Daily Archives: November 5, 2008

Surprise. Not. The nearly $5 billion U.S. aid package known as Plan Colombia failed to meet its goal of halving illegal narcotics production in this Andean nation, says a U.S. congressional report released Wednesday. Um, yeah. Sort of like I … Continue reading →

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is looking for someone to replace Senator Obama. Wanted: Someone to serve two years in the U.S. Senate. Requirements: Must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least nine years and an … Continue reading →

OK, we have a new President, probably a new direction, lots of new possibilities (and also the possibility that nothing will change). Putting aside temporarily my usual mantra that our efforts must be to motivate the people rather than count … Continue reading →