Comments for The International House of Bacon http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob Escapee from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with stuff on his mind about politics, music, and more. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:24:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on Notes from a Bob Barr Campaign Stop by The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Wednesday Links http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/07/23/notes-from-a-bob-barr-campaign-stop/#comment-105 The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Wednesday Links Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:11:48 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/07/23/notes-from-a-bob-barr-campaign-stop/#comment-105 [...] Home « Notes from a Bob Barr Campaign Stop [...] […] Home « Notes from a Bob Barr Campaign Stop […]

]]> Comment on Wednesday Midday Links by genuinechris http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/05/21/wednesday-midday-links/#comment-82 genuinechris Wed, 21 May 2008 20:26:44 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/05/21/wednesday-midday-links/#comment-82 There was a news site that had something about "Ted Kennedy's Brain Malignant." I thought, "no shit." There was a news site that had something about “Ted Kennedy’s Brain Malignant.” I thought, “no shit.”

]]> Comment on Clearing the backlog by The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Friday Links http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/04/18/clearing-the-backlog/#comment-64 The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Friday Links Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:59:12 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/04/18/clearing-the-backlog/#comment-64 [...] Home « Clearing the backlog [...] […] Home « Clearing the backlog […]

]]> Comment on Voting Templates by The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Clearing the backlog http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/01/25/voting-templates/#comment-63 The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Clearing the backlog Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:10:58 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/01/25/voting-templates/#comment-63 [...] a little more about ideology, and my personal positions on the matter. I’ve spent some time on my voting practices, but it doesn’t really address myself at [...] […] a little more about ideology, and my personal positions on the matter. I’ve spent some time on my voting practices, but it doesn’t really address myself at […]

]]> Comment on Book/Movie Update by The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Book/Movie Update http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/29/bookmovie-update/#comment-51 The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Book/Movie Update Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:34:18 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/29/bookmovie-update/#comment-51 [...] interesting, reading this account of the Supreme Court in contrast to Supreme Conflict (my review here). In the latter, an appreciation for what the “conservative” wing of the Court brings [...] […] interesting, reading this account of the Supreme Court in contrast to Supreme Conflict (my review here). In the latter, an appreciation for what the “conservative” wing of the Court brings […]

]]> Comment on Obama’s Lack of Substance: Should Policy Geeks Be Offended? A response. by The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Barack Obama’s distancing post http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/29/obamas-lack-of-substance-should-policy-geeks-be-offended-a-response/#comment-35 The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Barack Obama’s distancing post Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:47:32 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/29/obamas-lack-of-substance-should-policy-geeks-be-offended-a-response/#comment-35 [...] last quote, and the real problem with this is that it’s typical Barack Obama - the classic bait-and-switch we’ve become used to (”I repudiate those comments, and look over here at all this good stuff!”). We want to [...] […] last quote, and the real problem with this is that it’s typical Barack Obama - the classic bait-and-switch we’ve become used to (”I repudiate those comments, and look over here at all this good stuff!”). We want to […]

]]> Comment on Thursday AM Links by The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Tuesday Links http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/28/thursday-am-links/#comment-27 The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Tuesday Links Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:31:40 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/28/thursday-am-links/#comment-27 [...] and it’s worth highlighting. Sure, Obama might have a plan to get us out of - and then back into - Iraq, but it’s no guarantee that Obama’s foriegn policy is really going to change [...] […] and it’s worth highlighting. Sure, Obama might have a plan to get us out of - and then back into - Iraq, but it’s no guarantee that Obama’s foriegn policy is really going to change […]

]]> Comment on Tuesday Links by Jeff http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/03/04/tuesday-links-3/#comment-25 Jeff Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:02:44 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/03/04/tuesday-links-3/#comment-25 Sure, except that his style and approach aren't really different, either. If they were, you might have a good point here. Sure, except that his style and approach aren’t really different, either. If they were, you might have a good point here.

