Daily Archives: February 4, 2004

Friends in high places

Here’s a little expenditure that you won’t find detailed in the current budget. A media firm working for President Bush’s re-election campaign has a share of the administration’s publicly funded $12.6 million advertising effort touting the new Medicare law. National … Continue reading Continue reading

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BAN Prosperity Index

Here’s an interesting way of looking at the current economic climate: the BAN Prosperity Index. The BAN Prosperity Index is a weighted aggregation of six economic indicators that directly affect poor and middle class Americans. Included in the aggregation are … Continue reading Continue reading

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Probably the last damn Super Bowl thing I’ll write

Two final indications that things must have gone reasonably well this week. One is Rich Connelly’s Super Bowl diary, in which he actually seems impressed with the downtown party scene in spite of himself. As bizarre as it may seem, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Courts spike Bacardi trademark claim

I just love to see Tom DeLay lose, even if it’s only by proxy. In a blow to one of House Majority Leader Tom DeLay’s (R-Texas) top legislative goals, a federal trademark court has dismissed rum giant Bacardi’s claim that … Continue reading Continue reading

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OK, it really was worth it

I believe we can now officially answer affirmitively when asked whether or not it was worth it for Houston to host a Super Bowl: Apparently, doing so has made Dallasites envious. Listen, Houston is one of my favorite places. How … Continue reading Continue reading

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No girls allowed

If golfer Greg Norman had his way, the PGA Tour would permanently bar women from playing in its events. The Australian star dismissed women in men’s events as a marketing ploy, and said men’s tours should consider changing their bylaws … Continue reading Continue reading

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Raising money in Texas

Somewhat to my surprise, given how many members of our Congressional delegation have endorsed Wes Clark and how well-established the Howard Dean network is, John Edwards is the top money-raiser among Democrats in Texas. Edwards raised $1.6 million in Texas … Continue reading Continue reading

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In every generation there is a Chosen One

Alex recasts “Buffy” and “Angel” in terms of the 2004 Presidential race, as only he can. Check it out. UPDATE: Oops! I had originally credited this to Mac Thomason, but the author was his co-blogger at War Liberal instead. My … Continue reading Continue reading

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