We left Salt Lake in the early hours of morning Sunday and after, changing planes in sunny Los Angeles, we descended through a cloudy layer and into Tampa Bay, Florida. The Republican National Convention won’t get rolling until Tuesday, though there were events tonight and more tomorrow. Just a few quick observations from this battleground state: [cont…]
Archives for August 2012
Stray Books: beware, or forever will they dominate your destiny
August 24, 2012 by
[Incidental Comics]
Utah Democrats refuse Republican help & continue their tantrum
August 21, 2012 by
Given the choice between accepting Republican help and continuing a public temper tantrum, Utah Democrat Jim Dabakis prefers a tantrum.
In the end, Utahns can tell the difference between grand standing and good public policy. On one hand we have Litvak, who represents the image of a consistent, fair public servant. On the other hand, we have Dabakis, more interested in a headline, in smearing his opponents than seeking compromise and the public interest.
We need public servants more like Litvack, willing to stand by his oath to the public over short-term interest and party loyalty. Politicians like Dabakis are savvy with the media, and he makes for great copy, but his grandstanding does little for the public interest. [cont…]
How reality shapes words more than words shape reality [TED]
August 16, 2012 by
“Most politicians choose their words carefully, to shape the reality they hope to create. But does it work? Etymologist Mark Forsyth shares a few entertaining word-origin stories from British and American history (for instance, did you ever wonder how George Washington became “president”?) and draws a surprising conclusion.” (From TEDxHousesofParliament in London)
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