CJ's BullhornRants, general observations, political commentary: <br> Erratic updates from a software developer in Denver, CO.(Untitled)- February 26, 2004 My new Jeep I just realized that I hadn't blogged about my new Jeep Liberty Renegade. My old '91 Wrangler '4-banger' gave up the ghost in early February-- it wouldn't pass emissions (even after a tuneup + 2 bottles of isopropyl alcohol in the tank) and it leaked oil like a sieve. Even though I only had 98,000 miles on it, those miles were mostly in-town, so it was deceiving. And, I got many years out of it. But now I have a car payment again, which really blows,...http://blogs.salon.com/0001049/2004/02/26.html#a255 (Untitled)- February 24, 2004 Mayor Daley sound bite on gay marriage Just wanted to include this great quote from Chicago's mayor. He really nails the "Defense of Marriage" BS... Full article here. Chicago's mayor rocks! "Marriage has been undermined by divorce, so don't tell me about marriage. You're not going to lecture me about marriage. People should look at their own life and look in their own mirror. Marriage has been undermined for a number of years if you look at the facts and figures on.http://blogs.salon.com/0001049/2004/02/24.html#a254 (Untitled)- February 24, 2004 "In Defense of Biblical Marriage" Isn't this what we're talking about here Isn't BushCo trying to make US marriages adhere to biblical definitions I acquired the following from a friend, the editorwriter is unknown to me. Seems like our president is fudging a bit here, but that's nothing new. The following is, as far as I know, accurate: I don't own a bible to verify this. One wonders if the first legalized divorce was that of an elected official. ...http://blogs.salon.com/0001049/2004/02/24.html#a253 (Untitled)- February 23, 2004 Anger Against Bush Growing Louder (Denver Post AP feed) This is a good sign. From the article: Political analysts say the intensity of the anti-Bush sentiment could translate into higher turnout by mobilizing the Democratic base. The possible pitfall for Democrats, however, is that strident anti-Bush rhetoric could turn off swing and independent voters who like Bush personally but might be convinced through reasoned argument that his policies are wrongheaded. "Voters who like Bush.http://blogs.salon.com/0001049/2004/02/23.html#a252 (Untitled)- February 13, 2004 More Evidence That BushCo's Losing Touch With Reality "White House Wants More Funds For Abstinence Education" (TheDenverChannel.com) BushCo is calling for double the current spending for abstinence-only education programs for teenagers. These programs do not even mention the existence of contraceptives. Mmmkay... Dark Ages here we come, ready or not! I have come to the point where I will not even allow myself to envision Bush getting re-elected. I have decided to...http://blogs.salon.com/0001049/2004/02/13.html#a251 |