I am simultaneously encouraged and worried by this blog posting by Dan Weintraub lastMonday on Clean Money. Dan makes the point that Democrats receive more corporatemoney than Republicans and later says that the left supports public financing of … [Read more...] about Food For Thought
Archives for November 2005
They’re Just Crazy Enough to Do it
Here's the thing: I've been encouraged by the chaos in the Republican party lately. The environmentalist House Republicans defections in the amendment to the budget deal on drilling the Alaska Natural Wildlife Reserve was a thing of beauty.And then … [Read more...] about They’re Just Crazy Enough to Do it
Gunfighter a Brilliant Tour de Force
This just in: time and space are mere illusions. So go back in time and cross space to see Gunfighter: A Gulf War Chronicle directed by Katie Laris at the Santa Barbara City College, running October 21st through November 5th. I can attest that the … [Read more...] about Gunfighter a Brilliant Tour de Force
Nodding at the She-Mob
What a pleasure to be at the release party for She-Mob's new album, Not in My World, this past Saturday at the Starry Plough in Berkeley. Mostly, I just love the idea that I, a middle-aged mother of two, am friends with a punk-rocker: Suki … [Read more...] about Nodding at the She-Mob
Hurray for CNA!
When all is said and done, the turning point in being able to beat this special election came when Arnold made the mistake of attacking the California Nurses Association.He shoulda asked SEIU first: you just do not pick on CNA. They may seem like a … [Read more...] about Hurray for CNA!