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Whose Junk?
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Serious question: Who actually wants Sarah Palin to be President?
American democracy is a wonderful thing. Anybody who qualifies under the Constitution - natural born citizen aged at least 35 years - can run and be chosen by the Electoral College as President of the United States. As a result, all sorts of oddball characters have run for President over the years. And some have garnered remarkable followings until their supporters grew bored … [Read more...] about Serious question: Who actually wants Sarah Palin to be President?
Still Clueless After All These Years
When Salon named David Broder the 4th most dimwitted pundit it had this to say: He has a simplistic understanding of politics and no understanding of the electorate except as an abstract concept. His hatred of partisanship is actually a thinly veiled disdain for popular rule itself. He defines extremism as principled adherence to any sort of ideology. When he wants to … [Read more...] about Still Clueless After All These Years
Happy Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaskgiving
I try to post it every year, it's such a classic Oh my God they're TURKEYS !! For those of you just joining us the Pinedale shopping mall has been bombed by live turkeys ! The full episode can be seen at Hulu … [Read more...] about Happy Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaskgiving
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving by Martha Randolph Carr Most Americans know the story of Squanto and how he helped the Pilgrims of Plymouth, Massachusetts survive the winter of 1621 by showing them how to adapt to their new home. School children everywhere still celebrate the great tidings with cornucopias and pilgrim hats and turkeys drawn by tracing a hand and coloring in the fingers … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving
Touching Junk
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The Thanksgiving Wars? Just Say No
WASHINGTON -- Happy Thanksgiving. That is not a political sentiment. Yet this year, everything seems partisan and even this most unifying of national holidays has become an occasion for ideological warfare. The idea now popular in conservative circles is that all past interpretations of Thanksgiving are tainted either by malign forms of multiculturalism -- did those … [Read more...] about The Thanksgiving Wars? Just Say No
Blessed Thanksgiving… The Whole Fam-Damily Gathering 2010
Here in the USA, it is Thanksgiving, a once a year gathering of the clans day, that some say was created when "separatists" who were oppressed in England, sailed across the ocean during storm season in the midst of winter 1620 and landed accidentally farther south on the East coast of North America instead of farther to the north where the Jamestown colony was already … [Read more...] about Blessed Thanksgiving… The Whole Fam-Damily Gathering 2010
Tom DeLay: The Back Story
Former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX) is guilty of money laundering, according to a Texas jury. It's been a Long Time Coming. (The wheels of justice rotate slowly.) Given that the illegal contributions occurred in 2002, it's probably worthwhile providing a little backstory. Note: it's been illegal in Texas since 1903 for corporations to give money to candidates … [Read more...] about Tom DeLay: The Back Story
Who Has the Most Hackish Political Commentary?
Salon's Alex Pareene is totting up the most notably awful hacks in U.S. political commentary. Based on the title of the series, there will eventually be 30. So far he's got 10: … [Read more...] about Who Has the Most Hackish Political Commentary?
Don’t Forget To Give Thanks For Those Who Serve
As we gather with our loved ones we should not forget those who we must always be thankful for The men and women of our Armed Services. Many of whom cannot celebrate with their families today. May God Bless Them All. More videos can be found here … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget To Give Thanks For Those Who Serve
Tom DeLay Found Guilty
Word just in that former Congressman Tom DeLay (R) is guilty of money laundering and conspiracy to money launder. He could face up to seven years in prison on the charges. Personally I always felt he was probably guilty and the jury seems to have agreed. However, I am sure there will be lots of partisan reaction to this, which is sort of sad. Some on the left will … [Read more...] about Tom DeLay Found Guilty
Happy Black Friday
Thanksgiving is the only remaining levee to hold back the torrent of Christmas excess. Without Thanksgiving, the day after Halloween would most likely be the biggest shopping day of the year. In recent years, Thanksgiving has weakened, allowing Christmas to creep its way into November and even late October. When trick or treaters start caroling, we’ll know we have a real … [Read more...] about Happy Black Friday
HOLIDAY FLYING: Are You Kidding? Are “Pat-downs” A Euphemism for Fascism? No Palin, Schumer, Obama, Churches Speaking Up?
Hi there, Dr. E. here, Some strongly question further erosion of our rights to privacy without the input or vote of the people by referendum. Many, regardless of political affiliation, libertarian, independent, Democrats, Republicans are enraged, especially those with children who are traveling this holiday. Here is a piece by New York City resident who travels much and minces … [Read more...] about HOLIDAY FLYING: Are You Kidding? Are “Pat-downs” A Euphemism for Fascism? No Palin, Schumer, Obama, Churches Speaking Up?
Cranks Resist Security at Airports — and in the Senate (Guest Voice)
Cranks Resist Security at Airports -- and in the Senate by Michael Winship To paraphrase that cult movie classic, Eating Raoul, frisk me, pat me down, make me write bad checks. If it keeps my flight from falling out of the sky, do what you must. Just don't expect breakfast in the morning and a thank you note. Because let's face it, as onerous as you might think these new … [Read more...] about Cranks Resist Security at Airports — and in the Senate (Guest Voice)
Jennifer Grey Not Bristol Palin Wins “Dancing With the Stars”
Uh, oh. By putting up this headline yours truly will be accused of making a political statement. Actually: no. We've run two links to stories dealing with the controversy over speculation on the Internet by websites, blogs and stories by some news organizations that Sarah Palin's supporters were trying to flood "Dancing with the Stars" to help her daughter Bristol win the … [Read more...] about Jennifer Grey Not Bristol Palin Wins “Dancing With the Stars”
Afghan Poker (The Winners, The Losers, The Fish)
Here's a basic rule to think about before joining a poker game. If after looking around the table you haven't spotted the "fish," the person almost certain to be the big loser, you're the fish. And in case you haven't noticed it yet, in the great game of Afghan Poker now being played in that benighted land, the United States has become the table's big, really big, fish. The … [Read more...] about Afghan Poker (The Winners, The Losers, The Fish)
Thanksgivings of Yore (Guest Voice)
Thanksgivings of Yore by Will Durst The fourth Thursday of November is definitely the bestest holiday. Food, Family, Friends and Football. Four of the five F’s. I most fondly remember the Thanksgivings of yesteryear. The big, old family reunions, which I looked forward to, until about five seconds after I hit the driveway, then it all comes back… why I left home. And they … [Read more...] about Thanksgivings of Yore (Guest Voice)
Side Dish of Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation (Guest Voice)
Side Dish of Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation by Tina Dupuy On December 25, 1789, Congress, packed full of our Founding Fathers, was in-session. Nothing, especially when it comes to holidays, is ever “what it used to be.” Let’s not get into a “true spirit” conversation when it comes to Thanksgiving. All holidays evolve - Saturnalia turned into Christmas and fertility … [Read more...] about Side Dish of Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation (Guest Voice)