Quick Commonwealth Hits
By: Rob
Published On: 12/5/2006 11:29:49 AM
Another installment of the hottest series on the blogosphere (well, not really):
- Albo Must Go with a pair of great posts. First, they call him out on special interest legislation that has little to do with his district. Next, they highlight his amazing communications skills and influence, revealing this gem of a quote from Del. Albo:
"That's why I sent the president a letter saying 'You're crazy!' And I asked for a billion dollar check. He probably won't read the letter."
- Vivian reports that Gov. Kaine has stayed an execution on the grounds of mental illness, noting that "death penalty advocates will see this as Kaine waffling on his promise to carry out a sentence" even though "four executions have been carried out since he took office in January."
- F.T. gives us a cool history lesson about Richmond's Bloody Interregnum.
- and A Moderate Voice is looking for bloggers.
And, once again, this if a morning RK open thread.
Comments
Global Warming and Crops (PM - 12/5/2006 11:42:02 AM)
Check out PZ Myers for interesting articles on the intersection of science and politics:
http://scienceblogs....
Here's the scary picture of the day:
Here's what biologist Myers says on this issue:
That's how the primary wheat-growing region in North America will shift if global warming continues. Farming is one of those hot-button red state issues (it's perfect: show family farms to reflect traditional values, while supporting the reality, which is the corporate megafarm), yet what we have here is red state denialism working to help destroy one of their props.
Wounded vets at Walter Reed need stuff (Quizzical - 12/5/2006 11:35:10 PM)
all explained here:
http://www.strykerne...