Browsing archives for November 5th, 2008

Classy, Ralph, Real Classy

Politics 5 November 2008 | 3 Comments

The phrase “Did that just happen?” may have been coined in anticipation of this Ralph Nader interview on FNC:

Ralph seriously needs to be put out to pasture. By going on Fox and acting like one of those bellicose winos you cross the street to avoid, he’s still managing to do very serious damage to the [...]

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Emanuel for Chief of Staff?

Obama Admin, Politics 5 November 2008 | 5 Comments

ABC is reporting that President-Elect Obama has offered the Chief of Staff position to Rep. Rahm Emanuel. Emanuel hasn’t accepted or declined at this time.  The Obama campaign isn’t known for its accidental leaks so an official announcement will probably follow shortly. 
No politician is perfect, but I like Emanuel. He’s smart and tough, able to [...]

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Another Indie Retailer of the Day: Helo Designs

Apparel, Indie Retailers 5 November 2008 | 1 Comment

victory t-shirt, s/m/l $15

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Indie Retailer of the Day: Green Glass

Home Decor, Indie Retailers 5 November 2008 | 0 Comments

Green Glass recycles drink bottles into durable and stylish glasses and tumblers. They have more products listed on their official site but since most of those are sold out, I included the products they have for sale through Elsewares. 

Boylan Soda Glasses (Set of 4), $34.00 

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Franken-Coleman Race Heads to Recount

Politics 5 November 2008 | 0 Comments

As dictated in Minnesota state law, the incredibly close Senate race between Al Franken and Norm Coleman is now headed for recount (the first in the state since 1962). Franken’s statement: 
The Secretary of State’s office reports that all but nine of Minnesota’s 4,130 precincts have reported in. And this race is too close to call, [...]

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President-Elect Barack Obama

Election08, Politics 5 November 2008 | 0 Comments

Amazing.  I can hardly put into words how poignant, inspiring, and tremendously joyous last night was.  I still feel close to tears.  As one friend over last night put it, this is what it’s all about:

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President-Elect Barack Obama’s Acceptance Speech

Politics 5 November 2008 | 5 Comments

Transcript (also h/t TPM): 

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