http://www.theworldaroundyou.com "In the war on terror, policies that encourage fear are a self-inflicted wound." - Benjamin Friedman Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:46:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It is a very smart move on the part of Rep. Artur Davis, to consider not attending the Judiciary Committee’s impeachment hearing today. DAVIS: “If I go to the hearing, it will be to make the point that while I think there have been certain abuses by the administration . . ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/07/25/artur-davis-may-not-attend-impeachment-hearing-friday/ Swing State Project moved two of our Alabama races one position more Democratic on their rankings and Alabama’s 3rd is now on the watch list. It will take some new polling numbers to move AL-03 up even further on the radar, and it’s not an easy district to poll. ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/07/24/swing-state-project-moves-two-al-races-more-likely-democratic/ The Josh Segall for Congress campaign launched a site that will be of great use to the citizens of Alabama’s 3rd congressional district in understanding how they have been represented over the last several years by Congressman Mike Rogers. I’ve been very impressed with the Segall campaign throughout this ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/07/22/fact-checking-mike-rogers-record/ …who also had alleged affairs, which became internet fodder. Publius IX does a great job of laying out the two ways the Troy King story could play out…and so far it looks like we are headed down the same path as Sen. Kerry and Alexandra Polier, as opposed to ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/07/16/a-tale-of-two-other-politicians/ I understand where Dan is coming from, and respect his change of heart, but I see things a little differently. Part of what blogs do is discuss what people are talking about, no matter the credibility of the information. There have been many stories over the four years I have ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/07/14/i-respectfully-disagree-with-dan/ The rumor mill has churned long enough that the outline of the truth seems to finally be emerging. As I suspected, the whole homosexual angle was a too good to be true, but it does appear that Troy was caught in a relationship outside of his marriage and divorce ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/07/13/truth-seems-to-be-coming-out-on-troy-king/ It can’t be…it’s too good to be true…Troy King and misconduct? Troy King resigning? I will reserve my dance of joy until it’s official…but my heart skipped a beat when I read this post…thanks for the heads up mooncat. Left In Alabama:: Attorney General Troy King Resigns? UPDATE: Thursday morning, and ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/07/09/troy-the-boy-king-resigning/ Mooncat does a great job of outlining the specifics of the bickering going on in the race for the Republican nomination in Alabama’s 2nd CD. I love every minute of it, because every minute they spend bickering is a minute that Bobby Bright can use to prepare for the ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/07/08/republican-bickering/ Dan got credentialed for the Republican National Convention…go on Dan! I agree with the approach he wants to take…should be a lot of fun. Credentialed | Daily Dixie http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/07/08/dan-at-the-rnc/ Josh Segall continues to surprise people with his fundraising prowess. Rep. Mike Rogers is in serious trouble…which is great news for the people of the 3rd District. Alabama has a real chance at having a Democratic majority in it’s congressional delegation, and more importantly adding two strong, competent ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/07/08/josh-segalls-campaign-continues-to-build/ The official announcement will come today, but I believe this is another inspired move on the part of the Obama campaign. I have no doubt they will pack Invesco field, and it will make a powerful statement to the nation about the kind of candidate Barack Obama is. Calculated political ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/07/07/obama-to-accept-nomination-in-front-of-75000/ Leave it to the Alabama State Department of Education to come up with any reason to not comply with federal requirements…like, gas prices are too high to allow people to transfer out of poor performing schools. State seeks U.S. waiver on some school transfers- al.com http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/07/05/any-excuse/ Will Saletan is an excellent columnist, especially in the way he constructs an argument. I found this recent column particularly convincing. I agree that we should not be using the results from Google Trends for a particular geographic region to define the standards of that community. The internet is ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/06/29/saletan-on-sexual-hypocrisy-and-community/ One of my first comedic obsessions…who I still quote to this day…George Carlin, passed away today. Another sad loss. George Carlin mourned as a counterculture hero | TuscaloosaNews.com http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/06/23/carlin-dead/ Rep. Artur Davis is going to run for governor of Alabama…he is leaving no doubt. An interview with Congressional Quarterly on Thursday is just the latest indication of his desires. He has said he will announce his intentions officially in a period of months. And I have ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/06/21/davis-tells-cq-of-his-gubernatorial-desires/ Taegan is right…the only choice for the next host of Meet the Press is Chuck Todd. The Next Host of Meet the Press - Political Insider http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/06/15/the-next-host-of-meet-the-press/ Senator Obama continues to do an amazing job of putting legs and depth behind what many often assert are just platittudes. This portion of his speech today was particularly meaningful to me, I was answering questions at a town hall meeting in Wisconsin the other day and a young man ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/06/15/another-outstanding-speech/ This is the most incredible photo I’ve ever seen of a tornado touching down…. A Remarkable Photo From Tornado Country - The Lede - Breaking News - New York Times Blog http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/06/15/incredible/ Tim Russert was a man most admired by those in the political reporting and blogging community. I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. Taken long before his time and in this most historic of election seasons, it’s particularly said that he won’t get to ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/06/13/omg-tim-russert-is-dead/ This has flown under the radar, but Alabama’s Senator Jeff Sessions is one of a gang of 14 congressional members who have not endorsed or publicly supported Senator McCain in the presidential election. The only other senator in the same position is Chuck Hagel, who has made clear his ... http://www.theworldaroundyou.com/2008/06/12/sessions-not-backing-mccain/