UCSD – CLICS Break-in: A Story Untold

January 11, 2012 by TheDougem 4 Comments

Wow, did this vanish off the radar quickly.

Folks, before I get into this –

1) This is not meant to be a hit piece on those behind the break in, it’s to cover discrepencies in reporting that I noticed at the time more than anything else, in the interest of giving folks a broader view of the full situation.

2) I failed in my editorial duties to you, my audience, by not publishing SOMETHING at the time and capturing relevant story links for you. As of this writing, it is very difficult to find any kind of reporting -at all!- So you will have to forgive me relying on a ton of hear-say.

3) I regret not having investigated this more aggressively but what’s done is done.

So what do I have to say about the break-in to CLICS during UCSD’s finals week, and the coverage of said event? Find out after the jump!

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December 2011 Post Round-up

January 10, 2012 by TheDougem 2 Comments

A little late, I know, but here it is! Remember folks, I do a -lot- of writing, and it’s easy to miss articles in between the cracks. I want this blog to be archive friendly and this seems to be the best way to do it with wordpress – please let me know if I can make this at all friendlier or better formatted!

Click here for the last roundup (Oct. & Nov. 2011)

Hit that ‘Read Full Post’ button. C’mon. Do iiit.

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Caller-Clarifications for Skeptic Conservative 1/6/2012

January 7, 2012 by TheDougem 1 Comment

As I had a sudden influx of fresh faces on last night’s show, a few things were brought up – by one caller particularly – that I felt required further expansion on the blog. That’s why it’s here folks, and I want to continue to foster an air of discussion!

As a general note I’m going to try very hard to address all caller’s questions to the best of my ability on the blog if I feel like I didn’t do the question justice in show. Callers and listeners are encouraged to check in on these posts and ask further questions if needed.

Listen to the show here. More after the jump.

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Testing post – Embedding BTR Shows using BTR – SC for 1/6/2012

January 6, 2012 by TheDougem 1 Comment

THIS is a test. If it works you’ll have the podcast BAM right there, and I’ll be doing this much more often. Check here for remarks concerning the show.

Although I will say here, right now – this show is a major milestone in that it had 42 live listeners, smashing the old record of 21 for the “Osama is Dead” show. The GOP nomination is a hot topic, and you can bet it will be addressed in articles on the blog before too long!

This show is also significant in that it has my first troll caller. A dubious honor to be sure.

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Discussion Followup: Looking Ahead at 2012

January 5, 2012 by TheDougem 6 Comments

I’ve already related and rambled my thoughts – on a bus, no less! But you folks deserve a bit more and I did say I would share your responses below.

I -do- listen folks! It’s up to you to reach out and comment or email me if you want your voice to be heard here!

Doom, gloom, nuclear apocalypse and genocide await after the jump…

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Obama’s Recess Appointment to the NLRB and Consumer Protection Was Unlawful

January 5, 2012 by TheDougem 0 Comments

Source – PJMedia

As I lift my head out of my self imposed vacation news cacoon, I’m both happy and disappointed I hunkered down for at least a little while. The above story is a great example of why news blackouts hurt.

My thoughts after the jump.

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Skeptic Conservative: 01/06/2012

January 3, 2012 by TheDougem 11 Comments

Post Show Update: Sorry for the late cutoff chatters, the site punted me and said NO! 😦 Fun show, I’ll flesh this posting out tomorrow, many thanks to the callers and the chatbox! Not everything was covered, we’ll do predictions next time, and We had some great things pointed out. Again, apologies for being sick and spacey here and there, but at least I made it through!

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With a new year comes a new coloring theme! I hope you folks like it, and I also hope it’s more readable! Check that top bar for tabs – there will be more soon, once I have time to sit down and organize my material.

Here’s the link for the show

There’s a show planned for this friday, 8:30 7:30 pm pacific. Check back here around then for the link or just keep an eye on the blog talk radio page. Thinking about having this be a show regarding Iran, the Iowa caucus, and I’ll read my bus musings as well as share some of what you folks have to say about the coming year. There’s still time to submit comments and thoughts, and I’d love to see them!

Update: Alright, you guys win. 7:30 pm if I can manage it. 

Programming Note: Still enthusiastically accepting predictions folks! And I’m currently working on the December post round-up. Should be up sometime tonight.

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Discussion: What do YOU Think will Happen in 2012?

December 31, 2011 by TheDougem 3 Comments

Alright folks, I’m on vacation still and already put it in my first round of calls. Now it’s your turn.

What do you think will happen this coming year? Pick up to two or three or a bunch of things —

aaand leave your creative and intriguing responses below. Have fun! I’ll sum up the most interesting ones in this posting in a day or two.

Happy New Years!

–Doug

To comment make sure you click on the ‘read comments’ link or the article header which will show the comment form at the bottom.

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Quick Announcement – TheDougem is on Vacation

December 30, 2011 by TheDougem 4 Comments

Officially calling it for the time being – and I’m trying to take an almost complete break from the news for at least a few days – something very rare for me! Articles are possible but not super likely, they’ll probably be quick pieces.

No Skeptic Conservative this week – Connection sucks too much – and it’s vacation, dangint. Watch for me on the 6th at what’s becoming the usual time.

However! I will be doing SOME work. A lot of reading, a little research, and getting ready to shift my research style somewhat. Finally, I’m going to start serious notetaking and possibly printing and maintaining a physical file once I have enough material to do so. It’s possible I’ll even aggressively share this info as I work on it – largely it will be tracking what I’ve read, what I’ve listened to, when, the conclusions I drew, and notes on sources. This will help prep me for a lot of things, namely being able to spit exact sources at people when pressed for info!

And because someone asked, my reading list:

  • Red Storm Rising — Tom Clancy
  • National Affairs — Summer 2011
  • The Original Argument — The Federalist’s Case for the Constitution, Adapted for the 21st Century — Glenn Beck
  • Being George Washington — Glenn Beck
  • A Wrinkle in Time — Madeleine L’Engle (Hey, I have to have some happiness!)

Gaming wise:

  • Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Fun so far!
  • Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity

I need a good RPG to tide me over though. After a lot of aggressive Advance Wars I need a little change in pace.

Happy early New Year’s everybody! Take some time to have some fun, and I’ll try to do a more formal prediction article on the 1st. Consider this an open call for people to start thinking about two or three ‘big’ things they think will happen this year, and be ready to make some calls!

-Doug

 

PS: Alright Eric, once again I’m needing to recommend one of your shows. BAM. Good talk on Ron Paul in the second half, pertinent to a topic I’m wanting to attack post vacation. Nutshell – reeeaaally think carefully about RONPAUL. The conspiracy baggage is very substantial.

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TheDougem on a Bus Muses About 2012

December 25, 2011 by TheDougem 11 Comments

Reposted from a OneNote note with no editing for your reading pleasure. Take it all with a little grain of salt, and for what it is – a bit of fun and some light predictions for the coming year. It should be a fun one, folks! More on the US vs. Canada later. We have Christmas to celebrate, darnit.

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