Monday, November 03, 2003
Newsworthy highlight of the weekend:
U.S. Senator Zell Miller's (D-GA) appearance on NBC's Meet The Press [Transcript].
Sen. Miller's book, A National Party No More: The Conscience of a Conservative Democrat details the failures of the "new" Democratic party which, he argues, simply ignores the South as a region where the party can compete. This is a fatally flawed strategy, Miller argues, and his Southern wit mixes one-liners and solid logic without parallel.
His appearance on Meet The Press this past Sunday was a classic and I encourage you to read the short transcript of the exchange (see link above; scroll down past the boring "discussion" between host Tim Russert and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld). It was a performance which would rival his fellow Southerner James "Ragin' Cajun" Carville's legacy as the King of Meet The Press.
In discussing the current field of Democrats running for president, Sen. Miller was particularly candid and poignant.
"Howard Dean knows about as much about the South as a hog knows about Sunday. "
Classic...simply classic. And probably "damn near right."
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Christian controversy in the news:
Scalia recuses himself from the upcoming "under God" court decision while redefining the "rules" regarding S.C. justices' extracurricular speaking. (NOTE: Link leads to "news analysis" not a news story.)
Meanwhile....
Episcopal Church consecrates homosexual as bishop.
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Georgetown 3L develops system to predict U.S. Supreme Court decision. Though some may disagree, this is fascinating regardless of its accuracy.
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For what it's worth...
U.S. Administrator Paul Bremer imposes flat tax (15 percent) in Iraq.
A very well-placed source tells me that he's a very talented amateur chef. No joke.
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Virginia Tech trounced the pitiful and (yes, I can say it with corroboration) HEAVILY OVERRATED Miami "Downgraded to Tropical Storm" Hurricanes. The tropical-sized DEPRESSION, however, hovers over Blacksburg (not Miami) as the consequences of the disaster in the hills of West Virginia sinks in.
[Scenes from Lane Stadium at HokieSports.com]
Saturday's game was also significant as it marked the start to the Era de Vick, Part Deux. Marcus Vick, younger brother of No. 7 himself, led the Hokie offense after the team's first series on offense ended in a Brian Randall interception toss. Vick demonstrated the bold, creative mobility which will be the bane of the ACC (yes, that's right) for year(s) to come.
If the BCS lives up to its legacy, the Hokies' thwopping thwart of Miami will mean little and the snow-blanketed War Memorial will be quiet come Bowl Season. BCS Rankings will be announced on ESPN's SportsCenter at 6 p.m. eastern.
Next week, the Hokies head to Pittsburgh; ESPN's CollegeGameDay will broadcast live from Heinz Field. Coach Beamer announced on Sunday that Brian Randall will start....but, Vick will play.
MEANINGLESS data: Nov. 2 coaches' poll.
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The Redskins, however, ............. UGH.
Wilbon's take.
My take: at least Penn State, the Steelers, and the Yankees have some company at the bottom of the sports world.
Now why on Earth would I choose those teams? hmmmm....
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Lest we forget...
On a very serious note...I leave you with a link to a portrait gallery of our fallen sisters, brothers, friends, and neighbors.
Regardless of your views/positions on the war/occupation/rebuilding of Iraq, this must be our hour of unification behind those who serve at home and abroad. And if this gallery does not inspire you to serve in the manner to which you were called...I hope it encourages you at least to act on your thoughts and opinions regarding our present state of involvement in the world.
U.S. Senator Zell Miller's (D-GA) appearance on NBC's Meet The Press [Transcript].
Sen. Miller's book, A National Party No More: The Conscience of a Conservative Democrat details the failures of the "new" Democratic party which, he argues, simply ignores the South as a region where the party can compete. This is a fatally flawed strategy, Miller argues, and his Southern wit mixes one-liners and solid logic without parallel.
His appearance on Meet The Press this past Sunday was a classic and I encourage you to read the short transcript of the exchange (see link above; scroll down past the boring "discussion" between host Tim Russert and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld). It was a performance which would rival his fellow Southerner James "Ragin' Cajun" Carville's legacy as the King of Meet The Press.
In discussing the current field of Democrats running for president, Sen. Miller was particularly candid and poignant.
"Howard Dean knows about as much about the South as a hog knows about Sunday. "
Classic...simply classic. And probably "damn near right."
-----
Christian controversy in the news:
Scalia recuses himself from the upcoming "under God" court decision while redefining the "rules" regarding S.C. justices' extracurricular speaking. (NOTE: Link leads to "news analysis" not a news story.)
Meanwhile....
Episcopal Church consecrates homosexual as bishop.
-----
Georgetown 3L develops system to predict U.S. Supreme Court decision. Though some may disagree, this is fascinating regardless of its accuracy.
-----
For what it's worth...
U.S. Administrator Paul Bremer imposes flat tax (15 percent) in Iraq.
A very well-placed source tells me that he's a very talented amateur chef. No joke.
-----
Virginia Tech trounced the pitiful and (yes, I can say it with corroboration) HEAVILY OVERRATED Miami "Downgraded to Tropical Storm" Hurricanes. The tropical-sized DEPRESSION, however, hovers over Blacksburg (not Miami) as the consequences of the disaster in the hills of West Virginia sinks in.
[Scenes from Lane Stadium at HokieSports.com]
Saturday's game was also significant as it marked the start to the Era de Vick, Part Deux. Marcus Vick, younger brother of No. 7 himself, led the Hokie offense after the team's first series on offense ended in a Brian Randall interception toss. Vick demonstrated the bold, creative mobility which will be the bane of the ACC (yes, that's right) for year(s) to come.
If the BCS lives up to its legacy, the Hokies' thwopping thwart of Miami will mean little and the snow-blanketed War Memorial will be quiet come Bowl Season. BCS Rankings will be announced on ESPN's SportsCenter at 6 p.m. eastern.
Next week, the Hokies head to Pittsburgh; ESPN's CollegeGameDay will broadcast live from Heinz Field. Coach Beamer announced on Sunday that Brian Randall will start....but, Vick will play.
MEANINGLESS data: Nov. 2 coaches' poll.
-----
The Redskins, however, ............. UGH.
Wilbon's take.
My take: at least Penn State, the Steelers, and the Yankees have some company at the bottom of the sports world.
Now why on Earth would I choose those teams? hmmmm....
-----
Lest we forget...
On a very serious note...I leave you with a link to a portrait gallery of our fallen sisters, brothers, friends, and neighbors.
Regardless of your views/positions on the war/occupation/rebuilding of Iraq, this must be our hour of unification behind those who serve at home and abroad. And if this gallery does not inspire you to serve in the manner to which you were called...I hope it encourages you at least to act on your thoughts and opinions regarding our present state of involvement in the world.
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