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A Self-Made Dawdler in Fast America
What's a dawdler like me to do in a fast-paced world?
Comcast and the Most Amazing Customer Service Breakthrough Ever
Calling someone back when they leave you a message? What a brilliant customer service idea?
Jury Strategy: The Real Reason Blago Appointed Burris
Will appointing a black man to Obama's Senate seat help Blago with his case?
The Biggest Lies About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Here are the biggest lies about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Rick Warren Prays to His God; I´ll Pray to Mine
Rick Warren has his God; I have mine.
Love the Passionista, But Guard Your Snowblower
I think the world needs more people who are passionate about what they do....unless that thing is stealing snowblowers...
Shouldn´t We Start Paying Off $70 Trillion in Debts and Obligations? Nah!
Shouldn't we think about starting to pay off our massive national debt? Nah!
How Russia Coerces Europe
How Russia strongarms Europe.
Obama Finally Gives America a Leader Who Knows How to Lead
America dodged a bullet by electing Barack Obama.
News Flash to RNC Candidates: It´s Not Your Gipper´s GOP Anymore
The GOP needs to stop throwing Ronald Reagan's name around and start manufacturing ideas for the future.
Properly Heat Bacon and Peas, Save a Solar System
Bacon and black-eyes peas? Better bring the heat!
Israel´s Battle, and the Morally Bankrupt West
The Palestinian/Israeli conflict: The Palestinians brought it on themselves.
States Need Federal Money, But Did They Get in Line Too Late?
States are going broke. Are they too late to receive federal money?
Thinking, Feeling or Drinking? Three Ways to Look at Bailouts and Stimuli
There are three different ways to look at the bailout and stimulus package situations. Which category do you fit into?
Fill-in-the-Blanks Journalism for Budget-Challenged Newspapers
Fill in the blanks journalism: All the stories are the same anyway...
Want Real Gaza Coverage? Get It from Al-Jazeera Online
The networks are failing in their coverage of the situation in Gaza. Al-Jazeera, however, is providing excellent reporting. Now you can see it online.
Three Questions to Get Your Children Really Talking
You need to learn which questions to ask your children to get a good conversation started.
Best Stories of 2007, One Year Later
A look at the stories of 2007 one year later.
D.C.´s New Game Show: Let´s Make a Stimulus Deal!
It's the newest game show on TV!
Top 10 Political Stories to Watch For In 2009
Here are the political stories to watch in 2009.
Media Abdication Contributes to Scientifically Illiterate America
The media has dropped the ball in its scientific reporting.
The Intelligent Thinkers Movement: A New Year´s Revolution
Let's get smart and change our dumb government.
Muslims on Airplanes in America´s Culture of Fear
America's culture of fear concerning Arabs on airplanes.
'Just Looking': Do You Know What That Means?
Some salespeople just don't get it.
America´s Business Cash-Flow Slowdown: It´s All Gary´s Fault
There's always one way up ahead that slows everyone else down.
Liberals Circle the Wagons in Butterfly Town USA
Butterfly Town USA's liberals circle the wagons.
Bernard Madoff: The Best Justice Money Can Buy
America values justice differently depending on who the victim is.
A Look Back at 2009: The Very First Year-in-Review
The very first 2009 year in review.
Eat Neck Meat, Save Western Civilization
Why are we so snobbish toward some kinds of meat? It's time to break out of that and save Western Civilization!
OK, Donovan McNabb: You Want a Break from Fans? Win This Game
The media may be too hard on Donovan McNabb, but until he wins the big game, that's not going to change.
Israel and Palestine: The World's Hardest Problem
Israel and Palestine: The conflict keeps going with no end in sight.
Happy New Debt!
Happy New Year and welcome to more debt than ever before!
Spotlight Loved Candidate Obama; Now He Gets to Live With It
Obama's not even president yet and he's already complaining about the shadow of the media. He'd better get used to it.
The Ball Enquirer
Killing two birds with one stone: the annual family newsletter and Christmas cards!
Public Diplomacy: America´s Embarrassing Failure to Take Its Message to the World
America is terrible at public diplomacy.
A Look Ahead: 15 Predictions for 2009
My predictions for 2009.
Hamas Proves Hope for a ´Peace Agreement´ is Delusion
Any hope for peace between Palestinians and Israelis is a pipe dream.
Destroy Hamas, and Kill Palestinian Civilians If Necessary
Maybe we shouldn't be as concerned with Palestinian civilians as the Bush Administration seems to be.
Don´t Get Distracted by Differences. Understand Them.
Don't let differences get in the way of your success. Embrace and understand them.
Worst Stories of 2007, One Year Later
The worst stories of 2008 are just a continuation of the worst stories of 2007, and 2009 looks like it could be even worse...
Obama´s Big Mistake: ´Deficits Don´t Matter´
The thought that deficits don't matter is a big mistake.
Clean Coal? There´s No Such Thing
There's no such thing as clean coal.
My First Recession Reader: Smart Consumers and Silly Government
See the dumb retailers. See the smart consumers. See the silly government....
Keep Promise on Gay Rights, And We´ll Forget About Rick Warren
Rick Warren is not the best choice for Obama's invocation, but he's definitely not the worst either.
Pardon Us, Mr. President!
The president should pardon himself and his administration for all the crimes committed.
Soup: A Flash of Foodified Summer
There's nothing like soup on a cold winter day.
Sarah Palin: A Voice in the Wilderness
Sarah Palin: The best and brightest of the GOP.
P´wned! Lazy New York Times Gets Taken by Phony Letter
The New York Times's lazy reporting gets them in trouble.
The Night Before Christmas 2008
A Christmas poem for you.
Which of These Ideas Would You Call Extreme Left?
A clean environment, honest politicians, no war....are these ideas that you would call "extreme left"?
The Pathetic Rick Sanchezation of America
Rick Sanchez's way of giving us the news is making America dumb.
Fulfillment Without Marriage and Children? Hollywood Notwithstanding, Yes You Can
Despite what Hollywood portrays, you can have a fulfilling life even if you're single and childless.
Another Phony ´Debunking´ From Global Warming Deniers
Skeptics of global warming try yet again to debunk it.
´Employee Free Choice Act´ May Be Unconstitutional, But Dems Will Try Anyway
Dems try to push the "Employee Free Choice Act." It doesn't matter if it's unconstitutional.
The Mysterious Guy In the Lobby
Who's the guy in the lobby?
At 68, My Wild Urges Have Finally Arrived
At the age of 68, I've decided to try things that I've always wanted to do....
What I Don´t Want For Christmas: Everything But the Elusive Middle-Class Tax Cut
I don't want anything for Christmas but a middle-class tax cut. I'm not holding my breath.
The Real Reason Automakers, UAW, Oppose Bush´s ´Orderly Bankruptcy´
The real reason the Big Three, UAW, reject Bush's "orderly bankruptcy".
Why Mess With ´Hybrid´ Health Reform When Single-Payer Is the Way to Go?
Single-payer health care is the best way to go.
Stephen Harper´s Choice: New Conservative Leader, or Big Three Bailout Joiner
Stephen Harper: Conservative leader or Bailout Wuss?
The Flying Shoe: Signature Image of a President
The flying shoe - now a historical rememberance of the presidency of George W. Bush.
Obama Wriggles While Blago Writhes
To speculate on the connection between Obama and Blago would be irresponsible, but I'm going to do it anyway.
The Exotic, Overlooked Chicken Thigh
Here's a recipe for the oft-forgotten chicken thigh.
If You Must Bail Out the Automakers, Mr. President, Insist On These Conditions
Here are four steps that President Bush should take if he decides to bail out the auto industry.
Thank You, President Bush, For Keeping Us Free of Scandal and Terrorism
The Blagojevich scandal reminds us that we should be thankful for the past eight years of scandal free governing by President Bush.
The Shoe-Thrower Gets a Job Offer; And Bush is Overdue for a Long Vacation
Shoe-thrower shows extent of hatred and desperation to get the U.S. out of Iraq.
My Priceless Christmas Gift from Gordon
What the holidays are really all about.
$1 Billion in Federal Funds to Keep Investigative Journalism Alive
The government should bail out the newspaper industry.
Obama´s ´Umbrella´ No Protection Against Iranian Nuclear Storm
Obama's plan to "protect" Israel is no protection at all.
A Few Random Thoughts About the Holidays
A few random thoughts about the holidays.
Shoe-Thrower Earns ´Signature Event´ Status from Bush-Hating Associated Press
Shoe-throwing "journalist" gets lauded by Bush-hating AP.
For Obama, Defending America´s Interests Means Beware of Durban II
Beware of Durban II.
The GOP´s Phony ´Questions´ About Obama and Blagojevich
The GOP is futilely trying to connect Obama and Blagojevich.
No Holiday Cheer, Just ´Card Check´ Fear
This is supposed to be the time for joy, but I can't stop thinking about what's might happen after the holidays - when the new administration takes over.
Could the GOP Southern Strategy Wipe Out the Arsenal of Democracy?
Racism is the reason that unions have failed in the South.
The Strong Religious (And Even Better Non-Religious) Case for Gay Marriage
We need to take religion out of the issue of whether or not gay marriage should exist.
Less Government, Less Corruption
It's obvious: small government means less corruption.
Confessions of a Climate Criminal
I'm a climate criminal, so sue me.
The Great Depression Success Formula
Here's the mindset you'll need to succeed in today's economy.
Welcome Aboard the Titanic, Mr. Obama
Obama is taking over a sinking ship.
Obama´s Foreign Policy Cocktail
Obama's administration: it will be interesting to see how they mesh.
Christians, Relax: Bush Didn´t Sell Us Out in ABC Interview on Faith
George Bush did not sell Christians and Christianity up the river in his interview with ABC.
Nano-Nano: Corporate Morks Say Good-Bye to Taking a Stand
The corporate climate: The longer you're in business, the harder it is to stand up for yourself.
Recession Started in 2007? Only If You Redefine Recession
Apparently the recession started in 2007; or so the people that redefined the term "recession" say.
Look Closely: Democrats Outmaneuvered Bush on Big Three Bailout
Did the Democrats outmaneuver Bush on the bailout?
You Know What They Say About ´Them´
Sometimes our perceptions of people hinder us.
Gasp! Obama´s Interim Report Card Not So Bad
Obama hasn't stepped in it - yet.
Barack Obama Cannot ´Create´ a Job
Someone needs to tell Barack Obama that he cannot create jobs.
Senator Matthews?
Chris Matthews as a senator?
Oh, My Aching Back
I strained my back picking up a gum wrapper. This can only mean one thing: I'm old!
Obama: More New Republic Than The Nation?
Is Obama more moderate than we thought?
America, China and the Perils of ´Financial Terror´
Shouldn't we do something about being in hock so much to China and Japan?
A Successful Recession Needs Failure, So Let´s Foreclose on Some Home ´Owners´
If we don't allow some failure, how is this recession supposed to work?
Dear Santa: You´re Who? OK, Give Me My Money Back
Santa is who? I want my money back!
Tilapia the Immigrant Fish Meets Tomato Soup
Tilapia meets tomato soup.
Bottom-up Blindness: The Reason to Fire Detroit Execs
Here's why Detroit execs need to be fired.
Plan B for Blagojevich: The Illinois Way to Pay for Christmas
The governor of Illinois had his own plan to finance Christmas this year.
The Remaining Republicans and the Power of ´No´
If Republicans want to come back, they need to start saying "No" to Democrats.
Obama Appoints University of Starbucks Economic Department
Barack Obama appoints people with no experience to his economic team.
Gather Round, Children, For the Story of Thanksgiving
The real story of the first Thanksgiving.
Conservative Camps: Limbaugh vs. Frum (Rush Is Right, With One Caveat)
Rush Limbaugh vs. David Frum: which view of conservatism is correct?
Obama Is Introduced to Reality
Now that he's actually making decisions about his administration, Obama is backing away from many of the things he said during his campaign.
Obama´s Team: How Clintonian is Too Clintonian?
First people complain about Obama bringing Chicago politics to Washington. Now they're complaining that he's picking too many Clinton people. Which is it?
Auto Bailout for Workers, Not for Short-Sighted CEOs
The bailout should be for the workers, not the greedy CEOs.
