Fake Kerry-Fonda photograph
That picture of John Kerry and Jane Fonda together at an anti-Vietnam war rally is a bogus picture, according to The New York Times; and Jane herself on Paula Zahn Now, CNN, February 11, 2004. The picture was also discredited on Real Time, HBO, February 20, 2004, which showed how two separate photos were put together as though one.
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Sunday, February 1
Return of the Egret
Yesterday, Saturday, January 31, 2004, I awoke and went into the kitchen to get a cup of coffee and jump start my liver. I looked out the window toward my pond and saw an Egret, about 3 feet tall, standing at the edge of the pond. I rushed back to the bedroom to get my camera but by the time I could get it focused the bird flew away. Later, to my dismay, I discovered he had dined on my fish. All except two or maybe three small ones are gone. I had over 25 gold fish, some good size and they were holding up quite well in the cold weather and water of the pond. An Egret visited the pond and ate my fish in the early days of 2003.
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Yesterday, Saturday, January 31, 2004, I awoke and went into the kitchen to get a cup of coffee and jump start my liver. I looked out the window toward my pond and saw an Egret, about 3 feet tall, standing at the edge of the pond. I rushed back to the bedroom to get my camera but by the time I could get it focused the bird flew away. Later, to my dismay, I discovered he had dined on my fish. All except two or maybe three small ones are gone. I had over 25 gold fish, some good size and they were holding up quite well in the cold weather and water of the pond. An Egret visited the pond and ate my fish in the early days of 2003.
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Friday, January 23
al Qaeda and the 2004 election (part 2)
From The Economist Intelligence Unit, January 20, 2004, via e-mail.
"In the event of an actual terrorist attack, the advantage could quickly shift to the Democrats if the administration, or one of its law enforcement agencies, was shown to be negligent. Short of that, an attack--even a devastating one--would probably cause most Americans to rally round the presidency."
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From The Economist Intelligence Unit, January 20, 2004, via e-mail.
"In the event of an actual terrorist attack, the advantage could quickly shift to the Democrats if the administration, or one of its law enforcement agencies, was shown to be negligent. Short of that, an attack--even a devastating one--would probably cause most Americans to rally round the presidency."
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Thursday, January 22
al Qaeda and the 2004 election
At a Sunday luncheon during the AFIO (Association of Former Intelligence Officers) National Convention and Intelligence Symposium, in Tysons Corner, Virginia, (November 1-4, 2003), I asked Ron Kessler, the keynote speaker who was discussing his latest book, “CIA at War,” whether in his discussions with informed sources as he was writing the book he picked up on a fear that al Qaeda might try to launch a major attack on the United States “next year” in an attempt to upset the re-election likelihood of President Bush. I made reference to the 1980 election when the Iranians held American hostages for almost a year and helped Ronald Reagan defeat President Carter, (who seemed to the American people incapable of dealing with the problem and the long-range threat from Iran.)
Kessler said he had not picked up any vibrations to that effect. He added that he personally doubted al Qaeda had the required sophistication to understand our election culture and timetable. I was shocked at his response as it related to al Qaeda followers lacking an understanding of American election processes.
Another attendee in the audience said to me that he also thought it unlikely and even if it did, it would help, not hurt, President Bush. I responded that if it happens again the American people will hold President Bush responsible. “After all he has had three years since 9-11 and if it happens again people are going to want to know what the hell the President has been doing for the past three years.”
This all comes to the forefront in light of a brief article in U.S. News and World Report, January 26,2004, (Washington Whispers, page 6), to wit: “The latest sign that the confident Bush-Cheney team is trying to quash talk of a runaway re-election is the administration’s whisper campaign that another terrorist attack could come before Election Day. Some see a potential attack as a genuine threat to a second term, while other say the talk is a bid to inoculate the public. FBI Director Robert Mueller tells us ‘al Qaeda would like nothing more that to replicate September 11,’ but he predicted no finger pointing. ‘We are in this together.’”
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At a Sunday luncheon during the AFIO (Association of Former Intelligence Officers) National Convention and Intelligence Symposium, in Tysons Corner, Virginia, (November 1-4, 2003), I asked Ron Kessler, the keynote speaker who was discussing his latest book, “CIA at War,” whether in his discussions with informed sources as he was writing the book he picked up on a fear that al Qaeda might try to launch a major attack on the United States “next year” in an attempt to upset the re-election likelihood of President Bush. I made reference to the 1980 election when the Iranians held American hostages for almost a year and helped Ronald Reagan defeat President Carter, (who seemed to the American people incapable of dealing with the problem and the long-range threat from Iran.)
