On Being Stubborn
According to his critics, Bush is stubborn. So stubborn that he will never admit to a mistake and change course. But is he? The withdrawal of the Miers’ nomination proves his critics at least...
Monthly Archive: October 2005
Scooter Libby Indicted; News Conference at 2:00
The five-count indictment includes: obstruction of justice, making a false statement and perjury. He has resigned his position as Vice President Cheney’s Chief of Staff.
Next Nomination Cheat Sheet and VOTE
NOTE: Updates added, please scroll. Who’s next? Take a minute and VOTE! Look left (on the sidebar); Vote right. Ironically, the President this next time needs to nominate a divisive figure: someone, that is,...
Harriet Miers Withdraws
She’s just withdrawn her nomination, and they are saying that it is because Senators wanted to see papers from her work at the White House. An attempt at face-saving. It was the handwriting on...
Wal-Mart Locks Up Employees, Reports Fast Company Magazine
The UnHappy Face of the ‘Dark Side of “everyday low prices”‘ The November issue of Fast Company tells us that Wal-Mart incarcerates the night shift in some of its stores — byline Charles Fishman:...
The First Question To Ask When a Reporter Calls
“Hello Mr. Journalist from the main stream media, I’m glad you called. Am I a target or a source?” Your Business Blogger has had the misfortune of being both. But not at the same...
Harriet Miers' Speech Referencing Abortion
Harriet Miers In 1993, Harriet Miers gave a speech to the Executive Women of Dallas. The Washington Post reported this morning that she referenced abortion. Here’s the relevant passage: The ongoing debate continues surrounding...
Indictments Tomorrow?
Patrick Fitzgerald, Special Prosecutor Steve Clemons of the Washington Note says that sealed indictments will be filed tomorrow, with a press conference to come on Thursday. His commenters are wishing each other “Happy Fitzmas.”...
Being a Pest
Baltimore/Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce Your Business Blogger has been on both sides of the table as buyer and seller in government procurement. Today I worked with a client selling to the public sector,...
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