this editorial in the atlantic intrigues me.
http://ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/12/some_final_thoughts_on_warren.php
now i don't know if i'd go so far as to say that obama is a bigot, but i think there are some important issues here under the surface of his pick of warren. i'm kind of torn on this issue because on the one hand, come on, it's just a little prayer at his inauguration. this guy hopefully won't be adivising him or becoming one of his BFF. BUT i am uncomfortable with obama even reaching out to someone as crazy as warren to be involved in the political process at all. now i know that obama's main message during his campaign was for unity, and i suspect that this is his first big move in that direction. but i just can't see how one can unite with a man who is, to be politically correct, retarded. but i guess you can't really unite and bring people together without going for the crazy ones. let's just hope obama makes more moves in the correct direction for the gays in the future. otherwise, i'm going to be really disappointed.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
a few things
couple things i feel like commenting on.
1. i'm now reading "the shack" by william paul young. hmmm i'm a little over halfway through, and it's interesting, to say the least. it's about a man who has to go back to this shack and has quite an experience with God. the fact that it is nonfiction is what really is intriguing me. it's an easy read in the sense that i'm getting through it fast, but gosh it's one that'll make you think. lots of issues are raised, and i don't want to get into them now so as not to ruin it for you. but if you're interested at all in exploring some ideas about religion, mainly christianity, i'd say check it out.
2. i really want to see the films "milk" and "frost/nixon." i might go see milk this weekend.
3. illinois politics strikes again! i'm sure most of you all know what's going on now, but i really just want to focus on obama's role in this. here's an editorial i don't really buy, although it has some interesting points:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122895356506696347.html
i think obama did the right thing by not immediately striking out against blago. it's not really his place to when nothing is certain right now (although, let's be honest, blago is an idiot). obviously, obama did the right thing by calling for his resignation and for a special election to fill his seat, but what else do these people want obama to do?! i really, honestly don't believe obama is involved in any of the "chicago politics" that the GOP is dying to accuse him of. he's just better than that, and i think it's clear from the way he ran his presidential campaign, the way he speaks, and everything else about him. it's disgusting to me that the GOP is using this as a political tactic to bring down obama. they're just itching for something! the connections between obama and blago are nowhere near defined lines of trust and friendship. obama is holding a press conference today, and i'm interested to hear what he has to say. i do believe he'll take the higher road and prove to everyone that he is not involved in all this nonsense. yay politics.
4. this is just amusing: http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/2008/12/10/joe-the-plumber-trashes-mccain-in-new-book/
5. god love ya, jimmy carter! this editorial is great, and i'm so glad that people are still talking about these important issues: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/09/AR2008120902776.html
1. i'm now reading "the shack" by william paul young. hmmm i'm a little over halfway through, and it's interesting, to say the least. it's about a man who has to go back to this shack and has quite an experience with God. the fact that it is nonfiction is what really is intriguing me. it's an easy read in the sense that i'm getting through it fast, but gosh it's one that'll make you think. lots of issues are raised, and i don't want to get into them now so as not to ruin it for you. but if you're interested at all in exploring some ideas about religion, mainly christianity, i'd say check it out.
2. i really want to see the films "milk" and "frost/nixon." i might go see milk this weekend.
3. illinois politics strikes again! i'm sure most of you all know what's going on now, but i really just want to focus on obama's role in this. here's an editorial i don't really buy, although it has some interesting points:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122895356506696347.html
i think obama did the right thing by not immediately striking out against blago. it's not really his place to when nothing is certain right now (although, let's be honest, blago is an idiot). obviously, obama did the right thing by calling for his resignation and for a special election to fill his seat, but what else do these people want obama to do?! i really, honestly don't believe obama is involved in any of the "chicago politics" that the GOP is dying to accuse him of. he's just better than that, and i think it's clear from the way he ran his presidential campaign, the way he speaks, and everything else about him. it's disgusting to me that the GOP is using this as a political tactic to bring down obama. they're just itching for something! the connections between obama and blago are nowhere near defined lines of trust and friendship. obama is holding a press conference today, and i'm interested to hear what he has to say. i do believe he'll take the higher road and prove to everyone that he is not involved in all this nonsense. yay politics.
4. this is just amusing: http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/2008/12/10/joe-the-plumber-trashes-mccain-in-new-book/
5. god love ya, jimmy carter! this editorial is great, and i'm so glad that people are still talking about these important issues: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/09/AR2008120902776.html
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
slam dunk
maybe i'm obsessed, but thomas freidman nails it again!
