Back in 2005

Economic Left/Right: 3.63
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.56

Today, Feb 20, 2008

Economic Left/Right: 3.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.36

So it looks like I am basically consistent here, although slightly more authoritarian.

What bothers me however is where I fall in comparison to the 2008 Presidential Primary field. Can the individuals behind The Political Compass really get an accurate score from speechs, policy papers, and voting records? I am really that different than most Republicans? I know that I have very little in common with the Democrats. I wish there were concrete scores available for the candidates. None of the candidates that I know of has taken the test and posted his/her score on the web. Maybe Lessig can post his if he decides to run for Congress.

How can I be closer to Hillary than Huckabee, let alone my preferred candidate Fred Thompson? Something is not right here. I just cannot figure out where yet, I dug through my Camino cache and printed out my answers to all the questions. Maybe I can learn something by reviewing them again. Who knows.

What about you, where do you score?

You can destroy people on those Nets now and nobody’s watching

— Bill O’Reilly

I am quickly growing more and more disgusted by those supposedly on the Right that are pushing Liberal agendas on way to many issues.

via Hot Air

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwMj3PJDxuo

Really impressive.

Here is the text of the press release:

Sportsradio 1310 the Ticket Announces Resignation of Hardline’s Greg Williams

Dallas, Texas – Sportsradio 1310 the Ticket (KTCK) announced today that Greg Williams, co-host of afternoon drive show The Hardline, has resigned. Mike Rhyner will continue to host the Hardline, heard weekdays from 3pm-7pm, along with sidekick Corby Davidson.

Williams has co-hosted The Hardline with Rhyner since the station first hit the airwaves in January 1994. Originally in the 11am-2pm timeslot, the Hardline moved to afternoon drive in 1996. The show has won multiple awards, including Sports Personalities of the Year by ESPN, Personalities of the Year by the Dallas Chapter of American Women in Radio and TV, Dallas Observer Sports Talk Show of the Year, and Best Radio Program by the Ft Worth Weekly.

Sportsradio 1310 the Ticket, a live and local sports-talk station located in Dallas, Texas, guarantees big name guests and breaking sports news first. The Official Home of the Dallas Cowboys, the Ticket can be found on the dial at 1310am and 104.1fm. The Ticket received the 2007 NAB Marconi Award for Best Sports Station in the country.

So long Hammer. I pray that you can get your life back together.

As usual Richie Whitt nailed it, no Greggo news, no new on-air talent.

Update. More names to come.

Update 2. The Hardline will have Greggo news at 5:15 today.

First, I made sure this site is working correctly. 2.3.2 in place, internal WordPress tags are working like a champ!

Second, I exported this site using the Wordpress export tool and save a WordPress eXtended RSS (WXR) file to my desktop.

Next, I went to the new server (again 2.3.2) and selected to import newly created the WXR file. It seems to run OK. WordPress asks me to map the authors. Still OK. Then I got a 500 server error. Reload page, WordPress shows that everything has been imported.

However, when I jump over the manage my posts I find that my tags have not imported correctly. Instead of showing the tags, Wordpress is displaying the tags ID!

I really need some help. So far, I have not been able to find anything. I tried dumping the database on the new server, but I wound up right back in the same place. The wp_terms table is populated with all my tags so I know that the process is working at least somewhat. Any ideas?

As your U.S. Senators, we have been heavily involved in the Congressional debate on immigration reform for several years. We have taken a leadership role on this issue because we represent a state that uniquely benefits from the contributions of legal immigrants, but is also uniquely vulnerable to the dangers of illegal immigration. Throughout this process, our principles have been clear and consistent: We must secure our borders, and we cannot encourage illegal behavior through amnesty.

On May 17th, the Bush administration, along with a small group of Senators, announced a compromise immigration bill that would take a necessary first step in improving border security. We did not join in the announcement. While our efforts had a positive influence, we were not convinced the announced proposal guarantees repair of our current broken system. We are particularly concerned that we may be repeating the mistakes of the failed 1986 national amnesty.

The bill promises some long-term positive changes, including significant border security measures, an end to chain migration, and a switch to green card distribution based on merit.

But many problems have not been satisfactorily addressed. For example, we must make certain that convicted criminals are not eligible for any legalization, and if these individuals attempt to stay here, that they are arrested and promptly deported.

We must ensure that only those who have played by the rules – and not those engaged in identity theft – receive Social Security benefits. This proposal would enable illegal immigrants to collect Social Security benefits for the time they were unlawfully in our country. At a time when we are already facing major shortfalls in our ability to pay benefits for future retirees, this represents an unfair burden on the American taxpayer. We must end the rampant document fraud that plagues our workplaces today, and do it in a way that is legally enforceable.

Some of our colleagues, sensing the fragile nature of the proposed compromise, want to rush it through the Congress immediately. This would be a major mistake. It is too important and too complicated to rush. Major questions remain about details of the plan, and how it would work. We believe the bill – which was negotiated privately – deserves a full public airing. The legislation requires extended Senate debate, with full opportunity for public input and criticism, and an open process for amendments to strengthen its provisions.

In 1986, the Congress approved a similar compromise plan that, in return for amnesty for most immigrants here illegally, promised an end to porous borders and disregard for our laws. Those promises were not honored. The amnesty legislation instead actually encouraged further disrespect for our laws, and led directly to the situation we face today.

As the Senate considers this bill, our goal will be restoring the integrity of our borders, providing guest workers with opportunity, not amnesty, and preserving our social security for all who legally qualify. Our contributions to the debate will continue to be positive, and constructive.

Our country needs immigration reform. We must ensure that it’s done, and done correctly.

I’m with you both. Americans want security first — Fortress America! Then, and only then, should we talk about immigration reform.

Read the fine print with Hugh:

• Part 1: Does The First Exception Swallow The Triggers Whole?
• Part 2: Title I –Who’s Blowing All That Smoke?
• Part 3: Title II: Send Lawyers, Clerks, Judges, And Background Checks
• Part 4: A Huge New Tax On Business
• Part 5: No Illiterate Nonimmigrants
• Part 6: And The Grand Total Is?
• Part 7: “There’s Been A Slight Change In Your Job Description”
• Part 8: Humbug And Common Sense
  
• Summary Of The Fine Print Read, And NZ’s Easy To Use Text
• N.Z. Bear’s online version of the draft immigration bill and an explanation here.
• For more crucial background, see Powerline’s entry on the McCain-Cornyn shouting match.
• Dean Barnett: FAQ - The Politics of Immigration Reform

Thanks so much for your efforts Hugh and N.Z. Bear! Now we need to let our leaders hear from us (Senate | House)