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Jul. 3rd, 2010
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Jul. 3rd, 2010 04:01 am- 08:33:40: RT @GalleyCat Molly Ringle Writes the Worst Sentence of 2010 - mediabistro.com: GalleyCat http://bit.ly/aoLvij
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There is a winning streak, apparently
Jul. 3rd, 2010 08:43 am...not that you'll hear about it from the MSM.
Obama's Unbelievable Winning Streak.
To be sure, the summer of 2010 could go down as the moment Obama doubled down on his dubious Afghan war strategy, bringing in David Petraeus and thus tipping the bureaucratic balance against a significant troop withdrawal next year. And it could go down as the moment when the oil spill and the recession lost him his majority in Congress. But even if Obama never manages another legislative victory, he’ll already have pulled off one of the most impressive opening acts in American political history. The question is why we’re paying so little attention.
The answer is that the media views policy through the lens of politics. Unless a policy victory brings political benefits—rising poll numbers, better prospects for the next elections—it is not treated as a big win. Thus, the Tea Party movement is considered an ominous sign for Obama, evidence that the country is turning against him. But the reason that the Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin crowd is so angry is that Obama has expanded the federal government’s relationship with the private sector in fundamental ways. In political terms, the Tea Party movement may be a sign of Obama’s weakened position, but in policy terms, it is a testament to his success.
UPDATE: Aaaaaaand the first anonymous strafe comment has been deleted. I attach my name to my opinions--it's pretty obvious what my views are by the links I post. If you can't be bothered to sign your name to your opinions, go post somewhere else.
Obama's Unbelievable Winning Streak.
To be sure, the summer of 2010 could go down as the moment Obama doubled down on his dubious Afghan war strategy, bringing in David Petraeus and thus tipping the bureaucratic balance against a significant troop withdrawal next year. And it could go down as the moment when the oil spill and the recession lost him his majority in Congress. But even if Obama never manages another legislative victory, he’ll already have pulled off one of the most impressive opening acts in American political history. The question is why we’re paying so little attention.
The answer is that the media views policy through the lens of politics. Unless a policy victory brings political benefits—rising poll numbers, better prospects for the next elections—it is not treated as a big win. Thus, the Tea Party movement is considered an ominous sign for Obama, evidence that the country is turning against him. But the reason that the Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin crowd is so angry is that Obama has expanded the federal government’s relationship with the private sector in fundamental ways. In political terms, the Tea Party movement may be a sign of Obama’s weakened position, but in policy terms, it is a testament to his success.
UPDATE: Aaaaaaand the first anonymous strafe comment has been deleted. I attach my name to my opinions--it's pretty obvious what my views are by the links I post. If you can't be bothered to sign your name to your opinions, go post somewhere else.
There is a winning streak, apparently
Jul. 3rd, 2010 08:43 am...not that you'll hear about it from the MSM.
Obama's Unbelievable Winning Streak.
To be sure, the summer of 2010 could go down as the moment Obama doubled down on his dubious Afghan war strategy, bringing in David Petraeus and thus tipping the bureaucratic balance against a significant troop withdrawal next year. And it could go down as the moment when the oil spill and the recession lost him his majority in Congress. But even if Obama never manages another legislative victory, he’ll already have pulled off one of the most impressive opening acts in American political history. The question is why we’re paying so little attention.
The answer is that the media views policy through the lens of politics. Unless a policy victory brings political benefits—rising poll numbers, better prospects for the next elections—it is not treated as a big win. Thus, the Tea Party movement is considered an ominous sign for Obama, evidence that the country is turning against him. But the reason that the Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin crowd is so angry is that Obama has expanded the federal government’s relationship with the private sector in fundamental ways. In political terms, the Tea Party movement may be a sign of Obama’s weakened position, but in policy terms, it is a testament to his success.
UPDATE: Aaaaaaand the first anonymous strafe comment has been deleted. I attach my name to my opinions--it's pretty obvious what my views are by the links I post. If you can't be bothered to sign your name to your opinions, go post somewhere else.
Obama's Unbelievable Winning Streak.
To be sure, the summer of 2010 could go down as the moment Obama doubled down on his dubious Afghan war strategy, bringing in David Petraeus and thus tipping the bureaucratic balance against a significant troop withdrawal next year. And it could go down as the moment when the oil spill and the recession lost him his majority in Congress. But even if Obama never manages another legislative victory, he’ll already have pulled off one of the most impressive opening acts in American political history. The question is why we’re paying so little attention.
The answer is that the media views policy through the lens of politics. Unless a policy victory brings political benefits—rising poll numbers, better prospects for the next elections—it is not treated as a big win. Thus, the Tea Party movement is considered an ominous sign for Obama, evidence that the country is turning against him. But the reason that the Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin crowd is so angry is that Obama has expanded the federal government’s relationship with the private sector in fundamental ways. In political terms, the Tea Party movement may be a sign of Obama’s weakened position, but in policy terms, it is a testament to his success.
