Labor unions are the devil and it’s all Bruce Lunsford’s fault! Gosh, they’re so scary! [PolWatchers]
Did you miss Fancy Farm? Joe Sonka has an interesting recap of the events on the ground. And an encounter with the KDP’s Thom Karmik, who apparently doesn’t live in the reality-based community. [Barefoot & Progressive]
WTVQ in Lexington is all kind of jacked up. A lead anchor left and the news director was fired. Then the station manager hired former Fletcher official Doug Hogan to be news director. He’s currently being sued along with Bill Nighbert by a woman alleging discrimination and harassment. This is going to get interesting. [H-L]
In case you missed it, the University of Louisville has a serious problem on its hands. A problem so serious that there is no way UofL president Jim Ramsey can continue to say stupid things in the media and expect to keep his $500,000+ per year job. [Page One]
Are you one of the folks who watch Fox News on a regular basis? Then you probably believe a KFC franchise was opened in Fallujah. Turns out the story is essentially made up and pedaled on Fox News in an attempt to make it seem like things are working in Iraq. [TPM Muckraker]
Did you hear? The Courier-Journal died a little more the other day. Public Editor Pam Platt’s job was axed and she was moved to the editorial board. The Gannett paper just doesn’t have any room for, you know, anything that costs money or is worth reading. [The 'Ville Voice]
Republican voter registration has dropped in many states for the fourth year in a row. Meanwhile, Democratic and Independent registrations have increased. You seeing a pattern here, kids? [NYT]
10 responses so far ↓
1 Pol Watcher Watcher // Aug 5, 2008 at 9:37 am
Shaunee Lynch is a real piece of work. Her wild accusations are not to be believed. Anyone who’s ever had any significant dealings with her will tell you that the girl’s unstable and let a little imagined power go to her head in any position of prominence she’s ever held.
Doug Hogan will do a good job. He is a great guy and it’s good to see that he’s landed on his feet.
The Courier was one of the first papers in the country to have an ombudsman (title later changed to public editor). Of course the newspaper industry only has itself to blame for its decline. Pam’s a nice lady, but if the Courier is further insulating itself from readers via axing the ombudsman position, well it deserves whatever fate befalls it. The papers are alienating their readers with their radical editorial viewpoints, subscribers quit reading, papers cut back on their coverage, more subscribers quit reading …. rinse and repeat.
2 Marc Carey // Aug 5, 2008 at 9:47 am
Can we see a “pattern here” in your report that Republican voter registration is dropping while Democratic registration has increased in some states?
Not enough info. Do these statistics represent party switchers, new 18 year olds, transplants or are there other demographic factors in play?
Is this based on real numbers or a comparison of percentages?
For example, if the one state suddenly begins to lose citizens who tend to be more republican or democrat, does that state begin to move more toward one side or the other because of population shift? And likewise what about states that are gaining population?
And, in light of the changes we saw during the democratic primaries when republicans registered as democrats to vote AGAINST one or the other candidate, are these factors properly weighted?
Your post raises some good questions which are worthy of further discussion.
But based upon the limited data in your post, one logical conclusion to be drawn from the “pattern” you suggest is that that our public education system must be failing miserably.
(lol)
3 jake // Aug 5, 2008 at 9:54 am
See that link? CLICKY CLICKY!
The New York Times story breaks it all down and even includes links.
4 Terri // Aug 5, 2008 at 10:10 am
Clicking shit is too fucking hard in the face of defeat and denial.
5 Marc Carey // Aug 5, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Have to admit that I was in a hurry this morning as I dashed off to court defending truth, justice and The American Way and didn’t take time to click the link. Back at my computer for a quick lunch I took time to click the link (and read the hateful and profane comment from “Terri”)
After reading the story I have discovered another possible explanation for these conclusions regarding a shift in voter registration: The story came from the New York Times, which of course has more spin to it these days than an Iranian centrifuge.
But, even assuming that these stats do predict a shift away from the GOP it just goes to show what I have been saying for quite some time now: our elected officials from both parties have lost touch with the core of the American spirit.
Now complaining about problems without offering solutions is not productive. So let me make a suggestion.
Where might politicians find the guidance necessary to correct thieir misdirection and to re-connect with people?
How about a heaping dose of AuH2O?
6 jake // Aug 5, 2008 at 12:27 pm
How about a heaping does of reality, honesty and transparency?
7 Judy // Aug 5, 2008 at 1:05 pm
How about a heaping dose of accountability, regarding the Bush administration? Examples are too numerous to list, but start with Bush’s lies to start a War, Cheney’s secret energy policy, and Rove’s contempt of Congress for not appearing before the HR Judiciary Committee.
Will the US survive the Bush presidency?
8 Not Confused ... // Aug 5, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Look like things are working in Iraq? My, oh my, we certainly wouldn’t want things to work in Iraq, now would we? Jeezlepete, Jake … do you really NOT want things to work in Iraq?
9 jake // Aug 5, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Uh, who said anything about not wanting things to work in Eye-Rack?
You sure have difficulty with reality for someone who works for such a large educational institution…
10 Not confused ... // Aug 5, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Thanks for the clarification. I misinterpreted your intent when writing, ” … the story is essentially made up and pedaled on Fox News in an attempt to make it seem like things are working in Iraq. ”
I much prefer thinking that you are pleased with recent positive developments that have, for instance, allowed both presidential candidates to speak of real prospects for drawing down the number of combat troops.
As we learned, especially in World War II, most wars look like they are lost … until they are won.
Large educational institutions, as you know (or suspect), require the willing suspension of reality. Also common sense. As Marcus Aurelius wrote, “The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.”
Garryowen, sweet prince.
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