Blatherskite

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I am a Children’s Librarian living in the Portland, Oregon area. When I am not Children’s Librianing I like to play with cameras and film. I also like playing the ukulele, knitting, sketching, and hiking.

Tag: Politics

  • Go Harry!

    This is an excellent statement given by Harry Reid for the Center for American Progress. I especially liked this quote: I was reminded of another lesson from college, this one taken from George Orwell and his book, 1984. In that book, Orwell spoke of “doublespeak” – naming something just the opposite, in order to cover…

  • Impeach him

    Truthout posts a couple of news articles that talk about how some Senators and Representatives, namely Boxer and Lewis, are discussing whether or not Bush should be impeached for spying on Americans. All I can say is IT’S ABOUT TIME congress started getting tough with the Bush administration! It’s about time that they push back.…

  • Recalled

    It was reported on the local news a few hours ago that Mayor West has been recalled. Remember that controversy a few months ago? I work for the city so I don’t think I should comment on it. But, well, there it is. We’ll see what happens with the city. I hope it’s a move…

  • The man makes me mad

    CNN.com – Bush takes on critics of Iraq war – Nov 11, 2005 I am so sick of Bush’s lies! this quote, the first paragraph of the story had me just incensed: “While it’s perfectly legitimate to criticize my decision or the conduct of the war, it is deeply irresponsible to rewrite the history of…

  • Advice for the President

    CNN.com – Your e-mails: Advice for the president – Nov 2, 2005 I was reading this CNN article, curious as to what kind of advice people would give, and I ran across this little gem: None. I think he is doing a wonderful job and smiling the entire way. Who protected our country after September…