Fuck Florida

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Sunday March 19, 2006 · 5:22 PM PST

2006/03/19 · 17:22

No, this is not a political statement, although it certainly could be.

Armando called out Wisconsin-Milwaukee earlier today on behalf of his Florida Gators. And got away with it.

Good for you, big guy.

But next up for your Gators is a more formidable opponent.

The Hoyas, baby. Georgetown is BACK. Put a lickin' on Ohio State today (essentially a home game for OSU, in Dayton). I'm feelin' like it's the old days, and MY old days were as good as they got for Georgetown -- class of 1985. Three Final Fours in four years, with a championship in 1984. I graduated with Patrick Ewing. Doesn't get any better than that for college hoops.

So I know good hoops when I see 'em. And I say Armando's Gators are goin' down, hard. Big time. Take it to the bank.

Jamie Raskin Needs Your Help

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Friday March 17, 2006 · 5:54 PM PST

2006/03/17 · 17:54

"Senator, when you took your oath of office, you placed your hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution. You didn't put your hand on the Constitution and swear to uphold the Bible."

Those words were spoken by Jamie Raskin, a law professor at American University in Washington, to Nancy Jacobs, a right-wing state senator from Harford County, north of Baltimore, in March 1 testimony before the Maryland State Senate against a constitutional amendment to outlaw gay marriage. What he said that day is now reverberating around the world like wildfire.

Raskin is running for the District 20 State Senate seat currently held by Ida Ruben since 1986 -- my district. District 20 covers Takoma Park and much of Silver Spring in Montgomery County, just outside Washington, DC. I've been working with the campaign from the outset -- I met him last year, was completely sold on him, and have been working with him ever since. He's a first-rate guy, and my personal testimonial about him can be found here.

Read what you can do to support Jamie after the flip. Read More

"Fear's a Powerful Thing"

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Wednesday February 08, 2006 · 7:41 PM PST

2006/02/08 · 19:41

Bruce Springsteen sang at the Grammys tonight. He poked a finger in Bush's eye, singing "Devils and Dust." The Boss ended with the line "bring 'em on" as he walked off stage. God, I love that man.

Lyrics to Devils and Dust on the flip. Democrats as well should take note. Fear is a powerful thing. And I have to ask: what if what you do to survive kills the things you love?

Stand up. Speak out. Stop equivocating. Say what you mean, mean what you say. Shut up, Joe Lieberman, Chris Dodd (you know, I grew up in CT -- what's wrong with these people?) and others as well.

Time to take a righteous stand. Amen, brother Springsteen. Read More

WPost: Bipartisan Without the "Bi"

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Tuesday February 07, 2006 · 5:47 AM PST

2006/02/07 · 05:47

I didn't get a chance to watch the hearings. I did read much of the coverage here, and found it interesting. Senate Democrats did a much better job in interrogating Gonzales than they did with Alito or Roberts, from what I read. There was also a bit of what seemed like tepid criticism of Bush from a few Republicans (usual suspects Arlen Specter and Lindsey Graham), who will ultimately decide, after much public agonizing and soul-searching, that in fact what Bush has done was necessary for the survival of the Republic, 2006 election prospects being what they are.

Then I hit the Washington Post editorial page early this morning, and if I had been eating breakfast, it would have come back up real fast. Fred Hiatt has outdone himself this morning, and coming from me, that's saying a real lot.

Read what Fred & Co. had to say on the flip. Read More

Fight, Don't Leave -- A Response to Maryscott

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Monday January 30, 2006 · 4:17 PM PST

2006/01/30 · 16:17

"72-25? Jesus H. Christ, that's pathetic."

That was my first thought. My second thought was to come to Daily Kos and see what the thinking was here. And there was Maryscott, my partner in profanity, up there at #1 with the aptly titled "We Are So Fucked." My first response to that: yep, no question about it. Amen, sister, fuckin' bring it.

But then I read what she wrote (it appears to be a post-cloture vote wail of despair), and I have to disagree with Maryscott. Registering independent, at least in closed primary states like Maryland (where I live), is worse than an exercise in futility, it's an abdication of responsibility for the future course of politics in your local, state and yes, federal elections. Because registering independent means no vote in the primary, and thus no say in who ends up on the ballot. And don't start with me about third parties -- Ralph Nader put paid to that quaint notion in 2000, and I don't fuckin' want to hear any more about THAT.

So what to do? Read more, grasshopper. Read More

Give Us Your Money, Then Shut Up

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Saturday January 28, 2006 · 5:34 AM PST

2006/01/28 · 05:34

From a Jim Vandehei article in today's Post:

"The bloggers and online donors represent an important resource for the party, but they are not representative of the majority you need to win elections," said Steve Elmendorf, a Democratic lobbyist who advised Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign. "The trick will be to harness their energy and their money without looking like you are a captive of the activist left."

