On Shoving it

Here is the transcript of the exchange between Heinz Kerry and McNickle.

You can see that initially McNickle is trying to nail her on "unamerican activities", which she did not say. Then I think it's obvious she got a little flustered. It seems more like she was challenging the notion that "unAmerican traits" is distinct from "un-American activities" and even "un-American".

[Sidebar: I'm watching Robert Reich on C-Span. Good lord, he's short. The guy who introduced him towered above him.]

It's a shame she got too flustered and a bit angry over the reporter's questions, but considering that McNickle and his paper are essentially the mouthpieces for Richard Mellon Scaife, the "funding father" of the right, I don't feel so bad. Then again, it's surprising she didn't tell him to "go fuck himself", which still seems to be acceptable among the conservatives.

In other news, some folks are saying they will vote for Bush because we need someone strong in defense to combat folks like Osama. This was based on seeing some interviews of people outside the Democratic Convention, as well as callers to the morning CSPAN show.

It seems these folks forget that our current president lied about WMDs, and started a war with a country that contains no Osama. Terrorism is on the rise around the world, and we're still living in fear of the next terrorist attack. In the face of such a severe botch, and the rich continuing to get richer, with tax cuts giving them money they have no need to spend, it's amazing people want to continue to support President Bush.

My drum beats are still too white!

...but getting better.

taogrl and I did the Naked Lounge thing. I am unwise, for I have supped a cappucino after 8pm.

Prudence, there is a reason thy name is "Prudence" and not "Anne".

Back to my drum practice.