If not, its the Spanish Inquistion for you!

Actually, just the fact the Cardinals are going to the Super Bowl makes everything else seem somewhat normal.

There are many independent groups that rate states on the services they provide to their citizens and their reports on Nevada are uniformly abysmal. But maybe there is a fundamental difference in how people view these ratings? Perhaps some people would rather live in a state that provides top notch services–something that is less important for others for various reasons?

All of these state services should be measured using many forms of assessment (quantitative as well as qualitative).

For instance, Measuring Up 2008 provides a very balanced view of higher ed by state using several key indicators: http://measuringup2008.highereducation.org/states/report_cards/index.php?state=NV

One of the most alarming measures for Nevada is that of affordability. This means that the cost of higher education, based upon what percentage of their income families must pay, puts it out of reach for many. In this case, the Millennium Scholarship becomes a necessity for most. And on this indicator, the state keeps failing, year after year.

I use Measuring Up as an example of watchdog groups that publish various reports the confirm what cursory views of census data, DOJ data, OES data, ACS data, NCES data, DOE data, etc. show.

So while I agree that throwing money at a problem is never a great solution, it’s usually part of a great solution.

I enjoyed reading your post very much!

No. At least, not that I’ve ever noticed. Of course, there’s a difference in “Tomboy” and “so butch they could grow a penis any second”… Although I believe the latter would equally frighten men and women.

I digress of course. Yes, Boris Johnson is awesome if simply for the fact that he is fun to watch. I believe he rides his bicycle to work everyday. When was the last time you saw the mayor of New York or L.A. or Reno do THAT? He is also symbolic of the Tories rediscovered ability to be elected. That the Conservative Party won the mayorship of London, previous held by a devotee of Mao, speaks volumes.

While we are on the topic of resurrections of seemingly dead creatures…

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/startrek/medium_trailer2.html

We are looking for political candidates and a campaign team that can put Libertarians in office.

We also like to show off our Libertarian Party membership cards.

I am also suggesting that we photograph this event and put the pictures on our website for the benefit of all lurkers.

The new BSG, on the other hand… yeah, I’m all over that like white on ranch. It’s meandering a bit these days, which is unfortunate, but I definitely like the concept and think that, overall, it’s pretty well executed. Let’s be honest - when 99.999% of your civilization is brutally killed, it’s not going to bring out the absolute best of what’s left and there’s not going to be many chances for vengeance. The new BSG does a wonderful job of capturing that, IMHO.

Your mileage, however, may vary.

I’m in North Carolina, but I will be glad to support your efforts in any way I can. Just say the word, let me know what I can do.

Jess

This is a big reason why the LP and every other minor party have failed to gained traction.