Electronic Voting

From Government Computer News comes this assessment of electronic voting and what really bothers voters about it. Surprising!

Sartorial Splendor

Senator Obama was photographed in Somali dress, which was published over at The Drudge Report. Allegedly the picture came to Drudge courtesy of the Clinton campaign. We are off to the races now as Obama pushes back and Clinton proclaims her innocence.I don't know who done it, but I don't think we need this sort of nonsensical diversion from the campaign. It plays into the hands of the

Meet "Public Official A"

Yup, it's official. It was Blago all along. This should be interesting.From the article:But a week before Rezko's much-anticipated trial, a federal judge revealed that Blagojevich was to have been the recipient of the $1.5 million campaign contribution at the center of the alleged extortion plot.Prosecutors haven't alleged any wrongdoing against Blagojevich. Blagojevich spokeswoman Abby

Affordable Housing and Me

My condo, which I purchased in 2006, is the first home I have ever purchased. I rented throughout my career, mostly because I never stayed in any city for very long. When I bought my condo I specifically went looking for property that I could afford in retirement. My income will drop by about a third in a short time, and I am budgeting accordingly. One of the attractions of Rogers Park was

Fixing the Math

In my post Getting Real I managed to foul up my math.A Congressional Term lasts 2 years, and I managed to parlay it into 6 years to describe the relative productivity of Senators Clinton and Obama. I specifically said this:On Average -Senator Clinton sponsored 47 items a year for the 7 years she has served (+/-) of which 13% were approved/passed.Senator Obama sponsored 113 items for his first

The Down Slope

As we wander through the maze of arguments around Peak Oil, some things look quite certain.Fuel shortage in KatmanduGas shortage in UAE impacting cement companiesA multi-dimensional worldwide rice shortageRising wheat pricesThe pursuit of ethanol may be contributing to the price increases of some cropsPoor countries are feeling the pain:AfghanistanInflation in AsiaTajikistanThe global economy is

Getting Real

So Senator Clinton wants us to get real about Obama, and insists she is ready Day One to lead. According to Thomas, Senator Clinton sponsored 177 bills and resolutions during the 109th session of Congress. She apparently signed on as co-sponsor to numerous others. Of the 177 items she sponsored:8 were resolutions, of which 4 were agreed to in the Senate87 were Amendments, of which 20 were

Here Come the Needles

George Will discusses fairness in the context of the Democratic primaries and ends the essay with a description of the most qualified person ever to run for President, and the outcome of his Presidency. The Clintonites should be careful of what they wish for.

Same Song?

Today I read an article in The Nation about an effort by the Christian Right to encourage "natural families" and overcome a "demographic winter" due to a declining white, European birth-rate.I also ran into this article about shariah law in the wake of the Archbishop of Canterbury's suggestion that the British legal system may need to accommodate shariah. The comments are enlightening, as at

NO WAY!!

YES WAY!!!Fred Phelps and his cohort of misguided anti-gay zealots intends to picket the funeral of at least one victim of the NIU shooting. I know we have some real interesting characters out here in the blogosphere. I recall an effort to hammer the attorney who keyed the car of the Marine. I wonder if we can gather some similar energy and send a message to Messr. Phelps et al?This won't end

Two Words

Not sterile. That's what I told an archictectural student from Milwaukee who lives in RP. She's working down at the Mart and was interviewing locals for a paper about her neighborhood. She wanted one word to describe what I liked best, and after going off on a long statement about all the reasons why I came to RP and like it here I finally came up with the words; not sterile. RP is not

Decorative Home Lighting

By : Kimberly Quang

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Invisible Ink -- For an Invisible Vote

Chicago gets itself into the funny papers over invisible ink in, drumroll, the 49th Ward. Oh Joy.I have seen writeups indicating the voter was at fault. Baloney. Frankly, most folks will accept what people in authority have to say (social conditioning at work), especially given the changing technology dynamic associated with voting. Bashing the voter dodges the real issue: the Board of

Falling Like Flies

Mitt Romney is out, Rudy is out, Fred is out. Ron and Mike remain, although it appears McCain will be the Repub standard bearer. Any bets on whether Mike Huckabee will be the Veep nominee? I seriously doubt Ron will get the nod, and conventional wisdom, coupled with a regional advantage, points to Huckabee.Right now it's a toss between Obama and Clinton for the Democrats. I saw 2 articles at

The Billary Factor

John Kass addresses a concern that I have about Hillary. The 153 (at the time I looked) comments indicate that concern exists elsewhere. The good Senator needs to deal with it head on.