Diary Titles w/ Poll

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Monday December 06, 2004 · 2:56 PM PST

2004/12/06 · 14:56

Over the past few months, particularly since the reccomendation feature has been added to the diaries, I have noticed that diary titles have become more interesting, yet more inaccurate in terms of the actual contents of the posts.

I suspect that the recommendation feature has created a stronger sense of competition - i.e. if I can pull more eyeballs to my diary, I am more likely to get recommended and therefore more likely to stay up longer. Interestingly enough, our community has started to reflect newspaper journalism in a way.

I am personally starting to get annoyed by some of the titles out there, but was wondering what the larger community thinks. Should the rules be extended to encourage people to use accurate titles, or do people like what I like to call 'diary disappointment'? Take the poll.

(As a side comment, I would ask you to recommend this to make the poll accurate, but that would defeat the purpose.) Read More

It's time for a March on Washington

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Wednesday November 03, 2004 · 2:06 PM PST

2004/11/03 · 14:06

Kos Community,

I took a hiatus from posting here for personal reasons. But it's time for people across the country to make their voices heard in different way - a proven way. Our activism must now be characterized by a willingness to call the other side on their hypocrisy, to fight the ugliness of ignorance and injustice head on. I'm talking about organized resistance on a large scale - marches, sit-ins, boycotts. Read More

Ignorant of Tech - Why do our lawmakers write such crap?

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Wednesday June 23, 2004 · 9:47 AM PDT

2004/06/23 · 09:47

I am disappointed, as I am frequently, with the complete lack of knowledge about technology that is exhibited by the vast majority of those in our legislative branch of government. The lastest in this disappointment - The Induce Act, a silly bill which seems to have broad support, including our less than brave senate minority leader, Tom Daschle. This story on news.com is the latest attempt of Orrin Hatch to pretend as if this is good moral legislation.

http://news.com.com/P2P+bill+draws+key+backing+in+Senate/2100-1027_3-5244796.html?tag=nefd.top

Technology is our main currency in the world today. For the US economy to provide jobs, we need to encourage it, not enact silly "P2P networks should be illegal because they encourage children to steal" legislation. Other countries will enact no such laws and reap the benefits of progress. Additionally, the law's unintended effects will be so wide reaching it will create more problems than it attempts to solve. It is parents' responsibility to teach their children not to steal, not the federal government.

So, officially, I am now offering my services as a technology consultant to any legislator who feels they don't have a clear understanding of the issues in tech today. I will even do it on the cheap since I believe it to be public service. And I beg democratic lawmakers throughout the country to please hire someone, anyone with half a tech brain, to teach them. Please, I know many of you are older and not exactly tech savvy, but it's your responsibility. Please.

Avery Brooks - AMR

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Tuesday April 13, 2004 · 8:59 PM PDT

2004/04/13 · 20:59

For all you trekkies out there, Avery Brooks, otherwise known as Commander Sisko on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and Hawk on the cheesy 80s show "Spencer for Hire" does all the station calls for Air America Radio.

His voice is perfect for the onliners they have him zinging...

I didn't know he was a liberal? Does anyone know anything about his politics? How come this isn't out on the web? I couldn't find it anywhere. I bet mobs of crazied Star Trek fans would tune in to here the liberal message if they knew ;)

John "the Rock" Kerry

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Monday March 08, 2004 · 7:25 PM PST

2004/03/08 · 19:25

Even though I don't like Kerry all that much, I'm definitely going to vote for him in November. Heck I may even help out the campaign. What I do appreciate about him is that he's a cut-throat, if not dirty, campaigner.

As a Christian, I'm all for fairness and honesty (e.g. the Dean/Osama ads suck). However, if 2000 is any indication, the moral values crusaders of Bush-Cheney-Karl Rove Inc. seem to loose their passion for ethics when it comes to campaigning. I'm happy that Kerry won't just roll over like Gore (or McCain for that matter) did. The man is really like Teflon so far.

Check out this AP story:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040308/ap_on_el_pr/bush&cid=694

I love the responses from the Kerry campaign. Not only do they offer denfense against the attacks, but they take a pot shot back whenever they get a chance.

This is going to be a really nasty campaign season. Get ready some ridiculous antics.

A Song...

