Despite all of the sangria that Mrs. Cat and I drank last night at Moody's Pub in Uptown, I still managed to get up this morning to read the news. By the way, if DU ever does another meetup there, we will happily do a repeat performance of last night's shameful display, including moments when we argue loudly about who could humiliate themselves the most in a run against Barak Obama; the ingredients of maraschino cherries; and what we'd really like to say to people during job interviews.
I digress. The point of this post is that now, the morning after, I would expect to feel like crap. I fed the cats, put on some coffee, and sat down to read the news, and what do I see as the following headlines?
L.A. Times front page:
http://www.latimes.com/(snip)
Kerry's Crime-Fighting Early DaysBy James Rainey
His postwar years in a D.A.'s office honed his skills as a tough-minded leader, supporters say.
(snip)
---I must note here, that there are also three disturbing headlines, which you should read for yourself. I refuse to gloat over death and human suffering.
Chicago Trib:
http://www.chicagotribune.comA lot of bad news from Iraq and Israel/Palestinian Territories. Again, I take no satisfaction in these horrors.
I do, however, feel that as long as these things are being reported, there is hope that those people responsible will be held to account.
Chicago Sun Times: Total fluff. Ignore.
N.Y. Times:
http://www.nytimes.com(snip)
Editorial:
Ehrenreich: It's Over, Ralph(snip)
Also, tons of bad news on the economy and Iraq. Sheesh.
And, today's personal favorite:
Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com(snip)
Bush Mum on Second TermPresident offers no specifics about what he would do if he wins again.
(snip)
So, I wonder, is the tide turning? Is the press waking up? Are we starting to see some of this stuff starting to stick?
Right now, I, unlike Chimpy, am going to read each of these articles. I'll be back. Comment if you like.