Vatican Forgives Lennon´s Blasphemy; Hey! Elvis Made Him Do It!
The Vatican finally forgives John Lennon. Do we care?
Is Homosexuality Chosen or Innate? You Tell Me
Is homosexuality innate or a chosen behavior? You tell me.
Congressional Black Caucus Seeks Military Promotions According to Race
The Congressional Black Caucus wants affirmative action to play a role in promotions in the military. That's not a good idea.
How To Deal With Pirates (American, not Somali)
How to deal with pirates (not the Somali ones, the business ones).
Peanut Butter and Jelly for Lunch With the Client
PB & J with the client.
Four Steps for a Republican Comeback
Try these steps for a Republican comeback.
The Decline and Fall of General Motors
The rise and fall of GM.
Economic Woes or Not, We´re Running Out of Time to Stop a Nuclear Iran
We're running out of time to stop a nuclear Iran.
Let It Pass You By: Letting Go Is Not Good Enough
You have to let negativity go.
Sarah Palin and Thanksgiving Dinner Reconsidered
Think of the plight of the Turkey when you sit down on Thanksgiving.
America Has Achieved Victory in Iraq
America has won the war in Iraq.
No, Detroit, It´s You Who Doesn´t Understand
Detroit is in its own litte world, and it's destroying Michigan.
How Bad Can It Get? Plenty.
Think the economy's bad? It could get much worse.
My Son Has No Class, And I´m OK With That
My son isn't in any classes. No gymnastics, tumbling or swimming. That might make me a bad mother, but I'm not willing to enroll him in any activity that takes away from "groovin' time".
Saturday at the Movies: For Kids, and Grandparents
Taking the grandkids to the movies? Priceless.
How Not to Pardon a Turkey, and Other Thoughts About Thanksgiving
How not to pardon a turkey and other thoughts about Thanksgiving.
Solution for GM´s Legacy Costs? Universal Health Care
Universal health care can help GM's problems.
Whatever You Believe About Homosexuality, Say It Kindly
Whether it's innate or not, we have to be sensitive to the issue of homosexuality.
Obama Upsets French, Arabs; Everyone Else To Follow As ´Work´ Commences
Obama upsets everyone as he begins to choose his cabinet.
Feeding the Big Three Pigs
Feeding the Big Three pigs; a necessary evil.
Soup Plays by Its Own Rules, Baby
Soup is unpredictable baby!
While the Big Three Beg, Michigan´s Power Structure Wallows in Denial
Michigan's denial concerning the Big Three will be its demise.
The Right Way to Be the Loyal Opposition
We can support our president and still be critical.
Harry and Nancy Have Me Politically Nervous
Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi's increased power have me nervous.
No Need to Sacrifice John Dingell to Make Progress on Global Warming
John Dingell could lose his position as chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee. That would be the wrong move.
What Happened To Indiana Jones?
The newest Indiana Jones movie? Not so good.
Obama: Make Us Feel Better
Obama needs to temper his agenda and ease the people into it.
You Elected Obama Because You Blamed Bush, Huh? Let´s Talk About That
Was Obama elected as a backlast against Bush?
Barack Obama Must Work to Deserve the Presidency
Just because Barack Obama was elected president doesn't mean he deserves it.
Al Franken's Slow-Motion Cheating
Something's fishy in the Franken/Coleman race.
First Obama Priority: The De-Bushification of the Executive Branch
We need to de-Bushify the cabinet and administration before we can move forward.
Liberals Win: Crack Dealer Sentences Slashed, So the Good Old Days Are Back
Reduced sentences for drug dealers means the return of the crack cocaine epidemic.
Advertising Messages Are Everywhere, But They Don´t Stick Like Glue
Some advertising messages work, some don't.
In Quantum of Solace, Even James Bond Joins Modern Times
The Bond movies are finally coming around that the Cold War is over.
Ask for Help Without Dumping
Take action on problems without dumping garbage.
A Trade-Off To End Tax Insanity
The IRS: Can we scrap it and start over?
I´ll Run Chrysler! At Least I´d Be Funny
Make me the CEO of Chrysler; I won't solve any problems, but at least I'd be entertaining.
In Praise of Newsweek's Election-End Opus
My favorite part of the election: Newsweek's issue about the inside happenings of the campaigns.
Herculean Challenges Require Obama to Think Outside the Box
Obama needs to think outside the box to solve the problems that he's inheriting.
Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State? Pros and Cons
Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State?
Skip the Intermediate Steps and Just Do It: Single-Payer Health Care
The health care industry needs to go to the single-payer system.
Two Bad Choices: Save Detroit or Let It Die; Can Someone Come Up With a Third?
The Big Three Quandry: Bailout or let them go under. Is there a third choice?
Al Gore for Secretary of State
Al Gore for Secretary of State!
The Vindication of Howard Dean
Howard Dean isn't such a disaster after all...
What´s Good for General Motors is Bad for America
Bailing out the auto industry will ultimately do more harm than good.
Tofu Defies Time
Tofu and mushroom soup? It's good, really!
The Unfortunate Allure of Cheaper Gas
Lower gasoline prices is not necessarily a good thing.
They Remembered, But We Forgot, the Meaning of Armistice Day
Armistice Day begat Veteran's Day, and America has forgotten what it's really all about.
Four Crucial Tests Await Obama
Obama needs to pass these four tests if his presidency is to be successful.
Obama´s 95 Percent Solution . . . to McCain´s Zero
Barack Obama won because he promised us a bunch of stuff. John McCain? Nothing.
Election Sights and Sounds I Will Not Miss
Election sights and sounds I will not miss.
The World Hails Obama; World Leaders, On the Other Hand . . .
The world celebrates as Obama is elected, but some world leaders? Not so much.
Why the Republicans Lost
Why the Republicans lost.
Grading My Days in Corporate America
I'm taking a page from my junior high diary: I'm going to start grading my days at work.
Conservatives Didn´t Do Their Jobs, So America Fired Them
This election, American's were only doing what employers do when they unhappy with their employee, they fire them.
Ol´ Henry vs. the Leaves
Hate falling leaves? You're just like my old neighbor Henry....
Revenge Does Not Pay
Don't waste your time and energy trying to get revenge. You will only hurt yourself.
If I Were CEO of the GOP (Not That They Listen to Me, Because They Had Their Chance)
If the Republicans had listened to me in 1999.....
If This Is the Mainstream Media´s Last Hurrah, Its Successor Could Be Frightening
Mainstream media's demise? I'm frightened as to what would succeed it.
Death, or Missing the 4:30 Meeting? Not as Obvious As You Think!
Sick but can't bear to give up that meeting?
Even Before Obama, I Already Knew That I Could
I don't need Obama to tell me what I can or can't achieve.
The New America of the Wolds and the Fens
The wolds and the fens - a story from the past that is relevant in the present.
Obama: Landslide or Not, Time to Question and Critique . . . And Support Him
Obama was elected president. That's great, but that doesn't mean we can't question and critique.
OK, Republicans, Maybe Now You See: Being Watered-Down Democrats Doesn´t Work
Republicans now know: You can't win by becoming watered-down Democrats.
Surprise! Jews Back Obama
Every election cycle, Republicans think they can peel off Jewish voters from the Democrats, and every time they lose.
Be Vigilant: The Religious Right Will Be Back
The Religious Right won't give up on their aggressive agenda to remake America into a theocracy.
End Game for Ideology
The trend of labeling voters and people of certain political persuasions should come to an end.
Come Together Right Now . . . Over Obama?
America needs to unite under Barack Obama.
Obama Makes History in 2008; Can Bobby Jindal Make More in 2012?
Barack Obama makes history in 2008. Can Bobby Jindal do it in 2012?
As Obama Chooses His Team, the Long Shadow of Clinton Falls
Let's hope that Barack Obama doesn't rely too much on figures from the past for his Cabinet. We need fresh faces, not also-rans from the Clinton Administration.
Media Finally Gets Its Man, But How Long Will the Love Affair Last?
As the Obama presidency goes on, will the media's love affair last?
Swimming in an Ocean of Pumpkin Soup
Don't throw out your pumpkin! Turn it into soup!
In Times Like These, John McCain
John McCain is the right choice for president in these times.
Democrats Decry Socialism Label: Methinks They Doth Protest Too Much
Democrats freak out everytime you mention socialism to them. Are they protesting too much?
Why Liberals Cannot Be Trusted With National Security
Why liberals shouldn't be trusted with our national security.
The Case for John McCain
Why John McCain should be the next president.
The Fragile Economy and the New President´s Best Move
What the new president should do regarding the fragile economy.
Victory Is At Hand, So Why Are Democrats Fretting?
Even with the polls the way they are, Democrats are still fretting.
With the Transition, the Placemen Cometh
Imagine a large corporation having to replace all its management. It's the same way in politics when a new president is elected.
Tweet Me, Baby! Tweet Me Good!
Do you know about Twitter? Well, it's new to me too.
Sarah Palin a Disaster, But Who Will Remember?
Does Sarah Palin have a future in Washington?
Opposites Attract, And Last a Lifetime
Opposites attract; maybe that's why I've been married so long.
Are You Ready for Some Suitball?
A new game for the business world....Suitball!
Don´t Invent Future Problems
Don't let negative thinking get the best of you.
Bush Moved Left? Please! He Turned Conservatism Into Profligacy
Some conservatives are opining that George W. Bush turned the Republicans to the left. I don't think so!
My 10th Presidential Election, and Thanks to Obama, My First Vote With a Happy Heart
For the first time in my voting life, I go to the polls with a happy heart.
A Day Off to Vote? I Don´t Think So!
My employees want tomorrow off to vote. I don't think so!
Who Cares About the Election? The Phillies Won the World Series!
The election seems to pale in comparison to the Phillies winning the World Series.
Expect an Obama Victory
Expect Obama to win tomorrow.
Hoping For Better Election Photo-Ops Than We Got in 2000
Let's hope that this election doesn't repeat the election of 2000...
Cowboy Conservatism Breathes Its Last: Can America Please Grow Up Now?
With Cowboy Conservatism seeming to be fading away, can America finally grow up?
Tempelhof, a True Story for Our Time
Historic Templehof Airport closes its doors.
In 2008, Politics Like Sports Seems a Sucker´s Game
Politics, like sports, seems like a sucker's game.
Green Economy Rises Out of Financial Sector Ashes
A new kind of economy rises from the financial ashes.
Want an Industry to Bail Out? How About the Endangered Newspaper?
The demise of the newspaper industry.
DVD REVIEW: The Foot Fist Way
A review of the new DVD release The Foot Fist Way.
Anchovy Angst vs. Pizza Progression
A recipe for seafood pizza.
I Do Not Endorse Baldwin, Keyes, Barr, McKinney, Nader . . . or Obama
I won't tell you who I do endorse, but I'll give you the list of those I don't...
World Wrestling Election?
This election seems to by turning into a wrestling match.
An October Afternoon In Manhattan: Welcome to the Real Real America
An afternoon in Manhattan told me that that is the "Real America."
Super-Energy Just a Breakfast Away?
Can I really get energy from breakfast cereal?
My Office Love for You, and Hard Stops Too
I think it's OK to show office love.
How to Take the Power Away from Bad Memories
How to let bad memories go.
For Beleaguered Western Pennsylvania, Campaign Can´t End Soon Enough
For western Pennsylvanians this election can't come soon enough.
Hey Sen. Obama: I am Joe the CEO, And You Don´t Know Me
Barack Obama should be looking out for Joe the CEO.
Think For Yourself Before You Vote, If You Can Be Bothered
Do some research on the issues before you vote.
My Schizophrenic Friend The Market
My friend the market is going nuts!
Heartbreak for Conservatives: Ashley Todd´s Lie Fails to Produce a Scary ´Them´
Without scare tactics, conservatives have nothing.
Halloween Nightmare: Another Bin Laden Election Surprise
Will another Bin Laden tape surface just before this election?
No More ´Real Americans´
We need to stop hearing from the Republicans that there are Americans, and then the "Real Americans."
What the President-Elect Should Say (But Probably Won´t)
What the new president should say after he's elected.
