Monthly Archives July 2007

If They Can’t Face YouTube How Can They Defeat The Terrorists

Amazing line.

TPM’s Josh Marshall Sees The Wisdom In Impeaching Bush

I think Josh is late to the realization that the Bush Administration is so lawless it may require impeachment as a corrective, if for no other reason than to prevent the precedent it will otherwise leave. I do, however, share his hesitation in practical terms. Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold’s long-standing (and recently revived) […]

Senator Dick Durbin’s Video On BP Lake Michigan Dumping Proposal

See it here. Read my background on the issue here.

BP Dumping Waste In Lake Michigan - Beyond Pollution What About PR?

In 2000 BP, formerly “British Petroleum,” launched a $200 million advertising campaign to brand itself as “Beyond Petroleum” - more than critics said it spent on renewable technology. Months later in 2001 the company built its first “BP Connect” service station in the U.S., a station that featured solar roof panels providing 6-15% of […]

Young Democrats of DuPage Kickoff Tomorrow

My fault in not getting this out sooner - if you have a chance, and you’re young (or young at heart), please come! From the email:
Young Democrats of Dupage County And Will County
In Cooperation With the Democratic Party of Dupage County
and
The YD BOOSTER Club
Invite you to the
Young Democrats of DuPage Kick-off Event
All Politics are Local […]

Romney Campaign Staffing Suffers Shortage Of B-Movie Actors

Due to a surge in “B”-film making caused by the dramatic rise of YouTube, less staffers are available for Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign. This effect is compounded by the turbulent waters Mitt’s campaign staff navigate daily.

Democrat Bill Foster (Candidate IL-14) Proud To Go To Daily Kos’ YearlyKos

[Hat tip Larry.]
Bill Foster is proudly attending YearlyKos - and you can download a banner proclaiming your pride in going too!

Senator Dick Durbin Goes Online Tomorrow To Discuss U.S. Broadband Strategy

Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin will discuss American broadband strategy OpenLeft.com for four evenings starting tomorrow (Tuesday, July 24) at 7 PM. Senator Durbin hopes to use the discussion for ideas to craft legislation, and starts off with three principles:

Broadband access must be universal and affordable;
We need to preserve an online environment for innovation; […]

Food Workers Union Says “Share The Success”

[Hat tip Aaron Halegua.] It took place on the corner of W Republican and 1st W - you couldn’t ask for more symbolism. United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) members in the Puget Sound, representing 20,000 workers, demonstrated what has happened over the last five years while grocery store profits increased 216% and […]

Food Workers Union Says “Share The Success”

[Hat tip Aaron Halegua.] It took place on the corner of W Republican and 1st W - you couldn’t ask for more symbolism. United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) members in the Puget Sound, representing 20,000 workers, demonstrated what has happened over the last five years while grocery store profits increased 216% and […]