Monthly Archives: August 2008

The Agenda Goes National! Fleeting Brush with Stardom!

Posted on August 31, 2008 by

While eating at my favorite restaurant in the whole world, Thai House, a strange thing happened. A large tour bus pulled up alongside the building. A couple of suits and sunglasses stepped off the bus and poked their heads in … Continue reading →

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Democratic National Convention, Day 4

Posted on August 28, 2008 by

At long last, I have obtained the video: … … Did you watch it? And you still want me to say something? What could I possibly say? Given the context, this speech was pitch perfect. He started by weaving his … Continue reading →

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Democratic National Convention, Day 3

Posted on August 27, 2008 by

“People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.” “Years ago when we protested a war, people would weigh in against us saying, ‘My country right or … Continue reading →

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Democratic National Convention, Day 2

Posted on August 26, 2008 by

No way, no how, no McCain Yeah, tonight was fantastic. Tons of good speakers, and even those who aren’t great speakers had some really good moments (Ted Strickland: “George W. Bush was elected and started on third base… then stole … Continue reading →

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2008 Beijing Olympics – Winners and Losers

Posted on August 26, 2008 by

Well, they are done. After 2 weeks of ridiculousness, I can finally start going to bed again at a reasonable hour. Unfortunately, my sports addiction only gets worse when it comes to the Olympics, so I sit glued to my … Continue reading →

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Democratic National Convention, Day 1

Posted on August 25, 2008 by

I kept a running diary of the proceedings for most of the last three hours of the night. It was full of snark and snide comments, and I was all ready to post it and feel very clever. Then Michelle … Continue reading →

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Next To Go: Tiger Woods

Posted on August 25, 2008 by

So, now they’re kicking kids out of little league because they’re too good: Nine-year-old Jericho Scott is a good baseball player — too good, it turns out. The right-hander has a fastball that tops out at about 40 mph. He … Continue reading →

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Seven Reasons to Stop Worrying and Love Joe Biden

Posted on August 24, 2008 by

In light of the fact that some seem to be underwhelmed with Barack Obama’s pick of Joe Biden for vice-president, and considering there are others who have expressed derision for the man in the past (our friend, Larry B, specifically, … Continue reading →

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I do not swallow…by Micala

Posted on August 24, 2008 by

Biden is “boring” this is what I told Fletcher today. In his direct, “polite,” way he told me I was wrong and that he was anything but “boring.” I have to make a confession: I dont swallow…I often take the … Continue reading →

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If It’s Friday, This Must Be Propaganda.

Posted on August 22, 2008 by

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said in an interview Wednesday that he was uncertain how many houses he and his wife, Cindy, own. – Politico.com Might as well pile on… First Obama ad: Second Obama ad: Some fun with it, even … Continue reading →

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