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Booty Calls for Reform
For over a year, I have been receiving emails from BarackObama.com. I’ve received all types of messages, from ones imploring me to vote, defending TARP, and refuting “scare tactics”… to other messages peddling Obama holiday mugs. On Monday, I received … Continue reading →
I’m Not a Hater, I Just Fuss a Lot
Back when George W. Bush was President, I would often lament the sorry state of American politics. Twice we had elected a man who could not form grammatically correct sentences. We had handed over top security codes to a guy … Continue reading →
The Impact of Santa Claus on Afghanistan’s Presidential Election
In the past few weeks, we’ve heard from Americans who are afraid of what’s happening in this country. People are mad (and confused) about healthcare reform. We’re concerned that the administration is leading us down the wrong path. With a … Continue reading →
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Defending Our Right to (Grizzly) Bear Arms
Back in May, at the White House press correspondents’ dinner, Barack Obama praised his wife Michelle, who was wearing a sleeveless dress. He joked, “No matter which party you belong to, you agree that Michelle has the right to bare … Continue reading →
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Healthcare Reform for The Old and the Lethargic
During the past week, we found out about two high-profile affairs (Rick Pitino and Bernie Madoff), learned the fate of two embattled NFL athletes (Michael Vick and Donte Stallworth), and watched as Miley Cyrus danced on a stripper pole. Yes, … Continue reading →
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The Friend Bullseye
On this blog, we have talked about how important our friends are. Well…actually, we have discussed categorizing our friends in a modern-day feudal system made up of serfs, peasants, and nobles. Given that references to the Middle Ages may seem … Continue reading →
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Will Today’s ‘Stupid’ Become Tomorrow’s ‘Smart’?
Back in November, both presidential candidates acknowledged that we had to reform our education system. Like most everything else, Obama and McCain naturally disagreed on how to solve this issue. Perhaps we need to pay teachers more and get the … Continue reading →
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Forgetting 43, and Moving On With 44
Now that George W. is finally out of the White House, back home in Texas, and safely away from the nuclear codes, we can start to reflect on his presidency. While Bushie thinks that history will redeem him, his best … Continue reading →
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Correct the Injustice of Prop 8? Yes We Can.
On Tuesday, the election of Barack Obama to the presidency marked an historic night that won’t easily be forgotten. But, democracy also pointed us in a different direction on Tuesday. Arizona, Florida, and California all voted to ban same-sex marriage. In … Continue reading →
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Perhaps There’s Hope for Paris Hilton After All
Over the past year, we’d heard it all: the economy was in a tailspin, gas prices were soaring, banks were failing, and glaciers were melting. It wasn’t looking good for Americans, in the wake of lost jobs, more ads for Cymbalta (“where does depression hurt?”), … Continue reading →
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