Not Fair, Not Balanced.
Well Done, TPM.
Friday, April 27, 2007
First Debate
Last night I attended a dinner party for women in the insurance industry, so I missed the debates. I ran into ladies who helped me throughout my career. I was pleasantly reminded of the times I was lucky enough to return the favor. I was humbled and honored.
What was striking, were the inroads we ladies have made. Many of my peers are in key positions. Twenty years ago, the most we could hope for was to be the supervisor of the secretarial pool. Joining me were two of my apprentices. For this generation, having a female boss is normal. They were stunned by the war stories that were being tossed about.
In expressing her enjoyment of the event, one apprentice asked me if men have similar events. I told her to close her eyes and think about our corporate org chart. "Oh" was her only response.
Which leads me to last night's debate. By time I made my way home, the debate was over and the pundits were providing their opinions. Surprisingly, Hillary was given a ton of props. I am not a fan of Hillary the person. But as I woman, it is always good to have a woman hold her own in that forum.
She, nor any of the boys, stumbled or made a splash. Let the games begin.
What was striking, were the inroads we ladies have made. Many of my peers are in key positions. Twenty years ago, the most we could hope for was to be the supervisor of the secretarial pool. Joining me were two of my apprentices. For this generation, having a female boss is normal. They were stunned by the war stories that were being tossed about.
In expressing her enjoyment of the event, one apprentice asked me if men have similar events. I told her to close her eyes and think about our corporate org chart. "Oh" was her only response.
Which leads me to last night's debate. By time I made my way home, the debate was over and the pundits were providing their opinions. Surprisingly, Hillary was given a ton of props. I am not a fan of Hillary the person. But as I woman, it is always good to have a woman hold her own in that forum.
She, nor any of the boys, stumbled or made a splash. Let the games begin.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Boy Code?
When a child is killed in the 'hood, the first question is:"Where are his parents?"
When white boys shoot up a school, their rational is they were called "faggots."
Who is teaching these kids that calling another human names is acceptable?
Who is teaching them the only acceptable response is violence?
Why are these "rights of passage" tolerated or ignored by parents and administrators?
Neither situation speaks well of our society. There are always innocent dead victims. Is either life less valuable?
When the corporate boardrooms are made up of more than 96% white men, I will begin to weep for the difficulties of being a white male in our society.
TerranceDC's piece is long but compelling..............
When white boys shoot up a school, their rational is they were called "faggots."
Who is teaching these kids that calling another human names is acceptable?
Who is teaching them the only acceptable response is violence?
Why are these "rights of passage" tolerated or ignored by parents and administrators?
Neither situation speaks well of our society. There are always innocent dead victims. Is either life less valuable?
When the corporate boardrooms are made up of more than 96% white men, I will begin to weep for the difficulties of being a white male in our society.
TerranceDC's piece is long but compelling..............
Brooks, Obama, Niebuhr
The current occupant of the White House prided himself in not being "well read." Shrub has not challenged anyone's intellect.
Isn't refreshing, that someone seeking to become the most powerful man on the planet is studied.
Is Brooks trying to impress us with knowledge of Reinhold Niebuhr's work while taking a shot at Obama?
Weak.
Isn't refreshing, that someone seeking to become the most powerful man on the planet is studied.
Is Brooks trying to impress us with knowledge of Reinhold Niebuhr's work while taking a shot at Obama?
Weak.
Life is Good
Ryan Howard two run homer. Chase Utley 5 for 5. Phils roll over the Nationals 9-3 for their fifth win in a row.
They Drank the Kool-Aid
The alarming, but at this point, not surprising fact, that I took from this program was it was only the non-beltway reporters who investigated the crap Shrub's administration was selling in the lead up to war.
Journalism is the only profession protected by the Constitution. By being a willing flak for this administration, these journalists violated the trust of the country. Their collective rational was fear of being unfair, liberal and unpatriotic.
You could hear the exasperation in Bill Moyer's voice.
Judith "Scooter" Miller is a disgrace. The management team of the NY Times is worse for not vetting her work. The real reporters work was buried in the newspaper, while Judy's work was given the front page, above the fold.
Phil Donahue is unemployed because he presented facts. Tim "I'm a working class kinda guy" Russert has a premo gig and is on the "A" list of "Beltway" parties. When journalists started socializing with the folks they are supposed to cover, their ability to be impartial was lost.
It also was a painful reminder of how Colin Powell, the only member of the administration who could have derailed this war, did not take a stand. By resigning before the speech, he would have sent a clear message, there a problem. Powell is worse than Judith Miller. In 90 minutes, he led the battle cry for war. An honorable career wasted. I would not pay to hear him speak.
Knight-Ridder reaches a larger audience. At the time of the lead up to war, they did not have the credibility of the NY Times and WashPo.
I trust there has been a shift in perspective.
Journalism is the only profession protected by the Constitution. By being a willing flak for this administration, these journalists violated the trust of the country. Their collective rational was fear of being unfair, liberal and unpatriotic.
You could hear the exasperation in Bill Moyer's voice.
Judith "Scooter" Miller is a disgrace. The management team of the NY Times is worse for not vetting her work. The real reporters work was buried in the newspaper, while Judy's work was given the front page, above the fold.
Phil Donahue is unemployed because he presented facts. Tim "I'm a working class kinda guy" Russert has a premo gig and is on the "A" list of "Beltway" parties. When journalists started socializing with the folks they are supposed to cover, their ability to be impartial was lost.
