Short Takes on the Day 10/30/08

The Obama campaign has been astounding in its breath. By that I mean, it’s desire to redraw the lines in America, and draw from groups long thought to be in the Republican column, never to budge. This is not so, as a report from AlterNet suggests today. In fact, Evangelicals, rurals, and Jewish voters are [...]

It’s All In Your Head

Well, it was bound to happen. Those nosy head doctors are at it again, and on this one, politicos will be reading and studying the results quickly, looking for political advantage you can be sure.
It seems that some psychologists and other brain related scientists think that there are certain personality traits that lend themselves [...]

Short Takes on the Day 10/28/08

Only seven days to go, and it’s getting ugly out there folks. Now it’s more than insiders calling Sarah a “diva.” She has been elevated to what one aide called her, “a whack job.” Don’t miss the report from Political Animal and Steven Benen.
As an aside, I have to say that Political Animal is so [...]

Pointing Fingers or Use ‘em or Lose ‘em

It is simply surreal at times. Is it possible for people to fundamentally see the world so radically differently? It would seem so. If you operate under the assumption that all sane people act in their own best interest on everything, then one is forced to admit, that yes, we can and do look at [...]

Short Takes on the Day 10/27/08

Well, it’s eight days to go and I’m getting so excited. I guess we should plan some sort of snacky evening to watch the returns and, hopefully end the evening with the wonderfully wacky Faux Noise show. That should be full of hankies and barf buckets! But until then, lets focus on what exciting tidbits [...]

Let the Cannibalism Begin!

Are you starting to salivate? It’s nearly time you know. The winds continue to blow warm and cozy for the Democrats and the Republicans are shivering in small enclaves, fighting a defensive war, hoping to salvage a seat here and there in Congress. Indeed, that is where much of the infighting is now centered.
Will McCain [...]

Godly Humor Part VI

It started with a misunderstanding. It had to do with how we conducted ourselves with others on the Internet relay chat platform. When I realized that Mark had a different understanding than I, I wanted to get off the computer and discuss the issue on the phone. He demurred and basically took the position that [...]