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I dunno exactly how I feel about this guy. I'm fairly libertarian, but I've also got a strong pragmatic streak that bristles at the thought of someone who governs solely via ideal, without the occasional nod to immediate reality.
It is impressive, though, to come across a politician of any kind who is so passionately devoted to the vision of the Founding Fathers, rather than that of a lobbyist or the voice of Jebus in his ear.
USNews.com: Inside Washington: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Ron Paul
Paul received the nickname "Dr. No" in Congress for repeatedly casting "nay" votes, even on legislation with almost unanimous support from his Republican colleagues. Explaining why he opposes legislation that expands government power, funds federal spending, or reduces privacy: "I interpret through the eyes of the Constitution. If we don't have direct authorization, I don't vote for it, even if there are good intentions." In 2006, the Washington Post wrote: "He says, if his fellow Republicans are 'very desperate,' he may allow himself to be talked into changing a 'no' vote to 'present.' "05-08-2007 11:49:10AM - Permalink - Comment [0] - Trackback
Here's the thing with this story... it's a shame it happens, but I understand that mistakes can be made.
The unforgivable aspect comes when:
- ...the offending cops don't apologize.
- ...the booking officer (at least) doesn't note the medical alert bracelet and ask some questions.
- ...the DA moves ahead with charges in the face of the obvious.
As far as I'm concerned, every single individual in that chain should be fired. Like, yesterday.
quote]ABC News: Arrested for Epilepsy
Roughly 3 million Americans live with epilepsy. And a surprising number of them go to jail for it.Why? Around the country, police officers and bystanders who see someone having a seizure mistake it for disorderly, criminal behavior.
11-26-2006 03:17:29PM - Permalink - Comment [0] - Trackback
See, here's how this current hubbub went for me.
- I read a headline proclaiming "Republicans call for Kerry to apologize".
- I see a clip of George Bush bitching with his sleeves rolled up.
- I'm watching Inside The NBA, and Charles Barkley begs John Kerry to "quit screwing it up for the Democrats".
- And only today, just a few moments ago, did I finally watch the video clip in question.
Holy shit. For reasons I can't quite identify, this actually offends me more than Bush's assault on civil liberties, the botched Iraq Project, or the man's general monosyllabic stupidity. Perhaps because I was dumb enough to take what was being said at face value.
Sheesh.
11-04-2006 07:52:56AM - Permalink - Comment [1] - Trackback
Perhaps the dumbest sentence written in the history of journalism. Behold the glory.
SI.com - More Sports - Ex-champ Berbick dead; homicide suspected - Saturday October 28, 2006 10:42PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Former heavyweight champion Trevor Berbick was found dead in a church courtyard Saturday with chop wounds to his head in a suspected homicide.10-29-2006 09:48:35PM - Permalink - Comment [1] - Trackback
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