Letters to the Editor
Jerm
Published Letters: 100 Editor's Choice: 3
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Shame on you - shame on all of us
[Read the article: Paris isn't free -- and neither are we]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]This story wasn't a story until all of this happened. This story is not about Paris Hilton. This story is about our (that's you and me) obsession with and revulsion for celebrity - rich, talented, odd, or revolting. This story is also about the state of California's detention facilities, which you didn't even mention. Paris is a grotesque caricature, but unless we (especially journalists and editors) can react fairly and compassionately we are no different and maybe worse.
Please write a story about what would have happened to a normal woman in Paris' circumstance. Please write a story about California detention facilities. In other words, do some journalism. We won't be free from Paris until you (the media) do those things - co-opt her celebrity and inform the public.
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It's soooo bright!
[Read the article: Opus]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I recently bought an ebook reader, because I look at computers all day, and sometimes migraines ensue. The ebook reader operates, as correctly pointed out above, by reflected light (just like a book). It's actually provided a nice analog twist on my digital world. Maybe not for everyone, but it's working nicely for me, and I'm reading more literature than I have in years.
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A matter of convenience...
[Read the article: Obama's surge extends down the Potomac]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Hillary Clinton triumphantly proclaims victory in both Michigan and Florida - those delegates MUST be seated according to the Senator. It would be unjust not to seat them.
Then Senator Clinton loses a few states by wide margins. She is at this moment campaigning in Texas with nary a mention of congratulations to her opponent nor to those who did turn out to vote for her. Those contests didn't matter?
The Seantor has mentioned that caucuses are in some way less legitimate than primaries. Caucuses don't matter?
...but uncontested, unrecognized primaries do matter?
Hillary is losing, and all that's left are half-witted rationalizations.
I'm all for a woman in the White House. We've been a republic far too long, and have ignored or marginalized far too many great women. Each of the candidates must be evaluated on their merits though. Those merits are reflected in the candidate's behavior and that of their campaign. Granted, winning is easier than losing. But turning your back on entire states and embracing others (including those unrecognized states) is hardly the behavior I desire from a president. It is possible that a campaign can be successful without being that cynical. If you don't believe me, just look at what the other guy is doing.
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I see your platitude and raise you one!
[Read the article: Obama's surge extends down the Potomac]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]"sound and proven ideas that trust in the strength and courage of free people" - so sayest McCain in response to Obama's "yes we can/hope you can believe in" messages (courtesy of Cytheris...or whoever).
Platitude - noun - a remark or statement, esp. one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be useful or thoughtful.
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@ Asher
[Read the article: Obama's surge extends down the Potomac]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Howard Dean threw out that red state/blue state book. With his "crazy" fifty state strategy the Democrats were able to win a bunch of Congressional seats in RED states during the 2006 mid-terms. Remember Jim Webb? Makaka or not - he doesn't win that Senate seat if the Dems didn't run seriously in Virginia.
Obama is taking a similar approach. ...and it's working. There never was a Yalta dividing the nation into spheres of power, and it turns out that people don't really like being told who or what they are. Dems show up in those states, and dems show up at the polls.
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I feel dirty
[Read the article: NYT breaks long-rumored story on possible relationship between McCain, lobbyist]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I feel dirty after reading that article. What is wrong with us? At first I was overjoyed that it was happening to one of them. ...him, in fact.
Then I read the joyous reader responses, and I'm ashamed. He probably did those things, and maybe he deserves what's coming. I sure hope Obama and Clinton keep their traps shut about this though, and just let it play out with the GOP crowd. There's only one thing sure about slinging mud - everyone ends up dirty.
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I've seen 9
[Read the article: Hot off "The Wire"]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]...keep watching. I will miss this show so much. Best scene yet in episode 9. You'll know what I mean when you see it tomorrow on inDemand.
"How's my hair look?"
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Ain't no shame in holdin' onto grief, Joan
[Read the article: Hot off "The Wire"]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]...as long as you make room for other things too.
-Bubbs
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Unify the ticket - stop the infighting!
[Read the article: Is Obama playing the race card?]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Pay attention to what he says, since it's the same we're eventually going to hear about Obama (or Hillary - cut race - paste sex) in the upcoming campaign for the general.
The author's support for Hillary shows an obvious preference, and a bias that calls his credibility into question. He is free to say what he thinks, but his agenda is transparent.
Campaigns are often ugly. This one is no exception, but Democrats have TWO fantastic options for president. Either one will be a great president. The party needs to recognize the fact and get united. This is going to be a long year.
Obama Clinton '08
Clinton Obama '08
The Democratic mandate should be that they run together. They are genuinely on the same page regarding most issues. They are both ridiculously strong in their own areas of strength. And it just so happens that their strengths are complimentary or additive. There is no downside for Democrats to have a unified ticket.
Not for nothing, but Bush Cheney have proven that it is possible to have a powerful VP. Big negative last time around, but the precedent is there - and it could be a big positive with these two Democratic leaders.
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the Democratic party will be as one