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[Ken]

Aren’t cars battery powered already?

no.

Only those hybrids that have a conversion kit that cost more than the car at the moment. There are less than 10k of those also. (google plug in hybrid)

I had an electric car once. It used golf cart batteries wired in series at 24 and 48 volt banks. It was lost in a snow related barn collapse.

It was slow off the mark and cornered like a bathtub perched on stepladders..

[Lucy]

Thanks changingtimes. You make a fair point.

I wonder how many employees are in that ‘village’….and how that compares to the ad spend. What is the return on investment?

Put another way…It’s still a captive audience, is it not?

As for tourists….most likely they won’t catch the advertising in any meaningful way. So I don’t see any return on investment there either.

And so (unfortunately) I still don’t get it.

But I do appreciate the feedback. Keep it coming!! I would LOVE to know the logic of this kind of spending by our port.

[JoB]

Cadeceus…

what makes you think it is a given that Washington will go for Obama?

Seattle metro will.. but we are not the majority of the state.. and not all of seattle metro votes democratic…

depending on the poll, this is considered a swing state.

And a little better is better than a little or a lot worse…

that will be worth thinking about if you convince enough people that voting is worthless and the republican side of the state carries our electoral votes…

As for responsible dads raping their little girls … it’s far more common than you think. And brothers and uncles and family friends and… Not to mention those crazies who decide to abduct you off street corners.. i am only one woman and both have happened to me. thankfully.. no kids from either, but that wasn’t because my rapists exercised good planning.

I got hit by date rape too and got to wait over 30 years before finding out that the kid i had wasn’t his… i can’t tell you how thankful i was to be able to tell him who his father was… and wasn’t.

if you have taken young women to their abortions, you know that even good kids get into trouble…

The supreme court justices that McCain would appoint will consider the overturning of Roe VS Wade their least incursion into civil rights… it won’t stop at abortion.

This matters too much to be blown off in a nihilist funk.

[datamuse]

You know, honestly? I would love it if we could let dogs roam freely. I’ve been in places where they do, legally, and by and large it isn’t a problem.

But, legalities aside, the sheer number of aggressive dogs (and if charging, chasing, growling, and nipping at my clothes aren’t aggressive behaviors, I’d sure like to know what is–does it only count if there’s blood?) I’ve personally encountered in the last few months alone makes it really hard for me to support the idea.

I’d like to think it’s not just me; I don’t behave in a hostile way to dogs I encounter, and MOST of the time it’s okay. When it isn’t, yes, I do call animal control. I haven’t yet seen a convincing argument for not doing so.

[smikes]

I visit Lincoln Park occasionally, and have encountered the non-leash people. I have had occasion to tell people a couple of times to get there animal under control because it came over (uninvited) to my leashed dog. The arrogant and defensive responses I’ve received from these people are astounding. Really, you think you are justified in defending your actions when you are clearly breaking the rules? Sounds like you are inviting confrontation.

Secondly, anybody who knows my german shepherd thinks he is one of the sweetest, most well behaved dogs they’ve come across. People have actually asked me if I’m a police officer or if he’s a police dog, because he minds pretty darn well – much above average. But here’s the thing – most of the time, he doesn’t like dogs that are measurably smaller than him. Seems like many of you offleashers think it’s just peachy to have your small dog come check my dog out when I’m trying to walk away to avoid a possible situation. Then when my dog snaps or snarls at yours, all of sudden we are the bad guys. Get a clue!

[beachdrivegirl]

I guess I don’t understand how this whole thing works. I am still torn as to who to vote for in the governor’s race this year. These allegations’ may sway me either way. If they are indeed accurate I will not support Rossi. If they aren’t accurate I am not sure if I want to support Gregoire because of the false accusations her supporters have made.

I guess I kind of don’t understand why these lawsuits are taking place.