When the Market Needed Unprecedented Steps, America Had the Biggest Shoes
America had to take the steps it did to fix the financial crisis.
Meanwhile, Across the Globe, Chaos Rules the Day
With all the news of the election in the U.S., you might not know what's going on elsewhere in the world.
Why Undecideds Who Don't Like Either Candidate Should Choose Obama
Here's why undecideds should vote for Barack Obama.
A Requiem for Reporting as Newspapers Face Mortal Danger
Why newspapers are in mortal danger.
Is America Ready For A Sane President?
Is America ready for a sane president?
Barack´s Fundraising Fudge: Give It Back!
Obama should return all the funds he's received for his campaign.
Palin Proves It: Anti-Establishment Saturday Night Live Is Now the Establishment
SNL has become "the man."
Savor the Bacon, Honor the Lemon
Cooking with bacon and lemon.
The Dashing New President! So Exciting and Different! But Then . . .
People wanted change: Enter the new dashing president....
Why Colin Powell´s Obama Endorsement is Important
Here's why Powell's endorsement of Obama is important.
What Videos Are You Playing in Your Mind?
Our minds tend to remember the bad things that happen to us instead of the good ones. Here are some tips to help you remember the good things.
CEOs Could Use Some Toddler Creativity
CEOs could use some toddler creativity.
They´re Far From Conventional, But These Moves Might Spur a McCain Comeback
John McCain should try these steps to win the presidency.
Up There in Years? Join the Ray Wilkinson Club!
In your 60s, 70s and 80s? Join the Ray Wilkinson club!
Some Questions (and Answers) About the Election and Race
Is race an issue in this election? You betcha.
GM Tries to Survive by Trading for Junk and Cash; Hey, I Tried That Once!
GM wants to trade junk for cash. Yeah, that's a good idea.
Yet Another Foray Into the Jungle of Tele-Technology
Yet another comedic foray into tele-technology.
It Ain´t Broke, So Don´t Fix Nebraska´s Safe-Haven Law
Nebraska's safe-haven law is coming under fire, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Bail Out Big Oil? Hey, With Prices Plummeting, Why Not?
Government should not get in the way of economic cyclic behavior.
Death of the Conservative Dream
The conservative movement is dying - and not a moment too soon.
Socialism, Capitalism: What's In A Name?
Socialism is a dirty word in America, but that doesn't mean that its not in our history.
World Waits for Obama, But May Find Election, Aftermath, Exceedingly Ugly
The world is waiting for the election of Barack Obama.
Truman´s Tenure Provides Hope, and Caution, About Obama
Barack Obama can do well to look to Harry Truman for a model for being president.
The Conservative Snoot Brigade Turns on Palin . . . and the Base
Some conservative pundits have turned on Sarah Palin. This isn't helping us in the quest for a victory in November.
Far from Nationalization, Purchase of Bank Stocks Is a Win-Win for Taxpayers
Bank stocks are a win-win for taxpayers.
Candidate Humor Shines at Smith Dinner; Where Was This During the Debates?
Both candidates attempt humor at Alfred E. Smith dinner - McCain shines, Obama is stiff.
Where Will GOP Go Now? To the Center? Or Right . . . to Oblivion?
What is the future of the GOP now?
Obama Needs His ACORN Cracked
ACORN and the Obama connection.
Fox Shows Its Patriotism, By Eschewing the Debate in Favor of Baseball
Fox decides to air baseball instead of the presidential debate.
Evan Sayet on Leno, Letterman, Stewart, O´Brien, SNL . . . and More Maher
Part two of an interview with conservative comedian Evan Sayet.
FILM REVIEW: City of Ember Will Burn Brightly With Kids
City of Ember delivers for kids.
End the Slander of the Apple! (Cheddar Cheese Will Help)
Apples, cheddar cheese, cinnamon and sugar? Yum!
McCain´s Health Care Proposal is Excellent; So Why Is His Defense of It So Lame?
Why doesn't McCain defend his excellent health care plan?
Market Meltdown is Serious, And Yet I´m Still Amused
Let's try to find the silver lining to this market meltdown...
Turn Off the Sirens and Forgive
Practice a little forgiveness and it will be better for you.
My Unloved Work Projects? I´m Taking Them to Goodwill!
Think Goodwill is only for clothing? Not so! Bring your old work projects there too!
I Don´t Know Nothing About Birthing No Alpacas
Alpacas....I'm an expert now! Or not....
Evan Sayet Explains What Happened to Bill Maher
Conservative comedian Evan Sayet tells us what happened to Bill Maher.
Presidents Can´t Be Heroes in Today´s Partisan Atmosphere
Don't expect the new president to come in and change everything overnight, that's not how things in D.C. work.
Virginia Bellwether? Gilmore Stands on Principle on Bailout
Jim Gilmore tells me why he opposed the $700 billion bailout.
The Many Things I Lose
I lose everything....
Crocodile Tears for Small Business
Politicians always decry the loss of small businesses, but they are the reason why small businesses are disappearing.
The Mailer That Put the Final Nail in the McCain Campaign Coffin
The loss of retirement funds and savings around America is the last nail in John McCain's coffin.
Presuming They Win, Democrats Must Not Overreach
If the Democrats win in November, they must be careful to not push their agenda down the throats of Americans.
Ten Reasons the Stock Market Plunged
Here's why the market really plunged last week.
Republican Rivets are Popping Everywhere
The Republican ship is going down.
Why Focus on Local Issues? Because (Surprise!) the President Doesn´t Run Everything
Pay more attention to your local government; they're the ones who will enact laws that will really affect you.
McCain Chooses Defeat With Dishonor
John McCain should just lose gracefully, but that's not the road he's chosen.
The Politics of Fear Comes Back to Bite McCain
John McCain's negative campaigning is coming back to bite him in the ass.
Sarah Palin´s Religious Ties Now Up for Discussion
Sarah Palin shouldn't have brought the issue of religion into this election.
McCain Can´t Land a Punch, Even When Obama Tells Whoppers With Cheese
John McCain again failed to prove his point that Barack Obama has no experience.
Dumb and Deceitful Moments in the McCain-Obama Presidential Debate
Dumb and deceitful moments during the presidential debate.
FILM REVIEW: An American Carol Will Make You Laugh, If You´re Willing
An American Carol: Funny, if you let it be.
Roast Those Jalapenos, and Start Bellowing
How to properly roast jalapenos.
Sal Paolantonio´s Book on Football as America
Sal Paolantonio gives us an enlightening book on football in America.
Don´t Let Telemarketers Make You Mad
Don't let telemarketers ruin your day. Do this instead.
I See A Woman, But Where Are Women´s Issues?
Where are the women's issues in this election?
Congressman Bonehead and the Economic Cake Batter of America
Most congressmen have obviously not been CEOs, judging from the inane comments heard during the bailout negotiations.
Tell Me Your Story, Old House
An old house tells a story...
Answering Ahmadinejad´s Holocaust Insanity
More of Ahmadinejad's insane ramblings.
George W. Bush: Torturing Democracy in So Many Ways
A new PBS special highlights the Bush Administration's systematic ruination of the Constitution.
Post-Debate Palin: The Same Disaster She Was Before
Sarah Palin: Still a disaster.
For Brett Myers and the Triumphant Phillies, ´The Walk´ is Stuff of Legends
The victorious Phillies and the infamous "walk".
Sarah Palin, Newspaper Aficionado
Sarah Palin reads the newspapers; apparently that's the only way she gets any information.
In a Post-Bailout World, Charity for Illegal Immigrants Can´t Make the Cut
We need to reconsider taking care of illegal aliens when we can't even take care of ourselves.
Alpacas I Have Known
My visit to an alpaca farm.
Halloween Is Here! (OK, Close Enough for Me)
I procrastinate about everything but Halloween.
McCain Can´t Fully Rebut Obama If He´s Unwilling to Defend Bush
McCain can't win if he's not willing to defend Bush.
Topsy-Turvy Week Makes Case for Instant Runoff Voting to Fix Broken System
Congress has disappointed us again with this latest bailout.
Vice Presidential Debate Shows Joe Biden Is a Liar
A list of the lies Biden told during last week's debate.
Why Obama Cannot Be Trusted With National Security
Barack Obama is naive when it comes to national security.
McCain Needs to Fight Harder Than This
McCain needs to give up his "reach across the aisle" mentality if he wants to win.
Why Do Republicans Hate America?
It's obvious by their actions that Republicans hate America.
Biden Needs to Put His Heart Into Debate With Palin
Biden needs to "out heart" Palin in tonight's debate.
House GOP Picks Some Time to Rediscover Its ´Principles´
House Republicans suddenly decide to grow some during the bailout debate.
Filo: Mankind´s Ticket to the Cosmos
Never heard of Filo? Read about it here.
Sorry, Hugh Laurie, But House Hits Too Close to Home These Days
The TV program House hits too close to home nowadays.
Why Nuclear Power Has Languished
Let me tell you why nuclear power has languished.
You Get Organized! I´d Rather Not
Being organized? Highly overrated.
Debate Was Serious, But America Wanted a Reality Show
Americans would rather watch the debate than to have the economic crisis solved.
The Death of the Myth of Liberal Elitism
Gone are the days when everyone thought that liberals were the elitists. Now people are starting to know better.
Some Conservative Purists Still Reject McCain . . . and Court Disaster
Do the conservatives who still refuse to back John McCain realize what they're risking?
Newt Gingrich and the End of Ideology
Newt Gingrich and the End of Ideology
Bipartisan Betrayal of Main Street, Bailout Hands ´Victory´ to Bush
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid fail again to put their foots down.
At Cornell, Academia´s ´Inclusiveness´ Again Censors Conservatives
Leftist radicals take over Cornell University: It's been happening for a long time.
Take Heart, Americans! It´s Tough All Over
Think you've got it tough? It's tough all over the globe....
Ideological Handbook Offers No Guidance, So Bush Chooses Presidential Leadership
President Bush takes the high road and acts presidential.
Don´t Celebrate Yet: Many Problems Remain Even With the ´Deal´
Let's not celebrate yet about the bailout; there are many things yet to achieve.
People Were Watching This Time, and Saw the Real McCain
People who were watching the debate saw the real McCain; and that's not a good thing.
Where´s My Violin Teacher? He Can Teach McCain How to Close His Case
McCain needs a lesson from my violin teacher.
The First Debate, Blow-by-Blow
A blow-by-blow of last week's debate: No significant gains, Obama wins by a nose.
Atheists in Uniform Fight Back Against Religious Radicals in the Ranks
Atheists fight back against a military that forces them to attend events where Christian rituals are performed.
My First Massage
Before a massage, always do an underwear check.
Ban the Lunch and Learn, Please
The Lunch and Learn: Another thing to ban!
Your Success Mission, Part II! We All Need Help
We all need help to succeed.
Qua Mei? America´s New Credo: ´Where´s Mine?´
America's new credo: Where's Mine?
McCain to the Rescue? Results Are Long Overdue for Mr. Maverick
We have yet to see any results on important issues from John McCain.
Bailout Hubris: Is Uncle Sam Flying Too Close to the Sun?
Washington politicians and the bailout: a lesson in hubris.
Mortgage Mess Proves It: Only the Poor Can Help the Poor
Poverty in America: Only the poor can help the poor.
DVD REVIEW: The Onion, Unpeeled
The Onion Movie: Not as good as the web site.
Make History With Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts (or "wee cabbage") can be delicious. Really!
Alliance Defense Fund Ploy: People of Faith Denounce Pulpit Partisanship
Religion and politics should not mix.
I Still Can´t Find My Way Home
Even with GPS, MapQuest and GoogleMaps, I still get lost on the way home.
Reject the Paulson Bailout; It Sounds Like the WMD Story All Over Again
Reject the bailout; if not, blame congressional Democrats.
Wall Street: The Cure Is Worse Than the Disease
Wall Street: Either way, it's a bad situation.
Longtime Republicans Back Obama with Book, Advocacy
Two long-time Republicans are supporting Obama this election season. Find out why.
Sarah Palin: A Woman VP Candidate, Not a Woman´s VP Candidate
Sarah Palin: Not a woman's VP candidate
A Circus of a Campaign in Wild and Crazy Times
Crazy antics in the campaign, and crazy antics on Wall Street.
