Saintless

Goodbye, Blogger!

2008-04-26T22:19:00.002-06:00

As much as I <3 Google, today I'm saying goodbye to one of their services. This is my last post here at Blogger.com. I'm moving over to Wordpress, and finally getting Saintless.com set up as my URL. Don't forget to add me to your RSS reader!Head on over to read what I wrote about today's Salt Lake County Convention. See you there!

Nationwide Voter Drive - Update with Video

2008-04-25T09:40:00.003-06:00

I should have blogged this one earlier, but well...I've been too busy planning the damn thing to tell anyone about it.So, Utah for Obama is taking part in the 50-state Voter Registration Drive on May 10. Since the date happens to correspond with Utah's Democratic State Convention, Wayne Holland has been nice enough to let us mix it up with the convention. Of course, that is because Democratic

Outrageous Treatment of FLDS - Guilty Until Proven Innocent? (Update 1)

2008-04-23T12:13:00.003-06:00

I'm absolutely appalled that America is just standing by and watching as the children and parents of the FLDS are treated as criminals. Here's what I know of the situation (please enlighten me on anything I might be missing):A woman calls in and lies about who she is, saying she's being abusedTexas "authorities" round up babies, toddlers, teens and mothers as if they were cattleNursing babies are

Need to Borrow Obama Lawn Signs!

2008-04-22T12:42:00.002-06:00

The Utah for Obama group is looking for as many Obama lawn signs as possible. We need to borrow them for the SL County Convention this Saturday.If you can loan yours to us, please put your name and phone number inside the sign, so we can return it to you.You can email me at saintless@gmail.com or call 386.7729 if you're able to help.

Healthcare and Barack

2008-04-21T22:04:00.002-06:00

Dimitri recently organized a group of Utahns who support Senator Obama to participate in the MS Walk. Nikki took her camera down and got a really good interview with him, and another supporter, Brooke.Listen to Dimitri, and tell me that you can continue ignoring healthcare issues in this country. I dare you.

Perfectly Worded Endorsement

2008-04-21T21:16:00.002-06:00

Michael Moore made some excellent points in his endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for President. My favorites are in bold:My Vote's for Obama (if I could vote) ...by Michael MooreApril 21st, 2008Friends,I don't get to vote for President this primary season. I live in Michigan The party leaders (both here and in D.C.) couldn't get their act together, and thus our votes will not be counted.So, if

Pete Ashdown and Chris Cannon on KSL to Discuss Nationwide Free Wireless

2008-04-21T16:32:00.002-06:00

I just got this email from Pete Ashdown:I will be joining Congressman Chris Cannon to discuss his proposal fornationwide free wireless Internet tonight at 8:00 PM on KSL Nightside.KSL is broadcast in Utah on 102.7FM and 1160AM.http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=3118044

Amusing Retail Packaging/Instructions

2008-04-18T16:22:00.002-06:00

First up is a CD case I recently bought:Geez, how is it I'm supposed to carry this CD case around again?Next is the Dyson vacuum head.Look close, and tell me exactly how these instructions are supposed to translate? I won't even start with the amazingly difficult instructions, where we're told not to vacuum up objects while they're on fire...

One Way or Another

2008-04-18T10:27:00.002-06:00

If the Super Delegates don't follow the advice from Howard Dean mentioned in my previous post, we still have the opportunity to wrap up the Democratic Presidential Primary next Tuesday, in Pennsylvania.You can help by making phone calls to Pennsylvania undecided voters. The first opportunity is to join Utah for Obama on Saturday to Phone Bank for Obama.*Bring your own CELL PHONE*Please join Utah

Obama Puts Manufactured Political Distractions (by news media) On Notice in Surprise Colbert Report Appearance

2008-04-18T08:38:00.002-06:00

I'm proud of our future president, Barack Obama.In this surprise appearance on The Colbert Report, Senator Obama asks Colbert to officially put Manufactured Political Distractions "on notice". We're not putting up with them anymore! Do you hear that, ABC? We want more substance, and your pathetic attempt at a debate isn't going to be tolerated anymore.Oh, and Hillary? Buh-bye. It's been fun while

The Ever Talented and Beautiful Michelle Obama Takes on Stephen Colbert

2008-04-16T12:48:00.003-06:00

I can't help but be impressed every time I've heard Michelle Obama speak. I love seeing this side of her. It will a great thing when she becomes our next First Lady. Class, style, honesty and concern for everyday people. I love it!

What is going to be gained by having discussions with Hamas about peace when Hamas is in fact the impediment to peace?

