DaveNet: "Lott tripped by bloggers?"  [Scripting News]

I really doubt it.  The first report I remember hearing or seeing about Lott's comments was on Saturday (12/7) on CNN television news.  The Washington Post reported the comments being made on the same day (sorry, I don't link to sites that use pop-under ads).  It was discussed (and Lott was strongly criticized) on CNN Capital Gang on Saturday as well.  As far as I can see, Andrew Sullivan started blogging about it on the Sunday, the 8th and continued on Monday, the 9th (via InstaPundit.com).  Also, as reported by both CBS and CNN on the 10th, Al Gore made harsh criticisms on a CNN show on Monday, and Jesse Jackson also made a strong statement on that day.  Members of the House Congressional Black Caucus questioned whether someone who issued a statement such as Lott's should be in "the leadership" on Tuesday. 

Many bloggers had something to say during the same time frame.  Yes - weblogs gave these people voices, but I doubt that made any real difference in Lott's fate.  It appears that except for a few people, blogdom took just as long to respond as the media and the politicians did.  Search for "Lott" at blogdex and you'll see a fair amount of noise in response to what was being reported by the media (and other bloggers).  Bloggers didn't trip Lott.  They just spoke their minds.  Lott tripped himself.  In the end, I doubt that any of the politicos were reading blogs before their calls for Lott's resignation or censure by the Senate... 

RIAA targets small stores' CD copying.  The trade association that represents the major record labels launches a new anti-piracy campaign, threatening to sue gas stations and convenience stories that sell counterfeit CDs.  [CNET News.com]

"This new initiative should serve as a clarion call for retail outlets of all shapes and sizes that we take music piracy seriously and they need to get their house in order," RIAA Chief Executive Hilary Rosen said in a prepared statement. "No one should think they operate below the radar anymore."

I taped a song off the radio last night.  I still have time to destroy the evidence before the Wicked Witch of Hollywood comes to my block... ;~\ 

Bob Sawyer:  "The King of Irrelevant sues the Brothers of Irrelevant and their tubby, bearded friend." 

>>  an e-zine based in the Philippines... "all about active minds that create"  [Coolstop Daily Pick 12/16/02 via visualdesigner.net] 

infoAnarchy (one of today's daily pointers) has some spam-related resources on their Wiki. 

Davezilla:  "Just say no to nog"
The Aardvark Speaks:  "On the radio"
Ming's Metalogue:  "Should Exist"
The Shifted Librarian:  "Another Reason Not to Buy CDs"
A Whole Lotta Nothing:  "Creative Commons is live" 

Spammunition - "a free spam fighting tool for Microsoft Outlook 2000 (and higher)"  [Sanjay's Coding Tips] 

December 2002

 


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