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/10/opinion/10friedman.html?_r=1&hp
he summed up all my thoughts and arguments about this auto bailout into an amazing, concise, editorial.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/10/opinion/10friedman.html?_r=1&hp
he summed up all my thoughts and arguments about this auto bailout into an amazing, concise, editorial.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
good idea
amid the governor of Illinois, whose name i will not even try to spell or pronounce, being arrested today for conspiracy and being a general idiot, this story makes me very happy:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/12/08/obama.gore/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
even though the people say al gore isn't being considered for a cabinet position, i think he should. gore has done so much in the past 8 years to promote and further develop the conversation on energy and climate change. why wouldn't you put him in the cabinet! HELLO. him or thomas friedman, ha. seriously, he's qualified: nobel peace prize, VP for 8 years, won the popular vote in 2000, kind of studly... you know, the typical qualifications. yes to gore.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/12/08/obama.gore/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
even though the people say al gore isn't being considered for a cabinet position, i think he should. gore has done so much in the past 8 years to promote and further develop the conversation on energy and climate change. why wouldn't you put him in the cabinet! HELLO. him or thomas friedman, ha. seriously, he's qualified: nobel peace prize, VP for 8 years, won the popular vote in 2000, kind of studly... you know, the typical qualifications. yes to gore.
Friday, December 5, 2008
revving my engine
picture the following: i start to go out to the bars and clubs every night, spending ridiculous amounts of money on booze for me and my friends. we have a great time and no one is going to stop us! this happens for years. my credit card bills keep increasing and i am more and more unable to pay them off. i realize there's no way i can keep up my life since i've blown all my money on booze and going out. if i were to go to my parents for help, they'd flat out tell me SORRY but no. i did this to myself, i am responsible for my own actions now. worst case scenario would be that i'd have to leave the city and move back home so i can get myself back on track.
luckily, this is not my story. but it is the story of the auto companeis and their pleas to congress for help. congress needs to say no. yes, i am aware of the many, many people that will go unemployed, but i honestly believe this is the best choice for the country right now. the auto companies can't keep wastefully spending their money (while at the same time doing NOTHING for the environment) and then expect mommy and daddy to bail them out. sorry but no. going bankrupt is not always a bad thing. it will allow them a chance to reorganize and think about what they're going to do to make sure going to let this happen again. hopefully they will also make a plan to really push for more economically friendly cars. which is a whole other issue for me. i think there are pros and cons to this situation, and it's tough. but the best plan of action for congress is to say, we're sorry, but this bailout money needs to be going to other places that will actually benefit from it. also, unions have really gotten out of control. they need to be out of power for a while so that they can stop demanding so much from the administration. i realize the benefit unions have had on our country, and at their core, they are a great institution. however, they've gotten out of hand and need to be reigned in a bit.
on another note, i started "eat pray love". i love it! i'm almost done and have racked up a fair amount of library fees, but how can they expect me to read 4-5 books in 4 weeks and not be able to renew them?! yay free books. and yay the holidays!
luckily, this is not my story. but it is the story of the auto companeis and their pleas to congress for help. congress needs to say no. yes, i am aware of the many, many people that will go unemployed, but i honestly believe this is the best choice for the country right now. the auto companies can't keep wastefully spending their money (while at the same time doing NOTHING for the environment) and then expect mommy and daddy to bail them out. sorry but no. going bankrupt is not always a bad thing. it will allow them a chance to reorganize and think about what they're going to do to make sure going to let this happen again. hopefully they will also make a plan to really push for more economically friendly cars. which is a whole other issue for me. i think there are pros and cons to this situation, and it's tough. but the best plan of action for congress is to say, we're sorry, but this bailout money needs to be going to other places that will actually benefit from it. also, unions have really gotten out of control. they need to be out of power for a while so that they can stop demanding so much from the administration. i realize the benefit unions have had on our country, and at their core, they are a great institution. however, they've gotten out of hand and need to be reigned in a bit.
on another note, i started "eat pray love". i love it! i'm almost done and have racked up a fair amount of library fees, but how can they expect me to read 4-5 books in 4 weeks and not be able to renew them?! yay free books. and yay the holidays!
Monday, December 1, 2008
pissed.
dear hillary clinton,
please stop it. you would be great domestically. can't we just stick to what we're good at?
sincerely,
laura
also, i finished "hot flat & crowded." it's AMAZING. please read it now. i don't feel like updating any more right now, but felt i needed to mention these two things.
please stop it. you would be great domestically. can't we just stick to what we're good at?
sincerely,
laura
also, i finished "hot flat & crowded." it's AMAZING. please read it now. i don't feel like updating any more right now, but felt i needed to mention these two things.
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