Posted December 1, 2008 9:08 AM
Many on Fox-TV are manifesting symptoms of post-election Schadenfreude or "Foxenfreude," eagerly anticipating the ways Obama might fail, unable to wait for actual events.
Bill O'Reilly, the leader of the pack, has been relentlessly inviting guests into his so-called "spin-free zone" to poke away at Obama's every policy and...
Posted November 25, 2008 10:26 AM
The news that Citigroup had tanked came as no surprise to me since I'd been to the local automatic teller location this week and the guy opening the door hoping I'd drop a coin into his paper cup was the CEO.
Posted November 22, 2008 1:13 PM
Barack Obama. We're counting the days until he takes over, hoping his administration will create tikun olam, heal and repair all that's in need, a tall order. His story, eloquence and grace repeatedly inspire tears of disbelief and awe.
John F. Kennedy. Americans don't need the date to recall an...
Posted November 19, 2008 12:50 PM
The Democrats are nothing if not forgiving. They've voted to allow Joe Lieberman, the errant Senator who maligned Obama while traveling McCain, back into the nest. Despite this, Lieberman's face retained that seemingly permanent disgruntled expression as if he'd just swallowed something raw that was meant to be cooked. Had...
Posted November 18, 2008 11:24 AM
Should Sarah Palin sign a contract to write a book for $7 million, she'll be earning $6,600,000 more than President Barack Obama.
A working title might be Time Management Tips from a Woman Writing a Book, Serving as Governor of Alaska and Mothering Four Children (One a Pregnant Teenager,...
Posted November 14, 2008 1:39 PM
We're accustomed to seeing signs in a public ladies rooms that read, "Employees must wash hands" or, "Please put personal hygiene objects in bin." But there are now far more signs, a ten commandments for what can go into a toilet. Though you hear about the occasional newborn being left...
Posted November 13, 2008 12:28 PM
If Al Franken can get a recount in Minnesota because his opponent, Senator Norm Coleman, won by a small margin of votes, why shouldn't I challenge my high school graduating class's selection of Class Wit, Most Popular, Friendliest, Most Individualistic, Smartest and Best Looking?
It's entirely possible I was...
Posted November 12, 2008 12:06 PM
John McCain, despite other psychological demons, deserves recognition for having accepted reality and responding to Jay Leno's question about the likelihood of his running again with, "I wouldn't think so, my friend, it's been a great experience, and we're going to have another generation of leaders."
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Posted November 11, 2008 12:05 PM
Dear Sarah:
Don't blame me. I'm not the irresponsible blogger you've accused of sitting at the computer in pajamas making up damaging stories about you.
Don't blame the media. The nation saw how you handled yourself with Katie Couric, which was not a...
Posted November 10, 2008 6:04 AM
George to Barack:
-No matter how bad things are, stay upbeat. Use the word, "challenge," which "idn't" as scary as "recession." If ya have ta talk about the wars, stick with the idea we're winnin'.
-Pretend ya have a plan that'll work.
-Give out nicknames. Seems friendly and ya...