2008-04-16T10:38:00.003-06:00

Jimmy Carter may be meeting with leaders of Hamas.Carter is on the third day of a nine-day "study mission" to the Middle East, as part of his "ongoing effort to support peace, democracy, and human rights in the region," according to the Carter Center Web site.During a visit to the West Bank on Tuesday, Carter placed a wreath at the Ramallah grave of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. He

Hall of Shame

2008-04-14T12:48:00.003-06:00

I'm proud to admit that I've joined Wing Coop's Hall of Shame. Recently recommended by City Weekly, my sister and I set out to prove that we are "not chicken".We went to the Olympus Hills location Saturday afternoon, along with Jacob, and ordered the "11 in 11", which consists of 11 damn hot wings. You can drink all you want prior to beginning the wings, but once you start, there is no food or

Obama on Special Interest Communities

2008-04-11T11:26:00.003-06:00

Barack Obama spoke to Advocate Magazine recently, and made a point that I feel compelled to share. When being questioned about why he hadn't spoken to more GLBT press, as Hillary apparently has, he gave the subject a broader context:I guess my point would be that the fact that I’m raising issues accordant to the LGBT community in a general audience rather than just treating you like a special

Utah DNC Delegates Get Warwick Hotel

2008-04-09T12:59:00.003-06:00

According to Dan Harrie, Utah Delegates to the DNC this August will be staying at the Warwick Hotel, which is right behind the State Capitol and a mile away from the convention. As long as that mile is mostly horizontal, rather than vertical, I'd say we got it pretty good.It looks like the rooms start at around $190, although since the booking feature has the DNC dates blocked out, who knows

Weeks, huh?

2008-04-09T07:57:00.002-06:00

I didn't realize it's been weeks since I posted anything. I hope everyone doesn't give up on me.I'm in the middle of moving. Well, I'm not quite to the middle, actually. I'm at the part where I'm staying with my sister, and looking for a new place. So, if anyone knows of a 3 or more bedroom home that will allow my 2 cats in, and is near SLC downtown, or possibly Sugar House, please let me know.

Your Plans This Tuesday Evening

2008-03-22T00:00:00.004-06:00

Note: I'd love to make this "about" Obama, which I will admit to doing when emailing a similar message to the Utah for Obama group earlier this evening. However, even if you're a Hillary supporter, the information below will benefit Democrats at every level, from the bottom, all the way to the Presidential nominee. I hope you'll give 2 hours next Tuesday and help make a difference.This coming

Hillary, this is how it's done

2008-03-14T15:17:00.002-06:00

The following article from Senator Obama was just published on Huffington Post, and I wanted to point out that condemning the statements of someone who is associated with your campaign not only can be done, but can be done with class.Barack Obama: On My Faith and My ChurchThe pastor of my church, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, who recently preached his last sermon and is in the process of retiring, has

The Lost Boys Grew Up

2008-03-14T08:39:00.002-06:00

That's right, the lost boys grew up, and now they have a new movie, taking place 21 years later.However, MTV sucks, and the Flash code they provide for the trailer gives you a still image with no sound, then redirects to Corey Feldman's interview. So, here's MTV's page where the trailer actually works. Apparently, they're the only ones with the trailer as of yet.It will have both Corey Feldman

He's Only Winning Because He's Black!

2008-03-12T08:45:00.003-06:00

And former representative Geraldine A. Ferraro (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that because of his "radical" views, "if Jesse Jackson were not black, he wouldn't be in the race."Oh, wait. That was 20 years ago. This year's quote was:If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. And if he was a woman (of any color), he would not be in this position. He happens to be very lucky to be who he

xkcd: Morning

2008-03-12T08:40:00.001-06:00

Alt: I'd press on them to try to unstick them, but I can't reach. Can we try cycling day and night really fast?Waking up in the morning is always a shock, but to wake up to dead pixels!

xkcd: Unraveling Technology

2008-03-10T23:53:00.002-06:00

Alt: I would take 'kibibyte' more seriously if it didn't sound so much like 'Kibbles N Bits'.I think this might have been the chart they used that one time when I tried to take classes from a "tech school" but quit after discovering that I knew more about JavaScript than the "teacher" (even though all I knew at the time was that there was supposed to be a difference between Java and JavaScript),

On Being Organized

2008-03-09T21:53:00.002-06:00

Along with being a fan of PostSecret, I also love FOUND Magazine.This entry was me at age 10. I realized that I've been failing at being organized for 20 years!I even remember breaking times down to under the 5 minute mark (7:38 am).The above realization makes me wonder if there's any hope for me now.

87% Addicted

2008-03-09T21:20:00.002-06:00

87%How Addicted to Blogging Are You?Thanks to Catherine Morgan, who also got an 87%, for the link to the quiz, and also for nominating me in Women's Voices Making History.

If you're looking for a sign... this is it.

