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It's always a good time to check in on x-3mta3's magical find- The Obamameter to see which promises are being kept.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Colbert on Obama on Gay Rights
Letter to the Editor of Metro Spirit
Austin Rhodes writes online in the Spirit, "In close to 20 years of writing for this newspaper, I don’t think I have ever been as wrong as I was Wednesday." He's referring to his enthusiasm for Governor Mark Sanford in his column this week, "Sanford for President!"
I disagree. In expressing his enthusiasm for and admiration of Sanford, Rhodes didn't actually mislead anyone; maybe it's more embarrassment than remorse driving his crow-eating correction. He may not realize or remember, but two weeks ago his remarks did actually warrant correction and apology and the concern of the Metro Spirit.
In his recent column, "Third-world leadership," Rhodes continues the smear (which originated on his radio show) against Betty Beard as a "slumlord" over the fact that her childhood home is in poor condition. Rob Sherman of Licensing and Inspections has stated that the unkempt yard and utilities are the responsibility of the tenants, but still Rhodes and company insist there is a scandal.
How far should the paper allow him to reach? Here in the South, there's an all-access pass to make outrageous accusations or insults as long as they're followed with a show of concern (e.g. he doesn't do a lick of research, bless his heart). Rhodes uses this technique and crosses a line when he leaves the facts (or never addresses them) and opines that "the dear woman has lost her ever-loving mind" and asserts "she is obviously unfit to serve."
Beyond that, and at least as troubling, Rhodes is again churning out racist remarks. Rhodes obliviously thinks he's absolving himself of racial bias when he assures us that "each and every informant" is "a good bit darker than white. In other words," he writes, "her own people gave her up."
I disagree. In expressing his enthusiasm for and admiration of Sanford, Rhodes didn't actually mislead anyone; maybe it's more embarrassment than remorse driving his crow-eating correction. He may not realize or remember, but two weeks ago his remarks did actually warrant correction and apology and the concern of the Metro Spirit.
In his recent column, "Third-world leadership," Rhodes continues the smear (which originated on his radio show) against Betty Beard as a "slumlord" over the fact that her childhood home is in poor condition. Rob Sherman of Licensing and Inspections has stated that the unkempt yard and utilities are the responsibility of the tenants, but still Rhodes and company insist there is a scandal.
How far should the paper allow him to reach? Here in the South, there's an all-access pass to make outrageous accusations or insults as long as they're followed with a show of concern (e.g. he doesn't do a lick of research, bless his heart). Rhodes uses this technique and crosses a line when he leaves the facts (or never addresses them) and opines that "the dear woman has lost her ever-loving mind" and asserts "she is obviously unfit to serve."
Beyond that, and at least as troubling, Rhodes is again churning out racist remarks. Rhodes obliviously thinks he's absolving himself of racial bias when he assures us that "each and every informant" is "a good bit darker than white. In other words," he writes, "her own people gave her up."
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Sanford
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford revealed today that he was in Argentina after being missing in action for a week. Why? Extramarital affair. As such, he has resigned as head of the Republican Governors Association. But not from his South Carolina governorship. GOP: The party of values.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
US Courts Are Always so Full of Good News
DNA testing to prove innocence is apparently not a right...
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Here's something to consider when looking at the Troy Davis case. This is why he should be given a new trial. In cases where the death penalty would be applied, we cannot allow our government to ignore even a shred of evidence if it casts doubt on the guilt of the accused. There is no undoing the death penalty when you find out years later you got the wrong guy.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Augusta Media is Gross
Gross. Here's a tv news clip called "Commissioner Betty Beard responds to slumlord allegations."
Here's a regular person telling the same story.
Here's the interview that they, uh, edited.
And when I called Channel 12's Chris Thomas to ask who tipped them off to the story, he declined to tell me. So, who made these slumlord allegations? If it were the renters that wouldn't be a secret, would it? Makes me wonder a little.
Oh, and there's this going on at the same time. Commissioner Beard sure is in the news all of a sudden. Coincidences are thought provoking.
Here's a regular person telling the same story.
Here's the interview that they, uh, edited.
And when I called Channel 12's Chris Thomas to ask who tipped them off to the story, he declined to tell me. So, who made these slumlord allegations? If it were the renters that wouldn't be a secret, would it? Makes me wonder a little.
Oh, and there's this going on at the same time. Commissioner Beard sure is in the news all of a sudden. Coincidences are thought provoking.
Morris Museum of Art
I have a couple of rants about the Morris Museum of Art that I need to voice. There are so many things that one can say about the museum, but here's what I have today:
1) They decided not to include any of my work in their current folk art exhibit. While this isn't terribly disappointing (I don't exactly expect to ever have my paintings hanging in such an institution), I am disappointed in the fact that the Morris' apparent definition of 'southern folk art' is anything including poor drawing/painting skills, lots of words written on the painting, and lots of Jesus. But to each their own. Who am I to judge? My painting abilities are far from great. But I know that and I have no delusions about it.
2) While in the museum I got chided about having my cell phone on. I wasn't chatting loudly on it, or trying to take pictures; I was merely trying to send out a quick text, when I got scolded by the museum security guard. Why did I get chided? Was I disturbing other museum guests? No. I was scolded because apparently cell phone usage of any kind 'interferes' with the security guards' radios. Which are absolutely necessary to protect the museum from....
1) They decided not to include any of my work in their current folk art exhibit. While this isn't terribly disappointing (I don't exactly expect to ever have my paintings hanging in such an institution), I am disappointed in the fact that the Morris' apparent definition of 'southern folk art' is anything including poor drawing/painting skills, lots of words written on the painting, and lots of Jesus. But to each their own. Who am I to judge? My painting abilities are far from great. But I know that and I have no delusions about it.
2) While in the museum I got chided about having my cell phone on. I wasn't chatting loudly on it, or trying to take pictures; I was merely trying to send out a quick text, when I got scolded by the museum security guard. Why did I get chided? Was I disturbing other museum guests? No. I was scolded because apparently cell phone usage of any kind 'interferes' with the security guards' radios. Which are absolutely necessary to protect the museum from....
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