Brief Report on Everett, WA town hall

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Thursday August 13, 2009 · 6:44 AM PDT

2009/08/13 · 06:44

I attended the Everett, WA health care town hall last night at Memorial Stadium. The only member of congress there was Rick Larsen, who represents us in D.C.

The event was scheduled to start at 5pm and the Snohomish County Democrats had a rally outside the venue starting at 3pm (a good plan).

The event was emceed, briefly, by the local Civics teacher who, incidentally, coached Rep. Larsen in high school football years ago. They sang the national anthem (we were all trying to find the flag...it's tiny and was hung way out over the centerfield wall. More over the flip...

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Wednesday October 24, 2007 · 3:01 PM PDT

2007/10/24 · 15:01

Just headlined on MSNBC.com and CNN.com...

Here's the place to get the latest seismic information...
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/...

Information is scarce right now...

go here:
http://www.prh.noaa.gov/...

for the latest on tsunami watches (right now there's only a local watch bulletin!)

Reading further...it appears the experts don't believe there's a wider threat.

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Friday September 29, 2006 · 6:42 AM PDT

2006/09/29 · 06:42

I figured it would be useful to put the text of this steaming pile of legislation on the table and let everyone read it for themselves....

See below the fold..

I think we NEED to have our resident lawyers weigh in on the exact language here.

THe problem I can see, at this point, is the way this bill provides certain proper protections...and then puts them at the discretion of the executive branch. Read More

The Wisdom Of Billy Joel for the Progressive Heart

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Wednesday September 06, 2006 · 8:40 AM PDT

2006/09/06 · 08:40

I've burned out a bit over the last few months (again). It seems to be a recurring theme nowadays.

There's no place to discuss the necessary role of the public and our branches of government and what needs to be done. Almost as a necessity, I find myself drawn into the dogfight of getting the Republican party's stranglehold on our country broken.

I suffer through reading and hearing people who earnestly believe the talking points that come right out of Ken Mehlman's talking points memorandi. (My favorite whipping boy on that one is "The Centrist Coalition" blog 'Centerfield') These folks earnestly (important note there...sincerely, earnestly, honestly) believe some of the rhetoric and make some compelling arguments in its favor.

I try to remind myself that this doesn't indicate the death of American compassion or leadership...it, instead, indicates that said American stature is snuffed and waiting for a fresh breath of oxygen to get going again.

While out riding my bike this weekend I had a bit of an epiphany and wanted to share it (or at least ramble it out into 'print'). Read More

Washington Supreme Court upholds DOMA

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Wednesday July 26, 2006 · 10:04 AM PDT

2006/07/26 · 10:04

Note: sfluke posted the first story on this, located here
There's also the original diary post that contains the bulk of comments: here
This morning, at approximately 8 A.M. Pacific Time, the Washington Supreme Court issued its opinion on a challenge against the state's Ban on Gay Marriage. The challenge was put forward in the courts by 19 same-sex couples in Washington who argued that the ban on same-sex marriages was a violation of the Washington Constitution's due process requirements and Equal Rights Amendment.

The justices ruled 5-4 against the plaintiffs, with a total of 6 opinions issued. The opinions issued were the primary ruling with 2 concurring and 3 dissenting papers.

Find the "position" of the Washington Supreme Court's plurality over the fold. "Judicial Activism" as a conservative talking point against "Liberal Judges" is now DEAD, IMO. I've not seen a more rampant case of "Judicial Activism" before in my life. Read More

Response from my Congressman on TSA's Secure Flight Program

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Friday June 09, 2006 · 9:34 AM PDT

2006/06/09 · 09:34

Several months ago, I read this story about James Moore, author of Bush's Brain and how he suddenly found himself on the TSA's No-Fly Watch List. I read and re-read the article, thought about it, and decided to write my congress-critter. For reference, that would be John Dingell (D, MI-15).

