From the NYT obit:
In 2007, at the unveiling of a portrait of Mr. Byrd in the Old Senate Chamber, former Senator Paul S. Sarbanes of Maryland, a colleague of 30 years, recalled that Mr. Byrd had taught him how to answer when a constituent asked, “How many presidents have you served under?”
“None,” was Mr. Byrd’s […]
Especially after this stunning development in the trial, and the fact that Viacom only intiated its lawsuit against YouTube after it failed to buy it, the news that Viacom has lost their lawsuit is indeed good news.
Naturally, they’ll appeal, but c’est la vie with corporate lawsuits.
No comment needed. Hat tip- Trav.
Tony Hayward will face a stiff line of questioning from Bart Stupak’s subcommittee on investigations and oversight this Thursday, especially considering the revelations outlined in this letter sent to him by Stupak and Henry Waxman. Should be interesting viewing.
For somebody who often pauses to choose the right words, this was obviously planned. Oliver Willis opines:
I understand why President Obama is doing this, but I sure don’t like it. The press, the opposition and many in his own corner have been pushing the “get angry” meme. I mostly think when politicians do this they’re […]
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