Quoth Jason:
[September 23, 2000]
Yes, I screamed myself harse at what was probably the biggest upset of the week: Northwestern 47, No. 6 Wisconsin, 44 in double OT. It won't happen this year, or maybe even next, but mark this prediction: Coach Randy Walker will take the Cats to the Rose Bowl.
Elsewhere, as expected, FSU thumped Louisville, 31-0, the Noles' first shutout since Clemson two years ago.
W
At the end of this article, in which Gore claims the "Look for the Union Label" lullaby story was a joke (and having read the transcript, I think I believe him - just like I think the whole "RATS" scandal was completely fabricated by Gore and the media) there's a very telling exchange on Gore's prior flap about inventing prescription prices for his mother-in-law and his dog.
Gore spokesman Doug Hattaway declined to answer questions raised by the GOP about whether Gore's mother-in-law receives prescription drugs through insurance or the White House medics who provide care to Gore. "We're not giving out information on her private medical record," Hattaway said.
What?!?!? Let me get this straight - telling the nation what drugs your mother-in-law takes and how much they cost is "not giving out information about her private medical record?" And the issue of whether he's pilfering drugs from White House supplies to give her is a "private" matter? I don't think so, bucko. Once again, our mighty media fails us by buying a Gore cover-up hook, line, and sinker. W
[September 21, 2000]
Damn. I was working on this months ago and never finished it 'cause I just got too damned busy. The irony is, was was really going to finish it tonight. Oh, well, beat to the punch again. Nik even used the "beta" character (b) I wanted to use. W
One by one the liberal voices vanish into the mist. Look for a New York Times article next week blaming the RNC. W
Kevin - the RNC has disavowed the Kansas City ad you mentioned the other day. And I saw your update on the issue - thanks for clarifying. W
In the aftermath of the overwhleming success of the subliminal messages in political advertising, other advertisers have gotten more subtle, too. First, the Army wants you to stay in school - not college, just high school. Then they want to train you to kill. Next, the University of Wisconsin is adding a little diversity to its catalog covers - by digital alteration. How did they get caught? A reporter noticed that the sun was shining on the added face - and knew that picture couldn't have been taken in Wisconisn. W
[September 20, 2000]
Perhaps Rich and Sue should join? W
The funniest blog quote this month? Fred: "Bella!" I shout at the TV, "Go to her! Protect her with your giant moustache!" W
[September 19, 2000]
nickd begins his first year at my alma mater:
I think today was the first time I shamelessly plugged my web site to various esteemed colleagues at my uni. Granted, there's not really that much wrong per se with shamelessly plugging one's web site to one's esteemed colleagues, but it has to be done in delicate moderation. And a delicacy it is!
Nick - do me a favor - plug the webcam back in and point it straight out your window. Towards the lighthouse. 'attaboy. W
Jen joins the Home Depot school of web design. Whim grey - the new Barbelith orange. W
It's not just Gore who's lying on the campaign trail. The whole Democratic party is rotten to the core.
As part of its latest round of advertising for the fall campaign, the NRCC is turning factual errors by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee -- and, in one case, the AFL-CIO -- into fodder for attacks on Democratic candidates in at least three key races.
It is looking less likely with every passing day that the Democrites will regain the Congressional majority this fall. W
Alec Baldwin not only won't leave the country if Bush is elected, he's too stupid to know the difference between writing a story and linking to it. W
[September 18, 2000]
Big shocker: Gore plays fast and loose on the details of his big-government drug entitlement plan. He does this repeatedly and so rarely gets caled on it. This type of trick is far more important than any so-called subliminal-message, but Gore got away with fudging - heck, falsifying - significant policy items during the Democratic convention and he's getting away with it now. The media should be ashamed that it's largely given him a pass on this. (link love to Ghost ITM). W
Quoth Jason:
Yet another reason not to vote for Dubya and Cheney -- they're overtly asking voters to spam their friends.
So Jason, here's a reason not to vote for Gore: He wants you to spam your friends, too. W
[September 17, 2000]
Those of you (Jason, Sean, Angus and John) who are surprised at my endorsement of Harry Browne haven't been paying attention. I have consistently indicated my support for libertarian principles and candidates almost since WOIFM opened for business:
12/16/99: My ideal candidate was Harry Browne, which pleases me, since I actually voted for him last time around. I might do it again this time, since he needs my vote much more than George does.
4/11/00: Just another reason to vote for Harry Browne for president: Al Gore's "Imposing Limits on Freedom" platform.
4/13/00: Some of my libertarian views.
5/24/00: The Libertarian Party has declared a Ballot Access Emergency...
6/8/00: ...the struggle for ballot access is just beginning in Illinois and Pennsylvania.
As I've said before, I figred months ago I would vote for Harry Browne because, especially in Virginia, Gov. Bush doesn't need my vote. Now I've decided to vote for Harry Browne because Bush hasn't earned my vote. On a scale of good to evil, Browne is most clearly in the "good" camp; Gore, the big-government, pro-tax statist, is firmly in the "evil" camp. Until recently, I've regarded Bush as a pragmatic compromise: not a pure advocate of liberty, but one who might have done a passable job at trimming some of government's excesses. I'm no longer convinced of that. Maybe this country needs another four years of Democratic mis-management before it wakes up and demands that government be stripped of most of its power. W