trouble brewing?
So Cheney apologized, pointing out that "Ultimately, I'm the guy who pulled the trigger." Well, duh. Should it have taken four days--and undoubtedly, lots of pressure from the President--to get that kind of admission?
The only real revelation was that Cheney said he had a beer at lunch, a couple of hours before they went hunting. Not only is this obviously a hunting no-no, but it contradicts his host's earlier statements and raises the question of whether he may have delayed reporting the incident for fear of having to take a breathalyzer.
The N.Y. Times's David E. Sanger and Anne E. Kornblut write:
In the Fox News interview, Cheney was unapologetic about the way he handled releasing the information, arguing that the major media outlets were driving this as a story because they're bitter that they were scooped by the tiny Corpus-Christi paper. Obviously this doesn't address the fact that details of the incident are still strangely sketchy, and seem to change almost every day. For example, it was originally reported that the victim had a heart attack, but yesterday sources were reporting that he actually had a BB in his heart, which was not initially reported in the effort to downplay his injuries. And if Cheney's right and this is an example of a media bias and nothing more, why are so many prominent Republicans criticizing the way he's handled the situation?
Speaking of prominent Republicans in hot water, it looks like there may soon be another lobbyist scandal brewing.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-02-15-specter-earmarks_x.htm
USA Today's Matt Kelley reports that Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Spector earmarked about $50 million in spending for six companies that are represented by a lobbyist who happens to be married to one of Spector's top aides. Worse yet, Spector's aide works with him in the Senate Appropriations Committee and defense subcomittee, where the earmarks originated. In other words, the aide, Vicki Siegel Herson, was directly involved with the decision to earmark funds to companies that pay her husband lobbyist fees.
In sunnier news, my Knicks finally won a game, though they may negate those good feelings by pulling off a trade that would have to be described as retarded--acquiring Steve Francis, who is, correct me if I'm wrong, essentially the exact same player as Stephon Marbury. Is that what we need? Especially on a roster that also includes shoot-first guards Jamal Crawford and Nate Robinson? Coming off the Jalen Rose trade, is the thinking at MSG that if they keep adding overpriced junk, sooner or later they'll have to win a game? Doesn't Isiah have any oversight here--you know, someone to step in and ask what he's thinking?
Sorry to vent, I know no one cares, but it's tough to root for a team that's completely mismanaged.
On a more personal note, I have an interview today, so wish me luck...
The only real revelation was that Cheney said he had a beer at lunch, a couple of hours before they went hunting. Not only is this obviously a hunting no-no, but it contradicts his host's earlier statements and raises the question of whether he may have delayed reporting the incident for fear of having to take a breathalyzer.
The N.Y. Times's David E. Sanger and Anne E. Kornblut write:
Until Mr. Cheney acknowledged having had a beer at lunch, members of the hunting party had been adamant that no alcohol was involved. Katharine Armstrong, whose family owns the ranch, had said in interviews that Dr Pepper was served at lunch and that no one was drinking.It's hard to believe Cheney drank enough for this to be a factor, but considering the way this was all handled, it's tough to give him the benefit of the doubt on anything.
In the Fox News interview, Cheney was unapologetic about the way he handled releasing the information, arguing that the major media outlets were driving this as a story because they're bitter that they were scooped by the tiny Corpus-Christi paper. Obviously this doesn't address the fact that details of the incident are still strangely sketchy, and seem to change almost every day. For example, it was originally reported that the victim had a heart attack, but yesterday sources were reporting that he actually had a BB in his heart, which was not initially reported in the effort to downplay his injuries. And if Cheney's right and this is an example of a media bias and nothing more, why are so many prominent Republicans criticizing the way he's handled the situation?
Speaking of prominent Republicans in hot water, it looks like there may soon be another lobbyist scandal brewing.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-02-15-specter-earmarks_x.htm
USA Today's Matt Kelley reports that Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Spector earmarked about $50 million in spending for six companies that are represented by a lobbyist who happens to be married to one of Spector's top aides. Worse yet, Spector's aide works with him in the Senate Appropriations Committee and defense subcomittee, where the earmarks originated. In other words, the aide, Vicki Siegel Herson, was directly involved with the decision to earmark funds to companies that pay her husband lobbyist fees.
In sunnier news, my Knicks finally won a game, though they may negate those good feelings by pulling off a trade that would have to be described as retarded--acquiring Steve Francis, who is, correct me if I'm wrong, essentially the exact same player as Stephon Marbury. Is that what we need? Especially on a roster that also includes shoot-first guards Jamal Crawford and Nate Robinson? Coming off the Jalen Rose trade, is the thinking at MSG that if they keep adding overpriced junk, sooner or later they'll have to win a game? Doesn't Isiah have any oversight here--you know, someone to step in and ask what he's thinking?
Sorry to vent, I know no one cares, but it's tough to root for a team that's completely mismanaged.
On a more personal note, I have an interview today, so wish me luck...
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