Soft Money

"Cities give us collision. 'Tis said, London and New York take the nonsense out of a man." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

"New York is an exciting town where something is happening all the time, most unsolved." ~ Johnny Carson

Seen recently on the sidewalks of new york's upper west side: canvassers for John Kerry, with "Beat Bush" stickers on the back of their clipboards. When they spoke to passersby, they asked "would you like to help elect john kerry".

The canvassers are affiliated with ACT [America Coming Together]
ACT
ACT's Victory Plan

They seemed to take it in stride when the 9 randomly selected pedestrians i saw them interact with responded with no thank you, or shook their heads. The 2 i saw who responded with yes, were solicited for financial contribution to the KerryEdwards Campaign. It is interesting to note that ACT is "not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee" and "contributions to ACT are not deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes".


ACT Canvasser 
Spartacus

unusually specific

Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.

Fyodor Dostoevski 1821-1881, Russian Novelist

The hell of these days is the fear of not getting along, especially of not making money.

Thomas Carlyle 1795-1881, Scottish Philosopher, Author

monday august 2, 2004 12:35 - a carnival like atmosphere prevailed at the corner of 53d and lexington monday, site of the citigroup's landmark home building and subject of "unusually specific" threats by al-Qaida. a "holiday" crowd used the streets, closed to motor traffic as a pedestrian mall, eating and drinking, consuming goods and services in what looked to be a windfall for local merchants. locals as well as out of towners were much in evidence. security provided by a mixed group of nypd forces seemed to catch the mood of the people. morale and humor seem high despite the heat and humidity of the day mixed with their heavy equipment and dress. business and access was conducted in a vigilant manner but it was conducted and with efficient optimism.

LAURA AND TWINS VISIT THREATENED CITI BLOCK

U.S. raises terror alert levels for financial sites

Thinking will not overcome fear but action will.

W. Clement Stone 1902-, American Businessman, Author

Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes.

Francis Bacon 1561-1626, British Philosopher, Essayist, Statesman

wednesday august 4, 2004 12:35 - unusually specific

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