The first area where I do not understand the lawsuit, is why they would bring this lawsuit against Rossi? He was not running at the time and his campaign has not actually received any of the money from the BIAW PAC? “A person becomes a candidate when he helps a political committee to amass a war chest to support his candidacy.” I completely disagree with this. My understanding is that the BIAW PAC has been involved in all Washington State elections since at least 2001. Yes they typically are very pro-Republican but they are not just Pro-Rossi. So why are we not going through Democrat PAC’s and inspecting those to make sure Democrat running mates didn’t help them campaign in the past? Maybe I am wrong, but I would guess that most would be surprised at what they saw. My understanding is that although he did call members on behalf of the BIAW PAC he was not suggesting that he was a candidate. Who knows maybe he was trying to thank them for their past support of him. Furthermore, the BIAW never gave the Rossi campaign a dime, so they are not capped @ the $2,800 limit.

The second thing I don’t understand is how this is all illegal for the BIAW to campaign? They have been a PAC for years (again from my understanding) so why is it that this year they are having a lawsuit brought against them? Can someone please explain.

My last concern is that this does seem more like a citizens lawsuit and not something are state should be involved in. Personally, it concerns me that, my tax dollars are going to pay for a law suit that to me does not seem justified and will probably be thrown out in court.

And on a side note, I am concerned that the horseasses.org is misrepresenting the BIAW PAC by saying it is out of money for more advertisements. They still have over $2 million that they are currently sitting on.

[RS]

JenV, you ever hear of the Seattle Seven? That was me… and six other guys.

In other words, I’m still bowling!! I’ll spread the word too.

[datamuse]

IMO, as we begin to toughen our regulations on the financial world, I think we need to also tighten the security measures to keep more of the financial news away from the media.

I could not disagree more. Though the media suffers from “if it bleeds, it leads” (no less true when what’s being bled is money) and always has, frankly as both an investor and a worker, I damn well do want to know what’s going on.

The media aren’t to blame for the events of the past month. It’s been clear to me for at least a year that something like this was going to happen, and the seeds were planted long before that.

Right now, the SEC requires publicly traded companies to disclose certain information, to their shareholders and to the public. Are you seriously suggesting that this requirement should be repealed? I think even the SEC disagrees, though considering how much criticism it’s received lately I suppose it could hardly do anything other than what it’s doing right now.

I think that we are much worse off today because of the panic the media sets off than the actual “crisis” that is in our economy.

That may well be true. A lot of business reporting conveys the impression that the stock market is the best and maybe the only important indicator of economic health. It isn’t. It’s just one, and not really the most reliable one. What it does indicate is how people are feeling about the economy; at this point, it’s safe to conclude that people are worried. But we knew that.

I’m sorry that WaMu employees are being so adversely affected by recent events. Zenguy, I hope everything works out well for you.

[Mulligan]

We used Kathy Banak at Authentic Homes for a color consultation. We thought her suggestions and advice were well worth the consultation fee. We used Kathy’s color recommendations and the “green” paints sold at Authentic Home on the interior of our house. We’re thrilled with the results. I would highly recommend Authentic Homes to anyone looking for color advice and/or environmentally friendly paint!

[TheHouse]

Zenguy, I actually envy you. Just think when you’ll ever be able to take a 10 month vacation and do whatever you want? Even if you just took the first 2-3 months off to spend with family & friends, it would be refreshing to me.

You still would have 7-8 months to find another job. You don’t get that opportunity everyday and most people don’t get 10 months severance.

Carpe Diem and enjoy your time off.

Screw WaMu. If you think for a second that they had loyalty to you, you’re kidding yourself.

[Caduceus]

“what about those rape victims? those abused incest victims?”

–“and raise your kids responsibly.”

I can’t recall the last time a responbile parent raped their own chilren, nor can I recall the last time a good person, not an outwardly good person but a GOOD, responsible person raped someone. So far they’ve all been a few steps away from “wackjob”. The ones I’ve heard of anyhow.