]]> Comment on Tuesday Links by RumorsDaily http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/03/04/tuesday-links-3/#comment-24 RumorsDaily Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:54:16 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/03/04/tuesday-links-3/#comment-24 On the question of "Change", I'm pretty sure Obama's talking about a change in style and approach to problem solving, then a really notable change in actual policy on most issues. A less abrasive approach to policy, both domestic and foreign, would be a welcome change for a few years. At least, that makes more sense than trying to figure out exactly what other sort of change he could be talking about. If you assume I'm right, his rhetoric seems less ridiculous. On the question of “Change”, I’m pretty sure Obama’s talking about a change in style and approach to problem solving, then a really notable change in actual policy on most issues. A less abrasive approach to policy, both domestic and foreign, would be a welcome change for a few years.

At least, that makes more sense than trying to figure out exactly what other sort of change he could be talking about. If you assume I’m right, his rhetoric seems less ridiculous.

]]> Comment on Quick Monday Links by Heretical Ideas » Should Policy Geeks Be Offended by Obama? A response. http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/25/quick-monday-links/#comment-22 Heretical Ideas » Should Policy Geeks Be Offended by Obama? A response. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:45:52 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/25/quick-monday-links/#comment-22 [...] spent a not-insignificant amount of time thus far pointing out how that veneer is fading away quickly, where what he says simply fails to [...] […] spent a not-insignificant amount of time thus far pointing out how that veneer is fading away quickly, where what he says simply fails to […]

]]> Comment on Quick Monday Links by The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Obama’s Lack of Substance: Should Policy Geeks Be Offended? A response. http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/25/quick-monday-links/#comment-21 The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Obama’s Lack of Substance: Should Policy Geeks Be Offended? A response. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:06:16 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/25/quick-monday-links/#comment-21 [...] spent a not-insignificant amount of time thus far pointing out how that veneer is fading away quickly, where what he says simply fails to [...] […] spent a not-insignificant amount of time thus far pointing out how that veneer is fading away quickly, where what he says simply fails to […]

]]> Comment on Thursday AM Links by Heretical Ideas » Should Policy Geeks Be Offended by Obama? A response. http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/28/thursday-am-links/#comment-20 Heretical Ideas » Should Policy Geeks Be Offended by Obama? A response. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:02:35 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/28/thursday-am-links/#comment-20 [...] spent a not-insignificant amount of time thus far pointing out how that veneer is fading away quickly, where what he says [...] […] spent a not-insignificant amount of time thus far pointing out how that veneer is fading away quickly, where what he says […]

]]> Comment on Thursday AM Links by The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Obama’s Lack of Substance: Should Policy Geeks Be Offended? A response. http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/28/thursday-am-links/#comment-19 The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Obama’s Lack of Substance: Should Policy Geeks Be Offended? A response. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:47:31 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/28/thursday-am-links/#comment-19 [...] spent a not-insignificant amount of time thus far pointing out how that veneer is fading away quickly, where what he says [...] […] spent a not-insignificant amount of time thus far pointing out how that veneer is fading away quickly, where what he says […]

]]> Comment on Barack Obama’s Problematic Policy Initiatives #1 by The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Barack Obama’s Problematic Policy Initiatives #2 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/13/barack-obamas-problematic-policy-initiatives-1/#comment-16 The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Barack Obama’s Problematic Policy Initiatives #2 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:37:05 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/13/barack-obamas-problematic-policy-initiatives-1/#comment-16 [...] week, I discussed some basics regarding Obama’s position on economics. Since then, he’s pushed out some more information on what he wants to do economically, and [...] […] week, I discussed some basics regarding Obama’s position on economics. Since then, he’s pushed out some more information on what he wants to do economically, and […]