Kessler said he had not picked up any vibrations to that effect. He added that he personally doubted al Qaeda had the required sophistication to understand our election culture and timetable. I was shocked at his response as it related to al Qaeda followers lacking an understanding of American election processes.
Another attendee in the audience said to me that he also thought it unlikely and even if it did, it would help, not hurt, President Bush. I responded that if it happens again the American people will hold President Bush responsible. “After all he has had three years since 9-11 and if it happens again people are going to want to know what the hell the President has been doing for the past three years.”
This all comes to the forefront in light of a brief article in U.S. News and World Report, January 26,2004, (Washington Whispers, page 6), to wit: “The latest sign that the confident Bush-Cheney team is trying to quash talk of a runaway re-election is the administration’s whisper campaign that another terrorist attack could come before Election Day. Some see a potential attack as a genuine threat to a second term, while other say the talk is a bid to inoculate the public. FBI Director Robert Mueller tells us ‘al Qaeda would like nothing more that to replicate September 11,’ but he predicted no finger pointing. ‘We are in this together.’”
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Tuesday, December 23
Bret Favre
Bret Favre won one for his father (who died yesterday at age 58) tonight with a QB rating of 154.9 out of a possible 158. Four passing TDs. A real competitor. It's what I love about the guy. And all the Packers stepped up tonight. Twelve of them caught passes from Favre.
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Bret Favre won one for his father (who died yesterday at age 58) tonight with a QB rating of 154.9 out of a possible 158. Four passing TDs. A real competitor. It's what I love about the guy. And all the Packers stepped up tonight. Twelve of them caught passes from Favre.
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Wednesday, November 26
Happy Thanksgiving
Best wishes to all for an enjoyable Thanksgiving with family and friends. To those who must work, including our men and women on active duty, so that others may have a nice holiday, a special thanks for all of you.
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Best wishes to all for an enjoyable Thanksgiving with family and friends. To those who must work, including our men and women on active duty, so that others may have a nice holiday, a special thanks for all of you.
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Thursday, November 13
The REAL facts about Judges
Al Hunt says this week's 30-hour GOP talk-a-thon in the Senate about how Democrats are blocking judicial appointments is a bunch of crap. 168 of President Bush's nominees have been confirmed, one more than was confirmed under President Clinton at this exact date - less than three years into the presidencies. Democrats are blocking 5 appointments, Republicans blocked 60 of President Clinton's nominees. (Hunt's throughly researched and detailed remarks are in a Wall Street Journal column, November 13, 2003, pg A19.)
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Al Hunt says this week's 30-hour GOP talk-a-thon in the Senate about how Democrats are blocking judicial appointments is a bunch of crap. 168 of President Bush's nominees have been confirmed, one more than was confirmed under President Clinton at this exact date - less than three years into the presidencies. Democrats are blocking 5 appointments, Republicans blocked 60 of President Clinton's nominees. (Hunt's throughly researched and detailed remarks are in a Wall Street Journal column, November 13, 2003, pg A19.)
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Monday, November 10
A Gathering of Spies
On Sunday, November 2, 2003, I finally got into the Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. I would give it a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. It is certainly well done, laid out and stocked with "gadgets." Our tour guide told us they had 750,000 visitors last year (at about $20 a head), so who would have thought spying would become such a cash cow. We arrived at 9:05 and the guide to that phase of the tour consumed the next 20 minutes with background and introductions...Talk about carrying coal to Newcastle. This put us only 40 minutes ahead of the 10 am opening for the general public, including the dozens of Japanese tourists who were on hand trying to learn why they lost WWII. To truly enjoy the place you need more time to look and read all the plaques, displays, etc. at a leisurely pace. But on balance it was time well spent and is worthy of your "places to see" list.
The AFIO (Association of Former Intelligence Officers) November 1-4, 2003, conference and meetings at NRO and the Central Intelligence Agency were, with minor exceptions, all worthwhile. A couple of briefers haven't learned the cardinal rules of briefing - (1) don't read the damn slides - and (2) no one is interested in the organizational chart. A Marine Corps officer referred to something as being as complex and confusing as an "Air Force PowerPoint."
