Bang the Drum

rants and ramblings of a political junkie

Shell’s profits rise 25% on the wings of global warming

By Karoli April 30, 2008 Bush Administration, Domestic Policy No Comments

Seriously, no lie. A 25% increase in profits., straight out of corporate PR’s mouth. But wait! There’s more! Chief Financial Officer Peter Voser said on a conference call the company…

Miles from Nowhere

By Karoli April 29, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

They certainly don’t portray accurately my values and beliefs. And if Reverend Wright thinks that that’s political posturing, as he put it, then he doesn’t know me very well. And…

Democratic Primary: This is Survivor, not Deal or No Deal

By Karoli April 29, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

Let’s be clear here. For all of the constant yammering about electoral votes in primary races, daily tracking polls that move one way or the other consistent with the whims…

It Could Happen to You

By Karoli April 29, 2008 Election 2008, Uncategorized No Comments

One of the 15 Obama in 30 Seconds Finalists, and another one of my original favorites from the first round: Technorati Tags: obamain30seconds, hope, video, commercial

DNCC Sees the Silverlight

By Karoli April 28, 2008 Election 2008, Uncategorized No Comments

Following my attempt to link up the Microsoft Mesh announcement with Jeremiah Wright in real time, I received this very interesting announcement from the DNCC: And in a first for…

Full Text of DNCC-Microsoft Announcement

By Karoli April 28, 2008 Election 2008, Uncategorized No Comments

DNCC NAMES MICROSOFT OFFICIAL SOFTWARE AND HD WEB CONTENT PROVIDER FOR 2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION Software Technology to Support Core Party Business in Denver, Offer Dynamic Experience and All-Access Pass…