Friday, February 14, 2003
Rob Bernard's reference to traditional "political spectrum", the left-right line, is outdated in today's political/ideological arena. The square chart illustrated at the libertarian website is better, or at this site. These are still not perfect. Politics is not a simple assortment of beliefs, but instead a hodgepodge chaos of individual ideas and philosophies.
Southern Heritage? Or hate symbol?
There is a moron on Eastern Ave in Linwood who flies a tattered old "Stars and Bars." What is the purpose of flying this flag? If it part of a design or put in a historical context, I have no problem with the flag. When it is used as a sign of pride in the "South," that can only refer to the ante bellum “South,” the society with slavery intertwined with the culture as much as cornbread.
There is a moron on Eastern Ave in Linwood who flies a tattered old "Stars and Bars." What is the purpose of flying this flag? If it part of a design or put in a historical context, I have no problem with the flag. When it is used as a sign of pride in the "South," that can only refer to the ante bellum “South,” the society with slavery intertwined with the culture as much as cornbread.
NPR : 'Iraq: The World Speaks' - An NPR/BBC Joint Production
I sent the following question:
To: NPR
My Question for the discussion is the following: Why are both sides of the War issue using atrocious hyperbole to express their view points? It seems to me that when people scream about the War being about oil are ignorant about American history, foreign policy, and rule of law. They instead just don't like George Bush's politics, which I fully understand, and allow outlandish and ludicrous rhetoric to rule their argument, whiling down playing rational questions of his policy. This happens while the Bush Administration and Conservatives here in the USA panic the country with exaggerated Iraq-terrorist connections stemming from an exploitation of the 9/11 tragedy. It distresses me that both sides play into each other's hands by only using arguments that confirms the opposite side's prejudices and biases.
Brian Griffin
Cincinnati, Ohio
I sent the following question:
To: NPR
My Question for the discussion is the following: Why are both sides of the War issue using atrocious hyperbole to express their view points? It seems to me that when people scream about the War being about oil are ignorant about American history, foreign policy, and rule of law. They instead just don't like George Bush's politics, which I fully understand, and allow outlandish and ludicrous rhetoric to rule their argument, whiling down playing rational questions of his policy. This happens while the Bush Administration and Conservatives here in the USA panic the country with exaggerated Iraq-terrorist connections stemming from an exploitation of the 9/11 tragedy. It distresses me that both sides play into each other's hands by only using arguments that confirms the opposite side's prejudices and biases.
Brian Griffin
Cincinnati, Ohio
Thursday, February 13, 2003
The 800-Pound Gorilla of Blogdom Links to City Beat!
It appears my 15 seconds of fame from this CityBeat article has been linked by Glenn Reynolds of Instapundit. I don't mind the link, but my picture is on top of the article, and that might drive people away from reading it. For those visiting for the first time, welcome! I might actually be able to drag my moment of fame along for a few more seconds, but don't fear my ego growing to large. With a mug like mine, humility was instilled at birth.
It appears my 15 seconds of fame from this CityBeat article has been linked by Glenn Reynolds of Instapundit. I don't mind the link, but my picture is on top of the article, and that might drive people away from reading it. For those visiting for the first time, welcome! I might actually be able to drag my moment of fame along for a few more seconds, but don't fear my ego growing to large. With a mug like mine, humility was instilled at birth.
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
Some U.S. lawmakers want to ban French water, wine and move troops from Germany
Your House GOP leadership in action. What a bunch of morons. Why don' t they just start bombing Paris? Jingoistic juveniles strutting like a bunch of bloodthirsty jocks. I guess they will boycott me if I don't agree with them and take action to oppose their polices.
Your House GOP leadership in action. What a bunch of morons. Why don' t they just start bombing Paris? Jingoistic juveniles strutting like a bunch of bloodthirsty jocks. I guess they will boycott me if I don't agree with them and take action to oppose their polices.
700 WLW reups Bill Cunningham contract
The Big One's Big Mouth is back for eternity. I guess Cincinnati is now "hell."
The Big One's Big Mouth is back for eternity. I guess Cincinnati is now "hell."
Tuesday, February 11, 2003
A Dayton, Ohio Instapundit.com: reader emailed Glenn pushing for a boycott of French products. Glenn's response was "I suspect a lot of people are starting to think this way." I think Glenn might do well in looking at boycotts, like the one here, and maybe he would show some guts and not encourage anyone to start a new one. They don't work, but they do hurt people, but I guess hurting "them" is peachy keen for the 800-pound gorilla.
An example of nitpicking gone amuck. The 800 pound gorilla can be one petty prick sometimes, and to link to Limbaugh, why not just link to the RNC website directly? Cut out the middleman!
Arts association, Coalition for Just Cincinnati drop suits
This sounds like a win for the CJC. Who is the lawyer for the CAA? I would think they might not be hired again. From what was reported the CJC did not have to do a thing. I would guess a little threat of media attention or endless litigation drove the CAA to cave like a little girl. Giving into extortion brings more extortion. The CAA made a mistake in settling. WCPO’s Take on the story.
This sounds like a win for the CJC. Who is the lawyer for the CAA? I would think they might not be hired again. From what was reported the CJC did not have to do a thing. I would guess a little threat of media attention or endless litigation drove the CAA to cave like a little girl. Giving into extortion brings more extortion. The CAA made a mistake in settling. WCPO’s Take on the story.
