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random thought of the moment:
For the convert’s sake, it should also be remembered that one foolish word from inside does more harm than a hundred thousand foolish words from outside… There is many a convert who has reached a stage at which no word from any Protestant or pagan could any longer hold him back. Only the word of a Catholic can keep him from Catholicism.
— G.K. Chesterton
voting
Electoral Nuttiness
"I know that among some in my own party, what I'm discussing would be considered
treasonous, but I'm not going to cheerlead us down the primrose path when I know
we're being led in the wrong direction." - South Charleston Mayor Richie Robb
Richie Robb may become only the ninth […]
Election Hijinks
USAToday has joined the New
York Times in highlighting
the nightmares involving the electoral college. This piece is more informative
and less biased than the
previous.
Remember the 36-day drama over Florida's hanging chads and butterfly ballots?
Get ready for a replay.
How it could happen
The scenarios aren't far-fetched:
*For a tie: Every […]
Naderless November
I've long known that I would not being giving my vote to a Democrat or a Republican. I'm too fed up with the two party system, and the candidates haven't done or said anything to change my mind. I had planned on voting for Ralph Nader, since he […]
Electoral College
I'm inclined to agree, at least superficially, with the New York Times in their desire to scrap the electoral college. Most of the problems I have with it could be fixed without eliminating the system, though.
Require that all states handle electors the […]
Vote Smart, Vote S-mart. Ya got that?!?
(Pardon the obscure reference to "Army of Darkness".)
This is a really cool service. It takes a bit of work to use it effectively, but
who ever said responsible citizenship would be easy?
Welcome to Project Vote Smart
Thousands of candidates and elected officials. Who works for you? Who […]