An Air Force Colonel gave a briefing at the end of the day on Monday when everyone was practically numb from sitting and had just endured a briefing from the DEA. From the time he stepped forward it was like Amateur Night at the Improv, only this guy was good. He is ready with his second career: standup comedian. He talked a lot about bombing and blowing things us and killing people, which he said was how one got promoted in the Air Force. He knew his subject, measuring signature intel, and now so do his listeners.
Nigel West and Ron Kessler were on hand flogging their new books and were likewise informative and entertaining. West was our speaker at the Saturday night black tie dinner. We had an hour and half on new literature in the field on Sunday and one of the speakers said he always addressed new officers with the admonition "No man is your friend and every hand can be turned against you - and that is just in headquarters." It was a mix of seriousness and humor.
I was impressed with the NRO complex and can understand why congressmen and women sitting only a few miles away would have been angry and surprised a few years ago when the place was built and equipped and they didn't even know it existed. It is a most beautiful, spacious and accommodating government building I have ever seen in the free world. And no government issue desks. I believe the planner and executor of the building contract must have been at heart a potentate. Remarkable.
The day at the CIA went well, although several of the original speakers cancelled out and sent substitutes. One man on the schedule for after lunch cancelled before lunch and sent no one. Had he known about the fine lunch he might have soldiered on and showed up. After lunch I toured the William Donovan and OSS memorial site and enjoyed it immensely.
The AFIO crowd was primarily a late fifties, early sixties group, with a smattering of young men. I talked with two of them and said they didn't look old enough to be "former". They told me their Dad had brought them and they were trying to get into the work. I wished them well. There were a few who were much older, however, I did not see a couple of men I had hoped would come. One of the guests at my table for Saturday's dinner was the second black man ever to become a Navy SEAL; he is the oldest black man alive to have been a SEAL. Another guest at my table was Air Force General John Singlaub, Ollie North's old buddy. He has slowed in his gate a bit but he looked like he could still do a deal or two.
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On Sunday, November 2, 2003, I finally got into the Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. I would give it a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. It is certainly well done, laid out and stocked with "gadgets." Our tour guide told us they had 750,000 visitors last year (at about $20 a head), so who would have thought spying would become such a cash cow. We arrived at 9:05 and the guide to that phase of the tour consumed the next 20 minutes with background and introductions...Talk about carrying coal to Newcastle. This put us only 40 minutes ahead of the 10 am opening for the general public, including the dozens of Japanese tourists who were on hand trying to learn why they lost WWII. To truly enjoy the place you need more time to look and read all the plaques, displays, etc. at a leisurely pace. But on balance it was time well spent and is worthy of your "places to see" list.
The AFIO (Association of Former Intelligence Officers) November 1-4, 2003, conference and meetings at NRO and the Central Intelligence Agency were, with minor exceptions, all worthwhile. A couple of briefers haven't learned the cardinal rules of briefing - (1) don't read the damn slides - and (2) no one is interested in the organizational chart. A Marine Corps officer referred to something as being as complex and confusing as an "Air Force PowerPoint."
An Air Force Colonel gave a briefing at the end of the day on Monday when everyone was practically numb from sitting and had just endured a briefing from the DEA. From the time he stepped forward it was like Amateur Night at the Improv, only this guy was good. He is ready with his second career: standup comedian. He talked a lot about bombing and blowing things us and killing people, which he said was how one got promoted in the Air Force. He knew his subject, measuring signature intel, and now so do his listeners.
Nigel West and Ron Kessler were on hand flogging their new books and were likewise informative and entertaining. West was our speaker at the Saturday night black tie dinner. We had an hour and half on new literature in the field on Sunday and one of the speakers said he always addressed new officers with the admonition "No man is your friend and every hand can be turned against you - and that is just in headquarters." It was a mix of seriousness and humor.
I was impressed with the NRO complex and can understand why congressmen and women sitting only a few miles away would have been angry and surprised a few years ago when the place was built and equipped and they didn't even know it existed. It is a most beautiful, spacious and accommodating government building I have ever seen in the free world. And no government issue desks. I believe the planner and executor of the building contract must have been at heart a potentate. Remarkable.
