.......[c]2006 by
Richard L Zorek....9.14.06.........
Governor Matt Blunt's attempt to require voters to have a picture ID (like a license) was struck down by a Missouri State judge (Cole County Circuit Judge Richard Callahan). Callahan ruled that the requirement is a particular burden to women and the poor. That's because a separate Missouri law requires those getting or renewing a driver's license to show they are lawfully in the country, generally with a birth certificate or passport. Blunt wrote after the ruling, "This is a constitutionally sound law that will help improve Missourians' confidence in the elections process and help combat those who attempt to manipulate the system." Blunt might get more faith in the system, but he clearly doesnt speak for the poor. Maybe if he did, he might see more voter confidence by that demographic, which he probably lacks.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
One of Many Reasons I am No Longer a Republican
.......[c]2006 by
Richard L Zorek....9.13.06.........
The Republicans just playing politics? Of course they are. And the Rhode Island primary makes it clear. Lincoln Chafee's win over Steve Laffey seals the evidence. Though, it would still be evidence even if Chafee would have lost. The Republican Party gave their support to Chafee because he is more moderate and they think that will make him a more viable win in the November elections. What about the "good of the nation" or even the "good of Rhode Island?" Laffey is too conservative for them. "Too conservative" for a Republican just means that they have more heartfelt convictions.
Richard L Zorek....9.13.06.........
The Republicans just playing politics? Of course they are. And the Rhode Island primary makes it clear. Lincoln Chafee's win over Steve Laffey seals the evidence. Though, it would still be evidence even if Chafee would have lost. The Republican Party gave their support to Chafee because he is more moderate and they think that will make him a more viable win in the November elections. What about the "good of the nation" or even the "good of Rhode Island?" Laffey is too conservative for them. "Too conservative" for a Republican just means that they have more heartfelt convictions.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Couric Goes to Prime Time
.......[c]2006 by
Richard L Zorek....9.09.06.........
Katie Couric? A lot of noise about nothing. She isn't even creative enough to think up her own way to sign off from her new job as CBS Evening News anchor.
Instead, she is seeking the help of the "viewers." Interesting move if she was running for public office. When it comes to TV ratings, though, maybe that is what she is doing. Whatever it is, it won't be her legacy, because it won't really be her idea. Deliver the news, Couric, and then say good night.
Richard L Zorek....9.09.06.........
Katie Couric? A lot of noise about nothing. She isn't even creative enough to think up her own way to sign off from her new job as CBS Evening News anchor.
Instead, she is seeking the help of the "viewers." Interesting move if she was running for public office. When it comes to TV ratings, though, maybe that is what she is doing. Whatever it is, it won't be her legacy, because it won't really be her idea. Deliver the news, Couric, and then say good night.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Steve Irwin: 1962-2006
......[c]2006 by
Richard L Zorek....9.06.06.........
On labor day morning, as I watched the news, a breaking headline came in "Steve Irwin (aka Crocodile Hunter) killed." I admit I was not a devout fan of his, but was impressed with his energy on the few times I saw him on various talk shows. As the day went on I saw more clips about him and didn't even realize he was so compassionate about conservation. To be honest, I didn't even know he did much with nay other animals except crocodiles. But, I make no apologies for not watching too much TV. Of course, the press always overkills a story.....even a mans tragic death. They go at it from any angle they think will get interest. I suspect we will be hearing a whole lot about stingrays in the future. Hopefully, I will not hear anyone else say "this is the way Steve would have wwnated to go..." because he was only 44, had a wife and two daughters and I doubt he went out at anytime and said "I would sure like to be killed by a wild animal today." Many deaths make no sense. This is one of them.
Richard L Zorek....9.06.06.........
On labor day morning, as I watched the news, a breaking headline came in "Steve Irwin (aka Crocodile Hunter) killed." I admit I was not a devout fan of his, but was impressed with his energy on the few times I saw him on various talk shows. As the day went on I saw more clips about him and didn't even realize he was so compassionate about conservation. To be honest, I didn't even know he did much with nay other animals except crocodiles. But, I make no apologies for not watching too much TV. Of course, the press always overkills a story.....even a mans tragic death. They go at it from any angle they think will get interest. I suspect we will be hearing a whole lot about stingrays in the future. Hopefully, I will not hear anyone else say "this is the way Steve would have wwnated to go..." because he was only 44, had a wife and two daughters and I doubt he went out at anytime and said "I would sure like to be killed by a wild animal today." Many deaths make no sense. This is one of them.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Tom Cruise Probably Isn't Jerry Maguire
.......[c]2006 by
Richard L Zorek....9.04.06.........
