Archive for August, 2006
Thursday, August 31st, 2006
Now Playing - Master Hands
This is dedicated to my grandfather and his fellow 1936-37 Flint Sit Down Strikers.
It is the first of four parts. It was made by GM in 1936 just months before the strike.
update: I don't know what's going on with youtube, ...
Posted in Now Playing | 6 Comments »
Tuesday, August 29th, 2006
I was working all day in a room with no Internet, so I was stuck trying to follow my blogs & email on my cell phone. I do love Internet phone, but it's just not the same as a regular pc.
But, look at how perfectly the MichLib ...
Posted in Other Stuff | 2 Comments »
Sunday, August 27th, 2006
I have added a Coppermine Image Gallery to the site. You can access the gallery using the link in the upper nav bar, under 'Features', or access it directly at http://www.christinebarry.com/coppermine. I have two albums online: one with convention pictures and one with the pictures of our ...
Posted in Announcements | 5 Comments »
Sunday, August 27th, 2006
Note: This is for the Shiawassee readers who don't make the rounds to other blogs ...
Carmella Sabaugh has received the Democratic nomination for Michigan Secretary of State.
Learn more about Carmella in this Michigan Liberal diary:
Secretary of State Challenger Carmella Sabaugh (D-St. Clair Shores)
Thanks to the live blogging at http://www.michiganliberal.com ...
Posted in Announcements, Michigan Democratic Party, Politics | No Comments »
Sunday, August 27th, 2006
Note: This is for the Shiawassee readers who don't make the rounds to other blogs ...
Amos Williams has accepted the Democratic nomination for Michigan Attorney General.
Learn more about Amos in these Michigan Liberal diaries:
Williams Accepts
Attorney General Challenger Amos Williams
I missed the chance to meet Amos when he was in ...
Posted in Announcements, Michigan Democratic Party, Politics | 1 Comment »
Saturday, August 26th, 2006
http://www.flickr.com/photos/christinebarry/
Update: I added a Coppermine gallery: http://www.christinebarry.com/coppermine/. This will have all of the pictures. I'm no longer adding pictures to the flickr gallery.
Posted in Michigan Democratic Party | 4 Comments »
Saturday, August 26th, 2006
sp. T.W.I.T. Calling DickHead
I have secured a super-secret list of ethnic based “caucuses†… Black Caucus, Greek American Caucus, Pakistani Caucus, Arab and Chaldean Caucus, Bangladeshi Caucus, and Hispanic/Latino Caucus. The Liberal Scourge keep repeating something about strength through diversity, while disparaging you for your support of the Michigan ...
Posted in TWIT Report | No Comments »
Saturday, August 26th, 2006
DickHead Do You Copy? T.W.I.T. Reporting In
Hour two of the massive liberal convergence in Cobo and my cover remains intact. The evil liberals have split off into groups, called “caucusesâ€. I do not yet know what these “caucuses†are, but I am certain they are used to ...
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Saturday, August 26th, 2006
DickHead DickHead Do You Copy? Over
Special Agent Tango William Ivan Tango reporting in. I have infiltrated the liberal compound “Cobo†and initiated surveillance as ordered. My cover as a “liberal blogger†has been established. I am currently positioned on the convention floor and have hijacked this ...
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Friday, August 25th, 2006
Democratic Convention Webcast
Looks like the convention will have a live webcast after all.
Woot!
Posted in Announcements, Michigan Democratic Party | No Comments »
Friday, August 25th, 2006
No, there's not alot of exciting action here.
But I just brought the Trailblazer in for an oil change, and brought my laptop so I could do some writing. (usually I just bring a book to read while I wait) Turns out they offer wireless Internet access in their ...
Posted in Shiawassee County | 5 Comments »
Thursday, August 24th, 2006
The Committee To Elect Judy Ford has announced a correction to their recent mailing: The URL printed on the stationery is www.voteford.com. The correct URL is www.votejudyford.com.
The Committee apologizes for the inconvenience.
Posted in Announcements | No Comments »
Thursday, August 24th, 2006
5 Ways To Lose An Election (If You're A Democrat)
Ignore the rural areas – Democrats haven’t won Shiawassee County since we stopped going door to door in the rural areas. (Yes, we have some non-rural areas out here) Buying media and door knocking in the cities ...
Posted in 5 | 6 Comments »
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006
Ok, I'm sorry about the title but it was either that or "Soil Erosion Refunds", and what are the odds you'd read an article called "Soil Erosion Refunds"?
The Independent had just such an article today. I have a couple of comments:
Shiawassee County Prosecuting Attorney Randy O Colbry said after ...
Posted in Shiawassee County | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006
Someone brought an old bumper sticker to the Shiawassee Dems August meeting tonight.
Francis R "Bus" Spaniola
Posted in Other Stuff, Shiawassee County | No Comments »
Sunday, August 20th, 2006
Just a few more thoughts on the drain office situation ...
So Bernie Butcher goes to work for Drain Commissioner Gary Bendall in the spring of 1991, tasked with developing the soil erosion program so that it complies with MDEQ requirements. Taking the position of Deputy Drain Commissioner would require ...
Posted in Politics, Shiawassee County | 3 Comments »
Sunday, August 20th, 2006
Walden Wins Primary
Congratulations to Commissioner Jerry Walden, who won his primary race against challenger Shannon Steffes by approximately 160 votes. My only question: Why are the Walden signs still up on Geeck & Juddville Roads? Isn't there a rule against that? (It's not snark, I'm asking) ...
Posted in Shiawassee Weekly | No Comments »
Sunday, August 20th, 2006
Photo By Luann Johnson
Searching For Dick
I thought I’d play a little search engine game tonight last night, so I put the SEs up against each other and did ...
Posted in Dickless Michigan, Other Stuff, Politics | 2 Comments »
Friday, August 18th, 2006
New Blog On The Block
"Remember when you signed up to distribute Amway?"
So begins the first post on devosjinx.com. Check it out!
Welcome to the 'sphere, Amway Loser. ;)
Posted in Announcements | No Comments »
Friday, August 18th, 2006
U. S. Senator Stabenow is coming in her mobile campaign office for a potluck in Corunna. You will also be able to meet with Congressional Candidate Jim Marcinkowski and State Representative Candidate Judy Ford. Come mingle with friends, enjoy great food, see the Stabenow for ...
Posted in Announcements, Shiawassee County | No Comments »