Presidential Election 2008

Money and politics go together like cookies and milk, unless you’re apolitical or lactose intolerant. As the Democratic National Convention winds up in Denver and the scene moves on to the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, technology titans are making their presence felt on the national political scene. The most obvious manifestation of the phenomenon is the Big Tent, which actually is a big tent (8,000 sq. ft.) put up for the use of bloggers and others at the two conventions. The... Read Full Story

http://www.youtube.com/user/KatieCouricEvening News Elf Katie Couric shows that she can do more than tart up and dumb down news, by getting tips on strength and leadership from Micheal Dukakis. The following little exchange (of carefully rehearsed spontaneity) took place during one of Ms Couric's carefully arranged 'chance meetings'. Couric likes to leave nothing to chance, especially chance! Wonder if the Duke's got any tips on crediablity for her?? Thank you Katiepooh for those harding... Read Full Story

The movie Forrest Gump was an immense success when it was released in 1994. At the time I thought that success was very troubling. The hero is a latter-day Holy Fool, a stupid but good man whose choices are always right. The message was: a sub-ordinary person is a whole lot better than anyone else. Now, I believe in democracy and the equality of citizens and I have great respect for the wisdom of ordinary folk. But the idea that being extraordinary some how is suspect is an anathema... Read Full Story

The Puma, Puma concolor, is a critically endangered species, last seen in the parking lot of Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Originally thought to inhabit Democratic circles, further research has shown that they are actually more at home with Republicans, Fox News, and generally retarded homo sapien sapiens. Most Pumas travel in packs, most likely attracted to each other by scent, possibly related to menstrual flow. Other theories about packing include safety in numbers, permitting... Read Full Story

In just 69 days, America will choose the 44th President of the United States. In just 69 days, it will all be over. In just 69 days, the party everyone has enjoyed will come to a close. In just 69 days, history will be made. In just 69 days, the sound of Republicans falling over en masse will be deafening. In 69 days, I may finally be done crying. Read Full Story