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September 21, 2006
When Did This Become About Who Orders the Kosher Meal?
I've made it a point to keep my opinions to myself when it comes to the Senate race here in VA - I'm voting for Jim Webb, and that's all I've felt the need to say. But I am breaking my silence, for this campaign has taken a turn for the weird.
Here's the bottom line. Peggy Fox's question was out of line - it had the flavor of "is your mother a Jewish racist?" But Allen's response made me uneasy - and it would have made me uneasy if he were a Democrat. Allen's response showed that he feels that having a Jewish background is something to hide - and an insult to him. Had this incident happened in a vacuum - I would've completely dismissed it and said let's get back to the issues. But this is the latest in a pattern of behavior. There's the Noose. And the Confederate Flag. And the photos with the Council of Conservative Citizens - a group that the Southern Poverty Law Center has labelled as a hate group (which it is). And of course, there's macaca.
Furthermore, why did Allen hide his background?
This campaign shouldn't be about race or religion. This campaign must be about the real issues that are affecting us here in this country - war, deficit, corruption - as well as more local problems like the BRAC realignment, traffic, and homeland security funding. And yet we have to listen to George Allen talking about eating a Ham sandwich (which I found rather condescending and a bit insulting within itself - though I do eat Bacon (which, for the record, is delicious)).
And then of course, there's the idiocy of Dick Wadhams. I'm very surprised how whiny and "victim-esque" he's tried to portray Allen in this campaign - I can tell you that years of Democrats screaming "That's Not Fair!" didn't really get us anywhere. And then to complain that you were the victim of the media after your guy committed a MAJOR gaffe? Dude - why were people calling you the next Rove? You're more like the next Lionel Hutz!
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September 19, 2006
9-2, Studio 60 on the West Wing, Richmond, Flickr, George Allen
Every now and again, the Nats play some really good baseball. Tonight they shut down the Braves 9-2. It probably would've been 9-0 had Frank left Beltran Perez out there past the 6th. But nonetheless, some great baseball (and a great chance to play with my new camera.
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I watched the debut of Aaron Sorkin's new show "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" last night (thank you TiVo). The show is very Sorkin - well written, witty, fast paced. My only problem is that I feel like I'm watching Josh Lyman put on a TV show - it's one thing when an actor plays a new role but looks different. It's quite another when the actor looks exactly the same - well dressed suit, same hair, etc. Bradley Whitford defined Josh Lyman perfectly - and made himself a hero to many politicos on the Dem side (alright, I'll include myself in that one). But that's the trap - it's hard to see him as anything else. That said, I'm sure I will keep watching.
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I was visitng my friend Amy in Richmond this weekend, and we happened to be in Carytown at one point to hit the acclaimed "Plan 9 Records". After pulling some cash from a Wachovia, I noticed a Gay Bar and a Strip Mall. At that point, I distinctly remembered that my Grandfather's Pharmacy in Richmond was on Cary Street, in a Strip Mall, and became a Gay Bar. Well - as it turned out - the Gay Bar wasn't where the Pharmacy was - it was next door. Above is a picture of 3156 West Cary Street - where his Pharmacy was.
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I broke down and got a pro Flickr account so that I might upload without impediment. Go ahead - check it out. Lots of pics for you.
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I'll have a more political thought later, but I will leave you with this. How exactly is asking about whether your Grandfather was Jewish an "aspersion"?
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September 11, 2006
September, The Marketplace of Ideas, Perhaps More Writing
This was taken from the roof of my building tonight. I won't comment on the way the memory of such events have been molested by those with a partisan agenda.
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I believe this Post article from this Sunday's paper best demonstrates how the Republicans are completely devoid of any substance. In the marketplace of ideas, they are proving themselves to be panhandlers.
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I'm going to try to start writing a bit more frequently again. I suppose my summer vacation is over. First you will notice yet another new profile pic. Greg took this. Checkout his Flickr account for more fine pieces of photographic excellence.
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September 5, 2006
Wagamama in the States!!!!
The finest noodles outside of Japan are making their way here! Now, I know what you're thinking - all the way to Boston for NOODLES? Well - I'd actually go to see my wonderful sister & good friends, but there are NOODLES!!!! WAHOO!!
WAGAMAMA!!!!
Boston is a LOT closer than London.
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