Saturday, October 17, 2009

Election Commentary

Unlike other years and other elections, I have not made any predictions for any races in this election, or generally made my personal preferences known publicly. In Port Orchard, because I have to work with whomever is elected, I've really attempted to keep the races there at an arm's length — except for endorsing Carolyn Powers for re-election, because I believe her experience, and political connections are invaluable to the City.

In spite of an ongoing attempt to draw me into the Amy Igloi-Matsuno-Fred Chang contest by a couple of Chang's more strident and vitriolic supporters, I have refused to take a public position.

However, when this election is over, I will have some very pointed commentary about candidates, winners, losers — and their supporters.

Stay tuned.

Saturday, October 03, 2009

Some Serious Food For Thought...

This is a video clip with some stunning statistics about where technology is heading. Definitely worth your time.

An Interesting Video Clip...

This has been sent to me by at least 10 different people in the past 48 hours. It is Congressman Mike Rogers' opening statement on health care reform and was taken directly from the House floor. It's interesting if you're concerned about the health care debate, and runs about 4 minutes. Worth a watch.

Friday, October 02, 2009

Sgt. Joe Friday Dispensing Advice

Click here to see the legendary Sargent Joe Friday (Jack Webb) give President Barack Obama some pragmatic advice on health care, and here for a lesson on respect for the police. Well worth a couple minutes of your time.

And here to see him advise Timothy Geithner on taxes...

Not to mention Sargent Friday talking to Roman Polanski about sex with children...

Or talking to some teenagers...

And finally, a lesson about Old Glory...