“YOU do NOT have all the answers, even if you think you do.”

–So far all the problems I’ve dealt with including my own and people seking help I’ve had answers. And if my answers weren’t informed enough I’ve people to direct the inquirer to.

I never claimed to know everything.

“Really, I don’t need an answer from you on that. Another post from someone who has the answers all figured out lecturing ad infinitum that voting is foolish and laughable isn’t needed (if voting is foolish, does that make us fools? if it’s laughable, does that make us a laughing stock?). You’ve made your point, we get it. You responses smack of having to defend yourself. If you feel so strongly about what you’re doing there really is no need for you to go on about it trying to convince us…right?”

–“Other people are variables in my life therefore it’s important I understand their views.”

“Lastly..you have opted out…you don’t have the right to come back and say I told you so, just shake your head and feel superior to yourself and walk away and get on with life……just this person’s opinion.”

— That’s like saying not voting doesn’t grant someone the right to complain about something relating to politics. Which, is deeply, deeply flawed. Besides the fact that people who aren’t old enough to vote are affected.. Some can easily just say;

No one has any right to complain at all. You don’t like it? There are hundreds of other countries you can live in.

And I do have the right to do so? We can have a real discussion on politics and bring up the constitution if you’d like.

It’s like you’re saying. “You didn’t watch the weather channel, you can’t complain that it’s cold, windy and wet outside” When it was going to be cold, wet and windy regardless of who was watching the weather channel.

[JanS]

LOLOL..Zenguy, I can’t stop laughing..

WSMom…I remember seeing Cindy McCain (I call her the “Ice Queen” – imagine that she just stuffs things down inside, and it freezes her demeanor and her face) I remember seeing her on one of her trips to Africa, dealing with children in various places, and her face softened up and almost lit up when with them.

Yes, JenV, the thought of crawling into bed with him gives me the willies..

[JanS]

for someone who has all the answers for himself…easy ones at times..you really seem to, in my opinion, feel you have to make your argument here.

“Don’t want abortion to be a “widespread” issue? Easy, get involved with people and teach them the merit of a responsible relationship, and raise your kids responsibly.” I have no idea how old you really are..but..if life were only this simple. In an ideal world, that would work every time. It’s not an ideal world, and things sometimes don’t work out how we expect them to because WE feel that we did everything right.

and just picking out your abortion reasoning…what about those rape victims? those abused incest victims? It’s a complex world, and the next Supreme Court appointees may just take it all away from being legal…give me an answer for those women? It’s an imperfect system, but we try the best we know. YOU do NOT have all the answers, even if you think you do.

Really, I don’t need an answer from you on that. Another post from someone who has the answers all figured out lecturing ad infinitum that voting is foolish and laughable isn’t needed (if voting is foolish, does that make us fools? if it’s laughable, does that make us a laughing stock?). You’ve made your point, we get it. You responses smack of having to defend yourself. If you feel so strongly about what you’re doing there really is no need for you to go on about it trying to convince us…right?

I don’t think any of us on here “preach” about change. We hope for it…and sometimes ya just gotta work with what ya got…even if it’s just in the community.

Lastly..you have opted out…you don’t have the right to come back and say I told you so, just shake your head and feel superior to yourself and walk away and get on with life……just this person’s opinion.

Oh…and one last thing…you might consider coming to one of our meet-ups sometime..would be interesting to discuss some of this over coffee, tea, a drink (if you’re 21)…we ain’t all bad …

[Caduceus]

Data- “Are you even aware” my comments focus on the presidential election and only drift off that topic to clarify a point or two?

Jan- You read that as if I have a problem with the subjects I mentioned. In an earlier comment I said

“Other people are variables in my life therefore it’s important I understand their views.”

I don’t care if people take time to register and vote and then feel accomplished. What people do with their lives is none of my business. All the “political” problems we have are simnply because of our poorly designed and poorly controled government.