In other words, give us your money and your time, and shut up, because we're going to ignore anything you actually have to say. Wow -- I'm so glad the Democratic establishment is being run by such a competent and talented guy. Read More

Superlative MD State Senate Seeker ISO Your Support

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Wednesday January 11, 2006 · 11:26 AM PST

2006/01/11 · 11:26

While I don't generally ask for recommendations, I will this time, because I want this to be seen by as many people as possible. So help a brother out, OK?

One of the great debates that has raged at DKos during my time here is the "electable Democrats" vs. "liberals" debate. I've been a pragmatist on this question, believing that "electable" Democrats, even if they're moderate, are preferable to progressive Democrats destined to lose.

Those discussions, however, have been about certain states. You can't elect Paul Wellstone in Nebraska, so we have to settle for Ben Nelson. You can't elect Barbara Boxer in Florida, but Bill Nelson works just fine. Practicality is important.

All that goes out the window, however, in true-blue states like Maryland, and when you're talking about the bluest region of the bluest county of the blue state of Maryland, you shoot for the moon. If you can't elect your dream candidate in District 20 in Maryland, then the whole liberal idea is an exercise in futility.

Did somebody same "dream candidate"? Read on. Read More

Post: Repubs Give Back $$$, Dems Get Photos

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Thursday January 05, 2006 · 4:55 AM PST

2006/01/05 · 04:55

Does the Washington Post read its own stories? I have to wonder. Today, there is a front-page story headlined "Bush to Give Up $6,000 in Abramoff Contributions." The story is about Abramoff, Bush and campaign contributions, right? Must be about Republicans, right?

Not if you just like to look at the pictures. It's the New Journalism Math: 3 out of 24 = either 50% or 100%, depending on whether you read the print or the online edition. Read on. Read More

Washington Post Begins to Pay Back Republicans

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Wednesday December 14, 2005 · 6:07 AM PST

2005/12/14 · 06:07

So yesterday, I wrote what I thought was a nice little rant for Cheers & Jeers, tearing Richard Cohen a new asshole for his stupidity about the Iraq War. It left me a little woozy, but feeling much better, thank you. Quite satisfying, actually.

Today comes another steaming pile from the Washington Post, courtesy of Jonathan Weisman and Derek Willis. How steaming was the pile? Oh, very. Read on. Read More

Red State -- Stop Reporting Bad Poll Numbers -- Or Else!

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Saturday November 12, 2005 · 10:02 AM PST

2005/11/12 · 10:02

Things are really, really bad in wingnut land. Bush is in the dumps, on the run, being called to account. Republican leadership on the Hill has imploded in the face of looming criminal indictments for so many different people that we need a chart to keep track of it all. And the Boy Emperor's loyal supporters at Red State are having a bad time, too. Bad enough to make them cry, sobbing and banging their fists on the floor.

You think I'm kidding. You think, no way it's that bad. How bad could it be? So bad that a front-page poster is mad at the Associated Press for (NO, I'm not kidding) DOING A POLL THAT ASKED ABOUT GEORGE W. BUSH'S HONESTY. And then having the nerve (the nerve of these people!) to (gasp!) report the results.

The horror, the horror! Let's see what has Nick Danger so exercised after the flip. Read More

I Believe

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Tuesday October 25, 2005 · 2:27 PM PDT

2005/10/25 · 14:27

OK, I just read the post about indictments coming tomorrow. Screw that "this is a sad day for America" stuff too -- it's FITZMAS!!! And I'm shaking the boxes and trying to figure out what's inside. A book? A board game? Some clothes (hopefully not)? Or perhaps, the best of all, some really cool new toy that everyone else wants but doesn't have?

Aaaah, anticipation. To get through the next 24 hours, indulge yourself here and tell us what you hope is in the box when you finally get to unwrap it.

What do I believe will happen? Read on. Read More

Prisoner Denied Abortion Rights by Clarence Thomas

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Saturday October 15, 2005 · 6:02 PM PDT

2005/10/15 · 18:02

I just read a story that makes my blood boil, so much so that I am driven to write my first diary in almost two months. Update [2005-10-15 21:58:35 by jsmdlawyer]: As my lovely wife pointed out, actually, she saw the latest version of the story before I did, and told me about it. She also spent most of the day with the kids, while I filed half a dozen bankruptcy petitions before the abomination of a new bankruptcy law kicks in on Monday. But I digress. The important thing is, kudos to the wife -- as usual.

The story goes like this: a woman serving a sentence for violation of probation in Missouri is 16-17 weeks pregnant. She wants an abortion, and is willing to pay for it. The State of Missouri, however, refuses to allow her to get it, due to a state law that forbids the expenditure of state money to perform or assist in performing an abortion except to save the life of the mother. Missouri will have to pay for security to transport her to and from the abortion clinic, about $350.

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