- Republicans are feigning a lot of concern for the well being of Democratic Party since their boy Joe Lieberman lost the Democratic primary in CT. Funny thing about Democracy, the voters get to decide who they want to represent them (if I remember correctly, Bush's 52-48% win over Kerry was deemed a mandate, apprently Lamont's victory over Lieberman by the same amount simply means Lieberman should keep fightin'). Despite the transparent dishonesty of the republicans who are simply continuing their habit of spinning all news, no matter how bad for them, as bad for Democrats, it has gotten me thinking. Is there a republican out there who I would feel badly for if he or she lost a primary or general election? At one point I might have offered John McCain, not so much anymore. This is not to say that there aren't republicans who I respect, generally speaking though, I'm more concerned about politicians who are pursuing the agenda that follow my beliefs, and usually, except for a stray issue here or there, that doesn't include many republicans.
- My cell phone was on the fritz but I wasn't eligible for a discounted price on a new phone b/c my contract isn't up for another 8 months. I considered signing up with a different carrier and getting a free phone from them but the early termination fee is $175 and I'm happy with Verizon Wireless so switching didn't make sense. I ended up staying with Verizon and buying the cheapest phone they sold - a Samsung for $129. No camera, no exterior screen, just a basic cell phone that works, holds a charge. Nice. I can tell you one thing, I won't be tying myself up in two year contracts anymore just to get a discounted phone. Even at the cheapest monthly plan- $50 - (which I have), a two-year contract ties you into a roughly $1200 commitment all to get $100-$200 off a phone. The numbers don't add up. I guess if you're the type whose cell phones last for years, it pays to get the discount, for me though, phones rarely last two years.
- Boxing fans, if you missed the Jaedang/Marquez fight this past weekend on Showtime, try to catch the rebroadcast. Great action packed throwdown. The loser's first name is Terdsak. Nuff said.
- I'm bloggin', that means I'm not working. No focus. Not good. I need it to be Friday night already. Shit, I'd settle for it being Thursday night.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
More Bullets
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Great post Big-D
I like what Greenwald says:
The United States is on the brink of extreme disaster in the Middle East, both in Iraq (where we have no viable exit strategy despite the rapid collapse of that country) and elsewhere (where we are poised to repeat the same mistakes on a much greater scale). And all of that has been used to justify unprecedented abridgments of basic liberties at home. The policies which brought us to this point were championed -- and still are championed -- by the Joe Liebermans and Bill Kristols and their neoconservative comrades. Where one stands on those issues is, far and away, the most important determinant of one's political character, and any residual doubts about where Lieberman fits on the political spectrum are fully resolved by reading Bill Kristol's full-scale defense and embrace of his candidacy.
it is so true. I just hope the Latino vote swings against the GOPs in Congress. Yeah, bush got mad support in the elections from Latinos but hopefully the anti-immigration legislation attempts woke us up. Hopefully the immigration rallies are a sign of what is to come...you fuck with us, and we will bury you...you fucking cockroaches!
Cell Phones and Plans--
by far Sprint has the most expensive plans (in terms of dollar per plan minutes) but in general i think sprint has a good network ( i rarely lose a call anywhere in the U.S.)
Big-D you are absolutely right that locking in to a 1 or 2 year contract for the sake of a phone discount is not being worth it. Plans become even cheaper (more minutes for less dollars) all the time.
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