And when people actually think they’re making a significant change by (planning on)poking a finger on a computer screen on a box that says “Obama” and having a holier-than-thou attitude like they did something great is laughable. And when people look down on me when they are mistaken, I have a slight problem with that, sure.(I’m not saying anyone in particular has been condesending I’m simply summing up my experience with A LOT of avid voters into a simple comment)

Because a president alone doesn’t have that power. A political figure with more expierence, connections and leverage has power. Something that McCain is, and Obama is not. The sick part is that McCain’s position on alot of subjects are non-sensical in today’s society.

Also Jan I’m pretty sure I stated I have all the answers I need for all the problems I encounter and I almost always have answers for the people involved in my life…

Yep, I did. “You tell me. It hasn’t been my personal concern from the begining. Most of the change I want, I can bring about myself. And I do.”

So I’m not sure where your comment is coming from.

VG- In a presidential election, with our current government set up? No.

Even if there was some ground-breaking charasmatic political messiah of change running for president the chance your/my/anyone’s vote not being counted is entirely real.

Even between Rossi and Gregoire there were 3 re-counts, the final of which had gregoire elected while the other two had Rossi in the lead by different amounts. How is that possible if everyone’s vote is counted? It isn’t.

People credit Rossi’s wins because they were machine counted. There are going to be plenty of mechanized/computerized voting methods and vote counters for the presidential election all over the U.S., only proving my point further.

The only things we can’t change by ourselves, is the government.

Don’t want the economy to go bad? Easy, everyone just has to not buy things they can’t afford.

Don’t want abortion to be a “widespread” issue? Easy, get involved with people and teach them the merit of a responsible relationship, and raise your kids responsibly.

It IS that easy.

etc.

Voting is simply trusting someone else to hopefully change something else for you, and hope it trickles down the social ladder, home.

I’m not saying anyone is stupid for voting or anytihng like that. If voting empowers you and gives you a positive mindset then vote, vote, vote!

Just don’t preach about change and how you’re making a huge difference in the world when we have 4-5 recounts all with different results, but don’t get mad when I say “I told you so” either.

[beachdrivegirl]

Interesting piece on Palin-

http://www.tnr.com/politics/story.html?id=8c130fe3-adab-4cb3-8443-c363f085cf13

McCain Forgets How Many Glass Houses He Lives In

And from the same site…

John McCain’s campaign today announced, “Americans need to ask themselves if they’ve ever befriended an unrepentant terrorist, or had a convicted felon help them buy their house.”

Neither of these things is true of John McCain. However, McCain has befriended a convicted felon, and his many houses were purchased due to the fortune of convicted criminal Jim Helmsley, his father-in-law.

–Jonathan Chait

[Caduceus]

I do what I can for my community and the people around me every day and have so for years.

My point is that I see neither of the current presidential candidates capable of making any real change besides bringing us up a little from the hole Bush dug us in. And even then we won’t be as well off as we were before Bush.

Obama doesn’t have the clout that McCain has and all Obama is capable of in actuality is running his mouth and telling us this and telling us that, but McCain is a war-mongering fool.

So in reality Obama is a better choice even though neither are good choices to begin with. And with that in mind, Obama is going to take Washington state. It’s just inevitable.

So no, my voting either way will not be helping anyone because;

1. I don’t like either of them to begin with.

2. Obama’s winning Washington no matter what I do.

3. Point to voting for either of them? No.

And you can’t say

“Well McCain opposes abortions, think about the pro-choice movement!”

Bush also opposes abortions, but I’ve taken three girls I know to their appointments this year. (The pregnancies had nothing to do with me)

The president doesn’t have THAT much of an effect in the first place. The position of the President isn’t the end-all be-all. There are two other branches of government that are involved.

Granted a president could use what influence he has on his party, but if they’re in his party they are probably going to follow their values anyway, regardless of who’s president.

