Tonight in Salt Lake - DailyKos Blogger
DailyKos blogger, activist and co-author Markos Zuniga will speak tonight.
6:30 p.m. - Fiddler’s Elbow 1063 East 2100 South. Do come?
Blogging and the use of the internet as an organizing messaging tool has become critically important in shaping policy and politics across the nation and especially in Utah.
Last fall, Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb wrote an article “Bloggers may play key role in Hatch’s ‘06 race” which begins:
Webb: The use of the Internet is expanding rapidly in political campaigns. Some respected political analysts and technology gurus have flatly stated that the next president will be elected over the Internet.
The Internet will clearly play a large role in Utah’s 2006 election. We’re already seeing candidates make use of advanced Web tools, especially in the U.S. Senate race.
PEW Charitable Trust has the latest research on The internet on there website section called Internet Evolution A decade of adoption: How the internet has woven itself into American life.
Of particular relavance to Utah is Internet usage in rural areas. Turns out nationwide, rural areas are only 10% behind.
April 25th, 2006 at 9:50 pm
Things you have to believe to be a Republican today…..
Jesus loves you, and shares your hatred of homosexuals and Hillary Clinton.
Saddam was a good guy when Reagan armed him, a bad guy when Bush’s daddy made war on him, a good guy when Cheney did business with him, and a bad guy when Bush needed a “we can’t find Bin Laden” diversion.
Trade with Cuba is wrong because the country is Communist, but trade with China and Vietnam is vital to a spirit o f international harmony. The United States should get out of the United Nations, and our highest national priority is enforcing UN resolutions against Iraq.
A woman can’t be trusted with decisions about her own body, but multi-national corporations can make decisions affecting all mankind without regulation.
The best way to improve military morale is to praise the troops in speeches, while slashing veterans’ benefits and combat pay.
If condoms are kept out of schools, adolescents won’t have sex. A good way to fight terrorism is to belittle our long-time allies, then demand their cooperation and money.
Providing health care to all Iraqis is sound policy, but providing health care to all Americans is socialism. HMOs & insurance companies have the best interests of the public at heart.
Global warming and tobacco’s link to cancer are junk science, but creationism should be taught in schools.
A president lying about an extramarital affair is an impeachable offense, but a president lying to en list support for a war in which thousands die is solid defense policy.
Government should limit itself to the powers named in the Constitution, which include banning gay marriages and censoring the Internet. The public has a right to know about Hillary’s cattle trades, but George Bush’s driving record is none of our business.
Being a drug addict is a moral failing and a crime, unless you’re a conservative radio host. Then it’s an illness and you need our prayers for your recovery.
You support states’ rights, but the Attorney General can tell states what local voter initiatives they have the right to adopt.
What Bill Clinton did in the 1960s is of vital national interest, but what Bush did in the ’80s is irrelevant.
Feel free to pass this on. If you don’t send it to at least 10 other people, we’re likely to be stuck with more Republicans in ‘06 & ‘08. Friends don’t let friends vote Republican.
April 25th, 2006 at 9:51 pm
Things you have to believe to be a Republican today….. Jesus loves you, and shares your hatred of homosexuals and Hillary Clinton.
Saddam was a good guy when Reagan armed him, a bad guy when Bush’s daddy made war on him, a good guy when Cheney did business with him, and a bad guy when Bush needed a “we can’t find Bin Laden” diversion. Trade with Cuba is wrong because the country is Communist, but trade with China and Vietnam is vital to a spirit o f international harmony. The United States should get out of the United Nations, and our highest national priority is enforcing UN resolutions against Iraq.
A woman can’t be trusted with decisions about her own body, but multi-national corporations can make decisions affecting all mankind without regulation. The best way to improve military morale is to praise the troops in speeches, while slashing veterans’ benefits and combat pay. If condoms are kept out of schools, adolescents won’t have sex. A good way to fight terrorism is to belittle our long-time allies, then demand their cooperation and money. Providing health care to all Iraqis is sound policy, but providing health care to all Americans is socialism. HMOs & insurance companies have the best interests of the public at heart. Global warming and tobacco’s link to cancer are junk science, but creationism should be taught in schools. A president lying about an extramarital affair is an impeachable offense, but a president lying to en list support for a war in which thousands die is solid defense policy. Government should limit itself to the powers named in the Constitution, which include banning gay marriages and censoring the Internet. The public has a right to know about Hillary’s cattle trades, but George Bush’s driving record is none of our business. Being a drug addict is a moral failing and a crime, unless you’re a conservative radio host. Then it’s an illness and you need our prayers for your recovery.
You ;support states’ rights, but the Attorney General can tell states what local voter initiatives they have the right to adopt.
What Bill Clinton did in the 1960s is of vital national interest, but what Bush did in the ’80s is irrelevant.
Feel free to pass this on. If you don’t send it to at least 10 other people, we’re likely to be stuck with more Republicans in ‘06 & ‘08. Friends don’t let friends vote Republican.