Daily Archives: 10/12/2008

(Community Matters) “The operatives who would have Palin quote Pegler have been at it ever since. . . . The McCain campaign has crossed the line between tough negative campaigning and inciting vigilantism, and each day the mob howls louder.” Frank Rich photo: thx Andrew Sullivan

(Community Matters) I cringe everytime I hear about a violent crime against a random person in Austin. I know, I should similarly cringe if it’s just a violent crime, but random violence. This worries me the most. This sheds our innocence and signals we’re on the path to anywhere USA.

I wish we’d treat all random violent crimes like a police assault – the full force and furry of APD sweeping in to solve the crime and signal that our community will not stand for this. If it’s gangs, round ’em up. We need a zero tolerance policy on random violence in any part of town.

(Community Matters) John Thornton on Insomniative on Rep Lewis’ comments. I disagree with John on this. I think the subtext of McCain’s and Palin’s “paling with terrorists” remarks have incited a hatred that we should all fear. These are extraordinary times and some people are feeling threatened on many fronts. Especially in these times our leaders – and those campaigning to be – have a responsibility to call forth our best, not our reptilian worst.

(Community Matters) Recent UT Michener graduate, David Modigliani has released his movie, Crawford, on Hulu here

Could have sworn I’d earlier posted pics of David paling around Jo’s with prep school buddies including Jake Ghyllenhall. hmm, only find this one

(Community Matters) It’s been a gorgeous day in San Francisco. Steven and I have taken it way easy. Our accomodations include a gorgeous, luscious court yard with plenty of sun and a parlour where we can spread out. We were up early, a brisk walk around a quiet city, a favorite breakfast, then mostly him grading, me reading. A couple of separate walks, and we’re headed back to Chez Panisse for dinner upstairs with Anton Nel (dined downstairs Thursday night). Last night nibbles and wine in the parlour, then dinner at the Urban Tavern with our friend, Dan Adams, youngest son of our dearest friend Rev. Bill Adams. Tomorrow, services at St. Gregory’s, then back in time for Steven to upack/repack for travel to Arizona, then Toronto. I’ll be catching up at EF and helping host a few fundraisers for Obama, including the Wed night debate watch party at our house.

Three Obama fundraisers on Tuesday:

• 4pm campaign briefing at the Headliners with Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett and DNC General Election Director, Paul Tewes info here
• Dinner and campaign briefing with Jarrett & Tewes contact me for info
• Generation Obama & Texans for Obama Happy Hour 5:30 to 7:00 Sky Lounge, 416 Congress Ave
  

Wednesday evening debate watch party at our house info here