2008-03-09T21:07:00.003-06:00

(I think I need this made into a poster)If you're not yet a fan of PostSecret, prepare to "waste" a lot of time checking it out, and have Sunday (when the new ones are posted) become your favorite day of the week. Here's a hint of why:PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mailin their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard.Just one caution - the postcards

How Did I Miss Daylight Savings Time Beginning?

2008-03-09T16:16:00.002-06:00

I haven't heard a peep from anyone about Daylight Savings Time Change. Then I noticed that my computer said it was after 4, but I had thought it was only about 2:30. I panicked, because I have something I need to do before 5, but the kids aren't ready to leave the house. Then, as I'm rushing to get them ready, I notice the clock says 3:15.Meanwhile, Dax walks by to take the dog out and gives me a

xkcd: RIP Gary Gygax

2008-03-07T12:22:00.002-07:00

Alt: RIP, Gary.

xkcd: Your Utah Legislature Edition

2008-03-07T12:20:00.002-07:00

I think this captures the very heart of the Utah Legislature:Alt: I never understood why someone would expect me to accept their rules right after they'd punched me. I'm sure it's all very symbolic or something.You can just make up the rules as you go along, right?

My Life Just Got Way Better!

2008-03-06T12:48:00.002-07:00

Google has introduced 2-way Calendar Sync!Hopefully some of the hair I've pulled out will grow back now.Now I can access my calendar at home or on my laptop, on Google Calendar or in Outlook. When I add an event to the Outlook calendar on my laptop, Google Calendar Sync syncs it to my Google Calendar -- and since I also have Google Calendar Sync running on my desktop, the event then syncs from

Clinton distorts image of Obama in campaign ad to make him "blacker"

2008-03-05T13:15:00.002-07:00

The details are over on DailyKos, but here is a summary.Hillary Clinton put out a campaign ad where a picture of Barack Obama was used. The photo was altered to make his skin darker. If that wasn't bad enough, the ratio was also altered, or "squished", to make it seem as if he has a wide, flat nose.In this ad, she also lies about his subcommittee, saying it's responsible for Afghanistan, and that

Red-Faced States: A Preview of Tonight

2008-03-04T11:17:00.003-07:00

From ThinkProgress:The Dallas News reports that already, polling places are experiencing a “crush” of voters for today’s primary elections. The Texas Secretary of State office said that “early voters last week had already surpassed the total early-voting numbers for both the 1996 and 2000 elections,” and that interest is expected to continue today. GOP polling sites, however, “were not as busy.”I

Newsflash, Hillary: Fear Mongering Is a Republican Tactic, Not a Democratic One

2008-03-04T10:56:00.003-07:00

Yeah, we all know about the 3 am phone calls right now. And this does start out on that topic, but it gets much juicier.I love the part where Bill tells the crowd (for Kerry during the '04 election):Now, one of Clinton's Laws of Politics is this; If one candidate's trying to scare you, and the other one's trying to get you to think. If one candidate's appealing to your fears, and the other one's

xkcd: More Catch Up

2008-03-03T23:32:00.002-07:00

This first one gets a shout out to my favorite pregnant friend (you know who you are, even if no one else does)This one is something my own dreams would probably pull, once writing code the whole time I'm asleep finally wears off:

Daddy, I want to be president!

2008-03-03T22:21:00.003-07:00

After the last video I posted of Hillary endorsing McCain, I stumbled upon this video.This is exactly what Hillary has reminded me of so many times, and towards the end when it shows her saying she had a specific social security plan, then her saying she wouldn't endorse any social security plan until she's "approaching fiscal responsibility" just eats at me.I saw Countdown earlier talking about

Hillary Clinton Abandons Democratic Party ...or... Clinton Endorses McCain

2008-03-03T22:09:00.002-07:00

I'd like to find a more eloquent way of expressing what I think of this. More below.CBS News titled this: Clinton Says She and McCain Offer Experience, Obama Offers SpeechesHillary Clinton told reporters that both she and the presumtive Republican nominee John McCain offer the experience to be ready to tackle any crisis facing the country under their watch, but Barack Obama simply offers more

March 4 Watch Party (TX, OH, RI)

2008-02-24T22:04:00.002-07:00

Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island will tell us on March 4th who they want to be the Democratic Presidential Candidate. Texas is the last state with over 200 delegates at stake, and between these states, there will be 355 delegates awarded based on the people's vote.So, come watch the results with us at Mo Diggity's! This is a 21 and over event, because Mo Diggity's is a private club. You don't need to

Obama Needs The Spanish Vote

2008-02-21T09:27:00.002-07:00

I saw this over on Brown Views, and just about died laughing. That was before I even had the lyrics translated for me!According to my friend Joe, here's the translation:in order for obama to win. he needs a lot of latin votes up up, i will register. I am not a clinton supporter obama...... in order for obama to win. he needs to explain his positions for you and for me in order for obama to win.

