Today there’s lots of news about the fact that a new Obama poll shows Obama up somewhat. No surprise, really. Lately the focus has been away from Obama, which almost always raises his standing in the eyes of the public. … Continue reading →
I find this article from 1995 quite disturbing for what it reveals about Newt Gingrich’s psyche. And by the way, that has nothing to do with whether I like his politics or not. I would find the sort of information … Continue reading →
It’s that time again. I may even watch a bit of it this year—and not just the ads—because the New England Pats are involved. But no taco chips for me. How about you?
Continue reading →I hear he’s a real hustler. I have no explanation for how this kid can do that. It doesn’t seem to be a trick, either, except for the fact that his father has to get the ball in the right … Continue reading →
In yesterday’s thread about Romney and the conservative message, commenter “kolnai” had an observation about Romney’s conservatism that I found interesting: I don’t believe [Romney when espouses conservative thoughts]. But I’m going to vote for him. So what’s the difference? … Continue reading →
Even though I keep vowing to lay off Gingrich, he keeps tempting me and pulling me back in. And I don’t mean that in a good way. The title above is somewhat ironic, of course. But Gingrich has made periodic … Continue reading →
One blogger’s answer: “8 years, 8 months, and 16 days.” Director Harold Ramis replies: I think the 10-year estimate is too short. It takes at least 10 years to get good at anything, and alloting for the down time and … Continue reading →
…with more of this horse manure. I refer you back to this for an explanation, and a tribute to Tsongas.
Continue reading →Commenter “gcotharn” writes that Peggy Noonan wants Romney to give a fuller picture of his thoughts in order to woo the Republican establishment, but gcotharn (who thinks that Romney needs to win the “first principles” conservatives as well) says: My … Continue reading →
…that so far today, I’m avoiding politics. We’ll see whether I succeed. But just because I’m trying to take a day off from the fray, that doesn’t mean that you have to. Here’s a nice open thread for you. Tempting, … Continue reading →
Now that I’ve got your attention— Have you noticed the latest fashion in cheeks? Now I know there didn’t used to even be fashions in cheeks, but with the ubiquity of cosmetic surgery that wonderful day has come to pass. … Continue reading →
…let’s do it till we get it right:
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