A librarian friend informed me this morning of a horrific occurrence, the shooting death of two Officers in a town around 30 miles away from Norman. This article in the norman transcript gives a brief summary of the circumstances and events happening Sunday.
While serving a warrant Sunday, two Sheriffs deputies were shot and killed, and a bystander was wounded as she was passing across the street. The shooter, Ezekial Holbert, is currently in custody charged with first-degree murder.
A horrific crime committed because of a domestic abuse warrant. The crime committed Sunday was not worth the lives of two Sheriffs deputies. The fact that a domestic abuse warrant lead to their deaths truly is a tragedy. The domestic abuse charge would most likely be minor, compared to a conviction of first-degree murder.
That is the real tragedy here is that the domestic abuse charge would not have been anything life-ending. But just like the small sum the killers collected from the death of the Clutter family, this story really is unfortunate.
Yeah I know, I'm going to edit and polish!
July 27, 2009
Palin: A young woman's mavericky journey from Wasilla to the White House?
Last weekend, Sarah Palin gave a series of farewell picnics throughout the state of Alaska. These were her last few days as governor of Alaska, before that position was transfered to Sean Parnell. How else would Palin do it?
After all, she announced July 3rd that she wouldn't be seeking another term as governor, and further that she would be resigning at the end of the month. It was a shocking announcement. (Yes I tried for the most obscure source as possible.)
John McCain seemingly plucked her out of thin air last August when he picked the Alaska governor as a running mate. It's debatable whether or not that was a great move, as most estimation is askew considering what happened to the economy. To say that Mrs. Palin is controversial would be an understatement. She can definitely push the correct buttons to generate media.
Regardless, Palin made great late night fodder, even if Letterman probably crossed a line or two, and Saturday Night Live used her verbatim. I do admit, this is tough to take day after day, especially for someone not used to practically any media coverage.
I tend to be a Palin apologist. Yes I know, "But Darren, you're a liberal, communist, socialist, hippie, bum. How could you possibly be for Palin?" In a nutshell, she is just so darned entertaining. I loved how she winked at the camera during the Vice Presidential debate. I loved how every sentence had one of two themes: being a maverick, or incoherent speech. (The king of political sentences is Guiliani however. Mr Noun Verb and 9/11 has everyone beaten.)
Palin is the type of whiskey tango that really grows on you. I was at first horrified by this woman. She is having crazy bouts of religious outburst show up on youtube. Then she started with her William Ayers attacks. Then the media attacks. It was a never ending barrage of scrutiny for Mrs. Palin.
This is one liberal, who hopes to see Palin again in 2012, then 2016 and beyond. She will eventually stop playing the political comedian, but until that day, I won't be able to get enough of her. I hope she tours OK soon with her book. I'll be waiting in line.
After all, she announced July 3rd that she wouldn't be seeking another term as governor, and further that she would be resigning at the end of the month. It was a shocking announcement. (Yes I tried for the most obscure source as possible.)
John McCain seemingly plucked her out of thin air last August when he picked the Alaska governor as a running mate. It's debatable whether or not that was a great move, as most estimation is askew considering what happened to the economy. To say that Mrs. Palin is controversial would be an understatement. She can definitely push the correct buttons to generate media.
Regardless, Palin made great late night fodder, even if Letterman probably crossed a line or two, and Saturday Night Live used her verbatim. I do admit, this is tough to take day after day, especially for someone not used to practically any media coverage.
I tend to be a Palin apologist. Yes I know, "But Darren, you're a liberal, communist, socialist, hippie, bum. How could you possibly be for Palin?" In a nutshell, she is just so darned entertaining. I loved how she winked at the camera during the Vice Presidential debate. I loved how every sentence had one of two themes: being a maverick, or incoherent speech. (The king of political sentences is Guiliani however. Mr Noun Verb and 9/11 has everyone beaten.)
Palin is the type of whiskey tango that really grows on you. I was at first horrified by this woman. She is having crazy bouts of religious outburst show up on youtube. Then she started with her William Ayers attacks. Then the media attacks. It was a never ending barrage of scrutiny for Mrs. Palin.
This is one liberal, who hopes to see Palin again in 2012, then 2016 and beyond. She will eventually stop playing the political comedian, but until that day, I won't be able to get enough of her. I hope she tours OK soon with her book. I'll be waiting in line.
Cuban economics
Raul Castro gave a speech commemorating the 56th anniversary of the Cuban revolution on Sunday. He mostly acknowledged the global financial crisis, and how the Cuban government will be adjusting to deal with it. As exports are down, and the price of imports, such as food are up, the Cuban economy is making due regardless of the U.S. embargo since 1962.
The Cuban people, as previously noted, have been dealing with a hamstrung economy for nearly 60 years. They have made it through this disadvantage and will weather the global economic storm as well. The Cuban government has informed businesses that they must cut energy consumption or face sanctions.
I am personally a champion of the Cuban government. Although they have committed numerous acts of human rights, so has the U.S. (I'm willing to debate anyone on this topic if interested.) Should the U.S. embargo against Cuba be removed? I think yes. What has it done, other than hamstring millions of people from reaching their full potential? Cuba is still a communist country, and a Castro is still in office. Obviously this policy has worked like a charm.
The Cuban people, as previously noted, have been dealing with a hamstrung economy for nearly 60 years. They have made it through this disadvantage and will weather the global economic storm as well. The Cuban government has informed businesses that they must cut energy consumption or face sanctions.
I am personally a champion of the Cuban government. Although they have committed numerous acts of human rights, so has the U.S. (I'm willing to debate anyone on this topic if interested.) Should the U.S. embargo against Cuba be removed? I think yes. What has it done, other than hamstring millions of people from reaching their full potential? Cuba is still a communist country, and a Castro is still in office. Obviously this policy has worked like a charm.
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