I see it like

Politics are to “adults”, like Pokemon is to “kids”.

The Pokemon Franchise realeses TV shows, movies and video games to make the consumer feel like they’re involved but really all Pokemon related dicisions are made by the Pokemon franchise. Just like there are TV shows, radio programs, seminars, voting, debates, T-shirts etc for politics. But when it comes to a presidential election it’s entirely possible that your vote may not even be counted.

How probable that is is debatable but it is possible.

And you try and tell the kids that they could be doing something more constructive and worthwhile than playing Pokemon for hours but they’re too caught up in what they’re doing so they don’t care and all their focus is on Pokemon.

Just like people accept this form of government as “there’s nothing you can do about it, this is how it’s set up” and then 3 seconds later “But if you vote you can change everything about this country! Hurry!”

That’s foolish. That is entirely foolish. To accept a flawed system as is and then go along with that system in order to “create change” “help your community” “change America”

Why don’t we just kill the problems from where they start?

Oh but then “Well that’s a nice idea, but how do you plan on doing that Cad?”

You tell me. It hasn’t been my personal concern from the begining. Most of the change I want, I can bring about myself. And I do.

Now maybe one day I feel that the economy needs a turn around. Well in all reality voting on this person or that person has little effect concerning the economy because;

The flawed governemnt you are all supporting is goig to forever be prepetually in debt, thanks to the way we get our money from the Federal Reserve. Not to mention the people that own big banks have thier intrest in mind, not yours.

That will not change until the government changes which will not happen until everyone wants it to, which wil not happen until people relenquish support of this foolish system.

Granted it’s possible our government as a whole can figure something out to bring about a little less debt but it’s only a matter of time before we plummet back down again, as history is showing us, it’s showing us right now even.

I inspire the people around me to be a little more sexually responsible, I don’t need to vote to do that. For example.

And the people whom I don’t know that don’t get my support and they get pregnant or catch STIs?

Perhaps someone should have been spending more time supporting them, instead of worrying about politics.

There is no change we can’t make by ourselves, we don’t need to vote for anything, except perhaps overhauling our government.

So again, voting has no use.

[Anonymous]

wsmom, great rollingstone article.

Thirty Lies Refuted About Ayers And Obama

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-k-wilson/30-lies-refuted-about-aye_b_132109.html

LIE: In 1995, Ayers and Dohrn “hosted a political coming out party for a young Barack Obama.”(Sean Hannity, Hannity’s America, October 5, 2008, “Obama and His Friends: History of Radicalism”)

TRUTH: This was an event for Alice Palmer, not a “coming-out party” for Obama. Obama was invited by Palmer to the event.

[aunteesocial]

Sorry to hear about your Coby! That’s awful, and sounding too familiar.

Yet another recent example at Lincoln Park:

https://westseattleblog.com/blog/?p=5778

This is real life, and the above posts gives more examples of a law-breaking owners with bad results. Regarding the topic of off leash dogs and potential disaster, much could be avoided by simply following WA State Law.

Some dogs and their owners are great, some are not- sometimes there are irresponsible owners, for example- the people who I found to be careless that had 2 unleashed large dogs that circled us and frightened my 2 dogs on leash. I find that to be a problem, and against the law.

One never knows what will happen, and it is not always the dog that is off leash that you need to worry about. It could very well be how the on-leash dog reacts to being approached by an unfamiliar canine while on restraint. Sadly, this can go way wrong, way fast. We all need to play by the rules, for successful interaction whether it is in a dog park, a city park or sidewalk. If the leash is held at all, that would be at least a start and following the law. Any dog can break free of their lead, of course, but if there is no leash at all, then someone is not doing their best to create a safe environment.

I respect many of today’s posts with great advice, experience, and concern. Read ya later- and best to everyone and their four-legged friends!

[aunteesocial]

Thanks Jacob (and you better not be my nephew Jacob, or I’ll tell your dad!).

