Day February 22, 2005

Checks and Balances and the “F-Word” Is there enough going on to make you nervous yet? The Vice President of the United States was the keynote speaker at a conference where other speakers called for “a new McCarthyism” to bring…

From reader Ben I read an article recently; a Democratic caucus for children and the family met to discuss how to improve education, health, nutrition, and reduce the effect of crime on young children.  The Republican caucus for children met…

“Mr. Thompson’s approach in many ways mirrors the style of modern-day bloggers”, NY Times The LA Times has a lengthy front page obit today on Hunter, definitely worth reading for those not familiar with his life.And finally, the good Doctor…

Environmentalists must alter tactics “When you look at the string (of) global warming defeats under Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, it is hard not to conclude that the environmental movement’s approach to problems and policies has not worked particularly…

Los Angeles is not geared for heavy rain. The infrastructure can’t handle it. Streets and freeways flood, mud and rock slides close roads, destroy homes, and kill people. The canyon roads, many of which are major commuter routes, are twisty,…