Monthly Archives: August 2009

The Daily Tweets, 2009-09-01

@MermaidSocks I sooooooo happy for you! Congratulations! in reply to MermaidSocks # @JoeQualls: The issue was the man thought ACORN had anything do do with conducting the census. No, it doesn't. Duh. He was stupid. # My coworker: "You're v. … Continue reading

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In some parts of the world, it's already Outer Alliance Pride day

It’s still August 31 in Anchorage, but in some parts of the world — most of it by now, in fact — it’s already Outer Alliance Pride Day.  That means that around the world, Outer Alliance members are already posting … Continue reading

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The Daily Tweets, 2009-08-30

Another beautiful day, looks like. I always enjoy the Alaska State Fair more without rain, with sunshine. # Back from fun day at AK State Fair. Weird political moment: man leaving U.S. Census booth asked wife if ACORN helped conduct … Continue reading

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The Daily Tweets, 2009-08-30: Wingnut attack tweets

Writing another blog post about conservatives’ attempt to get federal court to overrule Alaska Constitution. Do I hear “judicial activism”? # RT: @yksin: Blogged at Henkimaa: Miller v. Carpeneti: Where was the press? http://tinyurl.com/nu2hdm #AKjudicialcouncil #AKconstitution # My first wingnut … Continue reading

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Theodicy (poem)

Theodicy for Wendy If they could, these words would wrap around the questions like a cocooning blanket. They’d devise an argument, foolproof, dispelling all nuances of Why? They’d console you moment by moment. They’d answer all your grief. But if … Continue reading

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Miller v. Carpeneti: Where was the press?

The lawsuit that calls for the federal courts to overturn major provisions of the Alaska Constitution with respect to judicial selection was filed on July 2. Why, then, did the Alaska press not report on it until August 26? Also included most important filings to date in the case.

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The Daily Tweets, 2009-08-28

Just learned a thing or two about donairs from my two Canadian coworkers. They sound tasty! Friendly shout out to Nova Scotia tweeple. #

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The Daily Tweets, 2009-08-27

@jansonjones It's so nice for you to be able to spend a day at home w/ the little one. 😉 in reply to jansonjones # @jansonjones I hope you're archiving your tweets for Aurelia's baby book. She'll love them when … Continue reading

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Gay-ins at McGinley’s

Brendan Joel Kelley at the Anchorage Press reports on last Friday’s goings-on at McGinley’s — about which I wrote at the time.  Brendan mentions Michael Mason’s conversation with managing partner Jack Lewis: According to Mason, he plans on returning to … Continue reading

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Lawsuit asks feds to overrule Alaska Constitution

When you can’t get your own way under your state’s Constitution — why, just find some federal judge to declare your Constitution unconstitutional! So with righty-tighty Alaskans with regard to judicial appointments.

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