08 Nov 2006, 12:56 p.m.

Media Artifacts

The new candidate for US Secretary of Defense gave an interview to Frontline about the White House's planning behind the first Gulf War. The scene with the fireplace seems so sitcom. In any case, I'm …

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07 Nov 2006, 23:15 p.m.

An Election Night Thought

Let me just say, Leonard and I agree that what happened this election cycle (most obviously, the Democrats retaking the House of Representatives) would not have happened without the leadership of Howard Dean at the …

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07 Nov 2006, 16:05 p.m.

Rockin' Montage

OK, this officially replaces Arrested Development as my primary video association with the pop song "Freedom". Astonishingly well-put-together for a YouTube political advocacy music video.

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07 Nov 2006, 14:22 p.m.

Quote Of The Day

"He has, y'know, integrity." "Yeah, see where that'll get him." "I'll tell you what it's not gonna get him: LEGO Mindstorms."

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07 Nov 2006, 11:42 a.m.

On Voting, From The Joel On Software Forum

"It's like a potluck, man. Do I like making cheesy potatoes? No. It takes me an hour. I dislike cooking. But if I'm going to eat everyone elses dishes, it's only right that I participate …

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05 Nov 2006, 22:16 p.m.

In Response To Reddit Speculation

I wrote something on the Business of Software forum that bears reposting here: I'm not about to try to sell or buy a startup, so there's no point in me speculating about Reddit's sale price, …

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05 Nov 2006, 12:24 p.m.

MC Masala on Election Experiences

I used to work for a state senator. I watched the election returns come in live several times. And I used to be more avid about day-to-day horse races than I am now. This week's …

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04 Nov 2006, 15:17 p.m.

Quote of the Day

"I was trying to determine your role. Are you a baby or a dinosaur? Those are the only two options."

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03 Nov 2006, 10:48 a.m.

Autumn

"Out West, where you vacation, the aspens will already be turning. They turn in clusters, because their roots connect them. Come back to work -- and life."

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03 Nov 2006, 9:21 a.m.

Geek Visit

My acquaintance Aaron Swartz is visiting NYC this weekend and staying with me & Leonard. We'd never quite gotten around to seeing each other after Leonard and I moved to the East Coast, so now …

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