Monthly Archives: August 2009

I have to admit that the Republicans are equally lame on the health care issue. The new Republican Health Care “Bill of Rights” is utterly disgusting. I can’t believe they are doing this. Neither party wants to tackle any of … Continue reading →

I am totally hooked on the TNT series Mad Men. Tim Goodman, the TV pundit at sfgate.com, the San Francisco Chronicle website, has written a brilliant analysis of episode two, which premiered last night. The article is written at a … Continue reading →

A friend of mine, after reading the previous post, asked if I really thought that Obama was evil. It’s a fair question, and it may have been a mistake for me to characterize him in that way. Liberals have been … Continue reading →

My hope was that Obama was just another cynical, ruthless, corrupt, Chicago Democratic pol. That was my naive, optimistic hope when he won the election. But I’m beginning to doubt that first blush, innocent, idealistic pipe dream. My illusions are … Continue reading →

Suppose that whenever you go to the super market, there are no prices posted, and the clerk has to file a claim with your food insurance provider, who then processes the claim, and reimburses the grocery store company. Your “food … Continue reading →

I had a little personal experience with the American health care system today. I took a tumble Wednesday night playing tennis, and hurt my foot. Although I went on to finish the set, my foot was still swollen and painful … Continue reading →

I believe there is a growing realization among those occupying all positions on the political spectrum, that the clowns are in charge, and they are available to perform at your party for modest fees. The Republicans are fortunate to not … Continue reading →

The Secretary General of the United Nations says we only have four months to save the planet from global warming, and prevent incalculable suffering. I think suffering is already incalculable, so that doesn’t worry me, but it does seem like … Continue reading →

The greatest frustration arising from an obsession with politics, is that no matter what the issue, even if you find yourself in the majority, there are a whole bunch of people on the other side, and they just won’t go … Continue reading →

Had a brush yesterday, if not with death, with prolonged terror. Candace has taken up running lately, and one of her fellow runners, who lives on a little farm outside of Wartrace, Tennessee, mentioned that she and her husband like … Continue reading →