The problem
If only . . . Patrick Corrigan, The Toronto Star Reprinted at DI with permission by Cagle Cartoons
Rachel Maddow on the abhorrent new “poll tax”
Rachel Maddow is so very very right about the new "poll tax." There is now excuse why people should be standing in line for 2, 4 or 8 hours, waiting to exercise their fundamental right to vote. Time is money, and the de facto system in place in many parts…
Andrew Sullivan’s endorsement of Barack Obama
Andrew Sullivan's endorsement of Barack Obama wasn't unexpected, but it is eloquent and inspiring. It starts with the many missteps American has taken since 9/11 and takes us up to today, and into the future. Here's an excerpt: The world will soon remember why it resents America as well as…
Who would be better for tech, McCain or Obama?
Given that technologies such as the internet, personal connectivity, and pervasive monitoring are still in a nearly malignant growth phase, it might be useful to review the positions of the presidential candidates on technology. Keep in mind that the future of America as a technological nation is also dependent on…
A few more last minute McCain lies
As John McCain trails with two days to go before the election, the McCain-Palin campaign continues to make false claims about the Obama-Biden ticket and apparently his own support from “Joe the Plumber.” McCain continues to make a claim that Joe Biden has said that “tax relief should only go…