The Local
The motorized viking ship that they had in Stockholm was recently destroyed in a fire. I never rode on it, but I was always entertained by its presence. I hope they build a new one.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Giuliani Loses my Vote
Politico
Giuliani was the last Republican candidate I would have considered voting for. Well he lost my vote when he basically said voting for the Democrats in 2008 will lead to more terrorist attacks. This is the kind of argument I expect to hear from a high school drop-out, not someone who deserves to be president. Islamic fundamentalists don't attack because they "hate freedom". Of course, if they hated freedom, maybe we should vote Republican so that the Democrats don't give us more freedom by "[cutting] back on the Patriot Act, electronic surveillance, interrogation".
In anycase, Obama gets brownie points for his reply, "Rudy Giuliani today has taken the politics of fear to a new low and I believe Americans are ready to reject those kind of politics. America’s mayor should know that when it comes to 9/11 and fighting terrorists, America is united. We know we can win this war based on shared purpose, not the same divisive politics that question your patriotism if you dare to question failed policies that have made us less secure. I think we should focus on strengthening our intelligence, working with local authorities and doing all the things we haven't yet done to keep Americans safe. The threat we face is real, and deserves better than to be the punchline of another political attack."
Giuliani was the last Republican candidate I would have considered voting for. Well he lost my vote when he basically said voting for the Democrats in 2008 will lead to more terrorist attacks. This is the kind of argument I expect to hear from a high school drop-out, not someone who deserves to be president. Islamic fundamentalists don't attack because they "hate freedom". Of course, if they hated freedom, maybe we should vote Republican so that the Democrats don't give us more freedom by "[cutting] back on the Patriot Act, electronic surveillance, interrogation".
In anycase, Obama gets brownie points for his reply, "Rudy Giuliani today has taken the politics of fear to a new low and I believe Americans are ready to reject those kind of politics. America’s mayor should know that when it comes to 9/11 and fighting terrorists, America is united. We know we can win this war based on shared purpose, not the same divisive politics that question your patriotism if you dare to question failed policies that have made us less secure. I think we should focus on strengthening our intelligence, working with local authorities and doing all the things we haven't yet done to keep Americans safe. The threat we face is real, and deserves better than to be the punchline of another political attack."
Monday, April 23, 2007
Maptastic Day
Strange Maps
It's been awhile since I've updated. I've been meaning to share this site for awhile. I think it's pretty interesting. There are not just strange maps, but maps of places from history that we never hear about.
Electoral Geography
Another fun one that I found looking up information on the recent French election. Click on "Statistics" and it takes you to a list of countries which they have information on and usually maps.
It's been awhile since I've updated. I've been meaning to share this site for awhile. I think it's pretty interesting. There are not just strange maps, but maps of places from history that we never hear about.
Electoral Geography
Another fun one that I found looking up information on the recent French election. Click on "Statistics" and it takes you to a list of countries which they have information on and usually maps.
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