Monday, February 10, 2003
Jay Love Takes a Stand
I have to give a big kudos to Jay Love from 1230 the Buzz for calling the Black Fist and the CJC illegitimate. Jay has admitted his stations complicity in giving those groups a platform. He has stated they will no longer get that platform on his show. I wish the entire station took a similar stance, but Jay deserves some credit for taking a stand. I think some of his reasons are tame compared to the offenses these groups have cause that Jay let go on without notice, but I will take the repudiation.
I have to give a big kudos to Jay Love from 1230 the Buzz for calling the Black Fist and the CJC illegitimate. Jay has admitted his stations complicity in giving those groups a platform. He has stated they will no longer get that platform on his show. I wish the entire station took a similar stance, but Jay deserves some credit for taking a stand. I think some of his reasons are tame compared to the offenses these groups have cause that Jay let go on without notice, but I will take the repudiation.
3 admit to civil rights violations
These racists should be put away for the full 10 years. I have to agree with Jay Love of 1230 the Buzz when he wondered were the Black Fist was on this case. Why wasn't the Black Fist out protesting and battling the KKK in Kentucky? The Black Fist and their allies claim the KKK is rampant in this area, which is totally false, but this the first incident of this nature I have heard of since I have been living in Cincinnati, about 8 years. I have heard of a score of cases of blacks attacking whites for being white and being in the wrong neighborhood. I know the bigot brigade think this kind of horrible event happens all the time in the city and is covered up, but the truth is that is does not happen often at all. This case is horrible and sympathy should go out to the victims, but this should not be an excuse to label this region as a bastion of racists. It is not, except for a glutton of black racists.
These racists should be put away for the full 10 years. I have to agree with Jay Love of 1230 the Buzz when he wondered were the Black Fist was on this case. Why wasn't the Black Fist out protesting and battling the KKK in Kentucky? The Black Fist and their allies claim the KKK is rampant in this area, which is totally false, but this the first incident of this nature I have heard of since I have been living in Cincinnati, about 8 years. I have heard of a score of cases of blacks attacking whites for being white and being in the wrong neighborhood. I know the bigot brigade think this kind of horrible event happens all the time in the city and is covered up, but the truth is that is does not happen often at all. This case is horrible and sympathy should go out to the victims, but this should not be an excuse to label this region as a bastion of racists. It is not, except for a glutton of black racists.
Rob Bernard takes issue with Josh Marshall's Talking Points Memo. I think Rob analysis is a bit to knee-jerk "themism." Calling Josh a "blame America first" follower is just ignorant. His opinions are very thoughtful and that of a moderate democrat. Additionally, how is it "blame America first" when you point out where the Bush Administration is going through the world with blinders on, even though he made policy statements during the campaign that he just gave up on? Saying that policy must change because of 9/11 is a convenient excuse allowing Bush to not have to admit that his policies would have been bad without 9/11.
Talking Points Memo: by Joshua Micah Marshall has a valid and succinct analysis of Bush foreign policy.
Rumors of casino drawing mixed reactions
Guess who's State Senate District this falls in. You got it, State Senator Doug White, infamous for his "Jew them down" comment made last year. I wonder how his rural roots influenced his view on Native American Indian Tribes.
Guess who's State Senate District this falls in. You got it, State Senator Doug White, infamous for his "Jew them down" comment made last year. I wonder how his rural roots influenced his view on Native American Indian Tribes.
Officials hurry to expedite details
The learned their lesson. The police have handled this correctly so far. I hope the elected officials handle it well at all public meetings this week.
The learned their lesson. The police have handled this correctly so far. I hope the elected officials handle it well at all public meetings this week.
Text of police, emergency calls
I see this as good response to crime. The only criticism that will arise is the question as to how long before the called for an ambulance for the suspect. It would have not made a difference since one was called for the officer. I am sure the bigot brigade will take every little sentence out of context or claim this was edited, even though it was release extremely quickly. The bottom line with this case is that is has all of the earmarks of a justified use of force. It should be fully investigated, but I think the facts will support that initial conclusion.
I see this as good response to crime. The only criticism that will arise is the question as to how long before the called for an ambulance for the suspect. It would have not made a difference since one was called for the officer. I am sure the bigot brigade will take every little sentence out of context or claim this was edited, even though it was release extremely quickly. The bottom line with this case is that is has all of the earmarks of a justified use of force. It should be fully investigated, but I think the facts will support that initial conclusion.
Enquirer Editorial: Police shooting: City response
Straightforward and to the point. I hope everyone in the city shares this view.
Straightforward and to the point. I hope everyone in the city shares this view.
The Enquirer Sees the Light!!!!!
The Enquirer starting today is publishing their Editorials & Letters to Editor as part of the their online edition. I applaud this move and I credit new editorial page editor David Wells, and new Editor in Chief Thomas Callinan. Let's just hope they keep the online edition free.
The Enquirer starting today is publishing their Editorials & Letters to Editor as part of the their online edition. I applaud this move and I credit new editorial page editor David Wells, and new Editor in Chief Thomas Callinan. Let's just hope they keep the online edition free.
Sunday, February 09, 2003
Friend Of Suspect Fatally Shot By Police Talks With 9News
Apparently his was not married. This friend seems to not be surprised at this and initially is not doubting police, illustrated by this quote:
Apparently his was not married. This friend seems to not be surprised at this and initially is not doubting police, illustrated by this quote:
"That's something you just don't do. You keep your hands off of people's stuff. If you wanted to purchase some things out there, you should have been able to buy them and waited until a later date to buy them, if you couldn't afford them right then and there."This person indicates that the people around the situation will not be as gullible as the family of Tim Thomas was to become faux heroes of the community. This person seems sorry he is dead, but not all that surprised at what he was accused of doing.
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