He's finally replied and I've included his (slighly redacted :-) ) reply below the fold... Read More

Sun Tzu on The Art of...Politics?

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Monday February 06, 2006 · 8:30 AM PST

2006/02/06 · 08:30

In light of the overwhelming response to MaryScott O'Connor's appearance on the Faux News circuit recently and the outcry related to Kos' curt assessment of her work, I wanted to write this to reflect and ask some questions of the community...

Every time we get into a vast left-wing furball here on DKos, I'm left with the "how would I answer/argue these points if I suddenly found myself in the midst of a Faux News ambush" reaction.

There's a seeming disconnect between arguing (sometimes an echo-chamber!!) here and trying to convince others who reject our premise. Let me lay out my view of the issues and see if we can get some discussion around how to argue them most successfully... Read More

Slate: Poor Woman Chose To Be Taken Off Ventilator - WTF !

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Tuesday January 03, 2006 · 10:56 AM PST

2006/01/03 · 10:56

http://www.slate.com/...

This is what made my jaw start to drop...

Tirhas Habtegiris, a 27-year-old terminal cancer patient at Baylor Regional Medical Center in Plano, Texas, was removed from her ventilator last month because she couldn't pay her medical bills. The hospital gave Ms. Habtegiris' family 10 days' notice, and then, with the bills still unpaid, withdrew her life support on the 11th day. It took Ms. Habtegiris about 15 minutes to die.
Bloggers, most prominently "YucatanMan" at Daily Kos, are appalled because "economic considerations," as opposed to what the bloggers call "compassion," drove the decision to unplug Ms. Habtegiris. I conclude that YucatanMan either doesn't understand what an economic consideration is or doesn't understand what compassion is, because in fact the two are not in conflict.

There's more.. Read More

Wind Energy: December 2005 Overview and Status

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Tuesday December 13, 2005 · 7:59 PM PST

2005/12/13 · 19:59

Photo found at http://www.richard-seaman.com

That's the subject of this diary...big ol honkin wind generators! Coming soon to an electrical grid near you! In all seriousness, look below the fold for more on the power of wind! Read More

Manufacturing in the USA

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Wednesday November 23, 2005 · 7:59 AM PST

2005/11/23 · 07:59

[Update] Note: Yes, I am using a presentation by Bill Ford to make a point...can we please move off the "Ford bashing" and focus in on the topic of discussion: The American Worker and Energy Policy

Speaking at the National Press Club yesterday, CEO William Clay Ford, Jr. addressed the topic of American Innovation in Manufacturing (publically issued transcript contained in "there's more" below).

While some of it is focused on the Ford public image, other parts of it touch on subjects discussed in Jerome's diaries on energy sources. In particular, Mr. Ford brings up the subject of government investment in the worker and the need for a comprehensive energy policy. Read More

Kennedy on 2008: "I'll support Kerry!"

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Thursday October 13, 2005 · 3:41 AM PDT

2005/10/13 · 03:41

Reading some AP headlines today, I came across this steaming pile of news:

Kennedy: I'll support Kerry in 2008 race
By GLEN JOHNSON
Associated Press Writer
BOSTON (AP) -- Sen. Edward Kennedy said Wednesday he would back fellow Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008 - even if Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton also pursues a White House bid.
"If he runs, I would support him," Kennedy told The Associated Press in an interview at his Boston office.
..snip...

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Tuesday September 06, 2005 · 2:07 PM PDT

2005/09/06 · 14:07

From the Associated Press Link

The congressional official who relayed word of Bush's decision did so on condition of anonymity because it was not clear when the formal announcement would be made.
Congress approved a $10.5 billion first installment in relief funding last week. A second congressional official, also speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Federal Emergency Management Administration, was spending about $750 million a day and would soon need additional funds.

What, pray tell, are they spending it on? I know it's not Food, Water, Beds, Buses, Heavy Equipment, Transports, Aircraft, and Pop-Tarts!? (Cherry ones are Chertoff's fave)

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