I guess because he has a keen sense of humor and irony, Oliver Willis approvingly cites this Clinton speech where the former President opines about the nature of truth: Clinton had special criticism for fundamentalists of every religious stripe who feel only they have the answers. “Once you believe you have the absolute truth, then …
Archives for November 2003
Miller Meets the Press
If you missed Meet the Press with Zell Miller yesterday, (I didn’t, because Matt reminded me and I saw the repeat last night on CNBC), you missed a good one. My favorite parts: MR. RUSSERT: The Democratic candidates will say they
Graham Out
I see that Bob Graham is announcing that he will not run for election again in 2004, thus vacating his Senate seat. I checked the Florida Archives of the invaluable Political State Report, and they have nothing up yet about how this race might shake out. Anyone know anything? *** Update *** Matt has more.
End of An Era
A. James Manchin, one of West Virginia’s most colorful politicians of the last century, died today of a heart attack. Manchin had a checkered past, and his first big splash in politics was as one of the organizers of JFK’s 1960 Presidential campaign (and we know the shenanigans that happened in WV during that election …
Woe is Me
I suffered through an entire season of Pirates Baseball, and my reward is Steelers football. They are now 2-6, the playofs are out of the question, and I seriously doubt they will hit .500. I still love them, but they are testing me.
Blog Exodus
A Fearful Symmetry (formerly the Portable Matthew) now has a brand new home and a new name: Matthew J. Stinson