This article is reprinted with permission from Rudolf's Diner online 'zine, where Sara writes the Eye on the Pie column.Biden, Dodd, Kucinich, Gravel and Richardson, any one alone of these “lesser" Democratic presidential candidates has spent more … [Continue reading] about The Five Presidential Candidates You Never Hear About
Spam the Democratic Party
Are you on the lists I'm on? I get email from John Kerry, Harry Reid, DCCC, DSCC, DNC--if you get an email from any Democrat in Congress or national Democratic party, email them back that you want them to act like Democrats!Tell them to impeach … [Continue reading] about Spam the Democratic Party
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor
Five Snouts up for The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor. This "children's" book is the imaginative, mesmerizing "true story" of Alice in Wonderland where we learn that Alyss is a visitor in our world, rather than Alice being a tourist from our … [Continue reading] about (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor
Republicans Eat Their Own in California
Tonight's Dinner? Central Valley Senator Jeff Denham (R-Modesto).In the ongoing budget stalemate in the California State Senate, Denham is the closest to low-hanging fruit that the 14 (white male) Republicans have to offer the Democratic majority. … [Continue reading] about Republicans Eat Their Own in California
Hang up on the “d-trip”
I recently returned from Washington, DC, where, as I expected, I got an earful from public interest advocates about what a disappointment Nancy Pelosi is as Speaker of the House. This almost always happens. Democrats get into power, we have a brief … [Continue reading] about Hang up on the “d-trip”
14 White Men Hold CA Budget Hostage
Republicans won’t vote for schools & hospitals without the promise of dirty(er) air Sacramento – That’s the headline all the papers should have written today. Instead they wrote about the slugfest between Democrats and Republicans. It’s … [Continue reading] about 14 White Men Hold CA Budget Hostage
Watch John Edwards at the Yearly Kos Convention
This is an inspiring clip on Youtube (short, 3 minutes?) of John Edwards speaking to the Yearly Kos Convention of bloggers in Chicago. Watch it and let me know what you think. … [Continue reading] about Watch John Edwards at the Yearly Kos Convention
2 Snouts Up for “You Kill Me”
(:)(:) for You Kill Me, directed by John Dahl (Red Rock West) and starring Ben Kingsley and Tea Leoni in theaters everywhere. First of all, haven't we had enough of the hit-man with a heart of gold genre? I know I have. I love The Sopranos tv series … [Continue reading] about 2 Snouts Up for “You Kill Me”
Four Snouts Up for You Tube–CNN Presidential Debate
(:)(:)(:)(:)for the You Tube--CNN Democratic Presidential debate last night broadcast on CNN. I found this a very refreshing and sometimes disarming debate to watch. Anderson Cooper did a surprisingly good job of moving through the new format where … [Continue reading] about Four Snouts Up for You Tube–CNN Presidential Debate
Garcia vs. Parra–How Republicans Don’t Serve Their Constituents II
And another thing about Republicans in the California legislature, they don't vote their district, even when they win a tough election. They cow tow to a minority of the party instead of their constituents. Case in point Bonnie Garcia (R-Palm … [Continue reading] about Garcia vs. Parra–How Republicans Don’t Serve Their Constituents II
Three and a Half Snouts Up for “the Golden Door” at the Crest Theater
(:)(:)(:)(;) for The Golden Door directed by Emanuele Crieslese in Italian, now showing at the marvelous Crest Theater in downtown Sacramento (and probably at a theater near you). This film makes captivating cinematic choices as it centers on a … [Continue reading] about Three and a Half Snouts Up for “the Golden Door” at the Crest Theater
Why Ain’t Schwarzenegger Got No Environmental Coattails in his Party?
Despite lots of lip service and some actual action from the titular head of the party, Republicans in the California Legislature continue to vote in lock-step against pro-environment measures. Leading me to wonder, why doesn't Schwarzenegger have … [Continue reading] about Why Ain’t Schwarzenegger Got No Environmental Coattails in his Party?