Couple of things
- The Democrats got together and held a fancy debate where, in a radical concept, average folks got to ask the questions ... via YouTube submissions of course. Definitely one of the weirdest debates I've seen in a while (the dude holding up the automatic rifle was one of my favorite moments), but it also provided us with some really honest questions. From what I saw, I thought Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden were the strongest, though John Edwards did well on the health care portion of the discussion (as suspected). Obama got his legs under him about one-fourth of the way through the debate and, though I'm probably a little biased I know, turned in the best performance from that point on. Clinton did very well and was in control, again, while Biden is blunt and honest, which is refreshing even if I had some disagreements with him on some issues.
- For some other takes, take a look at Mike-El's wrapup, Matthew Yglesias or First Read from MSNBC ... the latter reporting that Obama won the focus group over).
- Actually Bill, I had the same impression when I read the headline, but the column actually takes a much more moderated path. What Charles Jones was talking about was the need to keep religious voices active in the political discourse, and he may have gone a little overboard with some things, but it was actually a well-reasoned column I thought.
- Glenn Richardson continues to be one of my least favorite politicians.
- This Michael Vick thing ... is he guilty? That's for the courts to decide. If he is, he should face the appropriate punishments. Should he be suspended? Absolutely, because this is just the latest in a long string of off-the-field incidents that have damaged not only him, but his team. And, let's be honest, he was kinda overrated to begin with. It's still amazing to me that the Falcons turned down the chance to obtain the No. 1 overall draft pick, Randy Moss and Jerry Porter for Vick and their No. 1 pick. Who would have thought that adding Moss would have been a step up in character for a team?
- Jimmy ... seriously, your 15 minutes are up.
- Speaking of odd politics, this Norwood fundraiser thing is mighty fishy. Are we to seriously believe that, despite the fact that Gloria Norwood endorsed Jim Whitehead, that none of the folks attending the Norwood 'fundraiser' went over to the Whitehead shindig? Seriously? Does Amelia Brown think we're that naive? Apparently not as she refused to hand over attendence lists.
- For some other takes, take a look at Mike-El's wrapup, Matthew Yglesias or First Read from MSNBC ... the latter reporting that Obama won the focus group over).
- Actually Bill, I had the same impression when I read the headline, but the column actually takes a much more moderated path. What Charles Jones was talking about was the need to keep religious voices active in the political discourse, and he may have gone a little overboard with some things, but it was actually a well-reasoned column I thought.
- Glenn Richardson continues to be one of my least favorite politicians.
- This Michael Vick thing ... is he guilty? That's for the courts to decide. If he is, he should face the appropriate punishments. Should he be suspended? Absolutely, because this is just the latest in a long string of off-the-field incidents that have damaged not only him, but his team. And, let's be honest, he was kinda overrated to begin with. It's still amazing to me that the Falcons turned down the chance to obtain the No. 1 overall draft pick, Randy Moss and Jerry Porter for Vick and their No. 1 pick. Who would have thought that adding Moss would have been a step up in character for a team?
- Jimmy ... seriously, your 15 minutes are up.
- Speaking of odd politics, this Norwood fundraiser thing is mighty fishy. Are we to seriously believe that, despite the fact that Gloria Norwood endorsed Jim Whitehead, that none of the folks attending the Norwood 'fundraiser' went over to the Whitehead shindig? Seriously? Does Amelia Brown think we're that naive? Apparently not as she refused to hand over attendence lists.
posted by Jmac at 7:47 AM
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I'm willing to concede that my somewhat dyspeptic take on the debate may have been influenced by the fact that I was holding a very cranky baby the entire time. (No, no! Still worth it...I promise!)
Thanks for the shout-outs.
Is Michael Vick gone? Well, Terence Moore is probably the most "pro-black" columnist or commentator in any medium, print or electronic. Here's what he has to say.
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/sportscolumns/entries/2007/07/23/vicks_days_with.html
Folks are confusing Vick's constitutional right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a criminal proceeding, with his employer's right to maintain its image, and the employer's right insist on a standard of conduct for its employees.
The point has been made in many other places that any other employee would have been suspended from work immediately. Can anyone imagine a teacher or policeman being allowed to return to work in these circumstances.
One issue that I've not seen discussed is how do you get the team to rally around him? Sure they are professionals, and are expected to do their job; but don't you suspect that at some subliminal level there are players that despise him and that will affect their play?
Fn. Disclaimer-- My version of PETA is People Eating Tasty Animals.
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On the Norwood-Whitehead coincidence, Team Whitehead might be shoveling it, but I ain't buying it.
Somebody on the radio--Tim Bryant?--said there was a sock puppet in last night's debate.
Sounds like Presidential debates might have jumped the shark.
On the Mike-el post---
He's got it dead on. The people asking the questions looked at times like idiots. Why not just ask the fookin question???
Mike Vick-
Roger Goodell (NFL Commish) is making the right move to protect the integrity of the game.
Been a fan of your blog for two months now, time to give you a link, hook me up if you like.
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