Okay, I have taken the coward's way out on this blog and stayed away from this subject. After all, it did not affect me directly and I could wait until the country makes up its mind. That is cowardly. My position, although not on this blog, has always been that gays being married did not diminish me as a person. Bigotry and murder, however, diminish me if I don't speak up. For that reason, I am taking a stand.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Edward Snowden and the NSA
The Edward Snowden debacle for the Whitehouse actually began just before my summer travels but the data was really sketchy. At the time, although I appreciate the public enlightenment, I believed that Snowden should have been charged with violating his security clearance. My view on that has not changed and I am still greatful for the public enlightenment.
The current administration, however, has charged him with violating the 1917 espionage act. While that is not out of line for an extreme case, this administration is one of the most arrogant and restrictive since, and possibly including, Nixon! The only reason that the Snowden charges rise to espionage is because the administration, the Senate, and Congress are embarrassed. Our Senators (for example Diane Feinstein) and our Congressmen (for example John Boehner) are also embarrassed because they actually approved the legislation authorizing the current over-reach by the NSA.
The current administration, however, has charged him with violating the 1917 espionage act. While that is not out of line for an extreme case, this administration is one of the most arrogant and restrictive since, and possibly including, Nixon! The only reason that the Snowden charges rise to espionage is because the administration, the Senate, and Congress are embarrassed. Our Senators (for example Diane Feinstein) and our Congressmen (for example John Boehner) are also embarrassed because they actually approved the legislation authorizing the current over-reach by the NSA.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Back from Summer Vacation
Hello!
I took the summer off from blogging as we did a little traveling to see kids and grand-kids. There have been a lot of interesting developments since my last post. Many are fading from public consciousness, many have had enough public and political commentary that my small voice is unlikely to add anything new. There are some developments that I hope to address in the next few posts, however, for which my posts might offer a fresh view.
I am interested in the Snowden leaks and the government's position. I think the rollout of Obamacare and the Republican response both deserve some time. I am heartened by Richard Berry's overwhelming victory in the Albuquerque Mayoral race and the (finally) start of construction of the new Paseo interchange. Albeit the latter will make us miserable for a few months but is the right direction for our city. I will play 'fantasy football' with the 2014 elections as I still believe Susana Martinez could beat Tom Udall in the 2014 Senatorial contest although it would be far more risky for her than beating off Gary King for NM governor.
Anyway, for my (few) followers, I hope to add some more entertaining posts in the following days.
Guy Dilno
I took the summer off from blogging as we did a little traveling to see kids and grand-kids. There have been a lot of interesting developments since my last post. Many are fading from public consciousness, many have had enough public and political commentary that my small voice is unlikely to add anything new. There are some developments that I hope to address in the next few posts, however, for which my posts might offer a fresh view.
I am interested in the Snowden leaks and the government's position. I think the rollout of Obamacare and the Republican response both deserve some time. I am heartened by Richard Berry's overwhelming victory in the Albuquerque Mayoral race and the (finally) start of construction of the new Paseo interchange. Albeit the latter will make us miserable for a few months but is the right direction for our city. I will play 'fantasy football' with the 2014 elections as I still believe Susana Martinez could beat Tom Udall in the 2014 Senatorial contest although it would be far more risky for her than beating off Gary King for NM governor.
Anyway, for my (few) followers, I hope to add some more entertaining posts in the following days.
Guy Dilno
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