Monthly Archives: February 2009

“Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency.”

Posted on February 18, 2009 by mmjdiary

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For every canceled boondoggle . . .

Posted on February 15, 2009 by mmjdiary

Wells Fargo called off an employee conference scheduled to convene in Las Vegas.  President Obama scolded executives, “You can’t take a trip to Las Vegas . . . on the taxpayers’ dime.”  The outrage from Oscar Goldman, Hizzoner of the rose of the … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 9, 2009 by mmjdiary

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“I am not some fuddy-duddy acting prudish. I am a professional who is shaking his head, thinking about Americans struggling to make ends meet and what they must think of a young multimillionaire like Phelps, who can throw it all away with one toke.”

Posted on February 9, 2009 by mmjdiary

Richard Laermer, owner of a PR firm and author of 2011: Trendspotting for the Next Decade.  Mr. Laermer, fear not the fuddy-duddy label, especially when you display such wisdom and insight. buy cialis online from canada order forms buy viagra

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Bless USA Swimming’s Board and Kellogg! Give virtue its due by buying Frosted Flakes, Corn Pops, and Froot Loops!

Posted on February 9, 2009 by mmjdiary

In this era in which outrage is a lost art and parents rent buses to haul their underage drinking high-schoolers around on prom night to help them avoid DUIs or worse, Kellogg Co. and USA Swimming deserve kudos, accolades, and a goodly … Continue reading →

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“It’s Not the Vetting; It’s the Judgment”

Posted on February 4, 2009 by mmjdiary

The Barometer notes that commentary on the recent run of tax-challenged nominees for presidential-level appointments bemoans the vetting process of the Obama administration.  You can only vet so far.  If, as in the case of Mr. Daschle, the nominees withhold … Continue reading →

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“A person who tells the truth only 95% of the time is like a leaky bucket. The hole may be small, but it renders the entire vessel unworthy of its purpose. Unless the hole can be mended, the bucket is bound for the trash heap.”

Posted on February 3, 2009 by mmjdiary

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“We want them to continually understand that our legacy is not going to be how big our house is or what kind of car we drive. Our legacy is going to be the way we impact other people.”

Posted on February 3, 2009 by mmjdiary

Kurt Warner, Phoenix Cardinals quarterback, on what he is trying to teach his children as they work together on the family’s foundation and community service projects. Mr. Warner received the Walter Payton Man of the year Award on Sunday, February … Continue reading →

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“But when you see that message coming from the top, the impact on thousands of state employees, on people who do business with the state, it is huge. It creates an attitude.”

Posted on February 3, 2009 by mmjdiary

A veteran Illinois state government employee on the effects of the Blagojevich issues.  Well said.  It’s that “tone at the top” thing.

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“I think consumers and marketers will cut him some slack because tt’s ‘only’ marijuana, something that it seems like every other professional athlete gets arrested for every five minutes — not that that condones it.”

Posted on February 2, 2009 by mmjdiary

Bob Dorfman, author, on photo of Michael Phelps smoking marijuana.  Nothing like low standards and “who cares?” to keep the kids off drugs. 

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“He did not realize when he began the vetting process that this was an issue.”

Posted on February 2, 2009 by mmjdiary

Spokeswoman, Jenny Backus, on HHS nominee Tom Daschle’s failure to disclose his failure to pay $128,000 in taxes on car and driver services.  Indeed, and that’s why we worry. 

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