Investment Insanity: When Peer Pressure Took the Hand Of Greed
Investments: Peer pressure is not just for high school.
New York Times Editors Are No Crime-Solvers
The NY Times editors are not crime solvers, so they shouldn't act like them.
Sarah Palin: Giving McCain That Sinking Feeling
Palin will be, and is already proving to be, a millstone around McCain's neck.
Sadly, Another Election Season for Fighting Words
Another election cycle, more ugly words.
An American Honor for Gorby
Gorbachev gets an honor from the National Convention Center.
´Yes We Can!´ But You´d Better Not!
When the employees get together and agree, it's never anything good....
No One Can Relate to the Bailout of a Disaster Like George W. Bush
George W. Bush is very familiar with being bailed out of sticky situations...
Your Success Mission, Part I: We All Need Help
We all need help making our goals and dreams a reality.
Internal Presentations: The Root of Corporate Evil
Internal presentations: the root of all corporate evil.
Wall Street Bailout: Let´s All Rescue the Privileged
Wall Street bailout: it's all about saving the rich folks.
Opportunity of a Lifetime!
Read between the lines of classifieds and you will get the real meaning...
Wall Street and the Disastrous Main Street Ripple Effect That Could Have Been
Wall Street and the ripples from it.
Wall Street: There Goes the Neighborhood
Wall Street: There Goes the Neighborhood.
FILM REVIEW: Burn After Reading Follows the Coen Brothers Tradition
Burn After Reading continues the Coen brothers' tradition.
Dress Your Pasta With None Other Than Mr. Pumpkin
A new sauce choice for your pasta....pumpkin?
Price Gouging: Because of the Hurricanes, We Need It
Why we need "price gouging".
No, Democrats, Obama Really Was Your Best Option. Pathetic, Isn´t It?
Obama really is the best choice for the Democrat nomination for president. Pathetic, isn't it?
Sarah Palin as Joan of Arc
Sarah Palin could be compared to Joan of Arc; maybe McCain will come to regret his choice the way Charles did...
Nancy Pelosi: The Millstone Hung Round Obama's Neck
If the McCain campaign would focus on connecting Barack Obama to Nancy Pelosi, people would get the idea of who would really be running the country if Obama won.
The Media´s Attempt to Use Your Brain As a Garbage Dump
The media's attempt to fill your head with garbage.
Obama Owns ´Change,´ And McCain Should Know the Word is Worthless
John McCain is trying to co-opt the term "change", but that's Barack's term! Both of them should know that catch phrase words mean nothing.
Palin´s Lack of Knowledge Reflects Poorly on McCain´s Judgment
Palin's lack of knowledge reflects badly on McCain.
Uh, Sarah, Those Shoes You Might Have to Fill Aren´t On Sale at Macy´s
I'm all for having a woman in office; but give us one with some experience, will ya?
McCain Doesn´t Put ´Country First´ By Attacking the Vital News Media
McCain shouldn't attack the media; he's only hurting America.
Real Reform: California Tiptoes Again Toward Single-Payer Health Care
California and the single-payer health care reform model. Now we're talking!
Marching to the Altar With Ugly Fannie
Fannie Mae's demise: It's like a trip to the Prom with an ugly date.
Thank God for Price Gouging
Everyone always complains about price gouging. But what they don't know is that it's good for the market...
A Conservative Dissent from Palinmania
I like Sarah Palin fine; it's her lack of foreign policy experience that concerns me.
´Lipstick on a Pig´: Down With Fake Outrage
Enough with the fake outrage of the "Lipstick on a Pig" statement. Everyone knows that Obama wasn't calling Sarah Palin a pig.
It´s Not a Bailout! Not At All, It´s Just Rick Wagoner´s Puppy
Rick Wagoner says it's not a bailout, even as he stands before Congress and begs for them to pass legislation to help GM, Ford and Chrysler.
Obama Didn´t Say It, But I Will: Sarah Palin is a Pig
Barack Obama didn't call Sarah Palin a pig, but I am.
Surprise! I Have GPS on My Phone! And I Can´t Find My Way Home
I have a GPS in my cell phone, and I still can't find my way home!
Good Problems to Have
Some problems are good problems to have.
Pakistan Under Zardari: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Pakistan is not going in the right direction by installing Zardari as its new president.
The Adventures of the Oak Street Gang
The adventures of the Oak Street gang.
Why Obama´s In Big Trouble
Why Obama's in big trouble.
Remembering 9/11, and the Reality of Good and Evil
There is good and evil and 9/11 proves it.
If Russell Brand is the Counterculture´s Best, It´s All Over
Is the counterculture movement dying out? Let's hope so if its latest offering is Russell Brand.
Shatter Stability With Vegetables for Breakfast
Surprise your friends for breakfast with vegetables.
Conservatives Love Nuclear Energy, But Their Vaunted Free Market Does Not
Conservatives love nuclear power, the free market does not.
Rethinking Responsibility and Prohibition
Lowering the drinking could be a way to reduce binge drinking on college campuses.
America´s Beef With the Latest Planet-Saving Plan
America cutting back on beef? I don't know about that....
Burying Reagan in St. Paul
Republicans continue to invoke Ronald Reagan's name at the Republican National Convention. It's time to let the man, and his policies, die.
McCain´s Dazzling Denouement: It´s Not How You Start . . .
It may have started slow, by McCain's speech at the Republican National Convention moved me, and many others as they listened to him speak about putting country first.
Horrible Election Draws Near: Will Philly Heroes Save My Life?
In his horrible election year, only sports can save me from dropping dead.
Conventional Thinking
This time of year, there's not much on. The political conventions were something that passed the time...
Look for Treasure: Your Key to Success
Look for treasure and find success.
What Could Possibly Go Wrong When the Corporation Changes Its Name?
Problems with your business? No problem! Just change your name! Yeah, that will solve everything....
Final Notes on the Sarah Palin Convention
The Republican convention turned into the Sarah Palin convention.
There´s No Fun Like Map Fun
Looking for something to do? Grab a map and have some fun!
Palin Misfires with Cheap Shot at Community Organizers
Making fun of community organizers? Not cool, Sarah.
America´s Image: Being Liked Isn´t Everything
Being liked isn't everything.
McCain's Drilling Plan Disastrous; Give Us Energy Conservation Corps
McCain's drilling plan? Horrible. How about Energy Conservation Corps?
Sarah Palin: In One Night, A Star is Born
Last Wednesday's speech: A star is born in Sarah Palin.
OK, Agents of Change: The Swamp in Washington Awaits
Sarah, John, Obama and Joe: Washington D.C. awaits your ideas for "change".
Media Cowards Attack 17-Year-Old While Hiding Behind Phony ´Vetting´ Story
The media's attack on Sarah Palin and her family
Despite the Cheers, McCain Will Regret the Palin Pick
McCain will grow to regret his choice of Palin for VP.
New Faces are Good, But We Need to Get Serious About Experience
New faces are great, but let's not forget about experience.
FILM REVIEW: College Gross, Gratuitous . . . and Good
College....gross, gratuitous, and good
Combating the Blandness of Mashed Potatoes
Find mashed potatoes bland? Let me fix that...
Palin Gets the Call, and the Tide Turns
The choice of Sarah Palin and the turning of the Republican tide.
McCain Chooses Palin: It´s a Blind Date with Annie Oakley
Sarah Palin: A blind date with Annie Oakley.
Economic Growth Surges, but Democrats Ignore the Truth Again
Economy grows: Democrats ignore once again
Hurricane Gustav: Real World Sees Tragedy, Republicans See Opportunity
Republicans are using the hurricane for political purposes.
Palin and Experience: Has McCain Set the Biggest Bear Trap of All Time?
McCain's choice for VP: The biggest bear-trap of all time?
VP or Mother of Special Needs Child? Sarah Palin Can´t Do Both
Sarah Palin: VP or mother of special-needs child? She can't do both.
Sarah Palin Overwhelms Barack Obama with Experience
Sarah Palin vs. Barack Obama: There is no contest.
Obama: Some Show from the Emperor With No Clothes
Barack Obama: All flash, no substance
Aside from Flash, Barack Obama is Nothing New
Reporting from the Democratic National Convention: Obama gives impressive speech, but has he really done anything more than that?
My Life as a Loser
My life as a loser.
Stay in the Game Long Enough to Succeed
If you quit too soon, you'll never know if you could have won.
Hurricane Gustav: McCain´s Perfect Post-Palin Storm
Hurricane Gustav: John McCain's perfect cover to take away attention from his absurb choice for VP.
The Curse of the Perfection-Oriented
What does it mean to be "perfection-oriented"? I don't know, but it kind of creeps me out.
Compassionate Cornhuskers: Keeping Children Safe from Parental Malpractice
Nebraska passes a forward new law concerning children.
Obama Delivers a Different Big Speech
Barack Obama gives a different kind of speech.
Pennsylvania´s Tight Race: Which Philly Team Will Be First to the Top?
A review of Philadelphia sports teams and their chances for success.
Our Voices Were Raised Again
Lost Voices brings music and art to troubled kids.
Hillary´s Discovery: No Country for Women Leaders
Hillary's discovery: No country for women
Democrats Do Denver: Who Would Want to Elect Such a Bunch of Sour Pusses?
The Democrats and their doom-and-gloom attitudes....who would want to elect them?
Save the Self-Esteem of the Beleaguered Green Bean
Saving the self-esteem of the green bean.
FILM REVIEW: House Bunny Does One Thing Well
House Bunny does one thing well....end.
Text Twist: Campaigns, Movements Still Struggle to Master Modern Messaging
Campaigns still struggle to control their message.
Counting Houses . . . and Adding Up the Real Elitists
Who are the real elitists?
If We Must Get Obama, At Least We´d Get a Grownup in Joe Biden
Biden brings experience to the Democratic presidential ticket.
Obama´s Unconstitutional Assault on ´The Rich´
Why the assault on the rich?
Barack Obama Is Not in the League of Presidents
Barack Obama not the kind of man we need to be president.
Obama Taps Biden: The ´Inspiring´ One Goes By the Book Again
For someone who's always touting "change", Obama sure does things by the book.
Uncounted: Documentary Explores U.S. Election Fraud
American elections are rife with voter fraud.
Conservatives Refusing to Support McCain: Here´s What You´ll Get
Conservatives who refuse to support McCain will have to deal with the mess.
As Went Reagan, So Goes Thatcher: Twilight of the Fiends
Disease takes out both Reagan and Thatcher.
Joe Lieberman? Say It Ain´t So, John
Lieberman would not be a good VP choice for McCain. Here's why.
Mysterious Georgia; and Russia: The Bad Neighbor
Georgia and its bad neighbor, Russia.
OK, So It´s the End of the World
Would the world end if everyone lost their cellular phones? Yes!
Web Conferencing: Preventing My Annoyance, Er, I Mean Saving the Earth
Web conferencing has changed my life!
Arranged Marriages for 8-Year-Olds, and the Nations Who Protect Them
Underage marriages and the nations who turn a blind eye.
Tangling Over Tweezers
When you're old, you start to forget....what was I saying?
Ask for Help and Keep Going to Achieve Your Dreams
Ask for help in your quest for success.
Raise the Pay for the All-Important Stars of The Hills!
The stars of The Hills should get paid more! They contribute so much to society...
Joe Biden: Obama Makes the Right Choice
Obama made a good choice in Biden for VP.
The Faces of Foreclosure: Across America, Nobody´s Home
For many people, the American dream is being foreclosed on.
Some Friend You Are: Chop and Serve Pepita
Let me introduce you to the pepita...
DVD REVIEW: My Blueberry Nights Beautiful, But Bizarre
A DVD review of the movie, My Blueberry Nights.
The Right´s Pro-Choice Freakout: Veep´s Abortion View Irrelevant
The right's freaking out about a possible pro-choice vice president.
There´s An Old Saying . . .
Whatever happened to all the old sayings?
Find Your Voice By Tapping Your Strengths
Use your strengths to get ahead.
Another Chance to Hear Some Lost Voices
Helping troubled kids with music and the arts.
´Aggressive and Arbitrary´: Chrysler´s Crazy Cost-Cutting Plan
Chrysler's crazy budget plan.