The day at the CIA went well, although several of the original speakers cancelled out and sent substitutes. One man on the schedule for after lunch cancelled before lunch and sent no one. Had he known about the fine lunch he might have soldiered on and showed up. After lunch I toured the William Donovan and OSS memorial site and enjoyed it immensely.
The AFIO crowd was primarily a late fifties, early sixties group, with a smattering of young men. I talked with two of them and said they didn't look old enough to be "former". They told me their Dad had brought them and they were trying to get into the work. I wished them well. There were a few who were much older, however, I did not see a couple of men I had hoped would come. One of the guests at my table for Saturday's dinner was the second black man ever to become a Navy SEAL; he is the oldest black man alive to have been a SEAL. Another guest at my table was Air Force General John Singlaub, Ollie North's old buddy. He has slowed in his gate a bit but he looked like he could still do a deal or two.
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Tuesday, October 28
Politics and the Red Sox
Al Sharpton (who has absolutely no chance of winning the Democratic presidential nomination) said Saturday night in Detroit that the 2004 race will be a contest between the "Christian Right and the right Christians." On the sports front, the Red Sox declined to pick up Manager Grady Little's contract for next year,.
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Al Sharpton (who has absolutely no chance of winning the Democratic presidential nomination) said Saturday night in Detroit that the 2004 race will be a contest between the "Christian Right and the right Christians." On the sports front, the Red Sox declined to pick up Manager Grady Little's contract for next year,.
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Friday, October 17
The Red Sox
Family comments on the Red Sox after October 16, 2003:
My sister Carol:
Right now, the manager is being tarred and feathered in Boston. This even surpasses Buckner's error in 86. What can we say except this is the bottom of the abyss.
My brother Charles
Abyss is right!
Grady's decision is far worse than McNamara's decision to leave Bucker in the game. Now maybe management will be inclined to replace Grady before next spring. The team and the fans deserve someone new at the helm of this exceptionally talented team. For heavens sake, they out slugged the 1927 Yanks and have better than average pitching with a bullpen that 'rose' to the occasion.
My thoughts:
This is the most "horribilus week" of my young life. First, the Packers on Sunday. Then Grady Little. I was screaming at the TV, "Take him out. Pat him on the ass, but take him out." Unfortunately, my TV doesn't broadcast as far as New York. I believe Charlie you are wrong about replacing "Grady before next spring." What (the hell) is so sacred about Friday afternoon? Job psychologists tell us it is better to fire someone late Friday afternoon and get on with a fresh start on Monday. This is beneath the abyss.
Bud
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Family comments on the Red Sox after October 16, 2003:
My sister Carol:
Right now, the manager is being tarred and feathered in Boston. This even surpasses Buckner's error in 86. What can we say except this is the bottom of the abyss.
My brother Charles
Abyss is right!
Grady's decision is far worse than McNamara's decision to leave Bucker in the game. Now maybe management will be inclined to replace Grady before next spring. The team and the fans deserve someone new at the helm of this exceptionally talented team. For heavens sake, they out slugged the 1927 Yanks and have better than average pitching with a bullpen that 'rose' to the occasion.
My thoughts:
This is the most "horribilus week" of my young life. First, the Packers on Sunday. Then Grady Little. I was screaming at the TV, "Take him out. Pat him on the ass, but take him out." Unfortunately, my TV doesn't broadcast as far as New York. I believe Charlie you are wrong about replacing "Grady before next spring." What (the hell) is so sacred about Friday afternoon? Job psychologists tell us it is better to fire someone late Friday afternoon and get on with a fresh start on Monday. This is beneath the abyss.
Bud
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Friday, September 26
Two Years In a Row, More in poverty
"More than a million Americans sank into poverty last year, an annual Census report is expected to show today. It would be the first time in nearly a decade that the number of poor rose two years in a row.
"Experts at the University of Michigan, the conservative-leaning Heritage Foundation and the liberal-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities said they expected official figures to show the U.S. poverty rate growing from 11.7% in 2001 to around 12.3% in 2002. Their predictions generally are accurate within a few decimal points." (Source: USA Today, September 26, 2003.)
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"More than a million Americans sank into poverty last year, an annual Census report is expected to show today. It would be the first time in nearly a decade that the number of poor rose two years in a row.