Things You Must Read - Your Late Wednesday Edition

2008-02-20T22:36:00.000-07:00

I'll be at a Regional Directors Meeting for the SL County Party, so I won't be able to watch the debate live, which means I'll probably only be able to hit the highlights. The debate coverage from Wired Danger Room ought to be fun, though.The first item up today is a preview of the housing we may someday have to consider, when everything floods due to global warming. And I thought the FEMA

xkcd: Sympathy for My Partner Edition

2008-02-19T22:54:00.002-07:00

After seeing this, I feel this sudden urge to go hug my boyfriend and put down the internet, at least for the rest of tonight:Alt: What do you want me to do? LEAVE? Then they'll keep being wrong!(Baby, I love you and I'm shutting down as soon as I send you the link to this post, so I can come give you that hug.)

Obama's Victory Speech

2008-02-19T22:35:00.002-07:00

I received this email from Senator Obama earlier this evening:Misty -- Today, the people of Wisconsin voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new kind of politics. They rejected an onslaught of negative attacks and attempts to distract them from the common concerns we all have about the direction of our country. No doubt we'll hear much more of these attacks and distractions in the days to come.

Congratulations to Senator Obama on Wisconsin Win!

2008-02-19T20:45:00.002-07:00

I am looking forward to finding out how the Hawai'i caucuses went, but in the meantime, Obama's 9th straight win in Wisconsin is great news!According to MSNBC, he split the female vote in Wisconsin with Hillary, which makes me believe that women who previously were going for Hillary solely because of her gender may now be looking for something more, and have found that in Barack.With 60%

Things You Must Read - Your Random Tuesday Edition

2008-02-19T16:29:00.000-07:00

This first item just leaves me speechless. Martha Stewart bought the rights to Emeril Lagasse! I can't tell from the story if she purchased from Emeril himself, or if the rights belonged to Food Network. Either way, I hope this doesn't change anything!Val Kilmer apparently has a new gig - Kitt, as in Knight Rider. Apparently, it's only redeeming feature is that the bad guys are the BlackRiver

XKCD: Catch Up Edition

2008-02-18T16:55:00.003-07:00

Alt: It was also fun when those teenagers tried to egg our house and it insta-cooked the eggs in mid-air.Interestingly, MAKE covered trebuchets today.Alt: Oh, look, the 'make everything better' button was here behind the bookshelf all along.That's right. But the desire to is in our makeup.Alt: But seriously, there's loads of intelligent life. It's just not screaming constantly in all directions

Ben and Jerry to unveil new flavor?

2008-02-18T16:43:00.002-07:00

This really belongs in a "Things You Must Read" post, but it'll have to do all by itself.Barack Obama's latest round of endorsements includes Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. You read that right, folks. Ben and Jerry of ice cream fame have endorsed Senator Obama.My main question here is.... what's the new flavor going to be?

I know, I suck

2008-02-18T13:00:00.002-07:00

I won't be abandoning my blog forever, and I hope everyone will forgive my little hiatus from blogging. The last year of the Obama campaign really wore me out, and I didn't realize how much until Super Tuesday was over. February 5 was a goal and when it got here, and was so successful, I was thrilled. But, being able to know that if I don't check my email for an entire weekend, nothing will blow

Rant: Finding a New Doctor Makes Me Need Valium

2008-02-11T09:45:00.000-07:00

If I had a top ten list of things I hate in life, finding a new doctor would be right up there at the top. Along with paying bills (can't I pay someone to take care of all of that for me??)Anyway, I've been waking up every day for about a week with back pain, and it gets worse by the day. So, time to see a chiropractor, right? No, because I'm scared that they'll mess my back up, and so I won't go

SB61 Unanimously Passed!

2008-02-07T15:13:00.001-07:00

I recently wrote about Senator Patricia Jones, (D-Holladay) sponsoring SB61, a financial literacy bill to help students learn to manage their money. Today, it was unanimously passed in the Utah state Senate.Yay!

Things You Must Read - Your Post-Super-Tuesday Nothings-Changed-Wednesday Edition

2008-02-06T18:08:00.000-07:00

Wow, I've seen a lot of lists comparing the way things are between generations, and nothing has made me feel so in-between as this one has. I understand how these are things that this generation has always known, but I'm also right there with the previous generation, and I remember when a satellite was a 15' dish, the Tiananmen Square Massacre happened, when everyone knew the etiquette of

Barack Needs Your Help Today!

2008-02-05T12:19:00.000-07:00

I just got this email from Anne Filipic, the Obama Utah Director:Today is Utah's chance to help make Barack Obama the next President. Please help us get as many people to the polls today as possible!Three easy ways to do this:1) GO VOTE2) Tell all your friends, neighbors and co-workers to go vote. Send out an email to your whole list, call through all the numbers in your cell phone, etc. There

All But Republicans and Green Party Can Vote in Democratic Primary?

