And we’re doing this, why? Senate, by 64-35 Vote, Passes Farm Bill Costing $180 Billion. The Senate passed the most important farm bill in years today, assuring farmers of billions more in subsidies over the next decade. By David Stout. [New York Times: NYT HomePage]
Interesting. Weblogs covered the story of Pim Fortuyn’s death better than the major media. It wasn’t even close. Adam Curry’s weblog provided the best insight into what Pim stood for, why he was killed, and what his death means. The major media, across the board (I read most of the articles the major pubs ran), failed to do the research they claim to do. The articles were on the whole reflexive, opinionated, and just plain wrong. Here is Adam’s take on the whole mess: The Big Lie. [John Robb’s Radio Weblog]
Well, I didn’t like it..
Hmm.. Trying out a new Radio Theme.
YEAH! Justice Dept. Reverses Policy on Meaning of Second Amendment. The Justice Dept. told the Supreme Court on Monday that the Constitution “protects the rights of individuals” to own firearms. By Linda Greenhouse. [New York Times: NYT HomePage]
I’m sorry, are you a National Security Specialist? No, but you are fucking rich. That doesn’t make you a supermind in this area. Geesh. Warren Buffett: Nuke attack ‘virtually a certainty’ [CNN]
Too funny. New York Police Facing Massive Retirements Are Recruiting in Boston. WBZ May 6 2002 10:20AM ET [Moreover – moreover…]