“who speaks for the people?”

Dafydd al Hugh doesn’t just score he breaks the backboard: The whole point of a citizens’ initiative is to allow the voters themselves to enact reforms or repeal tyrannical laws, even when elected officials are corrupt, out of touch, or unwilling to listen. But if the governor can overturn such an initiative merely by refusing [...]

Voices of the CNMC Scott Maentz

His web site is Parish Geeks.com I confess I was one of those who didn’t do much with our parish web site. The guy who does it now Mr. Caravella does a much better job.

Two good developments

Two amazing things have taken place: The Hospital internet is now working! An Arab language newspaper has come out against the Mosque at Ground Zero: “I can’t imagine that Muslims [actually] want a mosque at this particular location, because it will become an arena for the promoters of hatred, and a monument to those who [...]

I’m not usually one for anything resembling vulgarity…

But this closing paragraph in Little Miss Attila’s pretty good commentary on the Ground Zero Mosque carries over to many subjects: Voters should also think twice about re-electing politicians who associate themselves with dick moves. If I am making an exception to one of my personal rules, it’s likely because: #1 I’ve very very tired [...]