Mukasey´s Minions: Republican Means Never Having to Be Accountable
Mukasey's minions: spying on you and me, but refusing to investigate the Bush Administration.
Needed: A New Approach To Nuclear Proliferation
A new approach to nuclear proliferation.
China´s Triumph of the Will, and America´s Olympic-Size Complicity
The Olympics have been a grand spectacle...too bad it's covering the real issues.
The Conventions: Nothing Will Happen, and I Won´t Miss a Moment
It's political convention season, and I for one, am not going to miss 'em!
The VP Choice: Obama´s First Executive Decision
Picking a VP is Obama's first executive decision....ever.
Olympics Bring Out the Best in Us (But If You Believe Those Girls Are 16, Well . . .)
The Olympics bring out the best in us.
Only Real News for You, Mr. Serious; Sure . . .
Everyone needs a break from "real" news once in a while.
Could Obama Blow It? Here´s How Not To
Could the Dems blow it?
John McCain Needs a Conservative Choice for Vice President
McCain needs to pick a conservative for his VP.
John Kasich: The Best VP Choice if McCain Wants to Win
John Kasich: The best choice for McCain's VP.
Russia´s Aggression: Old Communist Habits Die Hard
Russia's aggression: Old Communist habits die hard.
Politicize the Olympics . . . and Destroy Them
Let's not politicize the Olympics.
By Its Own Choice, Russia Is Our Enemy
Russia chooses to be our enemy
Worst Election Outcome Would Be More Power for Pelosi and Reid
No matter who is elected president; the worst outcome would be for Pelosi and Reid to get more power.
David Takes Aim at FTC Goliath
A small herb store in NM fights back against the government.
On Energy, Republicans Find Ways to Mock Common Sense
Obama offers solutions, while Republicans offer folly.
John McCain: A Profile in Cowardice
John McCain doesn't want you to know about his past life, and I'm not talking about the time he was a POW.
Dick Cheney to Center Stage (The Real One, Not the Green-Eyed Monster)
Dick Cheney will be speaking at the Republican National Convention. I am so excited!
Swingtown: Bruce, Susan, Tom and Trina, You´ve Swung Your Way Into Our Hearts
CBS's Swingtown has swung its way into our hearts.
Great Scott, Marty! Cuke to the Future!
Making pickles overnight, instead of two weeks!
Whatever Happened to the Liberal Commitment to Fighting AIDS?
Why has stopping AIDS fallen out of liberal-cause favor? Could it be because global warming is the trend?
Rich Liberals are Welcome to Pay the Higher Taxes of Their Dreams
There's nothing stopping rich liberals from giving more than they need to - just don't force everyone else to do the same.
Russia Invades Georgia, and Americans See Boogeymen Once Again
Why do Americans see bogeymen everytime there's a conflict?
Evan Sayet´s Journey From ´Brain-Dead Liberal´ to Hollywood Conservative
How one "brain dead liberal" traveled on the road to Hollywood conservative.
In Praise of Robert Novak
Robert Novak will be missed - he provided straight news, whether or not it would talk down liberals or his fellow conservatives.
They Only Look Like Adults
Society today worships youth - but what does this say about us?
Congressional Resolutions Make Iran Situation Worse
Let's not waste time with Iran; let's investigate all the wrongs of the Bush Administration.
An Olympics Junkie Rejoices: The Five Rings Are Back!
The Olympics are on and I'm watching 'em!
Fishing: It´s Not What It Used to Be
The sport of fishing has really changed - what happened to just one rod and reel?
How to Find More Time in Your Life – Take ´The Morning Test´
Take The Morning Test and find out if you're stuck in a nighttime routine rut.
The Mystery of the Disappearing Client
Where does a client who ordered a bunch of work from you and doesn't pay go? He becomes a business coach!
Global Warming and the Faith of the Brainwashed
Global warming: Are believers just brainwashed?
Supreme Defiance: D.C. City Council Still Trying to Shred Second Amendment
The D.C. City Council is blatantly disregarding the Constitution. Have these people no shame?
Shock Jocks: A Liberal Look at Talk Radio
A look inside the world of talk radio.
Time for a Conservative Uprising in Hollywood
It's time to create a conservative production company in Hollywood that would make movies middle America could enjoy.
What Happened to the New Politics? You Can´t Beat the System
You can't beat the system - campaigns always turn dirty.
Health Providers Reject Immigrants to Serve the Bottom Line; Are Citizens Next?
More and more, hospitals and doctors are refusing medical care to illegals, could it happen to citizens next?
Obama on Oil's Slippery Slope
McCain has a valid issue to stick Obama on: Oil
Energy Breakthrough: Stick This Where the Sun Don´t Shine!
A possible new energy source using fake photosynthesis?
The Box Busters: Innovators Unleashed (Or So They Think)
A new group operates outside the parameters of management to make decisions, or so they think.
Drilling is a Veto Away for the Grand Oil Party
Drilling for our own oil is only one veto away.
McCain´s Bad Ad Problem
John McCain's recent ads are doing nothing but making him look bad.
Paris Hilton is So 2007, But Thanks to John McCain, Here She Is Again
Thanks to John McCain, Paris Hilton is in the news again....just when we thought she was gone.
The Joke´s Still on Me: Separation of Church and Alcohol Never Ends
The chance to redeem myself in the Anglican church was upon me...would I succeed?
Momentum Can Be Scary
Why momentum can sometimes scare us.
I´m 68, and I Don´t Care What You Think
I've reached a point in my life where I don't care what other people think of me.
Busking a Magic Dragon
A very rewarding day "busking" in the community for kids and their families.
Decadence, Thy Name is Chocolate Rice Krispie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Go decadent with chocolate Rice Krispie ice cream sandwiches.
FILM REVIEW: Kevin Costner´s Swing Vote an Election Year Winner
Swing Vote is an election-year winner.
Why $48 Billion for AIDS Funding Can´t Buy You Love
Throwing money around isn't going to buy the U.S. love.
Another Big 3 Federal Bailout? Michigan Hits the Automotive Crack Pipe Again
Michigan lawmakers want the federal government to bail them out again.
FILM REVIEW: X-Files: I Want to Believe Leaves Cursing X-Philes Wanting More
The New X-Files movies was definitely made for the hard-core fans.
Bottom of the Ninth: Shiitake Mushrooms at the Plate
Shiitake mushrooms save the game.
Blogs and the Power of Commenters
Bill O'Reilly and Buzz Bissinger categorize bloggers and forums by their worst offenders. Is this fair? I think not.
Anti-Abortion Nonsense Disguises Movement´s Retro Goals
Anti-abortionists are blaming pro-choice groups for China's sex-selection abortion process? That's just ridiculous.
Obama´s Opportunity to Cut Our Losses in Iraq
Obama would be considered more presidential if he would admit that he was wrong about the surge and move on.
Obamapalooza: Choosing a President? Or a Hallmark Card?
People shouldn't choose a president based on whether or not the person gives them the "warm fuzzies."
Offended Conservatives: Maybe McCain Just Doesn´t Agree With You
Offended conservatives: Maybe McCain just doesn't agree with you. It's nothing personal.
Your Strengths Are Your Best Material
Use your strengths - they're your greatest asset.
Four-Way Stop at High Noon
A four-way stop becomes the O.K. Corral.
You Want to Ping Me? I´ve Got a Ping for You, Buddy!
Whenever an office starts to embrace the latest business vernacular, you better believe that I'm gonna reject it.
The Agony of the Anglican Church
The Anglican church is split again - over a subject that's been around forever - sex.
Ice Road Truckers and Deadliest Catch: Now This is Reality
Shows like the Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers bring a whole new meaning to the genre of "reality TV."
Will Woeful Detroit Welcome the Rest of the Nation to the Cellar?
If the country does go into recession, Detroit will be waiting with open arms to welcome them in.
Silly Rankings Tab Obama ´Most Liberal´ Senator
The new National Journal survey labels Barack Obama the "most liberal" senator. The basis of this survey are ridiculous.
If Deficits Are So Bad, Why a Federal Earmark for Tiger Stadium?
Our government should be spending our money on more appropriate things than preserving Tiger Stadium.
Conquer Chinese Cabbage . . . Instant Sandwich
Conquer Chinese cabbage to make an instant sandwich.
Patriots Still Team to Beat, but the Chargers Could Win It All
A preview of the upcoming NFL season.
Democrats Love Expensive Gas; It Restricts Driving . . . and Freedom
Democrats want high gas prices - it helps them in their mission to keep us all in the big cities and reliant on public transportation.
America is On Sale
America is bought up right under our noses.
Phil Gramm Is Right, Part 2: Learning to Access Opportunity
Here's how Americans can afford falling into the "recession mentality."
Iran Talks: Deal Time or Delay Tactics?
Is Iran serious about nuclear talks? It's doubtful.
Does Anyone Still Support Bush? Who? How?
Is there anyone out there who still supports Bush? Who and where are they?
Apolitical Good News Drowns in Political Spin
Apolitical news drowns in the sea of political spin.
Hail a Cab, Hail a Culture
Riding in a taxi will tell you alot about the country you're in.
Domestic Oil Drilling: The Ball Is Now In Congress´s Court
President Bush has put it in Congress' hands to act on domestic oil drilling.
Welcome to Silly Season
We are now in the Silly Season, in between primaries and the actual election.
Robert Wexler´s Fire-Breathing Liberal: Unabashed Liberal Congressman Tells All
Robert Wexler tells of life in Congress - without putting his readers to sleep.
´Out Sick´ is Out!
The concept of being "out sick" is out the window in today's age of technology.
Be TANK-full, and Do Happy
Take this test: are you living your best possible life?
And Now, A Column About . . . Wait, I Forget
I resent you inferring that being old means that you lose your memory. Wait...what were we talking about?
Another Anniversary for Me and My Best Friend
Another anniversary celebrated with my best friend - and no, his name's not Chuck.
Bush the Pusher for a Nation of Oil Junkies
Bush is the pusher, and oil is the fix.
Avoid Public Toilets! An Olympic Visitor´s Guide to China
Here's your guide to China.
Why Obama and Peacenik Democrats Consider Afghanistan the Good War
According to Democrats, Afghanistan is the "good war" and Iraq is the "bad war".
Roll With the Sublime Pleasure of Prosciutto
Prosciutto: Not just ham.
DVD REVIEW: Persepolis a Poignant Persian Tale
A poignant tale of a girl growing up in Iran.
My Son Goes Off To War in Afghanistan
My son is off to war.
Cut Off Federal Funds to ´Sanctuary Cities´ Like San Francisco
Stop funding sanctuary cities like S.F. and New Haven, CT.
I´m Racist (Even Against My Own People); My Taste Buds Don´t Lie
Being a picky eater means you're racist? Well, call me David Duke.
Searching For, and Trying to Be, the Perfect Cookie Jar
I'm in the market for a cookie jar. Got one?
Who Wants To Be a Hundredaire?
On Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Don't go any further than the $100 question.
GM Bankruptcy Impossible? We Return to the Fanciful World of Rick Waggoner
GM in bankruptcy? It's not an impossibility.
Employees and Plants: Each One Needs Something Different
Employees are like plants, each need a different amount of care and attention.
Mindy the Cat and the Elizabethan Collar
Maybe we should be more like cats...
A Farewell to Tony Snow
A farewell to Tony Snow.
Brett Favre is Getting Old, And So Is His Act
Brett Favre is getting old, and so is his act.
Can Generation Kill Succeed Where the Iraq War Movies Failed?
Can Generation Kill pull off where the other Iraq war movies failed?
Modern Sugar Substitutes: How Sweet It Isn´t
What's a health-conscious person to do when they're allergic to sugar substitutes?
Phil Gramm Has You Dead to Rights, So Quit Whining and Get to Work
Phil Gramm is right: Quit whining and get to work.
Purge Congress, Because We´re Sure Not Getting Much from the Next President
Purge Congress, cuz we won't be getting any help from the next president.
Phil Gramm is Right: Americans Whine in Tune with Democratic Songbook
Phil Gramm is right: We are a nation of whiners.
While We Debate Drilling, Climate Change Continues to Loom
Keep debating climate change, while global warming looms.