Joal Ryan, on a Yahoo news feed wrote "More than one year after engaging in a war of words over postpartum depression, Tom Cruise and Brooke Shields have made peace. The accord was announced by Shields on Friday's Tonight Show. A piece of news that I certainly could have cared less about in the first place, but then he added this barb: United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan presumably was too busy with other stuff to comment. Well said. The comment by Cruise was made over a year ago and had something to do with dissing Brookes for some errant comment she made that didn't agree with his Scientology beliefs. The "barb" ended with him suggesting "where is her career now?" Hmmm, shoe is on the other foot now isn't it??? Or else he just needs all the Hollywood support he can muster now.
Richard L Zorek....9.04.06.........
Joal Ryan, on a Yahoo news feed wrote "More than one year after engaging in a war of words over postpartum depression, Tom Cruise and Brooke Shields have made peace. The accord was announced by Shields on Friday's Tonight Show. A piece of news that I certainly could have cared less about in the first place, but then he added this barb: United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan presumably was too busy with other stuff to comment. Well said. The comment by Cruise was made over a year ago and had something to do with dissing Brookes for some errant comment she made that didn't agree with his Scientology beliefs. The "barb" ended with him suggesting "where is her career now?" Hmmm, shoe is on the other foot now isn't it??? Or else he just needs all the Hollywood support he can muster now.
Sign Sign, Everywhere a Sign!
......[c]2006 by
Richard L Zorek....9.04.06.........
According to the Prairie Village city attorney, the city will consider a new sign ordinance. A federal judge found the current one appeared to violate First Amendment rights. Prairie Village resident David Quinly, backed by the American Civil Liberties Union, challenged the ordinance after the city cited him for his front-yard signs opposing the war in Iraq. If the opposition to the signs is politically motivated, then the way to fight the issue is clear: put up signs of your own. Currently an injunction is in place to keep Prairie Village from enforcing their laws until it is deemed "fair" by a judge and, of course, by the ACLU, who is always there to defend the liberals freedom of speech. I have seen Quinly's signs, and they have been there for awhile. It makes his yard look pretty trashy but that is the way he wishes to express his speech. So, as I said, fight fire with fire: put up your own trashy signs. The ACLU will inadvertently be there to protect you even if you hold a position in favor of the war. U.S. District Judge John Lungstrum issued an injunction blocking Prairie Village from enforcing its ordinance........so it is now a free for all!!!
Richard L Zorek....9.04.06.........
According to the Prairie Village city attorney, the city will consider a new sign ordinance. A federal judge found the current one appeared to violate First Amendment rights. Prairie Village resident David Quinly, backed by the American Civil Liberties Union, challenged the ordinance after the city cited him for his front-yard signs opposing the war in Iraq. If the opposition to the signs is politically motivated, then the way to fight the issue is clear: put up signs of your own. Currently an injunction is in place to keep Prairie Village from enforcing their laws until it is deemed "fair" by a judge and, of course, by the ACLU, who is always there to defend the liberals freedom of speech. I have seen Quinly's signs, and they have been there for awhile. It makes his yard look pretty trashy but that is the way he wishes to express his speech. So, as I said, fight fire with fire: put up your own trashy signs. The ACLU will inadvertently be there to protect you even if you hold a position in favor of the war. U.S. District Judge John Lungstrum issued an injunction blocking Prairie Village from enforcing its ordinance........so it is now a free for all!!!
Friday, September 01, 2006
Stacked Audiences
.......[c]2006 by
DOMINO....9.01.06.........
Kudos to journalist Christopher Hitchens, who not only told Bill Maher's audience on his TV show that they were "frivelous" and would "clap at anything", he then flipped them off (with a few added words). It's about time someone took aim at theses stacked audiences and "yes men-mobs" for the hosts with soapboxes.
DOMINO....9.01.06.........
Kudos to journalist Christopher Hitchens, who not only told Bill Maher's audience on his TV show that they were "frivelous" and would "clap at anything", he then flipped them off (with a few added words). It's about time someone took aim at theses stacked audiences and "yes men-mobs" for the hosts with soapboxes.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
JonBenet Ramsey: Case Solved?
.......[c]2006 by
DOMINO....8.16.06...........Today we hear of an arrest in the ten year old murder of JonBenet Ramsey, a little girl from Boulder, Colorado. According to sources, there is DNA evidence and the man who was arrested made some admissions. What do all the people in the media who have pronounced judgement against her parents for the past ten years say today? Patsy Ramsey, of course, died last June of cancer.
DOMINO....8.16.06...........Today we hear of an arrest in the ten year old murder of JonBenet Ramsey, a little girl from Boulder, Colorado. According to sources, there is DNA evidence and the man who was arrested made some admissions. What do all the people in the media who have pronounced judgement against her parents for the past ten years say today? Patsy Ramsey, of course, died last June of cancer.
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