Congress has passed a bill that would break up the 9th Circuit and leave CA isolated in its own circuit. Although this might actually increase state judicial autonomy, it is clearly a sign that the GOP wants to isolate the state and minimize its influence.http://www.

I hope they keep this crazy shit coming for the next 4 years: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,139062,00.htmlRead more... )

I hate flying. I don't think I'm going to do it again for a long time.

Not to infer that the Democratic party is the epitome of moral or principled leadership, but I think that it is fair to say that we were crippled in this election by principle. History is not always politically correct and those who ignore its lessons, no matter how righteous their motive, will suffer the consequences. Unless we want to remain a ( Read more... )

This was going to be the message I posted once Kerry broke 270. I guess now it applies more to us. Or maybe it applies even more aptly to them - think about it.

"You are pitiful isolated individuals; you are bankrupts; your role is played out. Go where you belong from now on -- into the dustbin of history."

Funny how things turn out.

Riding unprecedented anger, huge turnouts and high optimism into this kind of defeat is sort of like running full speed into a brick wall.

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Although I find Bush's domestic policies offensive and inept, I am particularly concerned with his appeal as a leader in the war on terrorism ( Read more... )

USC is trying to steal my bike ( Read more... )

So I was in Barnes and Nobles the other day. FYI for all concerned: I was not shopping at B&N, I was merely using it as a suburban strip mall library / public restroom / place to drink my overpriced coffee ( Read more... )