Monthly Archives: September 2009

It’s very interesting, this controversy over the way Obama presents himself and the United States to the world. The right is outraged at the constant apologizing and obsequiousness, the sensitivity to the feelings and self esteem of Arabs, Russians, and … Continue reading →

The good war, what Obama called the war of necessity a short time ago, becomes the only so-so war, or even the not very good at all war, certainly not the absolutely necessary war. I’m not sure where I stand … Continue reading →

I am initially somewhat prejudiced against extremely obese people, until I get to know them. I like beautiful women more than homely women, until I know them better. I get bored with people who are a lot stupider than I … Continue reading →

A lady who lives in our neighborhood got this picture at a yard sale and recognized the house and came over and gave it to us. Now there is no longer a chimney on the right, and that fireplace is … Continue reading →

I’m watching the fourth round match at the U.S. Open between Gael Monfils and Rafael Nadal. Monfils has already won the first set. They are in the middle of the second set. As John McEnroe said at the end of … Continue reading →

Green Jobs Czar – Van Jones – Communist, calls Republicans assholes (the feeling is mutual, buddy!), truther who believes that Bush and Cheney were complicit in 9/11, says environmentalism is the way to end capitalism. Science Czar – John Holdren … Continue reading →

Posted by Andy I really like the idea of reaching out, but I looked at the Education Department’s guidelines for teachers and I think they’re too general, too vague. If I were the Department of Education, I would provide specific … Continue reading →

In the early days of the Farm, there was no government. It was a weird combination of monarchy and anarchy. It was Moses and the Exodus. Later on though we had an elected council and chief executive. We also had … Continue reading →