Archive for May, 2006

Ballot stuffing?

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006

The Free Press claims new evidence of ballot stuffing in Warren County, OH. Read the full report.

Dictator

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006

(n) a ruler who is unconstrained by law

From The Boston Globe:

WASHINGTON — President Bush has quietly claimed the authority to disobey more than 750 laws enacted since he took office, asserting that he has the power to set aside any statute passed by Congress when it conflicts with his interpretation of the Constitution.

Here’s a comparison to other presidents and some examples.

Thanks to Dan Froomkin of The Washington Post for pointing this out.

UPDATE: Some more commentary from Slate.

Humor as protest

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006

President Bush was not pleased by Stephen Colbert’s routine at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He pretty much skewered GWB, who was sitting just a few feet away. Watch part 1, part2, and part 3 and read the transcript.

UPDATE: If the YouTube links above don’t work, try the Google video.