Apr. 26th, 2005

winterbadger: (re-defeat Bush!)
Let's hope so.

Filibuster Rule Change Opposed
But by a 2 to 1 ratio, the public rejected easing Senate rules in a way that would make it harder for Democratic senators to prevent final action on Bush's nominees. Even many Republicans were reluctant to abandon current Senate confirmation procedures: Nearly half opposed any rule changes, joining eight in 10 Democrats and seven in 10 political independents, the poll found.

The wide-ranging survey also recorded a precipitous decline in support for the centerpiece of Bush's Social Security plan -- private or personal accounts -- despite the fact that the president and other administration officials have been stumping the country in a 60-day blitz to mobilize support. The Post-ABC poll found that a bare majority -- 51 percent -- opposed such accounts, while 45 percent supported them.

The poll also registered drops in key Bush performance ratings, growing pessimism about the economy and continuing concern about U.S. involvement in Iraq.


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First Social Security, then Schiavo, now changing the rules in the middle of the game. The Republicans are learning the danger of the arrogance of power. Let's home they don't learn the lesson too well or too soon.

oh, yikes!

Apr. 26th, 2005 09:47 am
winterbadger: (dc united)
Every geometry student's worst nightmare...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/04/25/AR2005042501267.html
winterbadger: (slightly bemused cat)
OK, apparently I wasn't clear enough; my fault--I apologize. I don't usually send out Games Day emails to people who I know read my LiveJournal, because I figure they will see the announcement there. Of course, responses are always appreciated in that journal entry, but my post yesterday was not directed at anyone who reads this journal--it was specifically written about the people who *don't*, who I therefore send an email to directly. Nor did I intend to somehow suggest people who read here are not friends by saying that I sent the email to friends--I sent it to friends who don't have LJ accounts!

In any event, because very few people have indicated both interest and availability, I'm going to cancel for this month. This was just an inopportune weekend to choose, with lots of things going on for everyone. I may try again in June.

my advice?

Apr. 26th, 2005 10:03 pm
winterbadger: (zathras)
Don't buy housewares from World Market.

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