2008-02-04T23:32:00.000-07:00

According to the Salt Lake Tribune:Democrats and unaffiliated voters can cast ballots in that primary. (Members of other parties, such as the Green Party, will technically be considered unaffiliated voters, except for those registered in the Constitutional Party.) And while we're at it:Utah by the numbers * 1,709,629 registered voters * 1,043,905 independent (not affiliated with any

Grateful Dead Concert for Obama Live NOW!

2008-02-04T22:48:00.001-07:00

Dead Heads for Obama '08

Michelle was Amazing!

2008-02-04T13:38:00.000-07:00

I just got back from the Salt Palace, and it was amazing! I believe I'll be able to find video later, and will blog that as soon as I can. I'm on cloud 9, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, Michelle Obama will be our next First Lady, and she will make America proud. She is beautiful and eloquent, and means every word she says.Here are the photos I took. I hope to have other photos later. Yes, we

Chills, I tell you! [Update]

2008-02-03T22:21:00.001-07:00

Idaho isn't too much different from Utah, really. They are about as red as us, and they have a high LDS population. And when Barack's visit to Utah was canceled, it was to Idaho that he headed.Ladies and gentlemen, this is what a movement looks like:Click on it, and let it load - talk about amazing! BoiseNoise took this panoramic photo of the 15,000 people there to see Barack.Yep, I said 15,000.

Politics as Usual

2008-02-03T22:11:00.000-07:00

The LA Times broke this story today:Ed Coghlan was just starting to prepare his dinner in the northern San Fernando Valley the other night when the phone rang. The caller was very friendly. He identified himself as a pollster who wanted to ask registered independents like Coghlan a few questions about the presidential race and all the candidates for Super Tuesday's California primary.Ed, who's a

Obama's Superbowl Ad

2008-02-03T22:01:00.000-07:00

I missed the Superbowl tonight. Well, ok I didn't really miss it, but I didn't watch it. I usually watch for the commercials, if there's a party to go to. But, with Tuesday's primary looming, there was no way I could take that much time out of everything else I have going on.Thankfully, I still got to see the best Superbowl commercial of '08!I know it must have cost a fortune, but I think it was

Questions for Barack

2008-02-03T21:25:00.000-07:00

From the San Francisco Chronicle:The Chronicle invited readers to send in questions for the major presidential candidates, prior to the California primaries on Feb. 5. Some sent in a question for all the candidates. Others were directed at a specific candidate. Below is the full text of the questions to, and answers from, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.)- Andrew S. Ross, Chronicle interactive editorI'm

Michelle Obama In SLC!

2008-02-03T19:16:00.001-07:00

Please join us for a 'Stand for Change' Rally with Michelle Obama in Salt Lake City. Stand for Change Rally with Michelle Obama Salt Palace Convention Center100 South West Temple(Please use the Salt Palace entrance at 300 West)Meeting Room 255Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Monday,

Things You Must Read - Your Friday Cold Day in Hell Edition

2008-02-01T14:23:00.000-07:00

All the snow outside makes me wish I were a kid again and could enjoy the cold.When my children were younger, I used to wish I had a velcro room and they were wearing velcro suits, so I could just stick them to a wall for a few minutes when I ran out of energy to chase them all over the house. You know, those times when you just need a 2 minute break? And then they got older, and I started

4th Obama Office Opening

2008-02-01T13:25:00.000-07:00

The 4th campaign office for Barack Obama is opening in Ogden. Gotta say - Wowsers!!If you'd like to help with GOTV efforts there, they'd love to have you!

Pete Ashdown And MoveOn.org Endorse Obama [Updated]

2008-02-01T10:02:00.000-07:00

I'm very excited to see Pete Ashdown's new blog post. It's titled Obama for President.[Update] Moments later came MoveOn.org's endorsement.In a resounding vote today, MoveOn.org Political Action's members nationwide voted to endorse Senator Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for President. The group, with 3.2 million members nationwide and over 1.7 million members in Super Tuesday states,

Things You Must Read - Your Thursday Too Busy To Breathe Edition

2008-02-01T08:55:00.000-07:00

This headline just doesn't even make sense:Homeless vets to protest O’ReillyHomeless vets don't exist! What's next? Santa protesting the War on Christmas?Oh, and a note to Utah teens: Yawn with your mouth closed, will ya?The Weekly Straw Poll at Daily Kos indicates that, at least for the Daily Kos base, the John Edwards people are heading Obama's way.Note: Oops, forgot to publish this yesterday.

xkcd: Real Programmers Endorse Barack Obama

2008-01-31T23:06:00.000-07:00

Alt: Real programmers set the universal constants at the start such that the universe evolves to contain the disk with the data they want.Does that mean God is a real programmer?On a side note, I was pleasantly surprised, and a bit shocked, to see this "blag post" from Randall Munroe, the author of the xkcd comic:Okay, politics time.I’m a political junkie, but I’ve largely kept that out of xkcd (

Need a Little Perspective?

