Russian President Vladimir Putin vetoed a media restriction bill that would have allowed the government to cap up the newscasts during a crisis situation. To say this action is a total 180 from his usual stance is the understatement of the year. As one commentator put it so wonderfully:
I’m impressed. Really, truly [...]
Think C-SPAN is living proof that there is no way to make politics on television interesting? Well, this guy has an idea that just might work: why not turn the presidential race into a reality TV show? An interesting read at the very least, and not as half-baked a scheme as you’d [...]
And how was your weekend? My Friday to Saturday jaunt was most noteworthy, and like many good nights out was made all the more interesting with a simple lack of communication and a touch of misinterpretation. Step into the way back machine and let’s begin:
I had circled this night on my calendar weeks [...]
Is it just me, or does anyone else out there think that a public bathroom is NOT a proper place to have a conversation? All I want to do is go in, do my business and leave, all without having to make small talk or even acknowledge that there’s anyone else in there.
Maybe we [...]
Take the classic baseball skit, set it in the Oval Office and have it star G.W. Bush and National Security Advisor Condoleezza (Condi) Rice, let simmer and viola!…you get Hu’s on First? James Sherman is a certified genius!
(Kottke gets mad ups on this one)