MSNBC strike poll: fine workers? VOTE!

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Thursday December 22, 2005 · 12:15 PM PST

2005/12/22 · 12:15

My jaw just literally dropped as I read the Financial Times' article by Christopher Grimes that blithely asserts, "Though there have been some expressions of solidarity for the striking workers, the union's cause has failed to attract anything close to popular support among New Yorkers."

AAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!!

After firing off an angry e-mail about the disservice caused by being so grotesquely wrong, I continued to scour the news for breaking stories re: TWU members going back to work.

Part of what I found was this poll, which is currently running at 67% in FAVOR of fining strikers.

bah!! please go vote!

Mary is Crying... perhaps over media obsequiousness

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Tuesday November 29, 2005 · 5:00 PM PST

2005/11/29 · 17:00

Perhaps you've seen this by now, the latest "miracle", that the Virgin Mary is crying - but not just crying, she's crying tears of blood.

Yes, by now, it's everywhere, coverage of this "miracle" - while at the same time, coverage of legitimate news is ignored. For a great example of the coverage, check out CBS's story about the various speculations regarding why Mary is crying - because of course, she definitely is. MARY is CRYING.

Why? Lots of possible reasons are given. But ALL of them are religious, and absolutely NONE of them are scientific. Read More

FDA's current response re: Plan B

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Friday October 14, 2005 · 9:45 AM PDT

2005/10/14 · 09:45

You may have seen this diary a couple days ago, pointing out that the FDA is now taking public comments regarding Plan B, and the drug manufacturer's application to make that medication available over-the-counter.

As noted in the diary, I e-mailed the FDA and, surprisingly, got a response that was more than simply a "Thank you for taking the time to comment, your input is very important to us" form e-mail, like you usually get.

The FDA's response follows. My response to their response? There is no "there" there. Read More

Humor needed, stat!

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Saturday September 03, 2005 · 12:31 PM PDT

2005/09/03 · 12:31

I, and I think most (if not all) of us on this forum have had an extremely demoralizing week, watching the tragedy not just unfold, but compound due to truly criminal negligence.

Like me, then, you're probably a little worn out, too. I don't know about you, but I could use the release of a laugh. I need to right my own ship with some humor. I hope this doesn't come across as callous - it's certainly not intended that way. Just I think everyone could use a little release.

that said, unfortunately, I myself am not much of a jokemeister. so who can help me?!?!? (and all the other Kossacks?) maybe some Bush jokes? anyone? something D-O-O? anyone?

Reporting on the Reporters: the Gaza Evacuation

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Thursday August 18, 2005 · 3:09 PM PDT

2005/08/18 · 15:09

I've been surprised not to see a recommended diary here on Kos about this week's evacuation of the Gaza strip. Perhaps it is simply because the Israel-Palestine is such a hot-button issue, that personal attacks seem to always ensue in any attempt at rational discussion. But to break the taboo, we have to break the taboo. We should be talking about this enormously momentous pullout. The media certainly is. But I'm really turned off by what looks to me like a near-universal, very inflammatory telling of this story. That is, all the stories I've been exposed to in the media.

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Casting Call

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Monday July 25, 2005 · 12:07 PM PDT

2005/07/25 · 12:07

Trying to bring some levity to this disastrous Plame debacle, by figuring out some details for the inevitable movie. I'm mapping out some casting plans - I think you'll like my choices, but of course I welcome input.

First, of course, we need a name. I'm sick to death of _-gate. Agreeing to call a scandal a "-gate" is to ascribe some amount of redundancy to it, to imply that on some level, it's nothing new. I think this particular matter is new, so it shouldn't be cheapened with a -gate. So first, I'll need a name. Suggestions?

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The Real Witch-Hunt: Blaming the Blogs

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Tuesday February 15, 2005 · 1:14 PM PST

2005/02/15 · 13:14

This week, there's been a big increase in blaming the blogs. The Gannon/Guckert story has largely diverted into a twin-headed story about (1) the man being a gay prostitute, and (2) blood-thirsty bloggers bringing this fact to light for no reason other than blood thirst. Then there's the Eason Jordan story. CJR alleges that it was the bloodthirstiness of the blogs that led to "neither denial nor apology [being] enough", ultimately leading to Jordan's "corporate overlords" forcing him to resign.

Kevin Drum chimed in, too, characterizing as "scalp-collecting" the blogosphere's circulation and development of these and other stories, which have ultimately led to several individuals being forced to resign, or being fired (though in the case of Guckert, it's difficult to believe that his job at Talon News was bona fide, and if it wasn't, then resigning from it is meaningless).

CJR and Drum lament that these stories seem to demonstrate that the blogosphere is being Used For Ill, Not For Good.

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Georgia Kossacks - call your state legislators!

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Tuesday February 08, 2005 · 12:43 PM PST

2005/02/08 · 12:43

check out these repulsive bills that have been submitted by the Georgia legislature, which, in the recent election, made a substantial move to the right with the election of a Republican majority. Read More

Not Just Patriotism. Globalism.

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Monday February 07, 2005 · 10:51 AM PST

2005/02/07 · 10:51

The term "patriotic" has started to get under my skin. Since not long after 9/11, I began (as many Kossacks did) to notice the marked ramping-up of nationalism. Perhaps it was an understandable response to the horrifying events of that day, but it has not abated or evolved, as I think it should.

The US government responded to 9/11 in part by stoking both our fear and our nationalism, especially when Bush drew a line in the sand, declaring himself on one side and the "terrorists" on the other. Since then, it's become crystal clear that if you're not with him, 100% on "his" side, then you're by default on the side of the terrorists.

He has gotten away with making such hate-filled racist comments by cloaking them with patriotism. Patriotism is noble, and unassailable. If you do something out of patriotism, the implication seems to be, any and all ill effects are forgiven. In essence, Patriotism means never having to say you're say.

The unassailability of this concept is bugging me. Read More

Have the R's handed us our first great issue in a while?

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Thursday January 06, 2005 · 6:36 PM PST

2005/01/06 · 18:36

It may be kind of a tired sentiment, but today, watching the "debate" in the House over the valorous objection to Ohio's vote, I couldn't help but wonder, what would Clinton do?

Had this voting debacle occurred and put him in office, how would he have reacted? Surely, surely, and though I am not an enormous fan, surely Clinton would have acknowledged the allegations of problems, and assured voters that steps would be taken to ensure the right of all citizens to vote, and that all their votes would be counted. I cannot imagine Clinton simply refusing to acknowledge the many complaints.

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Wanda Sykes' NYC show tonight

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Saturday October 30, 2004 · 9:46 PM PDT

2004/10/30 · 21:46

Wanda freaking rocks. Hit all our issues - legalize pot and gay marriage, W is a dumb cracker who resembles Yosemite Sam when angry - and was damn funny to boot.

one of the best parts: two patrons, a couple, with homemade costumes. the guy had on a homemade cape, all black outfit, and a T-shirt that, hand-lettered, read, "My DICK would be a better VP." His date, in all white, had on a similarly hand-lettered shirt, reading: "My BUSH would be a better president."

I heart NY. And Wanda.

freep the CNN poll

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Thursday October 14, 2004 · 8:33 PM PDT

2004/10/14 · 20:33

in case no one's posted this yet -
CNN

scroll down to the lower right for: "did Kerry go too far in mentioning Cheney's gay daughter" ("HELL no she was already out and in fact her sexuality is a big part of her work and career" isn't an option)

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