opinions will actually matter. If the polls are even close to being correct on the Democratic side, there will not be a clear but winner after the "polls" close on today's Super Tuesday event. In other words, Clinton and Obama should be very close in the number of delegates each candidate has supporting them. Which , again, means the 90+ delegates at stake here in Washington will be huge.
Have you not been to a caucus before? If not, click the link below to find out what it's all about. If you need to locate your caucus look at the info at the bottom of the page.
If you live near us in Greenlake and are voting Democrat (most of you), we will caucus at Wilson Pacific School at 1330 N. 90 st.
Remember, the Democratic Primary is window dressing and delegates are not assigned based on the results. In other words, the primary does not matter.
Going to a caucus? Be ready for raw politics
Democratic caucus details
State issues can upend national race
How to find your precinct caucus
Democrats
Go to: www.wa-democrats.org
By phone: State Democratic Party, 206-583-0664; caucus hotline, 206-583-4345
Republicans
Go to: www.wsrp.org
By phone: King County GOP, 425-990-0404; Snohomish County GOP, 360-653-1100
This movie is so far out there you would think it's a mockumentary, but no, it's a full fledged documentary about two guys vying for the Donkey Kong world record.
I promise you will laugh more than a dozen times and you will end up really disliking Billy MItchell.
Watch the trailer.
...so I will just say that homophobic and religious elitist Rev. Ken Hutcherson is one of my least favorite human beings on the planet and that he represents all that is bad in people who live their lives without tolerance.
I find it refreshing that a teacher had the courage to question how he could claim to be a human rights champion.
