Finally- It ends tonight.
A battle that has seemingly taken longer than the 100 Years War, will end with a whimper this evening.
When the smoke clears from the Kentucky and Oregon primaries, Barack Obama will emerge with a guarantee that he will hold the majority of pledged delegates at the Democratic Party Convention. That is the […]
Posted on 20 May 2008
A Bush League Peace Plan
Posted on 19 May 2008
Two Hundred and Forty-Five days.
That’s the good news.
Two Hundred and Forty-Five days.
That’s the bad news.
If you haven’t figured it out already, the 245 days are the number of days George Bush has left in office. While it’s nice to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel, it is terrifying to think about […]
The Obama Dream Team
Posted on 13 May 2008
Now that Hillary Clinton is in the rear-view mirror, Barack Obama has his work cut out for him.
High on his agenda should be putting together a remarkable cabinet. After seeing the debacle of the Bush administration, one of the strongest arguments for a Democratic president is the strength of the team he can assemble to do the […]
It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Overt… Racism
Posted on 09 May 2008
Watching Hillary Clinton’s performance this week is like rubber-necking a 20-car pile up. It’s gruesome to look at, but you just can’t take your eyes off of it. If the stakes weren’t so damned important, it would almost be fascinating to watch Hillary Clinton committing political suicide in front of our very eyes.
Hillary’s ambition has […]
Entertainment
Hear and Now: A Standing… and Loud Ovation!
Posted on 12 May 2008
Filmmaker Irene Taylor Brodsky has performed a minor miracle with her documentary film Hear and Now. In just 85 minutes, Brodsky presents us with not one, but two incredible movies.
The first is a sensational medical drama. It is the story of a married couple in their mid-60s, deaf from birth, who choose to undergo a radical surgical […]
health
McCain Too Old? It all Depends
Posted on 23 April 2008
You’ve been seeing a lot of ads with spry, old people lately.
Whether the ad is for Viagra, Ameriprise Financial, or Cialis, those 70-somethings are out there running marathons, jumping out of planes, running with the bulls in Pamplona and having hours of acrobatic sex.
Ok, so I’m exaggerating a little… but just a little.
These ads are […]
Medicine
Insurance Companies Playing God Over Drug Coverage
Posted on 15 April 2008
If you don’t think health-care reform is a critical issue in this year’s presidential election, think again.
Recent changes in insurance coverage for prescription drugs will make it impossible for many of our most ill citizens: people with cancer, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, to afford the treatments that would either save their lives […]
religion
Heaven Help Us
Posted on 14 April 2008
[N]o religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States- Article VI of the United States Constitution
Religion is a matter that lies solely between a man and his God… History, I believe, furnishes no example of a priest-ridden people maintaining a free civil government.”- Thomas Jefferson
What […]
Scandals
Ode to Richard Quest
Posted on 20 April 2008
A wandering anchor named Quest
Heard the words, “You’re under arrest!”
“I’ve Meth in a Zip-Lock,”
“And a toy in my left sock.”
They’ll help him in rehab, I guess.
Sports
Sports: Musings From Retirements to Indictments
Posted on 14 May 2008
Just a few musings on recent developments in the sports world:
Goodbye Justine. Farewell Annika: The sports world will dearly miss Justine Henin and Annika Sorenstam, two of the greatest women athletes in history. Both, still at the top of their games, announced their premature retirements this week. Henin is currently the No. 1 ranked women’s […]
Uncategorized
You’ve Come a Long Way, Babe
Posted on 21 April 2008
It was terrific to see that Danica Patrick won her first IndyCar race on Sunday.
With the victory, Patrick became the first woman ever to win an IndyCar race. The win represents one more step taken by women athletes, one more barrier shattered. Patrick’s name joins an impressive list, one that includes such icons as Billie […]
- The Fat Lady Sings Tonight… but The Other Lady Won’t Be Listening
- A Bush League Peace Plan
- Sports: Musings From Retirements to Indictments
- The Obama Dream Team
- Hear and Now: A Standing… and Loud Ovation!
- It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Overt… Racism
- Commander in Chief Obama… With a Little Help From His Friends
- The Ultimate Race Card: Death at Churchill Downs
- Frankly My Dear, I Don’t Give a Guam!
- Fission Accomplished