2008-01-31T21:46:00.000-07:00

Of All the People in All the WorldI'm actually very sad that I did not have the opportunity to see this in person. I wish there were a photo gallery and/or a list of all of the statistics presented.

Undocumented Immigranats to Lose Driver Privilege Card?

2008-01-31T16:05:00.000-07:00

This is a really dumb idea. The House has approved a bill to repeal Utah's Driver Privilege Card law.Who in their right mind thinks that illegal immigrants are going to come here so that they'll break fewer laws (i.e. they get a driver privilege card)?How many murderers, terrorists, gang members and sex offenders come from the immigrant population? Seriously! And if these horrible members of

Disclaimer of the Month

2008-01-31T10:51:00.001-07:00

This is my favorite disclaimer, ever! On the Utilikilt site, there is an entry form to win a Utilikilt.The idea is that you copy the following text from the text box and fill it out, then email it to them.1. Your Name: 2. Your Age: 3. Location: 4. E-mail Address: 5. Where were you born?: 6. What is your occupation?: 7. Which Utilikilt(s) do you own and why?: 8. Tell us about the exotic or mundane

Dr. Susan E Rice

2008-01-31T09:45:00.000-07:00

Dr. Susan E. Rice, who was the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs under President Clinton, and who is now a Senior Foreign Policy Advisor to Senator Obama, will be speaking this Friday at the Hinckley Caucus Room in Orson Spencer Hall at the University of Utah on Friday at 11:50am-12:45Make sure to RSVP!

Bush's Declaration of Dictatorship - How are you Going to Defend Yourself?

2008-01-30T18:25:00.000-07:00

Blogging is great, but when Bush acts on his self-given dictatorship, what are you going to do?The Salt Lake City Weekly has an blog of interest to those of you concerned with such a scenario:According to provisions of Madsen’s S.B 157, every man, woman and child will be able to carry a gun on the streets during a “declared state of emergency.” No policeman, mayor, or city council could

A Picture Says 1,000 Words About the Last 8 Years

2008-01-30T18:07:00.000-07:00

moar funny pictures(We should all stop being so cool, and take to the streets with pots and pans)

[UtahforObama] 12 Utah Lawmakers Endorse Senator Obama [Updated]

2008-01-30T17:51:00.000-07:00

Watch for this on the news tonight! (I wonder if this is "the big endorsement", or if we have something still in the works?)11 Utah lawmakers Endorse Barack Obama SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Today 11 Utah lawmakers endorsed Senator Barack Obama, citing his ability to unite the country and his judgment to lead the country forward. "Barack Obama is the one candidate with the unique ability to

John Edwards Dropping Out [Update 5] (Now With Video)

2008-01-30T14:02:00.000-07:00

ThinkProgress is reporting that John Edwards is dropping out of the race. I will update this with more information as it becomes available.[Update 1]The AP reports:Democrat John Edwards is exiting the presidential race Wednesday, ending a scrappy underdog bid in which he steered his rivals toward progressive ideals while grappling with family hardship that roused voters' sympathies but never

Woman Power at it's Best

2008-01-30T09:39:00.000-07:00

The idea of empowering women and what it means to be a feminist has been on my mind a lot, lately. This is for a few reasons.First, I was asked to start a Women for Obama group here in Utah. I had kind of avoided the "Women for Obama" movement because I had a lot on my plate being involved with the all-inclusive Utah for Obama group, and because I felt like maybe "Women for Obama" was too narrow

xkcd: The Important Things

2008-01-29T22:01:00.000-07:00

Alt: That's my hat! You took my hat!As if trains weren't scarring enough.

Sad New Phrase Enters Vocabulary: Forclosure Pets

2008-01-29T15:30:00.000-07:00

This was something I had never thought of before, but apparently, pets seem to be suffering from foreclosures, too. This MSNBC article was the first I'd heard of it. A Google search returned way more results than I'd hoped for. I was thinking maybe this was just a media exaggeration.A site dedicated to Foreclosure Listings gives a bit more insight into the problem:In Ohio the animal welfare

Caroline Kennedy Ad

2008-01-29T15:09:00.000-07:00

Here's the new Caroline Kennedy ad:If you haven't read Caroline Kennedy's endorsement in her op-ed in the NY Times, it's well worth a read.This ad is being run nationally, so we might be seeing it a bit here in Utah, in addition to the Utah specific ads.

