Blog Log - Mason Students Blog!

[MasonTechBeat] - Mason student Jimmy Rogers provides succinct and interesting posts on the latest in technology. Check it out, his writing is clear enough that even the less tech savvy can come out on top.

[ChinaFox] - Kate Fox has only just begun a blog on her CGE trip to China. Anyone interested in China, or just traveling abroad through Mason, should keep an eye on this gem of a blog.

And of course, don't forget to keep a ready eye for my own new blog, documenting my upcoming month in the UK. I still need a name, so feel free to throw out ideas.

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"If Bush and Cheney Can Curse…" - An interesting article about the recent court decision to strike down "the government policy of fining stations and networks that broadcast shows containing profanities." Dear reader, I encourage celebrating by cursing as loudly as you can for as long as you can, preferably in a public place. [The Caucus]
--Further Reading:
○ Business Section Article
○ FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin's Press Statement
○ Full Appellate Court Decision
○ Summery (with links to full copy) of "Big Chill: How the FCC's Indecency Decisions Stifle Free Expression, Threaten Quality Television, and Harm America's Children" by Center For Creative Voices in Media

"Frank Rich: Failed Presidents Ain't What They Used to Be" is an article which takes a look at why there has been no real call for Bush's impeachment and what is going on to cause the recent party infighting. [Free Democracy]

A summery of some of the more amusing parts of RollingStone's article on Giuliani. I recommend you click through for the full, and therefore far more depressing, article. [Wonkette]

In "How Not To Get Elected President" Freakonomics links to data on what presidential characteristics (Black, Female, Etc…) are most likely to be voted for. An interesting topic as Dems consider just how much the obvious differences of their candidates' genetics will matter in the Presidential race. It's good news, if the percentages continue to increase at this rate, 100% of the electorate will be willing to vote for a Jew by the time I'm ready to run! [Freakonomics]

Justice Ginsburg speaks out against the recent Abortion ruling. Calls the majority "parsimonious." Commentators say that Ginsburg is saying "the Court is moving backwards." Essentially, she looked at the timing and composition of the Court and called the recent case a political move, one which has no place in the Supreme Court. [AMERICAblog]

Captain's Quarters takes a look at Nationalized Health Care, and it's Panopticon-like implications. Will government control of our health care mean a loss of our privacy? [CQ]

The manipulation of language in politics, especially the tags of Liberal and Conservative, is one that should be of great interest to all. When a party, media outlet, or individual, succeeds in changing the definition of one of the mainstays of political language all bets are off. [Kos Diary]

Guest Workers and the reasons behind immigration laws applying to them is the topic of discussion. Will they harm Americans? Do we need them? [Ezra Klein]

Looking for a quick look at the recent Dem debate? On Call has it, but check the reader Comments for some interesting further reactions. [Hotline]

Spencer Ackerman writes, on the dusk of the 40th anniversary of the Six Day War, that Arab and Jewish Americans are not so divided on the subject of Mideast Peace. [TPMmuckraker]