OSP BlogApril 01, 2004KnowledgeToday we focus on our Knowledge section, which is devoted to education, information and higher thought. We have two Knowledge offerings for you: N. Todd Pritsky makes his next move in his epic Blogger's Chess Match with Guy Andrew Hall and Kenneth Quinnell continues his series Writings on History with a look at a biography of Marcus Garvey. March 30, 2004March 29, 2004Busy Bees The OSP staff have been busy bees the last few days and we have a lot for you today: Ed Thibodeau calls the Bush administration's bluff when it comes to revealing old information on Richard Clarke. Tom Gevaert takes a crack at Ann Coulter and does so in a much more humorous way than Kenneth Quinnell usually does. Augustine Nada finally got around to seeing The Passion and she has a message to Mel Gibson. Loren Webster takes a look at the junk science Bush uses to justify his policies and reject those he dislikes. John Isbell has two poems for us, Diamonds In A Well and Ella si va. March 28, 2004Around the OSP BlogsLast week has seen some important events - the assassination of Yassin, the Taiwan election, Clarke's testimony - and consequently, a substantial part of this week's winning posts deal with such issues. C. Glen Williams of Art Machine attacks Bush on the basis of Clarke's testimony. Allen Brill of The Right Christians reminds us that people of good character admit to and take responsibility for their mistakes, something Bush and his administration seem incapable of doing. Peanut of Sadly, No compares the 9/11 timeline to Bush's summer 2001 vacation timeline. PG Gandy has a dialog concerning the pledge and the Newdow court decision. Vanessa Gatsch comments on the assassination of Yassin. Adam Morris criticizes the latest events in the Taiwan election fiasco. Jeff Alworth of Notes on the Atrocities attacks the Bush administration's "may defense." Loren Webster explains why he hasn't posted to OSP lately. Sam Foster of Blunted on Reality comments on the letter he has received recently from the RNC, supposedly directed to a Republican supporter. March 26, 2004Dawn of the DeadToday, we have just one article for your enjoyment: Kenneth Quinnel's review of Dawn of the Dead, the latest hit zombie flick. March 25, 2004Just One Miracle In Social Eyes, Kenneth Quinnell describes the Miracle of how a cliche-ridden, "true story" sports movie becomes a well-made, exciting film. As Bruce Springsteen put it, "Still at the end of every hard earned day people find some reason to believe." Keep the faith with Open Source Politics. In addition, John Isbell has a new poem for us, 1/4 to the Left. March 24, 2004Ann's Spanish Ignorance In his latest post refuting Ann Coulter, Kenneth Quinnell takes on the right-wing harpy's commentary on the recent events in Spain. Kenneth also has a review of 50 First Dates and John Isbell has his latest poem, The Day I Counted The Stars. Finally, Tom Gevaert apologizes for not posting to OSP more. March 23, 2004March 22, 2004Check!In his epic Blogger's Chess Match with N. Todd Pritsky, Guy Andrew Hall has N. Todd Pritsky in check. Is the end near? March 21, 2004Around the OSP BlogsIn the third installment of the Around the OSP Blogs feature, we have the following gems from the members of OSP: The Appalachia Alumni Association talks about the information flow between government agencies and elected officials, and why there was no excuse for the suppression of the Medicare numbers. ArtMachine reviews a pernicious piece of legislation that would allow Congress to overrule the Supreme Court in deciding what's constitutional. Brainysmurf discusses the implications of Taiwan's recent elections. Dohiyi Mir says that life imitates snark (second post on 3/17). Truly, a dizzying intellect. Fantastic Planet on achieving gnosis. Folkbum's Rambles and Rants finally joins the Kerry bandwagon, though he's been no big fan so far, and explains why he thinks it's the right thing to do. The Right Christians explains the concept of the Gentleman's C and says the application of the term vis-a-vis Bush has little to do with academics. Peanut of Sadly, No! weighs the case against Cheney with the case against Martha Strewart. Kenneth Quinnell plays the fight-against-terrorism version of Where Are They Now? Northstar of The People's Republic of Seabrook presents the award for Best Campaign Rally Chant. Mediocre Fred has some insights (post from 3/19) on why McCain said what he said about Kerry. Ed Thibodeau talks about hacks and wonks in the White Hosue in general and in the Bush administration in particular. Jeff Alworth of Notes on the Atrocities talks about Bush's 90-day attack campaign on Kerry. Today's Features:InsideOutsideWeird Science - Remember the Republicans' voodoo economics? Now, as Loren Webster notes, scientists have concerns about the Bush Administration's interesting -- and dangerous -- take on environmental science. (03/29/04)
KnowledgeWritings on History: Marcus Garvey - Kenneth Quinnell discusses the book Race First, which describes the history and life of Marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association. (03/31/04)
LegalWritesNewsflash: Gay Marriage Is Already Legal - It doesn't take a political scientist or constitutional scholar to read the U.S. Constitution and see that gay marriage is already legal in America, but since I happen to be both, I help out those that aren't. The federal Defense... (03/01/04)
SocialEyesI Have Stumbled Into A Meadow. - I have stumbled into a meadow. There is a profusion of flowers on every side: Lilacs, crocuses, tulips, daffodils, irises. Sublime chaos. The painter threw his palette in the air. Heady bees drift from calyx to calyx, Caressing the... (04/01/04)
United StatesCalling Bush's Bluff - Ed Thibodeau challenges Bush administration claims against Richard Clarke with, get this, actual facts. (03/29/04)
Work & PayA Proposal Regarding Social Security - Joe Taylor proposes a reform of social security similar to the privatization schemes of conservatives and libertarians, but with a built-in safety net to minimize reduction of need-based benefits. (03/07/04)
WorldViewCutting Al Qaida's Support Base - An excellent post on Back to Iraq about the Madrid bombing has led to a short discussion in the comments section about the causes of terrorism. I started writing a reply, but halfway thru I realized that it better... (03/18/04)
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