"Experts at the University of Michigan, the conservative-leaning Heritage Foundation and the liberal-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities said they expected official figures to show the U.S. poverty rate growing from 11.7% in 2001 to around 12.3% in 2002. Their predictions generally are accurate within a few decimal points." (Source: USA Today, September 26, 2003.)
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Tuesday, September 23
Hillary and Republicans
In response to a Slate article on the Republicans who want Hillary to run in 2004, I posted this reply: "Subject: Republicans for Hillary
From: Archinsc
Date: Sep 23 2003 1:48AM
Hillary ought to keep her eye on the prize in 2008 and until then continue to invigorate supporters and infuriate the right. She is going to be the first female president of the United States - and in the meantime, Bill ought to stay abreast of world affairs and continue to travel, speak and enjoy the cuisines of the world. He will be needed as Secretary of State in Hillary's administration."
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In response to a Slate article on the Republicans who want Hillary to run in 2004, I posted this reply: "Subject: Republicans for Hillary
From: Archinsc
Date: Sep 23 2003 1:48AM
Hillary ought to keep her eye on the prize in 2008 and until then continue to invigorate supporters and infuriate the right. She is going to be the first female president of the United States - and in the meantime, Bill ought to stay abreast of world affairs and continue to travel, speak and enjoy the cuisines of the world. He will be needed as Secretary of State in Hillary's administration."
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Saturday, September 20
African Americans in South Carolina
African Americans represent about 30 percent of South Carolina's population of 4 million -- the third-highest percentage among states. They are twice as likely to be unemployed than white workers. The state has the third-highest percentage of black people who rank below the national averages in education and income. Black infants die at twice the rate of white infants, and black men are three times more likely to die from prostate cancer than white men. (Darryl Fears, Staff Writer, The Washington Post, 9/20/03, pg A08)
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African Americans represent about 30 percent of South Carolina's population of 4 million -- the third-highest percentage among states. They are twice as likely to be unemployed than white workers. The state has the third-highest percentage of black people who rank below the national averages in education and income. Black infants die at twice the rate of white infants, and black men are three times more likely to die from prostate cancer than white men. (Darryl Fears, Staff Writer, The Washington Post, 9/20/03, pg A08)
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Monday, September 1
Response on "Labor Day"
Very good and appreciated. Would like to let you know in fairness that there was an article in yesterday's Post & Courier on Labor Day and its meaning. I had gotten a call from a reporter who had seen a letter to the editor I had written about a month ago and started to question the meaning behind Labor Day It was on the front page of one of the sections (I think the Life Section) I had sent in an editorial also which they did not print. At the ILA picnic today there were some politicians . I saw the following: Inez Tenenbaum, Mayor Riley, Jimmy Bailey, David Mack, Floyd Breeland, Seth Whipper, Senator Ford, Congressman Clyburn, and reverend Sharpton, and a young man running for CPW. It is also good to read your emails. Thank you and hope you enjoyed your Labor Day.
Erin McKee
Pres. Charleston Labor Council
Dear Arch,
I'm happy to report that, here on the Grand Strand, a community known for its success in keeping the unions out of the hospitality industry and, thus, low wages and minimal benefits, the "Sun News," our local paper, did run a tribute to those of us who work on holidays so others can relax.
Jon
My dad always said labor day was his favorite holiday because it was for the 'working man.'
Our family always celebrated with a trip to the lake or a cookout at home.
Yesterday found me scrubbing and painting a vacant rental unit, but thinking of dad.
Rose Mary
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Very good and appreciated. Would like to let you know in fairness that there was an article in yesterday's Post & Courier on Labor Day and its meaning. I had gotten a call from a reporter who had seen a letter to the editor I had written about a month ago and started to question the meaning behind Labor Day It was on the front page of one of the sections (I think the Life Section) I had sent in an editorial also which they did not print. At the ILA picnic today there were some politicians . I saw the following: Inez Tenenbaum, Mayor Riley, Jimmy Bailey, David Mack, Floyd Breeland, Seth Whipper, Senator Ford, Congressman Clyburn, and reverend Sharpton, and a young man running for CPW. It is also good to read your emails. Thank you and hope you enjoyed your Labor Day.