Senator Obama's Visit Cancelled

2008-01-29T11:56:00.000-07:00

Senator Obama has canceled his visit to Utah that was scheduled for this Saturday. Here is the press release: Obama Statement on the Passing of President Hinckley Campaign Cancels Event in Utah SALT LAKE CITY, UT-- Due to President Gordon B. Hinckley’s funeral, the Obama campaign has cancelled Senator Obama's visit to Utah on Saturday. “Last night I spoke with President Thomas Monson

HB 139 - Public Wireless Access - Meeting

2008-01-28T14:21:00.000-07:00

From a comment on Pete Ashdown's blog:I have received the following reply from Representative Daw:I will be hosting a meeting here in the Capitol on Thursday, January31st at 3:00 P.M. We will be discussing House Bill 139 about publicwireless access. I will be in attendance along with some members of theAttorney General’s staff and members of the Xmission ISP staff. Anyoneis invited to attend, and

STD Prevention Fund Passes

2008-01-28T08:25:00.000-07:00

Representative Phil Riesen has sponsored a bill that will fund educating the public about STDs, their consequences and where to get treatment.Since this bill also requires the health department to inform people that abstinence and fidelity prevent the spread of STDs.Apparently, Utah County, one of the most conservative counties in Utah, also has the 3rd highest rate of chlamydia

Things You Must Read - Your Special Weekend Edition

2008-01-27T19:31:00.000-07:00

Ironic Headline of the Weekend: Anti piracy group 'breaks law' to track file sharersGold's Gym, porn haven for weak souls. Speaking of porn havens, the owner of Clean Flicks, Daniel Dean Thompson, must have been into cleaning up films to get his jollies.Can you tell me which of these headlines is satire?Bill Clinton: 'Screw It, I'm Running For President'How Clinton Will Win the Nomination By

Save the Date! Obama is Coming!

2008-01-27T19:19:00.000-07:00

If you haven't yet heard, Senator Barack Obama will be coming to Salt Lake next Saturday, February 2. There are basically no details available yet, but as soon as there are, they'll be made public. I look forward to seeing you there!

This Really Disgusts Me

2008-01-25T22:03:00.000-07:00

I still haven't blogged about my trip to Nevada. I really want to, and I wish I had the 3 hours of time it is going to take! I got to attend a caucus, and it was an amazing experience. Thankfully, I didn't see any of this happen in the small town I was in:January 22, 2008Jill Derby, ChairNevada State Democratic Party1210 S. Valley View RoadSuite 114Las Vegas, NV 89102Dear Chair Derby:On

Did Our Friday Just Get Some FISA, After All?

2008-01-25T17:28:00.000-07:00

Apparently, Harry Reid either grew some balls, or he's bluffing for some strange reason. But, he seems to be standing up to Bush on FISA.Harry Reid took a tougher stance then we’ve seen on the FISA battle on the hill today during the State of the Union preview speech at the National Press Club. He called out President Bush over his trying to force the bill to pass and pushing immunity for the

Muppets for Obama?

2008-01-25T17:21:00.000-07:00

The picture is great. The story is better.

South Carolina Results Watch Party

2008-01-25T17:01:00.001-07:00

We're meeting at SLC Obama HQ to watch the South Carolina primary results come in. As always, you're welcome to join us, even if you're not sure that you're going to support Barack.The address is 1747 South 900 West, Salt Lake City. Make sure you head for the back room, since the volunteers and staff will be making phone calls in the main room. You're welcome to bring food and drink to share, but

2008-01-25T15:54:00.000-07:00

The Washington Post has a pretty insightful article about the Clinton attacks. Most interesting was something I thought none of the party officials were willing to say aloud:In Washington, Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.), who endorsed Obama last week, castigated the former president for what he called his "glib cheap shots" at Obama, saying both sides should settle down but

Things You Must Read - Your FISA Friday Edition

2008-01-25T14:39:00.000-07:00

My boyfriend just got a new Ford Escape Hybrid. I love driving it. It's like some kind of VR video game where you try to keep the little meter above 59.9 MPG, so it says "Maximum" and then you feel like an Environmental Superhero.You'd think that with McCain's hero status as a POW, he'd try to avoid traitors.QOTD: "For one cold night in Iowa, Barack Obama brought America together: liberal and

McCain Just Lost the Last Shred of Respect I had for Him

2008-01-25T13:30:00.000-07:00

I've been watching McCain through the primaries, and more than once, I felt him to be the most sane of the Republican candidates. Although he supports the war, and I don't, I felt like he had the most sane view on it from the Republican party. Well, ok - Ron Paul does, but you just can't count him as a sane, rational being if you look at more than his war policy.Anyway, John McCain has dropped

Top Ten Barack Obama Campaign Promises

2008-01-25T10:59:00.000-07:00

They were all good, but the top 5 had me rolling! (And you gotta love a presidential candidate who can laugh at himself without appearing to dumb to have gotten the joke)

