Bang the Drum

rants and ramblings of a political junkie

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Congress on Twitter

As a followup to my post yesterday, here’s a listing of the Senators and Representatives with Twitter accounts,
It’s disappointing to see so many that are inactive, or just spam channels. Compare Bob Latta (R) or Keith Ellison (D) to Sen. Joe Biden, who stopped twittering when he dropped his bid for President.
Seriously, Democrats. [...]

Dear Nancy Pelosi, Please come back to earth

I attribute much of the negative opinion about Congress to Nancy Pelosi’s leadership, who has moments of brilliance shaded by some that are really dark and unnecessary. While I understand that politics is a constant struggle between principle and compromise, knowing where to stand and where to fall, Pelosi seems to constantly operate from [...]

Tribute to Tim Russert

Also, on today’s Newsgang Live we pay tribute in our own, unique, politically junkie-like ways.

Bill Moyers Keynote: A Must-Watch

Bill Moyers is one of my heroes. This video is a must-watch whether you are a blogger or a political junkie or simply a citizen of what you believe to be a democracy. It’s 39 minutes that feels like 3.9. He nails corporate media, neocons, and the danger of apathy all in one short [...]

Searching for my inner Steve Gillmor

Listen to tonight’s post-election-return NewsGang Live, where I did my best to hold down the fort while Steve recovers from a cold, and serious dizziness after all the spinning. I think I even got the ending right.
NewsGang Live 5-20-2008

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