Erin McKee
Pres. Charleston Labor Council
Dear Arch,
I'm happy to report that, here on the Grand Strand, a community known for its success in keeping the unions out of the hospitality industry and, thus, low wages and minimal benefits, the "Sun News," our local paper, did run a tribute to those of us who work on holidays so others can relax.
Jon
My dad always said labor day was his favorite holiday because it was for the 'working man.'
Our family always celebrated with a trip to the lake or a cookout at home.
Yesterday found me scrubbing and painting a vacant rental unit, but thinking of dad.
Rose Mary
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Labor Day
Today is the day set aside to honor the workers who labored in the multiple vineyards of America from the factories to the fields, from the bridges to the stores, and from the docks to the moon. In so doing these men and women built America into the most prosperous country throughout history. Unfortunately, the true meaning of this day appears to be lost. For most it is just an end-of-summer holiday. Our Republican Governor has not issued any proclamation; not surprising in a state which abhors labor unions. Local politicians are off somewhere, probably the beach enjoying the holiday. The local daily (The Post and Courier) did not have an editorial saluting workers or even mentioning the occasion. Over the weekend, our pastor did not mention workers in his sermon, as others have done in the past. (Remember Reum Novarum?) One union (the longshoremen) will have a picnic in the suburbs. Regardless, we ought to recall the hard labor, long hours, and sacrifices made by workers to build America and the continuing equally hard and challenging tasks today's workers are called upon to meet. Capital and labor go hand in hand in America and it is necessary to give each its due.
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Today is the day set aside to honor the workers who labored in the multiple vineyards of America from the factories to the fields, from the bridges to the stores, and from the docks to the moon. In so doing these men and women built America into the most prosperous country throughout history. Unfortunately, the true meaning of this day appears to be lost. For most it is just an end-of-summer holiday. Our Republican Governor has not issued any proclamation; not surprising in a state which abhors labor unions. Local politicians are off somewhere, probably the beach enjoying the holiday. The local daily (The Post and Courier) did not have an editorial saluting workers or even mentioning the occasion. Over the weekend, our pastor did not mention workers in his sermon, as others have done in the past. (Remember Reum Novarum?) One union (the longshoremen) will have a picnic in the suburbs. Regardless, we ought to recall the hard labor, long hours, and sacrifices made by workers to build America and the continuing equally hard and challenging tasks today's workers are called upon to meet. Capital and labor go hand in hand in America and it is necessary to give each its due.
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Thursday, August 28
Red Sox Nation
A local doctor wrote an article in today's The Post & Courier, Charleston, SC, about the beloved Red Sox and the "Curse of the Bambino." I sent him the following e-mail:
Hello Doctor,
I hope you are some sort of peek-a-boo doctor because if you were my head shrinker I would flee from you. I will be 72 come October and have been a conscious Red Sox believer since the end of World War II. I can recall those heady days when Rudy York, the lumbering, over weight, hard drinking, Detroit-castoff, first baseman almost had a heart attack trying to run out a triple when he belted one off the center-field wall. There was no EMS at the time, but undertakers were starting engines in their meat wagons as the old Indian lumbered around the basepaths. Your story in today's Post & Courier about the Curse of the Bambino and recitation of the horrors suffered over the years was a harsh way to start the day. I may have to forego whatever it was I planned to do and just do something else to pleasure myself and erase the memories of Bucky Dent and Billy Buckner (I really love Billy and think he was treated shabbily by his neighbors). On an upbeat note I do have a favorite memory of the '75 series. My mother (who died a couple of years ago) was visiting at the time here in Charleston. Our children and my wife's relatives were also in the house for a family get together. We had a TV in the bedroom and in the evening I went in and turned on Game Six. In a short while my mother came in and sat on the edge of the bed ( "Just want a glimpse at the action. Have to get back to the guests," she said.) After a few minutes she was sitting up on the bed alongside me with our backs against the headboard and we stayed that way until Fisk's homerun. It was a great Mother/Son moment and one I treasure. No one in the family ever uttered a word of criticism about us being more interested in the Red Sox than with them. It was a moment.
