Sybil Adelman Sage

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Foxenfreude

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...

Citigroup's Collapse Not a Shock

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.

Today We Find Ourselves Focusing on Four Presidents

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...

Forgiveness: The Flavor Du Jour

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...

Palinese

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,...

The Ten Commandments of Public Toilets

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...

Recount!

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...

Who's Doing What During this Post-Election, Pre-Inauguration Period

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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Dressing Down Sarah Palin

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...

Advice for Obama from the Outgoing Administration

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...

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The country may be post-racial, but Joe Biden is still Joe Biden
The country may be post-racial, but Joe Biden is still Joe Biden
Blago TV
Sharp-eyed viewers might have caught Blago appearing on a few other shows this...
What should Obama's response be to Republican "concerns" about the budget?
What should Obama's response be to Republican "concerns" about the budget?