Got a Happy Story? Here's Carnacki's

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Friday March 02, 2007 · 5:37 PM PST

2007/03/02 · 17:37

Quite unexpectedly, I have a happy story to share.

Carnacki, trying to post a Happy Story Diary, was reminded by the dailyKos komputer kop he'd already posted his one diary today. He called me.

Happily, after a day where I had an abundance of round pegs trying to meet the world's demand to fill square holes, I now feel supremely useful.

Carnacki's happy story:

I've mentioned before that I have a biblio problem. (See Got a happy story?, for example.)

The other night, after a long and stressful day at work, I told Ms.
Carnacki I had to stop at the farm supply store to pick up rock salt for the water softener. I picked up the water softner and then went next door to Wonder Book and Video where they are having a moving sale. All books $1.

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Friday February 16, 2007 · 5:40 PM PST

2007/02/16 · 17:40

I'm livid. West Virginia's second district has a true coward of a representative.

As any regular reader of dKos knows, in the big House this week (no, not the Big House Former W.Va. Gov. Arch A. Moore spent time in), the House of Representatives, they debated a simply word resolution that expresses (1) support for the troops and (2) disapproval of sending any more troops to Iraq.

How did Republican Shelley Moore Capito choose to spend her five minutes in the limelight? She took the cowardly route, distorting what the resolution is about, hiding behind the troops and generally trying to bamboozle her way out of a tough vote.

Poll

46 votes Show Results

Who has the "worstest" Rep. of them all?

46 votes Vote Now!

Who has the "worstest" Rep. of them all?

You've got me beat, I've got a Dem rep who voted "yea"

13 votes

You've got me beat, I've got a Rep rep who voted "yea"

5 votes

You've got me beat, I've got a Rep rep who voted a principled "nay"

5 votes

We're in the same boat, I also live in WV-02

3 votes

My rep's worse than your rep. [see comments]

10 votes

At least you have a rep [the DC, dem-abroad, etc., option.]

4 votes

Flaming pie

6 votes

A Thousand Thank You's for Local Blogging Surge

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Sunday January 28, 2007 · 9:04 AM PST

2007/01/28 · 09:04

I've written before with practical steps for local blogging and on why local blogging is critical for Democratic success in 2008. Today I've got a progress report on local blogging efforts in West Virginia.

The most important part: a thousand thank you's. January's been a phenomenal month for West Virginia Blue. Whether you're an email subscriber, a regular commenter, a casual observer or (about to be!) a first time visitor, we extend our deepest gratitude. You're helping WV blogging grow and prosper.

Follow the jump for Jan. highlights, neat graphics and future plans.

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Saturday January 13, 2007 · 2:55 AM PST

2007/01/13 · 02:55

Did you keep tabs on your Congressperson this week?

It was a fascinating week to track Rep. Shelley Moore Capito's (R-WV) votes. After all, Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) is leading the House through a 100-hour Agenda of Democratic Party initiatives that all enjoy majority public support. For Congressional members voting the will of their constituents, it was a string of easy "Yes" votes this week.

Update: poll added.

Poll

16 votes Show Results

How many of the 100-Hour Initiatives did you House Member vote for?

16 votes Vote Now!

How many of the 100-Hour Initiatives did you House Member vote for?

All of them--my house rep. is a Democrat!

8 votes

All but Stem Cell--my Democratic Rep. is an anti-choice

0 votes

Most of them--my Republican Rp. is rather independent

0 votes

About half--I also have a Mushy Moderate Republican Rep.

2 votes

One or more--my Republican Rep. did something good this week

2 votes

None. My Rep. drinks right-wing nut-case kool-aid from the fire hose

2 votes

I don't know, I'm going to look that up

1 vote

I live in DC, abroad or am otherwise disenfranchised

0 votes

I don't know, I don't care. Let them eat pie.

1 vote

wvkossacks.blogspot.com, NOT dailykos.com, will swing the 2008 election (with poll)

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Sunday December 31, 2006 · 4:58 PM PST

2006/12/31 · 16:58

Think Globally, Blog Locally.
Make you New Year's resolution today. This is a pratical take-action diary explaining how you can be the difference maker in the 2008 Presidential Election!

In 2006, national Netroots mobilization was one of several difference makers. Equally encouraging, NetRoots efforts in races like the CT-Senate primary, NH-01 and NY-19 showed the power of local blogging. My Left Nutmeg, Blue Hampshire, and take19 are just a few examples.

