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I haven't written about too many comedy songs here. That's because they tend to wear out their
welcome if you listen to them too much. When I interviewed Jonathan Coulton three years ago (was it
really that long ago?), I asked him about that, and he spoke about the importance of creating
two-dimensional scenarios and using subtlety for that very reason.
The United States National Team, only one victory away from booking their place in the 2010 World
Cup, is set to take on fellow qualifying contender Honduras in San Pedro Sula next month. For...
Running late, but wanted to weigh in on the defense of marriage.
Yup, I'm with John Marcotte if we're going to defend traditional marriage, lets defend it all
the way. No more half measures ... after all, this is a sacred institution.
'Til death do us part ... hear that?
Oh, and while we're at it (totally unrelated) the Breakers lost a couple of stalwarts in the
expansion draft.
If, last night, President Obama had reacted to Rep. Joe Wilson (was anybody shocked to see
"R-SC" next to his name?) the way Dylan famously reacted to this heckler.
Somewhere in DC, Joe Biden is saying, "I get to be Robbie Robertson!"
Obama was just great last night, IMHO clear, inspiring, presidential. I am still amazed to
hear complex thoughts uttered from that bully pulpit, having (unfortunately) gotten used to the
smirking chimp.
Joe Wilson, meanwhile, is an embarrassment. Between Joe and the antics of their Guv, South
Carolina definitely needs to hire a PR firm.
I don't know what to say. Van Jones has been picked off ... and Glenn Beck is maniacally
happy, wherever he is. He is probably thinking that this indicates that he's in some way right.Â
He ain't but nothing would convince him of that anyway. So, we move on, I guess.
Reading about Van Jones this morning, I find that I agree with him on many things .
What is it with people? The flap about Obama speaking to students has me wondering if we, as a
nation, can survive. It is so discouraging. I tried writing a letter to the editor about it ... but
there's no arguing with delusion. There is no application of logic that will get through.
Just watch his speech at the 1980 Democratic Convention.
"It is the glory and the greatness of our tradition to speak for those who have no voice, to
remember those who are forgotten, to respond to the frustrations and fulfill the aspirations of all
Americans seeking a better life in a better land.
HollyCornblog reported to be that yesterday while IMing with her friend Doris, she (Doris)
called her (HollyCornblog) "Doltgirl."
I'm of the belief that that is one of the first steps in going viral ... whaddya think? I
should add that it is also a clear reflection of Doris' undeniable cleverness which, if it carries
over to the fantasy football venue, will have us all in trouble this coming season.
As I write I am listening to Jon Stewart's interview with Betsy McCaughey the promulgator of the
death panel drivel (although I believe Sarah Palin may actually deserve credit for the term). A
dangerous combination there. But watch the interview ... watch the caginess, the pandering to the
audience, the lack of substance.
Thank you for providing us with the definitive moment in the health care debate:
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You see, it probably wasn't the best idea to evoke the world's most famous murderer of Jews and
homosexuals while standing only a few feet away from a gay Jew, and a cranky old one at that.
Lovely, Chuck ... how much has the insurance industry poured into your campaign coffers? This
is cold, cold stuff -- unless you are unimaginably dumb, Senator, which I somehow doubt.
Meanwhile, Cheney is working on his memoirs and waxing slightly more talkative than usual.Â
Watch out, Dubya .
Okay -- so we've gone from monsoon season to beautiful, crisp, fall weather in the span of a
week or so. I hate to be a whiner, but let's just say that I'm still hoping for a smidgeon of
summer before Fantasy Football season gets underway! And no -- I really am not complaining.Â
Today ChristopherCornblog is going to be taking down some ice-storm-damaged trees .
Italian soccer, or calcio, is perhaps one of the more seductive of Europe's footballing cultures.
With defenders taught to dribble out of their own 16-yard box while moonlighting as fashion models,
and a turbulent history marked with corr... Click to continue reading...
Italian soccer, or calcio, is perhaps one of the more seductive of Europe's footballing cultures.
With defenders taught to dribble out of their own 16-yard box while moonlighting as fashion models,
and a turbulent history marked with corr... Click to continue reading...
Italian soccer, or calcio, is perhaps one of the more seductive of Europe's footballing cultures.
With defenders taught to dribble out of their own 16-yard box while moonlighting as fashion models,
and a turbulent history marked with corr... Click to continue reading...