Europe As a Civil Rights Model? After a Closer Look, Maybe Not
Look to Europe for civil right? I don't think so.
Do Stabbings Mean We Need More Knife Control?
Do we need more knife control?
Zimbabwe Sanctions: For the G8, Common Language Would Be a Good Start
Are sanctions enough to stop Robert Mugabe?
FILM REVIEW: Hancock – One Half Too Long
Hancock runs a half a movie too long.
When a Little Rain Falls, Make a Boiling Shelter for Your Brats
When it rains, treat your brats to another opportunity.
Anti-Gay Cruelty Surely Isn´t God´s Plan
Cruelty to gays is not God's plan.
The Commanding Performance of a Fireworks Icon
Fireworks also brings back childhood memories...
Good Luck Selling Marbles To an Eight-Year-Old
Try telling a child of today about the game "Marbles" and all you'll get is a funny look.
Perfect Day: Easy At Home, But a Real Challenge At the Office
Finding the perfect day at home is easy; at work, it's a different story.
Free Wi-Fi! (Kind Of, Sort Of, Not Really) from Dumb Starbucks
Starbucks is now offering free wi-fi! Oh wait, there's a few conditions first. . .
Look for Beauty and Opportunity
Take time everyday to find the beauty in things.
The Revenge of the Commodities
We could have prevented the energy crisis if we had paid attention.
To Solve Health Care, Eliminate Health Insurance
To solve the health care problem you need to get rid of health insurance.
Wesley Clark Was Right: War Heroes Aren´t Always Good Presidents
Wesley Clark was only speaking the truth.
McCain´s Veepstakes: The Top 15 Contenders
McCain's possible running mates.
How McCain Can Run Against the Media and Win
How McCain can run against the media and win.
Sorry, But I Just Don´t Share Your White Guilt
White guilt? Sorry, I don't have it.
Will the Fourth of July Become Dependence Day?
Can Independence Day become Dependence Day?
It´s Not Easy Being the Change
Obama needs to do more than just talk about change, he needs to live it.
America´s Universities: Negotiating with Tree-Climbing Criminals
Tree climbing protestors? Arrest them? No! Negotiate with them!
Hell on Earth: Welcome to North Korea
Welcome to Hell: Life in North Korea
A Fourth of July Tribute to a Revolutionary Nation
Today our nation celebrates its 232 birthday.
Obama Wants No Patriotism Talk; Hmm, Wonder Why . . .
Why Barack Obama doesn't want to talk about patriotism.
The Best Show on TV: Cory in the House
Cory In The House gives me hope that there really are crazy chase scenes in the White House.
Italian-Style Stir-Fry: All About the Oil
Go crazy! Make your stir-fry Italian!
As Cheap Gas Disappears, Will Communities Rise Again?
Maybe rising energy prices will force people to return to yesteryear, when communities were tight.
Bush Makes Progress on North Korea; Everyone Complains
President Bush tries to make headway with North Korea; both sides complain.
Democrats Can Dream, But Here´s Why Barack Obama Will Lose Virginia
Democrats think they can take Virginia, but can they really? I don't think so.
Islamic Jihadists: Successors to the Communists´ Anti-Western Role?
Communism, Jihadists, China, Muslims
Your Problems? Don´t Ask John McCain; He Can´t Relate
You're problems? McCain can't relate.
We Need a New Way to Pay for Infrastructure, Even If It´s Foreign Investment
Maybe foreign investors wouldn't be so bad if it would help keep our infrastructure intact.
Press Coverage of the White House Nearing a Crisis
White House Press Corps is in disarray.
Sports Junkies, I Get; Political Junkies Are Just Creepy
Sports junkies: OK. Political junkies: Not.
A View Toward Synthetic Fuels, And the End of Dependence on Foreign Oil
A future with synthetic oil? Very far in the future....
The Presidency: Entirely About Character, Part 2
Character is very important in the role as president of the United States.
We Must Stop Iran Now
We must stop Iran now.
The Demise of the Doorknob: Part of the Conspiracy Against Things Bob Likes
Doorknobs are going the way of the Dodo bird. There's a conspiracy, I tell you!
This Land Is Our Land
I get to portray a real patriot on the 4th of July - Woody Guthrie.
A Gratitude Moment: The Letter
Express gratitude for the blessings in your life.
I´m Calling You On Vacation, And I Don´t Care
Going on vacation? If you leave a contact number, expect a call from me, vacation or no.
I Thought I Missed My Pre-Mom Business Trips, Until I Took One Again
Miss business travel? You might want to rethink that.
Mormons vs. Gay Marriage: So It´s One Man and One Woman Now, Is It?
The Mormons take on gay marriage in California.
Time for Shaq to Give One Back (Warning: This column contains the 'N' word.)
Shaq Gives Them Back
DVD REVIEW: Even Talented Steve Buscemi Can´t Save Interview
Even Steve Buscemi can't save Interview.
Make Pasta Take Off With Rocket
Rocket on pasta is the way to go.
We Hate Pedophiles! (Unless They´re Famous, Or They Abuse Girls)
Americans double-standard concerning pedophiles.
The Speech John McCain Needs to Give
The Speech that we need to hear McCain make.
More Drilling Is Not the Answer
Drilling is not the answer.
Change Your Race! Hey, It Might Help
Chinese in South Africa want to be considered as "black". That way, they'll get more rights.
After All This, How Can Anyone Still Want to Vote Republican?
After eight years of Bush, would you want to vote Republican?
The Defamation of Joe Lieberman
The Defamation of Joe Lieberman
The Presidency: Entirely About Character, Part 1
Character matters if you want to be president.
Bad Energy Vibes from Barack Obama, Odd Ones from John McCain
Both sides are wrong on the issue of energy.
There´s Just Something About The Solstice
Summer Solstice gets the party started on the lake.
I´m Back, But I Still Can´t Catch a Break
I'm back from illness, but I still can't catch a break.
Don´t Let Garbage Trucks Cloud Your Judgment
Don't let negative people bring you down.
New Orleans at the Zoo: A Two-Year-Old´s Cultural Revolution
Trying to recreate visiting New Orleans by visiting my local zoo just doesn't cut it.
It´s Hard to Sell a Revolution to a Guy Who Just Wants a Desk
Sometimes businesses can fall too much in love with their new idea or product.
The Haves and the Have-Nots (Of a Clue)
There are two kinds of people in this world: The kind that understand how government and all things related work; and the kind that have no clue and don't want to.
The Shocking Truth About Future Electric Supply
The future of electric supply.
Understand Sports, Understand the Geopolitical World
Understand sports, understand the world.
Honor the Pig With a Helping of Salt Pork
A recipe for using salt pork.
FILM REVIEW: Incredible Hulk Reboots to a Better Start
A film review of the new Incredible Hulk movie.
Americans on the Homefront Pay for U.S. Mistakes Abroad
The mistakes that the U.S. make abroad is hurting us at home.
Save $2 Per Gallon!
How to save $2 a gallon on gas.
We´ve Won in Iraq: Now Don´t You Feel Stupid For Thinking We Would Lose?
We are winning in Iraq, despite the Democrats trying to make us lose.
With Anti-U.S. Propaganda, Amnesty International Mocks Itself
Amnesty International releases its list of human rights offenders, and no surprise, the U.S. tops the list. What about Sudan and North Korea?
Guantanamo Detainees: You Wonder Why They Hate Us?
Wonder why the detainees at Gitmo hate us?
The 37-Year-Old Intern
The 37-year-old intern.
Random Expectations for My Son: Who Will Care? (Will He?)
Random expectations for my son.
Live Your Best Life First, Then Magnify It
When are you going to go after what you want? How about today?
The Night the Lights Went Out
The night the lights went out.
Guantanamo Ruling: At Least One Bush Atrocity Will Be Harder to Continue
Gitmo ruling: A victory for the detainees.
What Flag Day Means to Me
The meaning of Flag Day to a "now" American citizen.
Choking on the Consequences of Petroleum Denial
We saw the signs decades ago, but chose to ignore our growing dependence on foreign oil. Now were in a rut and there's nothing we can do about it.
Instant Replay in Baseball? Why Not? Here´s Why Not
Instant replay in baseball? I don't think so.
Remembering Tim Russert
Remembering the great Tim Russert.
Both Sides Need Hillary´s Voters, and Both are Wrong About Them
Obama and McCain both need Hillary's voters, and they are both wrong about them.
Norm and Cliff Make Last Comic Standing Rise to New Heights
Norm and Cliff on Last Comic Standing? Yes!
At Breakfast, De-Segregation Is the Law
How to make a breakfast hot pocket.
Don´t Play E-mail Lottery
Don't play the email lottery.
Have You Heard the Rumor?
Call a meeting to confront the rumor mill? You bet.
Drinking With the President: Choose Your New Beer Buddy
Who's the presidential candidate you'd most want to have a beer with?
Local Cops Should Enforce Immigration Laws
Local law enforcement should enforce Immigration laws.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the McCain Cabinet
Possible appointments for McCain's cabinet.
Please, Sen. Obama: Don´t Listen to GOP ´Advice´
Barack Obama shouldn't take advice from the GOP.
Energy, Stupid
Why the next presidency hinges on energy.
A Few Thoughts About Father´s Day
A man remembers his father.
The New Efficiency Strategy: Justdoeverythingreallyfast!
I've figured out how to be more efficient, just do everything really fast.
Oil from ANWR? Too Little, Too Late
Drilling in ANWR today wouldn't make a difference for 10 years, and a small one, at that.
How Obama Did It
How Obama pulled ahead of Hillary in the campaign.
The Laughable Scam That Is ´Medical´ Marijuana
The ridiculousness of medical marijuana.
Behind the Scenes with Barack and Hillary
What really happened at the secret meeting between Hillary and Obama.
Dr. Hillary and Mrs. Clinton: Which One Would Show Up As Veep?
Here's a sneak peek into the secret meeting between Obama and Hillary.
Capitalism and the Night the Power Went Out
How a power outage brings us back to life 100 years ago.
Cap and Trade: The End of America
You gotta love the communist greenies - NOT!
With Obama´s Success, Fairness Moves to the Front of the Bus
Obama's success moves fairness to the front of the bus.
General Motors Shifts Gears, and Concedes the CAFE Debate
GM Concedes CAFE Debate
Grand Theft Chicken
Grand Theft Chicken: A new way to make wings
FILM REVIEW: Good Execution, No Sap for Sex and the City
A review of the new Sex and the City movie.
Panties for Peace Bringing Burma´s Junta to Its Misogynist Knees
Panties for Peace: A new way to fight the Burmese junta.
Hillary´s World Meets DNC Realpolitik
Hillary Clinton tries to rewrite the rules for her own benefit. Big surprise.
Democrats Self-Destruct in ´Healthy´ Nomination Process
Democrats are making it easy for Republicans.
You Bet U.S. Workers are Bitter
You bet workers are bitter!
The World Dithers While Iran Goes Nuclear
We are just standing by while Iran arms itself with nuclear weapons.
Is Late Night Political Comedy a Joke?
Is late night comedy a joke?
Confessions of a Ninth-Grade Communist
I was a ninth grade communist
$13 Million or Stinky Diapers? Choose Your Security Protocol
Security breach? Get past the stinky diapers!
Want to Lower Oil Prices? Try Drilling Oil, Not Grilling Oil Executives
Drill for oil if you want lower gas prices.
Scott McClellan: The Real Truth from the Out-of-the-Loop Liar
Scott McClellan has written a tell-all book. Go figure!
Scotty, We Hardly Knew Ye
Scott McClellan, which is the real you?
Lieberman-Warner: The Carbon Emissions Police Are Coming
The carbon emissions police are coming!
Economy Tanks, So When Will Media Connect It To the Campaign?
When is the media going to link the bad economy with the campaign?
Al Qaeda´s Struggles: The End of the Beginning?
Is Al Qaeda in trouble?
Please, Red Wings, Make Me (I Mean You) A Champion
Make me a champion, Detroit Red Wings!
Your ´To Thank´ List
Make sure to thank those in your life who are helping you.
I Respect Your Privacy, But It Doesn´t Exist Here
Privacy? I'm all for it, unless you're in my office....