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Wednesday March 03, 2004 · 4:24 PM PST

2004/03/03 · 16:24

Here's an idea. Recently there have been a few diaries disparaging the lack of participation by youth in the political process. One option may be the creation of a "We are the World"-esque song.

The Kos Community, or an organization like Moveon.org, should sponsor a contest for a song that represents why we should get Bush out of office. After negotiating with some anti-Bush recording artists (off my head I can think of several like the Black Eyed Peas whose latest released single is very anti-war), the winning song should be produced into a high-quality billboard chart topper featuring A-list talent.

The proceeds from the song can go to registration efforts for urban/suburban youth. It's a two-fold strategy - the song will increase awareness of the Bush Administrations deceptions, and the money will help put bodies in voting booths.

Whose willing to help lobby for money to do this?

Salon digs on Clark

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Tuesday February 10, 2004 · 6:30 PM PST

2004/02/10 · 18:30

Here's a pretty disturbing story on Clark's lobbying efforts with Acxiom, a data mining company that has encouraged the US government to use its data for survellience purposes.

http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2004/02/10/acxiom/

As a disclaimer, I am a Clark supporter. However, I think:

We need a database that screens airport passengers so I don't see a problem with the activities in general.
The quote in the beginning of the piece is entirely misleading. Clark was talking about securing access to planes for flights, not screening passengers on airlines. Come on what kind of journalism is this.
I don't like the fact that Clark was lobbyist (or CNN "analyst" for that matter), but how else should he make money as a retired general?

The Media Taking Down Kerry Begins...

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Wednesday February 04, 2004 · 9:08 PM PST

2004/02/04 · 21:08

An exclusive AP story says that Kerry blocked legislation and then got paid...

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/news/archive/2004/02/04/politics1709EST0760.DTL

I'm a Clark/Dean supporter.. but I gotta say, when will the press stop pounding the front runner...

Blair Starting inquiry too

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Monday February 02, 2004 · 9:06 PM PST

2004/02/02 · 21:06

In a move similar to Bush's, Blair is going to create an independent task for to investigate Britian's war intelligence. Although I typically am a fan a Blair's, I wonder what's going on here?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A6553-2004Feb2?language=printer

Any thoughts?

(Poll) Is Elliot Spritzer Dirty?

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Friday January 30, 2004 · 6:14 PM PST

2004/01/30 · 18:14

The man "taking on" Wall Street seems to have some interesting campaign donors in his set up for 2006. What gives?

Do you think he's dirty?

Let's start an anti-Nader Movement

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Wednesday January 28, 2004 · 11:07 PM PST

2004/01/28 · 23:07

As a few other diaries have pointed out, Nader is looking to give it a go again. Business week has an article:

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/04_04/c3867066_mz013.htm

Look, I want Bush and his cronies out. Whatever your arguments about Nader in 2000, I don't want to take any chances. I'd prefer Dean, Clark, or Edwards, but I'm willing to settle for Kerry. Under no circumstances, should Nader even think about possibly messing things up given that the stakes are soooo, soooo high this time.

Let's show the power of the Blogsphere. E-mail info@naderexplore04.org with the most loudest "NOOOOO DON'T RUN!!!" you can type. We don't have to be like http://www.nader2004.org/ , which slings total mud. But removing Bush must be our priority... Please help.

One possible Positive legacy of Bush Administration

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Wednesday January 21, 2004 · 2:11 PM PST

2004/01/21 · 14:11

As much as many of us dislike Darth Vader (a.k.a the master of evil smirks, Dick Cheney), the Bush-Cheney administration may leave us with one positive political legacy: the strong Vice-President.

Although I hope that no VP ever reaches the height of power that I suspect Dick Cheney has achieved, I think a firmly No. 2 yet powerful VP serves two important purposes.

A powerful VP can make an administration stronger and more viable. He/She can be the point person on serveral policy initiatives and free the President to do more (if they're not lazy like Dubya).

A stronger VP role can also prove a better training ground for the eventual duties of a future President. Instead of a sometime obscure policy show-boy, an administration can develop a VP to be a very competent chief executive.

I personally would love to see Edwards as a VP on someone's ticket, with an eye toward giving him a substantial role in the administration. I hope Bush-Cheney will start a positive trend. What do the masses think?

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