Politics of Hope

2008-01-25T09:34:00.001-07:00

This campaign (Barack Obama's) has been about the politics of hope from day one. That is why I have worked hard this past year, to share that hope with people around me, and to have someone positive in Washington. And that hope is not blind optimism, but rather it is aiming for the best, rather than assuming the best isn't possible. It's about average citizens becoming a force for change, instead

Things You Must Read - Your Thursday Doldrums Edition

2008-01-24T16:37:00.000-07:00

Apparently, the reasons we will always hate despise George W Bush can be narrowed down to a "Top 42" list.If you've never checked out FOUND, or don't get why it's so interesting, today's Letter to God is a perfect example of why it's on my RSS feed.Next time you get pissed about something, you might want to make sure your plans for revenge are founded on hard evidence.The Obama campaign now has 2

xkcd: As if Riding the Train Doesn't Make You Anti-Social Enough

2008-01-24T16:29:00.000-07:00

Alt: And the journal is filled with all the things I'd say to her if I were nice like you. I burn it when it's full.I've known a few of these people. I loved riding Trax, except during rush hour, because people invade your space, and I don't do well when that happens. Especially when I can't punch people.

Can We Please Hire Someone With Half A Brain? [Updated for clarification]

2008-01-24T14:53:00.000-07:00

Representative Brad Daw is yet another elected official who doesn't have a clue about technology. Hey, that's ok by me. As long as said official is willing to get the advice of people who do have a clue. Daw, however, is not. He wants to shut down open wireless, such as Pete Ashdown's service through Xmission. Check out what Pete has to say.I haven't yet read the text of this bill, but the most

Obama Ad For Utah

2008-01-24T09:29:00.000-07:00

Here is the Obama ad for Utah:H/T to Bob for seeing it on tv first! (Keep watching, there's even better stuff coming down the line! And I'm not talking about ads.)

Things You Must Read - Your Wednesday Before South Carolina Edition

2008-01-23T14:06:00.000-07:00

Today seems to be playtime. I'm starting off with a lot more "fun" stuff than news-y stuff. Like GW's Head.Not that I normally like Flash much, but this was a fun little site.Know anyone living abroad? They get to vote online in the Democratic primary!Uh-oh! Senator Obama, your foreign policy wisdom is showing!I sure hope Nevada says "buh-bye Harry Reid" next time around.Al Gore endorsed gay

Things You Must Read - Your Tuesday 'She's ba-ack!' Edition

2008-01-22T15:29:00.000-07:00

I'll get to the Nevada trip as soon as I can. In the meantime, here are today's things you can't live without reading.DNA has freed yet another innocent person. I know what you're thinking, but really this should have no bearing on whether we nix the death penalty, or not.Fred Thompson who?Want an excuse to visit Park City during Sundance? The ACLU of Utah needs 30 minutes of your time to hand

xkcd: Twice the Fun!

2008-01-22T15:23:00.000-07:00

To Be Wanted:Alt: Or so I hope?The Data So Far:Alt: But THIS guy, he might be for real!Sorry, no time for commentary. Feel free to add your own.

The Economy - Whatcha Gonna Do When It Comes For You?

2008-01-22T12:50:00.000-07:00

Here is the transcript of Senator Barack Obama's speech on recent economic developments at Furman University in Greenville, SC.This morning, we woke up to bad news from Wall Street. For the second day in a row, the global stock market has continued to plunge as the world continues to fear that the United States government won’t do enough to prevent a recession. We hope that the rate cut

In The News

2008-01-16T10:31:00.000-07:00

After last night's Volunteer Meeting & Nevada Debate Watching Party at SLC Obama HQ, a few supporters decided to head downtown, and if you watch carefully, they can be seen here on KUTV 2 News, on the right, waving Obama signs, just a few seconds into the clip.DayPortPlayer.newPlayer({articleID:"31744",playerInstanceID:"6079F2D7-64DE-7731-AEBE-0BBA248311D6",domain:"kutv.dayport.com",rootCategory:

xkcd: Computers are people, too!

2008-01-16T09:26:00.000-07:00

Alt: Checking whether build environment is sane ... build environment is grinning and holding a spatula. Guess not.I happen to be dealing with some kind of insane build environment today, or maybe it just got old and slow overnight for no apparent reason. Either way, I'm about to be an insane programmer.

Things You Must Read - Your Wednesday Excitement Edition

2008-01-16T07:39:00.000-07:00

I doubt I'll be writing these for the rest of the week, or if I do, they'll be short and/or sporadic.Does anyone else see the irony here?Illegal aliens have always been a problem in the United States. Ask any Indian. - Robert OrbenAlthough I wish that Democrats in Michigan had voted "uncommitted" on the Democratic ballot against Hillary, it seems they followed the advice to vote for Romney. It