Category Archives: politics

policies and promises

Posted on July 24, 2008 by dichroic

I wrote this the other day and then got to thinking about it. Of course the men (mostly men) who decided to scale the US space program way back after Apollo didn’t think they were breaking promises. They just thought … Continue reading →

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a rare political plea

Posted on June 18, 2008 by dichroic

I keep hearing reports that a substantial number of Clinton supporters now plan to vote for McCain. I hope that the news is wrong, or that hurt feelings fade; I keep getting the impression that the difference between Clinton and … Continue reading →

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socking it to myself, not entirely on purpose

Posted on June 6, 2008 by dichroic

Um. Oops. On the plus side I think I have a pattern for the sock yarn I want to knit next – it’s variegated in bright colors so I was thinking something like the Jaywalker socks or a slipstitch pattern. … Continue reading →

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links, opinions, and comparative climbing

Posted on March 19, 2008 by dichroic

I’m pleased to note that the Match It for Pratchett website has now made it easier to donate to Alzheimer’s research. Via their tip jar, you can donate via Paypal, which allows you to give without entering lots of information … Continue reading →

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yet another continent

Posted on February 25, 2008 by dichroic

Let’s see… Saturday night Rudder and I had dinner at Ruth’s Chris, because we weren’t expecting to be together on my birthday (more on that later). We had the same server as last time (which was in December), who is … Continue reading →

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WTF?

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Dichroic

I never thought the man had a strong sense of logic but this is worse than usual: From AP today: “President Bush had tears in his eyes during an hour-long tour of Israel’s Holocaust memorial Friday and told Secretary of … Continue reading →

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a signature rant

Posted on January 8, 2008 by dichroic

I am really not impressed by this election report. It’s not the results that bother me at all: though I have my preferences, I’d be reasonably content with Clinton, Edwards, or Obama as president. Or Richardson. I wouldn’t be happy … Continue reading →

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24 hours – of irresponsible morals

Posted on June 7, 2007 by dichroic

Rudder’s been watching a DVD of Season 4 of the TV show 24. I don’t pay much attention to it – it’s not the sort of thing I’m interested in – but even just sitting in the same room with … Continue reading →

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There are some times you really shouldn’t laugh. But…

Posted on April 18, 2007 by dichroic

Reuters sez: “Va. Tech gunman had mental problems” Um, this is news??

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“bad girl!” is what you say to puppies, not senior politicians.

Posted on April 6, 2007 by dichroic

Today’s news made me think of these pictures. I’m not sure I like the idea (discussed in the comments on that picture) of Pelosi taking the “mean mommy / nice mommy” role. Which is not to say that she did, … Continue reading →

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