Month: July 2002

Interview “under god” judge

Here’s an interesting, though short, interview w/the 79 yr old, WWII combat vet, judge who recently led a 9th Court ruling against the use of “under god” in the pledge of allegiance. Goodwin Isn

Let Freedom Ring

Now, more than ever (hey, it was a good turn of words), the need for vigilence in protecting freedom is necessary. Declan’s quoting of a set of links to the essential documents defining america’s values deserves a wide audience. Read it at his politech site, or I’ve mirrored it below. politechbot.com: Happy Anniversary-of-American-Independence Day! [fusion_builder_container … Read more

Presidential Orders

I don’t often agree with the shrub, but this memo, ostensibly leaked from the navel postgraduate school, seems to suggest a reasonable course of action. Note too that only the day, not the date, is specified, so this can be an ongoing campaign. Subject: Saturday afternoon activities The President of the United States, George W. … Read more

Open Source Update

Tim O’Reilly writes an interesting perspective piece regarding open source vendors, how s/w is actually used, and some finishing comments regarding the politicization of the whole process. O’Reilly Network: The Strange Case of the Disappearing Open Source Vendors [Jun. 28, 2002]