Memo to Conservatives: Free Trade with China Is Good
Conservatives: Free Trade with China Is Good
FILM REVIEW: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
A review of the new Indiana Jones movie.
What is Salad? We Can Ponder, or We Can Eat
Pondering the word "salad".
Zimbabwe´s Eddie Cross: One Hero's One-Man Fan Club
Eddie Cross: A man with a one-man fan club.
Domestic Oil Exploration Should Be Year´s Top Issue, But Republicans Are Too Stupid
Oil Exploration should be the year's main issue, but Republicans are too stupid
Why I´m Not a Fan of Memorial Day
Why I Don't Like Memorial Day
Oil Abounds in America, but Democrats Vote to Keep It In the Ground
We have all the oil we need, but Democrats aren't letting us have it.
Bacteria Into Oil? How Farting Cows May Have Solved America´s Energy Woes
A new way to produce energy?
The Jerusalem Tirade of the Still-President
The still-president is still campaigning
Texas Authorities, Media Ensure It´s Not Easy Being Mormon
Why it's hard to be a Mormom nowadays
How McCain Can Win Hillary´s Voters, and Defeat Jimmy Obama
Here's how McCain can defeat Obama...
Gay Marriage Policy? How About No Marriage Policy?
Marriage & Government: Time for a divorce.
Is It Chili or Is It Pasta?
The age-old question: Pasta or Chili?
DVD Review: Romance & Cigarettes a Noble Failure (Emphasis on Failure)
Romance & Cigarettes: A noble failure
John McCain´s Agenda: Start With These Three Priorities
Three things that McCain should focus on if he becomes president.
Help! The Mobile Technology Borg Has Assimilated Me!
I've gone nuts with technology!
Republican Smears that Obama is Anti-Israel: It´s Not ´Spin,´ It´s a Lie
Republicans keep lying about Obama...they need to stop and apologize.
There´s Too Much at Stake for Conservatives to Shrug Like Atlas
Republicans seem to be shrugging their shoulders and giving up.
Reagan Called Government the Problem; Bush Made It Come True
We have to undo the affects of the George W. Bush Administation.
Below the Surface, All Is Not Well in South Africa (Sort of Like the U.S.)
Things are not as they seem in South Africa.
America Needs to Move Forward, but Congress Has the Car in Neutral
Our country is stuck in neutral.
Does Anybody Know A ´Guy Hollerin´?
Need an idea for a sports-themed restaurant? How about Guy Hollerin?
Be a Day-Starter
Start your day right!
My Surprising Three Wishes for the Genie
A mother's three wishes for the genie.
And Now, the Tattoo Policy
Tattoo policies for businesses?
Barack and Michelle Obama´s Hypocrisy
Michelle and Barack Obama's hypocrisy.
Dictators Brutalize Religion; Is Our Christian President Failing to Notice?
Is our Christian president turning a blind eye to religious persecution elsewhere?
My Strange Day With the Quixotic Mike Gravel
My interesting day with Mike Gravel.
The Shooting, the Beating, the Outcry: Another Week in Killadelphia
Shootings, beatings, outcry: Another week in Killadelphia
Hillary Clinton Was the Near-Perfect Candidate . . . Too Perfect
Hillary Clinton seemed like the perfect candidate....too perfect
Disrespected Conservatives: Only Yourselves to Blame
Conservatives who whine about McCain as their candidate have only themselves to blame
Conservatives Have Bailed: Now What?
What's next for conservatives?
Mississippi Mauling: The Republican Strategy for Congressional Self-Destruction
The Republicans' strategy for winning congressional elections is failing miserably.
Mom and Grandma Inspired My Minimalist Mother´s Day
I don't need much to make me happy on Mother's Day....
Live Like a Mockingbird: Fight for What You Care About
What do you care enough about to fight for?
Pasta Salad, Starring the Anchovy
Anchovies in pasta salad? You bet.
FILM REVIEW: Redbelt Can´t Make Up Its Mind What It Is
Redbelt can't decide what kind of movie it wants to be
Old Kirk Kerkorian Wandering the Neighborhood Again
Kirk Kerkorian tries to buy yet another motor company...
Wonder Where You´re Going When You´re 21?
Lost Voices - kids making their way out of the system
Why John McCain Won 2008 in 2004
John McCain won 2008...in 2004
Alas, By Their Gaffes We Will Know Them
Journalists are getting bored with the election
Israel and Innovation at 60
Israel turns 60
Meaning in Life Apart From Work
Finding meaning in life outside of work
You Know How I Know You´re an Idiot? Because You´re a Frickin´ Yankees Fan!
Are you an idiot? The answer is 'yes' if you're a Yankees fan
Taking Stock of Supreme Court Conflicts of Interest
The Supreme Court's conflict of interest
Meaningful Work Grows in Texas
Stories of individuals who turned away from corporate America.
Conservatives: Time to Abandon the Republican Ship
Time for conservatives to abandon the Republican ship!
Undemocratic Democrats Prepare the Smoke Filled Rooms
It's all up to the superdelegates to choose the Democratic nominee for president.
Yes, I Let My Two-Year-Old Watch TV
A mother's admission...
Vinegar in Pasta Sauce: Like a Leather Jacket for Your Penne
Pasta with vinegar? Yep, and it tastes good too!
Boris Johnson: Mayor of London, Clown of England
Meet the new mayor of London
Buzz Bissinger vs. the Bloggers
Journalists versus bloggers
Beer and Engineering: The Perfect Dock
Putting in the perfect dock. All you need is beer and great engineering
Gay Penguins and the Progressive Agenda
Homosexuality: It's been around forever
We Can Be Happy; History Says It´s Up to Us
History tells us what we need to do to be happy.
Substance is Beef, But the Mainstream Media Gives Us Weak Vegetable Soup
We need the beef, Democrats give us watery soup
Miley Cyrus and the Ongoing Sexualization of Girls
The sexualization of young women
Data Theft Prevention Goes Green
business, green, self-employment, economy
My Coffee With the Economy
Confront the economy head on...over lunch
The Neglected Issue: Presidents Govern By Appointments
We need to look closer at presidential appointees
The Associated Press Economy . . . and the Real One
The Associated Press has it's own version of the economy. Now let's hear about the real economy.
Virginia 8th District GOP Primary: An Interview with Mark Ellmore
An interview with the 8th District GOP Primary in VA
Government-Free Education: Do It For the Children
Government-run education: Not good for the children
My Gift of Dreams: A Mother´s Day Without Misquoting
My perfect Mother's Day gifts would be....
No Good Way to Stop a Nuclear Iran, But We Must
A nuclear Iran would be the worst thing ever
I Can´t Compete With Ernest Hemingway, But I Still Win
Ernest Hemingway was a fabulous writer but a miserable human being
Military ´Analysts´ Are Not Journalists, And It Shows
Why military analysts will never be considered journalists.
What Happened to the Recession? Surprise! Bush Expansion Continues
Recession? Nope.
Obama´s Trouble Persists: Jeremiah Wright Roars Some More
Jeremiah Wright is seeking more publicity...maybe at the expense of Barack Obama.
Miley Cyrus is Not Your Kids´ Role Model
Miley Cyrus is not your kids' role model
The Busyness of Life Eggs Us On
A recipe for breakfast pitas
Amidst the Campaign Trivia, Food Prices Rise
A real campaign issue: the rising cost of food.
Mexico Vacation: I Left My Dignity (And My Money) at Senor Frogs
Getting Bent Over in Mexico
FILM REVIEW: The Eminently Forgettable Forgetting Sarah Marshall
A review of the movie, Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Oh Live! And Turn Those Olives Into Tapenade
Take some olives and turn them in tapenade.
As a Once-Prized Project Dies, the Hamster Manifesto is Created
Losing interest in a project? Use the Hamster Manifesto...
The Obama ´Change´ Industry is Booming in Philadelphia
A survey of the attendees of the Obama rally in Philly.
Is John McCain´s Hot Temper a Presidential Quality?
All this picking at Clinton and Obama...what about McCain's temper?
Spread Love, Not Garbage
Come across a rude person? Don't perpetuate it. Spread the love!
A Day at Club Mallard
Whitmore Lake: The Singles Club for Ducks
Balance of Power Restored: Children Removed From Polygamist Compound
The balance of power restored: rescuing the children of the TX polygamy compound.
The Pity of Earth Day: It Brings Out the Crazies
Earth Day: Here comes the crazies!
Energy Policy: Drill, Baby, Drill . . . Or Get Ready For Hell
The energy crisis: We can stop it right now if we tap into our own resources
The CEO´s Away, So the Martini Shirt´s On Display
While the CEO's away, the employees will play....
Stop the Shady Move of the SuperSonics from Seattle
The shady plan to move the Seattle Supersonics to Oklahoma City.
If Only We Could Undo the Iraq War; But We Can Start Doing Things Right
The Iraq War is lost; let's concentrate on things we can actually win
Party on the Pope Plane: The Bounce in Benedict´s Step
Why is the Pope so happy? It's the power, baby!
Jimmy Carter is Right: You Can´t Get an Agreement Without Talking
Jimmy Carter and Hamas: The First Step to Peace is Talking
A Little Hate Is Good For Fourth Estate
Why a Little Hate Toward the Media is Good
Obama vs. Hillary in Philly: The Big Loser is ABC
Last night's debate: softballs and non-issues.
Rebates OK: Democrats Admit Tax Cuts Work
Democrats Admit Tax Rebates Work. How long will that last?
Obama Tells the Truth About Blue-Collar Resentment
By Eric Baerren Last week, we got another twist in the long, unfunny joke that has become the 2008 presidential campaign. It wasn´t the unfunny punch line, but rather just a poke at the uncomfortable open sore that is the joke´s topic. There´s no point in rehashing Barac...
No Easy Answers in the Emerging World Food Crisis
Shrinking farm lands and increasing prices have started a food crisis that is already hitting countries overseas. How long will it be before it hits the U.S.?
Fix It, Barack: The Guns/Religion Gaffe Has the Makings of a Real Problem
Barack Obama's gaffe concerning middle Americans. He needs to fix it now.
Barack Obama Explains Our Bitterness
Barack Obama tries to explain our bitterness to the high society folks on the West Coast.
Barack Obama and the Many Fake Working Man´s Heroes
Barack Obama misses the mark with his characterization of middle Americans.
The Mind-Blowing Oyster Journey
A Journey to Oystery Goodness
CD REVIEW: Genesis Live Over Europe 2007
A CD review of the new live album from Genesis
Good Thing American Politicians Don´t Get Sexy Like the French! Oh Wait . . .
American politicians can't get away with the sex scandals that French politicians can
Thank You, Dick Cheney, For Approving Torture
Dick Cheney recently approved extreme interrogation tactics for terrorist suspects. Yes, I mean torture.
Free Trade: How American Idol Should Give Back
American Idol gives back; they could do alot more, though.
Tax Day Arrives; National Tax Insanity Continues
Tax Day approaches: Do you know how to navigate through the convoluted tax code?
From Amman to Philadelphia: Around the World With Morgan Spurlock
Morgan Spurlock's new film asks "Where in the world is Osama Bin Laden?"
Don´t Hold Yourself Back, Because No One Cares About You (And That´s Good!)
Care about what other people think of you? I got news for you: they don't care!
You Get Mad, You Spend: Ain´t Capitalism Grand?
Customer service reps have known this for years: people in a bad mood buy more
The Dark Side of CraigsList
Selling your crap on CraigsList: Are there dishonest people on the web? No...
$4-A-Gallon Diesel Puts Rig Owners in Protest Mode
Truckers are upset and they're not gonna take it anymore
Sure, Boycott China, If You Want to Walk Around Naked
Boycotting Chinese Products has its Consequences
Al-Maliki´s Cut and Run Strategy
Al-Maliki's Cut and Run Strategy in Iraq
William E. Odom: Iraq Testimony from a Different General
A different take on Iraq from a different general.
How to Emotionally Destroy a Pot Roast
Delicious Pot Roast
FILM REVIEW: Nim´s Island Jodie Foster´s Show to Steal
A review of the movie Nim's Island
Tragedy for Democrats: Thanks to Gen. Petraeus, Victory Is Achievable in Iraq
Today's Congressional Hearing by David Petraeus
By Local First!™ Unless It´s Crap!™
Is buying local always the best choice?