Now I’m stupid.. that hurts actually, but hey I’m just text on your screen.

In retrospect, I would have invited them to tea and handed them a pamphlet on canine behavior and training techniques, but I had just been spun around by my frightened dogs and tangled in two leashes and scared that my little guy was going to about to be bitten. Their “all friendly like” was totally fake, disengaged, clueless, and thinking they could smile and aw shucks their way out of it. I would have much rather shouted some expletives, but saying “no you’re not” was not going to get me beat up.

I had already walked out of the park once to distance myself from what I saw as being the ‘wrong people’ to find myself with this lovely couple and their ill-behaved hounds.

Please don’t tell me that was a stupid thing to say. I would not use that phrase in conversation with someone I did not know, or someone I knew for that matter, as it is unkind.

[Cait]

I think that Obama was MORE guilty of stereotyping in his comment about what he thought about Bill Clinton being called the first black President. His answer? “I don’t know… I’d have to evaluate his dancing skills.” C’mon now. I know that it CAN be seen as offensive, but I think we all know that wasn’t the intention especially given that he said something even more off-color himself! In the public eye no less.

Ellenator, I’m with you all the way! That is one good looking man… in a very unconventional way.

[ellenater]

DP, you’re post is so long and so well researched and more importantly, so excerpted out of context that I don’t even see the point in trying to convince you otherwise. If you had taken the time to research in a fully representational way I think you would feel otherwise.

[RainyDay1235]

And wasn’t McCain ready to sign with Bush on Day #1. I just saw video of Bush walk up smiling to Paulsen and shake his hand. At the VERY LEAST a President should be slightly annoyed with this guy for not doing his f-ing job.

Obama insisted on holding out until the bill had oversight and protections so it would be more of a long-term investement instead of handout. And he went against his own party for the most part – it was the Republicans who were pushing back remember!

And how is it that Joe Biden mentions a blue-collar thing such as Home Depot – which I don’t doubt he frequents (why not?) – but when Sarah Palin makes little remarks about her small-town sensibilities and Washington outsider status it’s “down to earth”. B/S there is no double standard here. Her views AND HER CAMPAIGN are setting back Women’s Liberation. It seems more affirmative action than progress IMHO.

[DP]

Since the race for president began, many war-weary Americans have embraced Barack Obama as the candidate of peace. In response to Obama’s early and vocal criticism of the Iraq war, a wide variety of organizations, ranging from neighborhood peace groups to uber-PACs such as MoveOn, have vigorously endorsed him for president.

Not surprisingly, there are many examples of Obama campaign paraphernalia that incorporate peace symbols in their design. (Surely you’ve seen them bumper stickers with a peace symbol for the “O” in Obama; Obama t-shirts decorated with doves and olive branches, etc.)

Many friends have told me they’re voting Obama because they think he’ll end the war in Iraq and will scrupulously avoid starting any new ones, but this isn’t the way the smart money is betting. For whatever else he may be, Barack Obama is not a “peace candidate” in any meaningful sense of that term.

As we’ve seen, Obama began moving steadily rightward as soon as he pulled ahead of Hillary Clinton last summer. A major clue to his future course and intentions came in his June 4th speech to the American Israel Political Action Committee (AIPAC), wherein he reiterated his unconditional support for Israel and made ominous statements regarding Iran and Syria. “The danger from Iran is grave, it is real,” Obama told the audience of diehard Israel supporters, “and my goal will be to eliminate this threat.”

Hmm . . . Now where have we heard that kind of talk before?

In the same speech Obama voiced his unequivocal support for recognizing an “undivided” Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, a fundamentally unjust and partisan position which has fueled hatred toward the United States throughout the Islamic world and has been a contributing factor in more than one war.

These are certainly not peace positions that Obama has been taking; in fact they are not even “left” or “moderate” positions. Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, for example, is such a hard-line position that even the Republicans have not pushed for it . . . until now.

