Author Archives: nick

The Facts of Life

It is historic and an affirmation of the exceptional history and spirit of the United States of America that we have elected our first half-Kenyan President. I can’t help but share to some extent in the jubilation of Obama’s disciples. … Continue reading

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How bad could it be?

Although I don’t believe it to be the case, just suppose that Barack Obama is in fact the Manchurian candidate acting out a plot concocted in Bill Ayer’s rec room to overthrow the Great Satan and bring about the glorious … Continue reading

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Black Helicopters and Little Red Books

I think it’s true, as my political science professor brother, Jeff, has been telling me, that world government is about to take a great leap forward. Already the governments of the U.S. and Europe are, out of necessity, groping towards … Continue reading

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Ill Wind

If the Republicans had not won|stolen (choose verb based on Party affiliation) the last two Presidential elections, this global financial system meltdown would have happened anyway, only it would now be the Democrats’ fault, because of too much regulation, and … Continue reading

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The Bradley Effect

Now that racism has been redefined as criticism of Barack Obama, I imagine that a lot of people will lie and say they are voting for Obama, when asked by a stranger on the phone. I know I would, but … Continue reading

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Fools, Drunks, and the United States of America

If you read newspapers, watch TV, and stay away from the blogosphere, the radio, and Fox News, it looks like it’s all over. And it probably is. Even Christopher Buckley has come out for Obama. I will not vote for … Continue reading

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The Cat’s Pajamas

Sarah Palin has succeeded in removing herself from the equation by her sterling performance Thursday night. It is now between John McCain and Barack Obama. If President Obama is in our future, if he is the one who stands up … Continue reading

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“I have a bracelet too.”

Barack Obama is the most accomplished liar I have seen since Bill Clinton, maybe even better than Bill Clinton. John McCain, on the other hand, is one of the worst liars I have ever seen in public life. This is … Continue reading

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Holy Mary and the Financial Meltdown

Here’s an email exchange between me and my cousin Andy about McCain’s lame reaction to the financial meltdown, which I had already been forced to concede was lame, just because it really was lame. The excerpts from my email are … Continue reading

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Crisis, Regulation, Free Markets, and the Campaign

OK, I admit it, much as I hate to. The current financial crisis is a result of a lack of governmental oversight and regulation. I hate to admit it because it is a given, as far as I’m concerned, that … Continue reading

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