"...if not this year...then surely '04"
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A local doctor wrote an article in today's The Post & Courier, Charleston, SC, about the beloved Red Sox and the "Curse of the Bambino." I sent him the following e-mail:
Hello Doctor,
I hope you are some sort of peek-a-boo doctor because if you were my head shrinker I would flee from you. I will be 72 come October and have been a conscious Red Sox believer since the end of World War II. I can recall those heady days when Rudy York, the lumbering, over weight, hard drinking, Detroit-castoff, first baseman almost had a heart attack trying to run out a triple when he belted one off the center-field wall. There was no EMS at the time, but undertakers were starting engines in their meat wagons as the old Indian lumbered around the basepaths. Your story in today's Post & Courier about the Curse of the Bambino and recitation of the horrors suffered over the years was a harsh way to start the day. I may have to forego whatever it was I planned to do and just do something else to pleasure myself and erase the memories of Bucky Dent and Billy Buckner (I really love Billy and think he was treated shabbily by his neighbors). On an upbeat note I do have a favorite memory of the '75 series. My mother (who died a couple of years ago) was visiting at the time here in Charleston. Our children and my wife's relatives were also in the house for a family get together. We had a TV in the bedroom and in the evening I went in and turned on Game Six. In a short while my mother came in and sat on the edge of the bed ( "Just want a glimpse at the action. Have to get back to the guests," she said.) After a few minutes she was sitting up on the bed alongside me with our backs against the headboard and we stayed that way until Fisk's homerun. It was a great Mother/Son moment and one I treasure. No one in the family ever uttered a word of criticism about us being more interested in the Red Sox than with them. It was a moment.
"...if not this year...then surely '04"
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Saturday, August 23
Why?
If in 2004, Congressman Henry E. Brown (R-1st District SC) is unbeatable in the Republican Primary and won't have credible Democratic opposition in the General Election, why does he continue to raise money? Is there no end to the line of lobbyists and special interests willing to fill the coffer of an incumbent congressman not in need? Why?
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If in 2004, Congressman Henry E. Brown (R-1st District SC) is unbeatable in the Republican Primary and won't have credible Democratic opposition in the General Election, why does he continue to raise money? Is there no end to the line of lobbyists and special interests willing to fill the coffer of an incumbent congressman not in need? Why?
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Thursday, August 7
California Here We Are
"Jay Leno's complaint on Monday...that California is the 'laughing stock of the nation' smacked of self-fulfilling prophecy...Other characters [considering entering the race] include nearly 400 Californians - including assorted oddballs, mischief makers and the self avowed 'smut peddler who cares,' Larry Flynt - who have taken out candidacy papers." (Jackie Calmes, The Wall Street Journal, August 7, 2003, pg. A4)
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"Jay Leno's complaint on Monday...that California is the 'laughing stock of the nation' smacked of self-fulfilling prophecy...Other characters [considering entering the race] include nearly 400 Californians - including assorted oddballs, mischief makers and the self avowed 'smut peddler who cares,' Larry Flynt - who have taken out candidacy papers." (Jackie Calmes, The Wall Street Journal, August 7, 2003, pg. A4)
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Wednesday, August 6
California Politics
"The [California] public has reacted to these soulless exercises [political campaigning solely on television] with disdainful apathy; Californians tend to be more interested when the state's nutty kernel of political extremists put some hot-button initiative - about race, immigration or taxes, inevitably - on the ballot." (Joe Klein, Time Magazine, August 11, 2003, pg. 21).
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"The [California] public has reacted to these soulless exercises [political campaigning solely on television] with disdainful apathy; Californians tend to be more interested when the state's nutty kernel of political extremists put some hot-button initiative - about race, immigration or taxes, inevitably - on the ballot." (Joe Klein, Time Magazine, August 11, 2003, pg. 21).
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Saturday, August 2
California recall
From The Economist, August 2, 2003, pg. 29: "Californians do not like Mr. [Governor Gray] Davis, but they may also decide that a recall process, originally meant to get rid of crooks not incompetents, has been distorted." Each person who plans to run against Mr. Davis - who pledges to fight like a Bengal tiger - have until August 9 to come up with $3,500 and 65 signatures. The recall election is scheduled for October 7, 2003.
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From The Economist, August 2, 2003, pg. 29: "Californians do not like Mr. [Governor Gray] Davis, but they may also decide that a recall process, originally meant to get rid of crooks not incompetents, has been distorted." Each person who plans to run against Mr. Davis - who pledges to fight like a Bengal tiger - have until August 9 to come up with $3,500 and 65 signatures. The recall election is scheduled for October 7, 2003.
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