http://ellenemersonwhite.com Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:09:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Democratic Party is broken. In fact, I don't think too many people would disagree with me if I were to say that, right now, the entire country is not in particularly good shape. Ever since that terrible September morning in New York -- which had the most shockingly beautiful ... http://ellenemersonwhite.com/archives/83 I like history. I have always liked history. And although it is on another, very grim topic, this, in my opinion, is an beautifully written piece of history.  So is this.  But when I was trying--and failing--to get my PhD in--you guessed it!--history, I was told that, over and over, that I ... http://ellenemersonwhite.com/archives/82 As far as I can tell, no one has more fun than these guys.  I never imagined a world where the Red Sox would get to celebrate, on a regular basis.  Life as a Red Sox fan always felt like this. But, last night, something extra-special happened.  Two years ago, ... http://ellenemersonwhite.com/archives/81 I am not enjoying this campaign cycle.  I am not looking forward to November.  I have actually been surly and a bit short-tempered lately, as a direct result, which is--one likes to think--somewhat out of character.  So, it's clearly time for a break. Lucky for me, the Beloved ... http://ellenemersonwhite.com/archives/78 Right now, that would be my preference. I won't do it, because--in my opinion--only a weenie votes "Present," but it certainly feels like a tempting choice. Senator's Obama's speech this week was, for the most part, quite good. I don't think it reinvented the wheel, but it was effective, ... http://ellenemersonwhite.com/archives/77 Senator Obama did not ask for my advice. Surprisingly, his campaign rarely calls me, and almost never writes. (and when they do, they just want money.) But, tomorrow--today, actually, as I look at the clock--the Senator should, in my opinion, not opt for lofty rhetoric, or defensiveness, or repudiate ... http://ellenemersonwhite.com/archives/76 The board should be working again--knock wood--but this took me so long that I'm not motivated to redo the layout all over again (because the old stylesheet's not working with the new board). Anyway, hopefully you can tolerate the crazy circus theme until I fix things up again. Thanks for everyone's ... http://ellenemersonwhite.com/archives/75 I want to wake up, and have Al Gore getting ready to finish his second term. We all have health care. The economy continues to operate with a large surplus. The Kyoto Accord has been scrapped--because it wasn't ambitious enough, and the new treaty is much better. ... http://ellenemersonwhite.com/archives/74 Yes, I'm aware of the MB problem. Hopefully I'll manage to fix it soon. I'll be sure to post here when it's back online. http://ellenemersonwhite.com/archives/73 I wish that I did not strongly believe this--but, I do, and have yet to come across anything at all to convince myself that the Democratic Party is not currently careening towards disaster. (Actually, a large percentage of the Party seems to be willingly marching in that direction, complete ... http://ellenemersonwhite.com/archives/72