Yes, indeed, I am that old—old enough to remember when Veterans Day was called Armistice Day. The change in names occurred in 1954, when I was very small, in order to accommodate World War II and its veterans. Since then, … Continue reading →
Who would have thought that Greta Van Susteren would be one of the last journalists with integrity? It’s all the more surprising because she’s a lawyer, too: I never used to watch Greta’s show when it consisted of interminable yammering … Continue reading →
An excellent observation from Baldilocks: Losers find it almost impossible to act like winners even when they win. Since Obama’s victory, troll visits to right-wing blogs are up, dropping comments that show all the class of second graders in the … Continue reading →
Here’s a rule to follow for next time: if you’re hoping a candidate won’t keep his/her campaign promises, it’s really not such a hot idea to vote for that candidate.
Continue reading →Last night, inspired by my own rhetoric, I went to the Store 24, purchased a package of Neccos, and promptly downed it. Just thought you might like to know.
Continue reading →No surprise here. Jeff Goldstein points out those in the media who are patting themselves on the back for lying in the service of the Cause.
Continue reading →…has a lot to say, including something I meant to mention about George Bush: Obama is in luck. George Bush ended that war in Iraq, and all Obama and the Dem Cong have to do is not screw up the … Continue reading →
For discussion of the voting returns. Talk amongst yourselves! I may come on to do a little liveblogging a bit later. Then again, I may not. Only the shadow knows for sure. 8:51: I’m baaack! Only a tiny bit high, … Continue reading →
Those “simplistic” Republicans. Whatever could they be thinking? Oh, and while we’re at at—why not?
Continue reading →Norman Thomas—remember him? Socialist who ran for President about ten thousand times? Here’s a prescient remark he made: The American people will never knowingly adopt Socialism. But under the name of ‘liberalism’ they will adopt every fragment of the Socialist … Continue reading →
…we don’t need no steenking coal. So I guess Joe Biden is vindicated.
Continue reading →This is a fun blog to visit for those who might be down about McCain’s chances of winning. On Tuesday night we should learn whether the Hillbuzz folks were dreaming by continuing to state that McCain has an excellent prospect … Continue reading →