Italian soccer, or calcio, is perhaps one of the more seductive of Europe's footballing cultures.
With defenders taught to dribble out of their own 16-yard box while moonlighting as fashion models,
and a turbulent history marked with corr... Click to continue reading...
Italian soccer, or calcio, is perhaps one of the more seductive of Europe's footballing cultures.
With defenders taught to dribble out of their own 16-yard box while moonlighting as fashion models,
and a turbulent history marked with corr... Click to continue reading...
Italian soccer, or calcio, is perhaps one of the more seductive of Europe's footballing cultures.
With defenders taught to dribble out of their own 16-yard box while moonlighting as fashion models,
and a turbulent history marked with corr... Click to continue reading...
Italian soccer, or calcio, is perhaps one of the more seductive of Europe's footballing cultures.
With defenders taught to dribble out of their own 16-yard box while moonlighting as fashion models,
and a turbulent history marked with corr... Click to continue reading...
Italian soccer, or calcio, is perhaps one of the more seductive of Europe's footballing cultures.
With defenders taught to dribble out of their own 16-yard box while moonlighting as fashion models,
and a turbulent history marked with corr... Click to continue reading...
Italian soccer, or calcio, is perhaps one of the more seductive of Europe's footballing cultures.
With defenders taught to dribble out of their own 16-yard box while moonlighting as fashion models,
and a turbulent history marked with corr... Click to continue reading...
Seriously. Did you know that most Republicans think that Obama wasn't born in the US? I
honestly don't know what to do with that little factoid it seems so beyond the pale. Less than
half of our GOP brethren are on board with reality. It makes me feel a little paranoid, truth be
told. I am sure that I have co-workers (and not just one or two) who believe that he is not a
citizen.
As Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation approaches crunch time, some GOPers are lining up in
opposition. In an op ed in USA Today Jeff Sessions has written "I don't believe that Judge
Sotomayor has the deep-rooted convictions necessary to resist the siren call of judicial
activism." Say what? My only comment would be to echo Senator Sessions in explaining why I
wouldn't vote for him or others of his ilk .
In case you haven't seen this yet on You Tube, this almost made me want to get married ...
;>)
And thanks, Alison, for the quote -- and Boltgirl and Alice, for sharing your opinions. (Lack
of Phillies' love is noting new in my little world ... but, as any Cubs fan knows very well, too,
we carry on in spite of any/everything!
In case you are one of the 6 peple who missed it, here's Pat Buchanan making a fool of himself
on Rachel Maddow ... time to retire this tired old horse, I'm thinking. He bites.
Meanwhile, as momentum to hit the August deadline for healthcare reform seems to be waning,
Obama, being a practical sort, gives signs of backing away from that deadline.
First, the death of Walter Cronkite brings back so many memories of his voice and presence --
not so much as I was growing up (our household was too chaotic to remember the evening news), but
after college. Marking his death throws into bright relief the movement of broadcast journalism
from news to entertainment.
Here in NH we've one from September-like weather to the dog days of summer in the space of @ 24
hours. Heat and humidity are here ... along with a good dose of fog this morning in Canterbury.Â
And another Friday has rolled around, seemingly in the blink of an eye. I'm looking forward to
some unscheduled time at home of the next several days .
Yes, the sunis actually out and mot a cloud to be seen. HOORAY!
And yes, the Breakers lost 1-0 to FC Sky Blue yesterday on the strength of a Heather O'Reilly
corner kick that bent into the Breakers' net in the 6th minute. Sounds like there were other good
chances for both teams, but that early score held through the end of the match.
Who'd a thunk? I woke up at about 4:30 this morning to the sound of teeming rain -- and
wondered how our young plants are keeping themselves from sliding down the hill. Really. As the
light returns, I see that everything looks pretty much intact out there -- albeit waterlogged.
Not so intact are the egos of the Red Sox this morning, I'm thinking, as they blew a 10-1 lead
and lost to the Orioles.
Yesterday was the 37th anniversary of Title IX ... 37 years. I like that the milestone
coincides with the 10th anniversary of the 1999 Women's World Cup. Alice (thanks!) sent me a link
to "License to Thrive" a documentary chronicling the passage and impact of Title IX. We're hoping
it'll come to Red River .