UPDATE: Aaaaaaand the first anonymous strafe comment has been deleted. I attach my name to my opinions--it's pretty obvious what my views are by the links I post. If you can't be bothered to sign your name to your opinions, go post somewhere else.
In local news
Jul. 3rd, 2010 11:34 amThe day promises hot, with temps in the hi 80sF (30C) and higher humidities. We had a gorgeous few days of lower humidities, temps in the 70s, and cool night, but those have apparently gone.
King is inside because he's the old guy and he likes the coolth. Gaby is outside because there is something in one of the oak trees that she wants, and if she stares at it long enough, it will fall victim to her Terrierness and come close enough for her to pounce.
I was scared for a moment. I had let her and King outside a couple of hours ago. King came back, but she didn't, and I thought fine, stay out there. Checked a few minutes ago. Couldn't see her. Called her. No response. Checked her usual haunts. No Gaby. Checked the gates--still closed. Got a little panicky, since King had come out with me and it's rare that Gaby doesn't trot over and say Hi to her fella.
Was just about to gird up and search neighbors' yards when I spotted Herself in a new place beneath the dwarf crabapple, eyes fixed on one of the oaks. I don't know what's up there, but it apparently divides its time between that oak and the dwarf crab, and when it decides to move back to the crab, well, Gaby is waiting.
King is inside because he's the old guy and he likes the coolth. Gaby is outside because there is something in one of the oak trees that she wants, and if she stares at it long enough, it will fall victim to her Terrierness and come close enough for her to pounce.
I was scared for a moment. I had let her and King outside a couple of hours ago. King came back, but she didn't, and I thought fine, stay out there. Checked a few minutes ago. Couldn't see her. Called her. No response. Checked her usual haunts. No Gaby. Checked the gates--still closed. Got a little panicky, since King had come out with me and it's rare that Gaby doesn't trot over and say Hi to her fella.
Was just about to gird up and search neighbors' yards when I spotted Herself in a new place beneath the dwarf crabapple, eyes fixed on one of the oaks. I don't know what's up there, but it apparently divides its time between that oak and the dwarf crab, and when it decides to move back to the crab, well, Gaby is waiting.
In local news
Jul. 3rd, 2010 11:34 amThe day promises hot, with temps in the hi 80sF (30C) and higher humidities. We had a gorgeous few days of lower humidities, temps in the 70s, and cool night, but those have apparently gone.
King is inside because he's the old guy and he likes the coolth. Gaby is outside because there is something in one of the oak trees that she wants, and if she stares at it long enough, it will fall victim to her Terrierness and come close enough for her to pounce.
I was scared for a moment. I had let her and King outside a couple of hours ago. King came back, but she didn't, and I thought fine, stay out there. Checked a few minutes ago. Couldn't see her. Called her. No response. Checked her usual haunts. No Gaby. Checked the gates--still closed. Got a little panicky, since King had come out with me and it's rare that Gaby doesn't trot over and say Hi to her fella.
Was just about to gird up and search neighbors' yards when I spotted Herself in a new place beneath the dwarf crabapple, eyes fixed on one of the oaks. I don't know what's up there, but it apparently divides its time between that oak and the dwarf crab, and when it decides to move back to the crab, well, Gaby is waiting.
King is inside because he's the old guy and he likes the coolth. Gaby is outside because there is something in one of the oak trees that she wants, and if she stares at it long enough, it will fall victim to her Terrierness and come close enough for her to pounce.
I was scared for a moment. I had let her and King outside a couple of hours ago. King came back, but she didn't, and I thought fine, stay out there. Checked a few minutes ago. Couldn't see her. Called her. No response. Checked her usual haunts. No Gaby. Checked the gates--still closed. Got a little panicky, since King had come out with me and it's rare that Gaby doesn't trot over and say Hi to her fella.
Was just about to gird up and search neighbors' yards when I spotted Herself in a new place beneath the dwarf crabapple, eyes fixed on one of the oaks. I don't know what's up there, but it apparently divides its time between that oak and the dwarf crab, and when it decides to move back to the crab, well, Gaby is waiting.
...or I need to get ready to go out, one of the two.
G*d, but this is depressing...
G*d, but this is depressing...
Upon rereading
Jul. 3rd, 2010 04:51 pmRereading Salem's Lot for the first time in 30 years. I've only read the first few chapters, but this may as well be the first time because I don't remember any of this stuff. I recall specific scenes from further along in the book...at least I think I remember them. It will be interesting to see how well memory agrees with actuality.
Upon rereading
Jul. 3rd, 2010 04:51 pmRereading Salem's Lot for the first time in 30 years. I've only read the first few chapters, but this may as well be the first time because I don't remember any of this stuff. I recall specific scenes from further along in the book...at least I think I remember them. It will be interesting to see how well memory agrees with actuality.