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22 May 2007 ~ 0 Comments

Al Gore, Technogeek

Al Gore may not share any political viewpoint with me, but he’s got a pretty cool computer setup. My friend Spencer sent me this photo with Gore and his 3 giant 30″ Apple monitors. Now lcds don’t use much energy, but I still wonder what kind of carbon footprint they’re leaving.

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13 November 2006 ~ 1 Comment

Presidential Equation

I was speaking with Maria this afternoon in the kitchen on the 6th floor and came across a substitution for thinking when it comes to international politics. Simply follow this undemanding formula: If Bush <= bad, then Clinton >= good. Very straightforward, no?
It seems like everyone here sees George W. Bush as an instigator that [...]

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09 November 2006 ~ 2 Comments

Where have the Conservatives Gone?

Well, Democrats now have control of the House and Senate. I’m trying not to be too frustrated, but it looks like the next 2 years are going to be a complete waste of time at the very best. I can only imagine the vitriol that will spew out of Washington during the next 24 months. [...]

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07 November 2006 ~ 0 Comments

Elections

I’m using the WiFi at Alto Palermo trying to watch the election coverage. For some reason, my SlingBox isn’t working, so I’ll have to wait until morning to see the results. If the GOP holds on to this one, they should consider themselves fortunate. They’ve done everything possible to give away this election. It’s a [...]

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17 October 2006 ~ 2 Comments

Bush Update

People here think it´s great that I´m an American, but the President is reviled. Thank you American mainstream media! In my first 7 days here, I´ve heard Geoge W. Bush referred to as a religious extremist, alcohololic, and there seems to be a general agreement with Hugo Chavez´s assessment of him as “el diablo.” This [...]

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