Bang the Drum

rants and ramblings of a political junkie

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…

Dear Rush Limbaugh: Suckit!

By Karoli April 24, 2008 Election 2008 No Comments

Rush Limbaugh’s call for riots in Denver is akin to shouting “Fire!” in a crowded theater. To me, it’s unAmerican and transcends the limits of free speech. The city of…

Challenge to Barack Obama: Invite Wright

By Karoli April 24, 2008 Barack Obama, Election 2008 No Comments

When my daughter was 5, she was run over by a van while crossing the street in a crosswalk. By some miracle she wasn’t killed (which amazed the paramedics), but…

Hillary Hammers MoveOn?

By Karoli April 18, 2008 Election 2008 No Comments

What part of grass roots does Senator Hillary Clinton misunderstand? In her remarks at a private fundraiser, she had some harsh criticisms of MoveOn.org, an organization that came into existence…

Torture: A real reason for bitterness

By Karoli April 13, 2008 Bush Administration No Comments

While CNN and the other Sunday talking heads obsess over the ‘bitterness’ speech, and the Clinton/McCain campaign continues to flog it, let’s talk about the real reason to be bitter:…