In discussing the now-withdrawn Miers nomination, Publius spells it out: Ok, with that said, I also want to offer a warning to the triumphant conservatives who seem ready to run back into Bush’s arms. I hope this little episode taught you something about your President – because there is an important lesson to be learned. [...]
Archive for October 27th, 2005
Publius Nails Another One
Posted in Politics on October 27, 2005 | 6 Comments »
How Bush Should Have Handled Abu Ghraib
Posted in Politics on October 27, 2005 | Comments Off
Back when Abu Ghraib was fresh in everyone’s minds, people on the left were demanding accountability, while a lot of hackscommentators on the right complained that the left just wanted a sacrificial lamb, rather than holding those truly responsible, well, responsible. For an example of what may have been a good start, have a look [...]
Good question, and a moving tribute to fallen soldiers here.
Miers Withdraws
Posted in Church & State, Culture, General, Legal Issues, Politics, Privacy, Religion on October 27, 2005 | 13 Comments »
Harriet Miers withdrew her own name from consideration for appointment to the Supreme Court last night; it was announced this morning. Her stated reason was to protect Presidential privilege and keep the White House from having to release confidential documents requested by the Senate. The fact that everybody hates her played no part in her [...]
A Word on the "Black Sox"
Posted in MLB/MiLB, Sports on October 27, 2005 | Comments Off
Okay, once and for all: White Sox fans did not blame the supposed Curse of the Black Sox. We blamed bad ownership, bad general mangers, bad managers, bad pitchers, and bad players. Sox fans know why their team went 88 years between World Series wins: their teams sucked for 88 years. No curses, ghosts, or [...]
Bush Gives on Wages in Gulf Coast
Posted in Economics, Katrina, Politics on October 27, 2005 | Comments Off
A Democratic representative was about to force a floor vote on a bill to repeal the President’s executive order allowing below market wages in the Gulf during Katrina construction. Almost the entire Democratic caucus was going to be joined by several moderate Republicans. Faced with a high profile loss, the White House rescinded the order. [...]
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