Time To Say Goodnight and Farewell
Sun Jun 05, 2005 at 11:11:53 PM PDT
It's been nice. It's been interesting. It's been educational. It's been fun. It's been perplexing. It's been informative. It's been frustrating. It's been humbling. It's been inspiring. It's been sad. It's been home.
And now, it's time to say farewell.
Former Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Reads Daily Kos
Sun Jun 05, 2005 at 06:36:53 PM PDT
While sitting in the doctor's waiting room earlier this afternoon, I came upon this snippet in the June, 2005, edition of
Saturday Night magazine.
Saturday Night magazine is a companion rag to Canada's national, conservative leaning newspaper,
The National Post.
quote below the fold...
Saddam Hussein Will Only Face 12 Charges
Sun Jun 05, 2005 at 10:49:52 AM PDT
The
BBC is reporting through an Iraqi government spokesman that Hussein will only face 12 charges of a possible 500. The trial is scheduled to begin in two months.
A spokesman said the 12 charges of crimes against humanity were fully documented and there was no point "wasting time" dealing with all 500.
"Wasting time". I understand how courts work and that it is sometimes necessary to try a defendant on specific charges that seem most likely to garner a conviction, however, I feel the choice of words "wasting time" is extremely unfortunate and is a slap in the face to his many victims. Surely, the spokesperson could have been more sensitive.
What's Your F-ing SOLUTION? (w/poll)
Fri Jun 03, 2005 at 07:27:10 PM PDT
Back by popular demand, here's my most recent installment of 'What's Your F-ing SOLUTION?'.
Here's the deal:
With apologies to those who have gone before me with your "what's your f-ing problem" diaries, or, as I refer to them: the collective ARGHHH! diaries, I've hijacked your diary title and I've changed the focus.
Read on...
UPDATE: Daily Kos Diary Series Compilation
Thu Jun 02, 2005 at 11:37:07 AM PDT
Note: I originally posted this diary on March 16, 2005. My purpose in reposting it today is to 1) make any additions or corrections to the list and 2) inform new kossacks about dKos diary series. I've successfully managed to procrastinate to this point when it comes to turning this into a dKosopedia entry, but it's time to bite the bullet, learn the wiki formatting and get that job done. - catnip
Whether you're new to Daily Kos or have been around for a little while, you may have missed some diaries by dedicated kossacks who have devoted themselves to presenting regularly scheduled diary series. Since I think they deserve some recognition and more support, I've compiled a list for your reading pleasure.
Without further delay, here they are. (The links provided go to the diarist's list of diaries so you can follow them on a regular basis.)
If I Hear Freedom is on the March One More Time...
Mon May 30, 2005 at 09:38:42 AM PDT
Freedom is on the march?
Where, exactly?
On the march?
On the crawl is more like it.
And, why does freedom have to march?
Is that the best we can do in this world?
The Attempted Dobsonization of Canada
Fri May 27, 2005 at 11:49:12 AM PDT
Canadian newspaper, The Globe and Mail, ran a
story today - which I urge you to read - about the move by Dobson's group,
Focus on the Family, to gain seats in Canada's federal parliament. This news comes amidst
reports that Canadians actually fear Conservative leader Stephen Harper's agenda.
more on the story...
SC's David Wilkins New US Ambassador to Canada
Fri May 27, 2005 at 09:52:36 AM PDT
On Thursday night, South Carolina's Speaker, David Wilkins, was confirmed by the US senate as the new US ambassador to Canada.
David who?
Following on the heels of 4 years of punishment Canadians suffered at the hands and mouth of former ambassador Paul Cellucci, we were hoping for a kindler, gentler US representative. Cellucci was a no-holds barred ambassador and he ruffled many Canadian feathers during his term here as he tried to bully Canada at almost every turn. Canadians don't like being bullied and we were quite happy to send him packing.
more...
VICTORY!!! Bolton Cloture Vote - Part 3
Thu May 26, 2005 at 04:08:56 PM PDT
Update [2005-5-26 18:55:43 by catnip]: In a nail-biter of a vote on cloture, the "No" votes have it! Frist, I mean Dobson, voted "No" as well(!)
The final count was: yays - 56; nays - 42
Join us here as we discuss the Senate vote on cloture.
You can check the results of the roll call vote once they are posted online here.
Dodd(D) and Biden led the push for a possible filibuster if information about the NSA intercepts from the administration was not forthcoming. (See Day 1 - Part 5 diary linked below for more background).
Here's an AP article about the controversy. (Thanks for the link, Earl.)
"We should delay this until we see that information; it's a matter of right and wrong," Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., maintained at the start of a second day of Senate debate over John R. Bolton's fitness and qualifications. "It is right for us to get that information, it is wrong for the administration to withhold it."
[VICTORY!!] Live: VOTE on Bolton Nomination 6 pm ET - Part 2
Thu May 26, 2005 at 03:37:34 PM PDT
Update [2005-5-26 18:55:43 by catnip]: In a nail-biter of a vote on cloture, the "No" votes have it! Frist voted "No" as well(!)
Join us here as we discuss the Senate vote on cloture. You can catch the action online at C-SPAN 2.
You can check the results of the roll call vote once they are posted online here.
The cloture vote is scheduled for 6pm ET. Dodd(D) and Biden led the push for a possible filibuster if information about the NSA intercepts from the administration was not forthcoming. (See Day 1 - Part 5 diary linked below for more background).
Here's an AP article about the controversy. (Thanks for the link, Earl.)
"We should delay this until we see that information; it's a matter of right and wrong," Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., maintained at the start of a second day of Senate debate over John R. Bolton's fitness and qualifications. "It is right for us to get that information, it is wrong for the administration to withhold it."
