[From The future is Green] Organic farming uses less energy for same yields Organic farming produces the same yields of corn and soybeans as does conventional farming, but uses 30 percent less energy, less water and no pesticides, a review of a 22-year farming trial study concludes. David Pimentel, a Cornell University professor of ecology [...]
Archive For July, 2005
Moderation in the Pursuit of Victory
[From New York Times] Moderation in the Pursuit of Victory By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE “I AM pro-life,” Bill Frist, the Senate Republican leader, announced last week, elucidating his decision to buck President Bush and support expanded federal financing for embryonic stem cell research. “I also believe,” he added a bit later, “that embryonic stem cell research [...]
Texas man arrested after reporting marijuana theft
[From Political Humor] A Texas man was arrested on Monday after calling police to complain about the theft of his marijuana, authorities said. Stephen Knight, 17, said three men had broken into his apartment, hogtied him with Christmas lights and stole some marijuana, along with a plasma screen television, police said. Reuters PHB: Mr. Knight [...]
Peace And War
[From The J-Walk Blog] Two U.S. government-funded agencies, and their annual budget: United States Institute of Peace – $20 million United States Department of Defense – $420 billion Tags: peace, war <BR/>
So, because Bush uses those stupid backdrops, does the DLC have to?
[From corrente] Yep, this photo is from the DLC’s Columbus ingathering. And what is this banner saying, visually? Well, exactly what those nasty leftwing bloggers are saying: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. The DINOs are Republican Lite. (But why would anybody vote for a fake Republican when they could vote for a [...]
Federalist Society Says Shut Up For Good Debate
[From Irregular Times: News Unfit for Print] Republican activists are becoming increasingly irrational in their attempts to defend the increasingly shaky confirmation prospects of junior judge John Roberts to a lifetime seat on the Supreme Court. Problems really began when John Roberts lied to the American people when he said he was never a member [...]
Internet Travel Advisory
[From Irregular Times: News Unfit for Print] The brand name Windows took on a new meaning yesterday as Microsoft began its new program of searching through the private computer files of everyone who comes to the Microsoft web site looking for a software update. Microsoft has long engaged in practices such as tracking customers as [...]
VIEWING THE DIEBOLD VOTE-TALLYING SCREEN PROHIBITED
Update – Tabulation results appear odd for July 26 election Jim March, a member of the Black Box Voting board of directors, was arrested Tuesday evening for trying to observe the Diebold central tabulator (vote tallying machine) as the votes were being counted in San Diego’s mayoral election (July 26). According to Jim Hamilton, an [...]
Ten Reasons To Join The Green Party
[From Spotted Mark] Ten Reasons To Join The Green Party 1. The democrats will hate it. 2. Independent is making you impotent. 3. You’re sick of corporations trying to run your life. 4. You’re tired of bi-partisan amerikan imperialism. 5. Better sex. 6. The democrats suck (and not well). 7. Your dog/cat will like it. [...]
Blame the Democrats
Passing CAFTA By JOSHUA FRANK The final vote on CAFTA, the free trade agreement between the US and Central America, rolled out in the wee hours of July 28. It was a tight vote in the House, a squeaking 217-215, where 15 Democrats crossed over to support the measure while 27 Republicans voted against it. [...]