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?
SF’s De Young Museum and Green’s Restaurant on the Luckiest Day of the Year
(:)(:)(:)(:) for Golden Gate Park's newly refurbished De Young Museum. Gorgeous building, eclectic but huge collection. Admission is expensive, spring for the audio tour and plan to stay a while. Don't miss the Bay Area Beat room or the post … [Continue reading] about SF’s De Young Museum and Green’s Restaurant on the Luckiest Day of the Year
Three Snouts up for Frisco Institution–“Beach Blanket Babylon”
(:)(:)(:) for "Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon" at Club Fugazi in San Francisco's North Beach. The best part about this play is eating at Il Pollaio, a North Beach long time hole-in-the-wall around the corner from the play at 555 Columbus … [Continue reading] about Three Snouts up for Frisco Institution–“Beach Blanket Babylon”
A health care advocate’s take on Sicko
(:)(:)(:)(:) for Sicko directed by Michael Moore now playing in theaters everywhere (I hope). Even though Ralph and Mike are at odds, I consider this another great Nader date movie--Bill and I and the two or three other couples who both worked for … [Continue reading] about A health care advocate’s take on Sicko
Three and a Half Snouts Up for Evan Almighty
(:)(:)(:)(: for Evan Almighty directed by Tom Shadyac, starring Steve Carell playing in theaters now. I loved this movie, yet I give it only 3 1/2 snouts out of a possible five. Why? Because I can tell that not everyone is the target demographic: … [Continue reading] about Three and a Half Snouts Up for Evan Almighty