Live: VOTE on Bolton Nomination 6 pm ET
Thu May 26, 2005 at 03:09:26 PM PDT
This is it.
Join us here as we watch and discuss the Senate debate on John Bolton's nomination as US Ambassador to the UN. You can catch the action online at C-SPAN 2.
You can check the results of the roll call vote once they are posted online here.
The cloture vote is scheduled for 6pm ET. Dodd(D) has led the push for a possible filibuster if information about the NSA intercepts from the administration is not forthcoming. (See Day 1 - Part 5 diary linked below for more background).
Here's an AP article about the controversy. (Thanks for the link, Earl.)
"We should delay this until we see that information; it's a matter of right and wrong," Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., maintained at the start of a second day of Senate debate over John R. Bolton's fitness and qualifications. "It is right for us to get that information, it is wrong for the administration to withhold it."
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Bolton Nomination Day 2 - Part 5: VOTE 6pm ET
Thu May 26, 2005 at 02:10:56 PM PDT
Join us here as we watch and discuss the Senate debate on John Bolton's nomination as US Ambassador to the UN. You can catch the action online at
C-SPAN 2.
The cloture vote is scheduled for 6pm ET. Dodd(D) has led the push for a possible filibuster if information about the NSA intercepts from the administration is not forthcoming. (See Day 1 - Part 5 diary linked below for more background).
Here's an AP article about the controversy. (Thanks for the link, Earl.)
"We should delay this until we see that information; it's a matter of right and wrong," Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., maintained at the start of a second day of Senate debate over John R. Bolton's fitness and qualifications. "It is right for us to get that information, it is wrong for the administration to withhold it."
No word yet on how Feinstein will vote on the cloture matter. Please contact her office here ASAP.
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Bolton Nomination Day 2 - Part 4
Thu May 26, 2005 at 12:24:31 PM PDT
Join us here as we watch and discuss the Senate debate on John Bolton's nomination as US Ambassador to the UN. You can catch the action online at
C-SPAN 2.
The cloture vote is scheduled for 6pm ET. Dodd(D) has led the push for a possible filibuster if information about the NSA intercepts from the administration is not forthcoming. (See Day 1 - Part 5 diary linked below for more background).
Here's an AP article about the controversy. (Thanks for the link, Earl.)
"We should delay this until we see that information; it's a matter of right and wrong," Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., maintained at the start of a second day of Senate debate over John R. Bolton's fitness and qualifications. "It is right for us to get that information, it is wrong for the administration to withhold it."
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- no pictures please, because they slow down load times
- please remember to unrecommend the previous diaries as we post new parts
Thanks.
Bolton Nomination Day 2 - Part 3
Thu May 26, 2005 at 10:23:28 AM PDT
Join us here as we watch and discuss the Senate debate on John Bolton's nomination as US Ambassador to the UN. You can catch the action online at
C-SPAN 2.
The cloture vote is scheduled for 6pm ET. Dodd(D) has led the push for a possible filibuster if information about the NSA intercepts from the administration is not forthcoming. (See Day 1 - Part 5 diary linked below for more background).
Here's an AP article about the controversy. (Thanks for the link, Earl.)
"We should delay this until we see that information; it's a matter of right and wrong," Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., maintained at the start of a second day of Senate debate over John R. Bolton's fitness and qualifications. "It is right for us to get that information, it is wrong for the administration to withhold it."
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- no pictures please, because they slow down load times
- please remember to unrecommend the previous diaries as we post new parts
Thanks.
Bolton Nomination Day 2 - Part 2
Thu May 26, 2005 at 08:45:27 AM PDT
Join us here as we watch and discuss the Senate debate on John Bolton's nomination as US Ambassador to the UN. The
cloture vote is scheduled for 6pm ET. Dodd(D) has led the push for a
possible filibuster if information about the NSA intercepts from the administration is not forthcoming. (See Day 1 - Part 5 diary linked below for more background).
You can catch the action online at C-SPAN 2.
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Bolton Debate Day 1 - Part 5
Wed May 25, 2005 at 02:58:53 PM PDT
The Senate is currently debating the nomination of John Bolton as US Ambassador to the UN. The vote is set for Thursday, May 26, 2005.
Update [2005-5-25 19:13:5 by catnip]: Cloture vote 6pm ET, Thursday, May 26th.
To this point, we have heard from Lugar(R), Biden(D), Warner(R) and Voinovich(R). Voinovich spoke out against Bolton's nomination and choked up at the end because he's very concerned about America's future. It was very touching.
We've also heard from Rockefeller(D) and Dodd(D). Rockefeller slammed the administration for not providing unredacted documentation on the NSA intercepts (background here). As a result, Dodd made a veiled filibuster threat if the information was not forthcoming to the chairmen of the Senate Intelligence Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee before the time of the vote on Thursday.
Update [2005-5-25 19:40:3 by catnip]: Reuters article about Voinovich and the possible filibuster.
Roberts(R) is now vigorously speaking against the requirement that this information be brought forward prior to the vote.
Bolton Debate Day 1 - Part 4
Wed May 25, 2005 at 01:44:37 PM PDT
The Senate is currently debating the nomination of John Bolton as US Ambassador to the UN.
To this point, we have heard from Lugar(R), Biden(D), Warner(R) and Voinovich(R). Voinovich spoke out against Bolton's nomination and choked up at the end because he's very concerned about America's future. It was very touching.
You can view the debate online at C-SPAN 2.
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Bolton Debate Day 1 - Part 3
Wed May 25, 2005 at 12:26:51 PM PDT
The Senate is currently debating the nomination of John Bolton as US Ambassador to the UN.
To this point, we have heard from Lugar(R) and Biden(D).
You can view the debate online at C-SPAN 2.
We have 2 rules:
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