It also was a painful reminder of how Colin Powell, the only member of the administration who could have derailed this war, did not take a stand. By resigning before the speech, he would have sent a clear message, there a problem. Powell is worse than Judith Miller. In 90 minutes, he led the battle cry for war. An honorable career wasted. I would not pay to hear him speak.
Knight-Ridder reaches a larger audience. At the time of the lead up to war, they did not have the credibility of the NY Times and WashPo.
I trust there has been a shift in perspective.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Been there, done that: Guiliani, blowhard
Is this the same Mayor who did not have did not have one radio system?
Is this the same Mayor who was standing in a pile of rubble?
Is this the same Mayor who botched the clean-up?
If he would have prevented the attack, then he would be a hero.
I don't see this as a success.
Dumbass.
Is this the same Mayor who was standing in a pile of rubble?
Is this the same Mayor who botched the clean-up?
If he would have prevented the attack, then he would be a hero.
I don't see this as a success.
Dumbass.
Look what I found, honey
My goodness, Shrub and company stumbled over the Constitution.
PSSSST, the local first grade social studies class in now taking applications, seating is limited.
PSSSST, the local first grade social studies class in now taking applications, seating is limited.
Is it over, yet?
Recently, I have the pleasure of spending time with some old friends. Because of our insane schedules, it has been a constant struggle. Since we are in the middle of our journeys, the time has become more sacred. Tonight was no different.
My friend and I dined at a local restaurant, the food and atmosphere was perfect. We grew up in the insurance industry together. We have seen each other through career, relationship and family ups and downs. After reminiscing, our conversation turned to our country.
He, like many in my little world, is concerned with the folks who pretend to be in charge. He can't wait for the debates tomorrow
night. He just wants Shrub's term to be over. Shrub is just tiring. To call him, incompetent, inept, and evil would be redundant.
With the exception of the 29% of the population who STILL support Shrub, I think my friend has plenty of company....
My friend and I dined at a local restaurant, the food and atmosphere was perfect. We grew up in the insurance industry together. We have seen each other through career, relationship and family ups and downs. After reminiscing, our conversation turned to our country.
He, like many in my little world, is concerned with the folks who pretend to be in charge. He can't wait for the debates tomorrow
night. He just wants Shrub's term to be over. Shrub is just tiring. To call him, incompetent, inept, and evil would be redundant.
With the exception of the 29% of the population who STILL support Shrub, I think my friend has plenty of company....
Why insult the American Idol reject & her Momma?
I am not a fan of American Idol, I have other bad TV viewing habits. Without direct exposure of this program, I'm sure Shrub is a league of his own.
I think fellow blogger at Neon Gods should apologize to the American Idol rejects.......
When is Shrub's term over? Ugh
I think fellow blogger at Neon Gods should apologize to the American Idol rejects.......
When is Shrub's term over? Ugh
Ken Griffrey, Jr. Sleeping Giant
Ken Griffrey, Jr.'s plethora of injuries have kept him out of the home run chase.
With his pure all natural swing, it WAS anticipated that he would break Hank Aaron's home run record.
He has the talent, if he could just finish a few seasons without injuries.....
With his pure all natural swing, it WAS anticipated that he would break Hank Aaron's home run record.
He has the talent, if he could just finish a few seasons without injuries.....
Feeling Safer with a Republican President?
Reality check, you are more likely to be injured on the job, than injured or killed by Al-Queda.
Shrub did not change the sheets on the bed in the WH before he gutted Clinton's executive order strengthening OSHA and it's rules on ergonomics.
OSHA exists to protect the worker. Companies had a healthy fear of OSHA. However, it's simply not probable that an employer will experience a "random" inspection.
OSHA shows up ONLY when there is a reported violation or a catastrophic incident. They simply do not have the personnel to be effective. Working safely has a direct impact on a corporation's bottom line. It translates into fewer lost work days and lower insurance premiums.
Tragically, some companies do not spend money on "safety" unless they are faced with fines. This administration sent a clear message that we will let companies "police themselves."
By not enforcing the dreaded regulations, business has run rampant. Profits increase and quality decreases.
All you have to do is look to your sick or dead Fido to see what happens when companies are permitted to "self-police."
What have the food inspectors done for you lately?
For Guiliani to say that the country will be safer with a Republican is just silly.
You can ponder his words, when you reach for that uninspected peanut butter seated at your ergonomically incorrect work-station.
Shrub did not change the sheets on the bed in the WH before he gutted Clinton's executive order strengthening OSHA and it's rules on ergonomics.
OSHA exists to protect the worker. Companies had a healthy fear of OSHA. However, it's simply not probable that an employer will experience a "random" inspection.
OSHA shows up ONLY when there is a reported violation or a catastrophic incident. They simply do not have the personnel to be effective. Working safely has a direct impact on a corporation's bottom line. It translates into fewer lost work days and lower insurance premiums.
Tragically, some companies do not spend money on "safety" unless they are faced with fines. This administration sent a clear message that we will let companies "police themselves."
By not enforcing the dreaded regulations, business has run rampant. Profits increase and quality decreases.
All you have to do is look to your sick or dead Fido to see what happens when companies are permitted to "self-police."
What have the food inspectors done for you lately?
For Guiliani to say that the country will be safer with a Republican is just silly.
You can ponder his words, when you reach for that uninspected peanut butter seated at your ergonomically incorrect work-station.
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