Corporate America: Where It´s Good to Be a Cat
In business, I'm like my cat
Things Could Be Worse. How´s Your Perspective?
It could always be worse
Freedom Works, But Can We Ever Rely on Ourselves Again?
government bailouts, insurance, life, culture, America
Destroy Afghanistan´s Poppy Fields Now
Why we need to destroy Afghanistan's poppy fields now
1968: The Most Traumatic Year
1968: The Most Traumatic Year
Iraq Hearings: The Execrable Speaker Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi is a detriment to this country
Barack Obama and the Politics of Fear
Barack Obama and the politics of fear
The Importance of Potential Leaders´ Personal Qualities for Our Country
The presidential candidates and their qualities for leadership
Congratulations Negative Thinkers; Now What?
Why negative thinkers are ruining this country
Heston Dead, Jay-Z Wed, Yoko´s Cred, Camel Celebs, No Arabs Bled
News Odds & Ends
Is Missile Defense Worth the Cost?
Is missile defense really the answer?
CraigsList Beckons, So I´m Selling My Crap
You too can get rid of your crap on CraigsList.
If We Must Have Czars, Let´s Have These Czars
Czars: Why do we need them?
The James Carville/Bill Richardson Judas Kerfuffle
The dust-up between James Carville and Bill Richardson
Amazon.com Writes the Book on Corporate Greed
Amazon.com and their greed
No Place In the U.S. Campaign for Adolf Hitler (Someone Tell Ann Coulter)
Comparing anyone to Adolf Hitler is pointless and rude
Barack Obama Digs Himself Deeper In the Jeremiah Wright Scandal
Barack Obama digs himself deeper with the Rev. Wright scandal.
Barack Obama: The Man Who Will Make Our Problems Go Away
Talk a deeper look into Barack Obama's "hope/change/we're-in-it-together" campaign talk.
Just Another Day in Paradise Hotel
A guide to the reality TV show, Paradise Hotel
Presidential Campaign Turns Dull, So My Attention Turns to American Idol
Primary Season is Boring, So I'm Watching American Idol Instead
John McCain Leads the Gutless Old Party
GOP - Gutless Old Party
From Clinton to Obama to Kwame Kilpatrick, Democrats Can´t Help But Lie
Why Do Democrats Lie?
Watergate-Era Judiciary Chief of Staff: Hillary Clinton Fired For Lies, Unethical Behavior
Watergate Era: Hillary Fired for Questionable Decisions
Seven Years of Democratic Unity: Where Has It Gone?
Where is the unity of the Democrat party?
Democracy, Texas-Style
A Look Into Texas Politics
South Park Kills Britney Spears, While the Crowd Cheers Them On
South Park Has Gone Too Far
Baseball Rises Above Steroids, Etc., Because the Game Is Still the Game
It's Baseball Season Again!
Anne Frank Would Have Believed Ahmadinejad, and Looked to America
Anne Frank would have known better than to dismiss Ahmadinejad
All Things Considered, I´ll Stick With My RTG Hair
Why Worry About Graying Hair? I'll Take Mine Anyday Over the Grecian Formula
Rooching for Thingamajigs
Got your own language? So does my wife.
Take the No Garbage Trucks Pledge
Don't Let People Dump Their Garbage On You
Turn March Madness into Corporate Combat
Turn March Madness Into Business Success
Problem-Solving in Tijuana: The Clean Way to Off an Employee
Need To Get Rid of an Employee? Send Them to Tijuana.
The Surge Bandage Comes Off: Time to Cut Our Losses in Iraq
The Surge is Not Working, No Matter What Anyone Says
One Hundred Columns Later
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Mugabe's Reign May Be Coming To An End
Mayoral Mug Shot: The New Face of Detroit
The Detroit Mayor is Not Doing the City Any Favors
The Coming Tsunami of a Bankrupt America (And How to Prevent It)
Why America is Headed for Bankruptcy and What We Can Do To Stop It
Why Women Back Barack Obama
Why Women Are Backing Obama
Soon You´ll Be Driving a Tata! Better Indulge Your Ego Elsewhere
Tata buys Jaguar and Land Rover? Better rethink that idea about cars being status symbols.
No Sound So Sweet as the Salad Symphony
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FILM REVIEW: Drillbit Taylor Needs More Grounding, Less Silliness
Drillbit Taylor overdoes the silliness, needs more grounding
Barack Obama in the Land of Donovan McNabb
Barack Obama in the land of Donovan McNabb
Fighting the Left´s Control Agenda
The Left's Control Agenda, and Why We Should Stop It
No Time for Work! I´m Getting LinkedIn!
LinkedIn: The New Networking Tool for Professionals
Barack Obama Raises a Red Flag for ´Typical White People´
Barack Obama Proves He's Just Another Typical Black Politician
Barack Obama and the Return of the Great Political Speech
Barack Obama and Other Great Orators
Don´t Waste Your Money! Find Out What Motivates People
Make Sure You Use the Right Motivations and Rewards for Your Employees
My Maker Sends Duane to Check Up on Me
My Maker Sends a Messenger to Check On Me
Spring Ski Trip, Part 3: A Visit to the East Possum Bladder Urgent Care
The Family Ski Trip Turns Disastrous...In a Humorous Way
Are We Ready for the Higher Vision of Barack Obama?
Are We Ready for Barack Obama's Ideas for America?
College Basketball Can Be Ridiculous, But March Madness Rules
What Makes March Madness Great
Women´s Reproductive Rights vs. Doctors and Their ´Conscience´
When Doctors Let Their Consciences Get In the Way of Treating Patients
A John McCain Victory Would Put Bush in Elite Company
President Bush May Be Vindicated After All
Are We Ready for the Higher Vision of Barack Obama?
Is American Ready for Barack Obama and His Ideas?
Iraq Success Boosts John McCain, But Will It Ultimately Burn Him?
Will the Success of the Surge in Iraq Come Back to Bite McCain?
Sara Jane Olson: Scourge of the Fascist State! (Until She Needs Its Protection)
The SLA Railed Against "Fascist" Policies, Then Expects Those Same Policies to Bail It Out
Barack Obama Condescends on Jeremiah Wright Affair
Barack Obama Condescends to the Black Community
TV Stars Paul and Pamela Pitiful Are Not the Real America
Feeling Sorry for Yourself Is Not the American Way; Doing It Yourself Is
Will Jeremiah Wright Allow the Right to Start Loathing Obama?
The Right Will Beat the Jeremiah Wright Controversy to Death for the Rest of the Campaign.
Fear-Mongering: How Bush Built Up Bin Laden
The New Documentary Chronicling the Lies the Bush Administration Has Perpetuated to Get Us Into Iraq
Will Someone Be Honest? We Invaded Iraq for Oil
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Student Loan Paid Off: Creative Instincts Were Worth It
Always Follow Your Dreams, Even Though You May Be Paying Them Off For Awhile
John McCain and Barack Obama: Two Inspiring Stories, One Clear Winner
Barack Obama, John McCain, election
Barack Obama: Racial Healer, Class Warrior
Barack Obama, racism, election, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, speech
Barack Obama´s Record of Poor Judgment
Barack Obama's Record of Poor Judgment
Unleashing Innovation During the Dog Days of Business
Comparing Business to Dog Behavior
Spring Ski Trip, Part 2: Sliding Down the Garbage
Spring Ski Trip with the Family
Papa Murphy´s Pizza and the Kid on Break
Employee Breaks and the Service Industry
Who Do You Run To?
Who are the people that you turn to in your life?
Terror from Gaza: No Nation Would Accept What Israel Faces
No Nation Should have to put up with what Israel puts up with.
The Dangers of Abstinence-Only Education to Young Women
Why Abstinence-Only Education is Dangerous for Young Women
If Obama Wants to Highlight International Priorities, How About AIDS?
Barack Obama Should Question Hillary Clinton on What She Will Do About AIDS.
Proud to Be an American, and a Cleveland Browns Fan
Why Patriotism is not dead in America
Cheap Gas is Gone Forever; Can We Adjust to Reality?
We Should Get Used to High Gas Prices
Wall Street Journal Dead Wrong About Barack Obama
Wall Street Journal is Wrong About Barack Obama
Eliot Spitzer and the Parallel Life Phenomenon
Eliot Spitzer's Double Life
Two Angry Moms Offer Food for Thought
Two Angry Moms Makes Us Think About What Kind of Food is Being Served to our Children in School.
Saddam´s Terror Ties, and the New York Times´ Lies
The New York Times Doesn't Even Bother To Tell The Truth Anymore
Eliot Spitzer´s Sudden Fall
Eliot Spitzer's Sudden Fall
How Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton Can Salvage the Dems´ Opportunity
How Obama and Hillary Can Take Advantage of a Great Opportunity
Barack Obama and Race: Get Ready for a Grimy Shower Mess
Get Ready for Ugly Side of Politics in This Year's Election
The Liberal Agenda: It´s Obviously Not to Solve Anything, So It Must Be Control
The Liberal Agenda: It's Not to Accomplish Anything
Earmarks: How Your Money Is Disappearing
Where Is Your Money Really Going?
Obama´s Right; Words Do Matter, and Those of Jeremiah Wright are Troubling
Words Do Matter, and Rev. Jeremiah Wright's Words Are Troubling
Forget the Rest of New York; What About Eliot Spitzer´s Wife?
The forgotten victims of American political sex scandals: the spouses.
Hey, You, Generous Tipper: Thanks for Buying the Booze!
Shocking Dining Tips
DVD Review: Into the Wild Could Have Been Great
DVD Review: Into The Wild
Fish Facilitation: It´s Salmon Satisfaction
A Recipe for Salmon
More Private Health Insurance: The Worst Possible Solution
More Private Health Insurance: The Worst Possible Solution
Have Rush Limbaugh and GOP Crossovers Helped Revive a Nightmare Ticket?
Have Rush Limbaugh and others helped revive Hillary's campaign?
Hillary Clinton Wants to Win Afghanistan, But Lose Iraq
Hillary Wants to Win in Afghanistan, But Not Iraq
Warning: This column will include numbers. Before you protest, "I was told there would be no math,"
The Difference Between Hillary and Obama
Will Hillary Clinton Take the Democratic Party Down With Her?
Will Hillary Take The Whole Democratic Party Down With Her?
The Plan Has Nine Steps, But It´s Not a Nine-Step Plan
It's a Nine-Step Plan, Just Don't Call It a Nine-Step Plan
Energy Independence: Brazil´s Best Kept Secret
Brazil's Energy Independence; America's Total Energy Dependence
Spring Ski Trip, Part 1: Half the Fun is Getting There
Spring Ski Trip: Half the Fun is Getting There
Stop Freaking Out: Even In a Recession, the Economy is Strong
The Economy is not in a recession, don't panic!
Whither Cuba After the Brothers Castro?
What Becomes of Cuba Now That Castro Has Handed Over the Reigns to His Brother?
Bush Waterboarding Veto: Defending America the Proud, Egotistical and Overconfident
Bush Vetoes Waterboarding Bill
Why the U.S. Has Not Had Another Major Terror Attack
Why We Haven't Had Another Major Attack Since 9/11
Bra In My Desk; If Only It Were That Exciting!
Working Mom Keeps Bra in Her Desk at Work, No, It's Not What You Think...
America´s Angry Campaign: Is This How a World Leader Acts?
Angry Politicians: Is This How a World Leader Acts?
Horror Tales from the Health Insurance Trenches
Health Insurance Horror Stories
Bush-McCain ´08
It's a Mistake for McCain to Align Himself with Bush
Obama´s Black, McCain´s Old and Hillary´s Female; Now Shut Up About It!
Obama's Black, Hillary's Female, McCain's Old, Get Over It!
Human Humility and the Flu Virus
How catching the flu can humble us.
Five Reasons John McCain Will Be Our Next President
Five Reasons Why John McCain Will Be Our Next President
Jack Bauer, Management Guru
Learn how to run your business like Jack Bauer of '24' and experience success!
Beef Stew for Snobs
A recipe for beef stew that even food snobs can enjoy.

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