Dispatches from Nowhere 01.26.06

You know what is nice to hear?

When an executive for a major bank says: (they) will not lend money for projects under eminent domain.

"The idea that a citizen's property can be taken by the government solely for private use is extremely misguided," BB&T Chief Executive John Allison said in a statement. "In fact, it's just plain wrong."

It is almost like there are human beings on the board of BB&T.

I also read that our favorite Rock Star in wraparound shades has announced the formation and launch of "Red", which is being launched as a commercially sustainable enterprise with the goal of keeping economic enterprises in Africa.

What a neat idea. Get large multi-national corporations to agree to stay in Africa and find a way for it to be profitable for them. Shocking.

Next.

I remember a decade ago when the Republicans insisted they were going to "clean house" and "take back the government". Right. I am tired of politicians telling me they have the answers to political corruption in the other party. Instead of convoluted plans that have been advanced by parties on both sides of the aisle, I have a simple solution.

Institute Term Limits.

I know. It is a kooky idea, but if the people in Washington know that they have a limited time there, they might actually attempt to serve the people. Which is a far cry from the current situation of politicians serving themselves.

Just a thought.

Enough of that.

Let us play a game. I'll quote something and you tell me where it is from. Sound good? Good. We will start easy. Here goes.

"The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel."

Ok, go.