In both 2000 and 2004, it took less than a few thousand voters to swing a state-and the election--to George Bush. In 2008, the difference could be swinging back a few thousand voters in one district. You can start being that difference maker today.

Poll

75 votes Show Results

Survey says:

75 votes Vote Now!

Survey says:

Amen, brother. You're preaching to the local blogging choir.

29 votes

I resolve: local blogging is the new black -- I'm on it like white on rice.

30 votes

Great idea, BUT... I'm too busy with pie fights to start blogging.

4 votes

Okay, maybe. BUT ____ is really more important. [Fill in blank in a comment.]

4 votes

You better lay off that moonshine, just let Big Money pick the next president.

8 votes

John Edwards' People Power fights The Money Party

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Sunday December 24, 2006 · 5:17 AM PST

2006/12/24 · 05:17

Cross-posted at WV Kossacks.

Did you hear from John today? He sent me an email. It reminded me of an ongoing battle for the soul of our nation--People Power versus The Money Party.

First, a brief aside, then I'll share John's email.

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Friday December 15, 2006 · 4:29 PM PST

2006/12/15 · 16:29

"No Moore Capito" version of this diary originally posted at WV Kossacks

For regular dKos readers this post may seem like preaching to the choir. I'm hoping you hear my out to help grow the choir even bigger!

My bitter-sweet election night experience was the re-election of a Republican in my district (Rep. Shelley Moore, WV-02). The power of incumbency and a docile press let her get away with claims of independence from the Bush administration.

Yet, for all her "moderate" stance, there have been three votes in her political career that overshadow all the rest--votes for Republican House Speakers.

The purpose of this post is to tell one simple story of the negative consequences of Republican rule: $2-10 billion in Republican incompetence.

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Wednesday December 13, 2006 · 4:23 AM PST

2006/12/13 · 04:23

Cross-posted at WV Kossacks

Just How Open for Business should Wild, Wonderful, West Virginia be?

This is by far my longest post. By far, it's also the most important. Please stick with me to the end.

Last week I wrote on the importance of coal in American's energy policy (Coal Facts: Mountain Top Removal). Little did I realize it would also be this month's BILLION dollar question.

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Wednesday November 29, 2006 · 1:45 AM PST

2006/11/29 · 01:45

With Democratic control of Congress, the 5-member WV delegation punches well above its weight. Even our lone Republican Rep. Shelley Moore Capito agrees Dem victory was good news for West Virginians.

Sen. Robert Byrd will become chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Sen. Jay Rockefeller will head the Senate Intelligence Committee "To have chairmen on major committees is a positive thing," Capito said. On the House side, Rep. Nick Rahall will lead the Resources Committee while Rep. Alan Mollohan will become a subcommittee chairman on the Appropriations Committee.

I don't know, other than CA is there a more powerful state delegation?

CALL FOR ACTION
Are you interested in promoting Democratic politics, the good life and free living in wild, wonderful West Virginia? Read on for easy action steps you can start on in minutes.

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Saturday November 18, 2006 · 3:48 PM PST

2006/11/18 · 15:48

Do you live in one of the 200 or so Congressional Districts with a Republican representative? Do you live in one of the 21 states with a Republican senator up for re-election in 2008? Can you spare a mere one hour a week to help contest every seat on Election Day 2008?

Here's the best part--this is ~~work you can do~~ fun you can have from the comfort of your favorite computer chair.

Blogging for Fun and Democracy

Read on for 10 easy steps to opposition blogging about an incumbent Republican Congresscritters. Read More

Randy Wooten Screwed: ES&S and Incumbent Circle Wagons

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Wednesday November 15, 2006 · 1:50 PM PST

2006/11/15 · 13:50

QUICK RECAP: Randy Wooten, mayoral candidate of Waldenburg, Arkansas (pop. 80) officially received zero votes in last week's election. Knowing he at least voted for himself Randy Wooten is officially protesting the results (noted in yesterday's diary). As SusanG front-paged, the original AP reporting raised serious questions about election integrity and Randy & Roxanne Wooten's marital bliss.

In today's update we learn:
* Does Roxanne Wooten become a Runaway Voter Bride? (h/t Cream City)
* Does ES&S side with people or machines?
* Are elected officials concerned about election integrity? Read More

BREAKING! Randy Wooten Protesting Voting Irregularity

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Monday November 13, 2006 · 4:27 PM PST

2006/11/13 · 16:27

SusanG recently front-paged the distressing story of voting (and marital) irregularity roiling Arkansas. For those of you living under a rock the last 48 hours, here's a recap of the critical details: Read More

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