Of course, when you compare Barack Obama to a Hillary Clinton or a John McCain, it’s hard not to see Obama as the dove. But this is really an illusion, fostered by the Democratic Party and designed to convince voters that Obama represents an alternative to McCain on the issue of peace.

As regards the war in Iraq, Obama has failed to call for removing US bases, scaling back the “Green Zone,” or barring US military contractors from doing business there. At the same time he has expressed approval for Bush’s “troop surge” policy and has called for an indefinite US military presence. These positions are virtually identical to the Bush/McCain positions on Iraq. When you look at what they candidates have actually said, the only real differences between Obama and McCain on Iraq are that Obama has been critical of the war, calling it a mistake —as if anyone didn’t know that— and that Obama has a timetable for a partial troop withdrawal. However, far from calling for a complete end to the US military presence in Iraq and elsewhere, Obama has expressed approval of maintaining, and even extending, the reach of US military might around the world.

Consider the war in Afghanistan. In a recent speech Obama made clear his intention to use troops withdrawn from Iraq to escalate the war in Afghanistan. In a September 10 speech in Riverside, Ohio, Obama made the following response to President Bush’s announcement that an additional 4700 US troops would be sent to Afghanistan:

“Bush’s plan comes up short,” Obama declared. “It is not enough troops, not enough resources, with not enough urgency.”

Barack Obama’s position on Afghanistan is not the least bit ambiguous: he doesn’t want to end the war there, he wants to escalate it. His only criticism of the Republicans is that Mr. Bush is not moving quickly enough to do so.

After nearly seven years of making war on Afghanistan, the US is clearly no closer to “winning” there than in Iraq. The notion that we might have originally had a slightly better pretext for attacking Afghanistan than for attacking Iraq place doesn’t change the reality that we are destroying both countries. Regardless of its original objectives, the war in Afghanistan is a moral abomination and a military disaster.

Let’s be honest: a candidate who calls for escalating war and favors military solutions to problems is not a peace candidate, he is a war candidate.

If you have your suspicions about Obama, but you want to vote for him anyway, because you think he’s smarter than McCain, that he’ll be able to wave a wand and fix our crippled economy, then go ahead. But please don’t vote Obama thinking he’s for peace, because he’s not. And if Obama wins, please don’t complain later on that he’s betrayed us by attacking Iran, by sanctifying the apartheid state of Israel, or by getting us further mired down in Afghanistan –because none of that should come as a surprise to anyone who reads the papers.

The inconvenient truth here is that ‘we the people’ are going to have to work every bit as hard for peace under an Obama presidency as we did under Bush –if not harder. People were discouraged under Bush because they felt that they were being ignored, and I understand that. However, the danger we face now isn’t being ignored; it’s getting suckered.

Don’t kid yourselves. Obama is not a peace candidate.

[datamuse]

Personally, no. (I mean, my investments are down but I wasn’t planning on drawing from them for another 20 years anyway, so I’m just going to ride it out.)

However, my employer is one of the universities affected by the Wachovia issue–though, it must be said, not terribly much.

[GenHillOne]

It came up in other threads, but if you haven’t heard about CHAOS (Citizens Hanging Around Obama Sign), here is a little fun. In short, a great 16yo (SignKid) and his mom (TeachKids), have accidentally created an international online community. Chat ranges from silly to serious and while it’s definitely a group of Obama supporters, respectful differences are returned with respectful discussion. “Just have to be pro-sign” – or believe in the right to display any sign of choice.

Portland ABC affiliate story:

http://tinyurl.com/4a24zj

Here is an article from The Oregonian with the whole back story:

http://tinyurl.com/3pdhfg

WSJ covered it several days ago and when that was linked to a radical news site in the Netherlands, there was an onslaught of Dutch…a lot of spam, but also some who were genuinely interested and have stuck around. Basically, anyone who “gets it” (it involves a sense of humor) can appreciate the site.