Archive for the 'Government' Category

Pledge Mesh(why a brokered Democratic convention won’t)

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

Although it was acceptable at one time, most people know today that if a software system requires you to read 100’s of pages of documentation, something is wrong. Similarly with the rules for the election system and likewise, when the rules says a pledge isn’t binding, something is wrong.

Censorship Does Not Mesh

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

“Recent moves against free speech on the Internet in a number of countries have provided a bitter reminder of the ease with which some regimes, democracies and dictatorships alike, seek to suppress speech that they disapprove of, dislike, or simply fear,” the report by the 56-nation OSCE said.
Study: Internet censorship spreading | CNET News.com

Mississippi River Bridge Collapse

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

Coleman said Gov. Tim Pawlenty had told him the 40-year-old bridge was inspected and “given a clean bill of health” three years ago.
6 dead as Mississippi River bridge falls amid rush hour in Minneapolis - CNN.com
Based on the photos just coming in, there will be many more than 6 fatalities before this is over. Even [...]

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