Dick Tracy redux
Smartwatches — love ’em or hate ’em
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Category: Election 2008
Because America isn’t perfect
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” — Mark Twain
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AP cries copyright infringement over poster
AP is at it again, trying to make iffy cases about copyright infringement. This time they are claiming that the ubiquitous red-and-blue Obama poster we all know from the 2008 campaign was based on one of their photos and therefore they are entitled to a share of the profits. Los Angeles street artist Shepard Fairey … Continue reading AP cries copyright infringement over poster
Burris turned away but undeterred
The 111th Congress convened today in Washington, and Roland Burris, the Democratic senate appointee of indicted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, was turned away because his papers “were not in order.” He is expected to meet with Majority Leader Harry Reid tomorrow and that may or may not turn out as he’d like. Analysts are saying … Continue reading Burris turned away but undeterred
Politics: Never a dull moment
President-elect Barack Obama’s Inauguration is coming up January 20 and there’s been no shortage of news about his appointments, problems, family move, dog, daughters’ school, etc. More than enough to keep the media busy. But wait, there’s more: Roland Burris thinks he is indeed the new junior senator from Illinois, despite that fact that he … Continue reading Politics: Never a dull moment
Time for another Constitutional amendment
Amendment XX to the U.S. Constitution changed the end of the President’s term of office from March 4 to January 20. Ratified in 1933, it recognized that times had changed, that a four-month presidential transition was no longer necessary, and that it exposed the U.S. to a dangerously long period of lame-duck governance. One has … Continue reading Time for another Constitutional amendment