]]> Comment on Three Obama Quickies by The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Chris Matthews Hates Everyone and Thinks You’re an Idiot http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/07/three-obama-quickies/#comment-14 The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Chris Matthews Hates Everyone and Thinks You’re an Idiot Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:46:47 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/07/three-obama-quickies/#comment-14 [...] year and is an enthusiastic enough Obama supporter to be on the live feed on Hardball for Obama. Another reasonable question, another answer filled with nothing. And he’s a [...] […] year and is an enthusiastic enough Obama supporter to be on the live feed on Hardball for Obama. Another reasonable question, another answer filled with nothing. And he’s a […]

]]> Comment on Friday Morning Links by The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Wednesday Links http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/15/friday-morning-links/#comment-13 The International House of Bacon » Blog Archive » Wednesday Links Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:21:15 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/15/friday-morning-links/#comment-13 [...] Remember the Baltimore cop who went off on the skateboarders? It wasn’t the first time. Category: 2008 election, barack obama, conservatism, [...] […] Remember the Baltimore cop who went off on the skateboarders? It wasn’t the first time. Category: 2008 election, barack obama, conservatism, […]

]]> Comment on Libraries and DRM follow-up by the zak http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/08/libraries-and-drm-follow-up/#comment-11 the zak Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:03:05 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/08/libraries-and-drm-follow-up/#comment-11 The Real Sheet newsletter of the BPLPSA Boston Public Library Staff Association might have an article about DRM digital restrictions management and the protest. The newsletter is available at the lib and available by subscription, enter... Real Sheet at http://catalog.mbln.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?profile=bpl1#focus The Real Sheet newsletter of the BPLPSA Boston Public Library Staff Association
might have an article about DRM digital restrictions management and the protest.
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]]> Comment on Libraries and DRM by the zak http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/07/libraries-and-drm/#comment-10 the zak Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:37:12 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/07/libraries-and-drm/#comment-10 Better would be making available listings of alternative free audiobook resources in many languages around the web, for example... in addition to the listings at http://bpl.org/electronic/ebook.asp Better would be making available listings of alternative free audiobook resources in many languages around the web, for example… in addition to the listings at http://bpl.org/electronic/ebook.asp

]]> Comment on Libraries and DRM by Scot Colford http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/07/libraries-and-drm/#comment-9 Scot Colford Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:43:13 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/07/libraries-and-drm/#comment-9 I see that you have! I really appreciate the support from someone who really knows the library landscape here. There's a lot of misinformation about what we're able or not able to do. I'm just trying to keep everyone happy! I see that you have! I really appreciate the support from someone who really knows the library landscape here. There’s a lot of misinformation about what we’re able or not able to do. I’m just trying to keep everyone happy!

]]> Comment on Libraries and DRM by Jeff http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/07/libraries-and-drm/#comment-8 Jeff Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:17:57 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/07/libraries-and-drm/#comment-8 Scot, I'll make sure to push that out a bit. Thanks! Scot, I’ll make sure to push that out a bit. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Libraries and DRM by Scot Colford http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/07/libraries-and-drm/#comment-6 Scot Colford Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:22:32 +0000 http://www.internationalhouseofbacon.com/ihob/2008/02/07/libraries-and-drm/#comment-6 Hi, Jeff. Thanks so much for your thoughtful post about DRM at the BPL. We've come to the same conclusion here: DRM stinks, yes, but people like the content. The DVD analogy is especially apropos. If you'd like to see the official library response, check out http://dbinfo.bpl.org/dbblog/?p=60. Or just Google "drm boston public library" because I've posted the darn thing everywhere. Scot Colford Applications Manager Boston Public Library scolford@bpl.org Hi, Jeff. Thanks so much for your thoughtful post about DRM at the BPL. We’ve come to the same conclusion here: DRM stinks, yes, but people like the content. The DVD analogy is especially apropos.

If you’d like to see the official library response, check out http://dbinfo.bpl.org/dbblog/?p=60. Or just Google “drm boston public library” because I’ve posted the darn thing everywhere.

Scot Colford
Applications Manager
Boston Public Library
scolford@bpl.org

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