Michael Vick signed by Philadelphia Eagles
So Michael Vick has been signed by the Philadelphia Eagles. As a lifelong pet lover, this sickens me. I truly thought he'd never get another chance at playing in the NFL. Guess I was wrong.
View ArticleThe Tiger Woods' press conference I'd like to see...
We all know the routine by now, right? Tiger Woods will be sitting there, his wife at his side. He’ll apologize to his fans, his sponsors, the golfing community at large. He’ll take a few softball...
View ArticleNeed photo ID in PA? Don't delay
My 74-year-old mother doesn’t drive and doesn’t possess photo identification. Yesterday, my wife took her to the Driver License Center to get one. Here’s what to look out for in case you or someone you...
View ArticleWhy does the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette give birther prominent Sunday space?
Jack Kelly is a reporter and Sunday columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. For years, he has bashed Democratic politicians, and, as expected, these past 3 ½ years have seen a relentless barrage of...
View ArticleRemind me to put Oreos on my next shopping list
I just came across an article from Adweek. Join me below the Shape that Many Have Tried to Name.
View Article2012 Presidential Campaign Catchphrases of Tomorrow – Today!
By now, we’re all familiar with the shorthand of this campaign –“We didn’t build this,”“47%,”“Forward.”That’s all good and well, but let’s attempt now to get ahead of the curve and discover the...
View ArticleThe Scholastic 2012 Presidential Poll – Let’s Leave Nothing to Chance
I know these things are easy to dismiss, but here’s my belief: Wouldn’t you feel better next week if President Obama were declared the winner in Scholastic’s Presidential Poll? After all, their...
View ArticlePresident Obama wins Scholastic poll…plus other good news
I come bearing good news. Follow me over the Kos Kurl if you think you can handle it.
View ArticleTOTALLY NOT BREAKING: “Nonguration” events leaked
Some folks apparently can’t accept defeat. Follow me after the Joan Holloway (orange and curvy!) for all the horrid details…
View ArticleMy overweight, atheist cat died today. He thought Obama sucked.
I don’t have an actual diary to post, but I do wish to remind you all that it is April Fools’ Day today, and I thought I’d get the ball rolling by packing in as many hot topics as I could in two...
View ArticleIt’s all so fleeting, not to mention unpredictable
As of right now, 2 are dead, dozens injured. May the deceased rest in peace, and may the injured heal, physically and psychologically. When those folks woke up this morning, they were looking forward...
View ArticleHere’s why I have just the right amount of interest in what the Republicans do
Call me Goldilocks and allow me to offer you a third argument – a third way, if you will – concerning the battling How Much Should You Care about the GOP diaries.
View ArticleIt’s a 15-degree day. I procure my hose.
Being the jackass that I am, I proceed to cover the street in front of my house with water. It quickly produces a frozen sheen on the road.Moments later, a car approaches. The driver, when reaching the...
View ArticleFDR’s Endorsement of Benito Mussolini Is Stunningly Tone Deaf and Troubling
Earlier last century, President Franklin Roosevelt endorsed Italian dictator Benito Mussolini as an admirable Italian gentleman.He also said, in a letter to an American envoy, of all people, that I am...
View ArticleA Cat Named 47
I work from home. My office is a sunroom, which looks out onto the street. One day last September, a flash of motion in a neighbor’s yard caught my eye. It was a young kitten. I saw her frolicking for...
View ArticlePlease stop yelling “RW Talking Points!” at me
A few weeks ago, I was accused of “repeating Bush/Cheney cabal/right-wing talking points.” Another comment of mine prompted the response, “It's refreshing to see right-wing talking points get...
View ArticleLet’s All Meet Charles E. Moore. You Won’t Like Him!
It’s a beautiful, crisp Sunday morning in the Greater Pittsburgh area. I awake at 6:00 a.m., but today we fall back, so it’s actually 5:00 a.m.Nice. I can spend a few more minutes than I normally would...
View ArticleYou’re about to spend 60 grand on a vehicle. And then you stop.
I’m a word guy. When I receive financial statements, I try earnestly to read them and then after about 30 seconds, I think, “I’ll put this on the nightstand in case I have trouble sleeping some...
View ArticleHillary Clinton stole my cookie recipe.
Please join me over the fold for the never-before-told, completely, totally, 100% true story of how Hillary Clinton stole my chocolate-chip-cookie recipe.You won’t believe it.
View ArticleI HAVE THINGS TO SAY (First of a 27-part series)
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View ArticleDaily Kos Tech Support Number – 1-666-ORAN-GES
For TPP issues – 1-888-OVER-SEAFor Hillary Clinton issues – 1-800-300-A.M.For Bernie Sanders issues – 1-800-RUM-PLED Continued below...
View Article“Mad Men”: How Does It All End? Let’s predict.
There have been dramatic shows that I’ve really liked over the years –“The Sopranos,”“Breaking Bad,”“The X-Files”– but none come near, in my opinion, to “Mad Men.” It’s the closest thing to a good...
View ArticleRecollections of What Bernie Sanders Has Meant to Me and to All of Us
Bernie Sanders taught me how to read.Bernie Sanders scored the game-winning goal for the U.S. against the Soviets in the 1980 Olympics.Bernie Sanders won the Oscar for his performance in “My Left...
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Red Flame 2016: For a More Purrfect Union
Campaigning is not easy. Hold all my calls for two hours. Friends, We’re at a unique crossroads in our history. The choice we make as to whom shall lead our country beginning in 2017 will have...
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Marco Rubio has his Dukakis-in-a-tank moment. Quick! Call Clint Eastwood!
You would think if you were seen as a green, gravitas-challenged presidential candidate, the last thing you'd do would be to sit in a giant chair that makes you resemble the old Lily Tomlin character...
View ArticleAn Interview with President Trump at the Halfway Point of His Presidency
I was fortunate enough to sit down with President Trump at the newly decorated Trump Mahal White House (sponsored by Barclays) yesterday. Below the fold are some highlights.
View ArticleBernie Walks Down the Street. Hillary Hugs a Child. Lincoln Chafee and Jim...
We’ve now reached the stage here where there are competing diaries on the Rec List featuring Bernie Sanders walking down the street and Hillary Clinton hugging a child. Both diaries are receiving...
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We Called Her Fatty. We Miss Her Already.
Her official name was 47. I diaried her rescue story a few years ago. Long story short: We discovered her and her kitten in our backyard in September of 2012 and started feeding them. We caught the...
View ArticleMy Candidate vs. Your Candidate: An In-Depth Analysis Worthy of a Top-Notch...
My candidate eats a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains daily. Your candidate has survived for decades on a diet of Milky Ways, Froot Loops, and red gummy bears.My candidate understands...
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I find you all revoltingly stupid. Now, please, support my candidate!
As we all learned from a young age, the best way to win people over to your cause is by what? Presenting a fact-based argument free of emotional entanglement? No. Pleading emotionally, the ol’...
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“Hamilton” nabs record 16 Tony nominations; poised to win Stanley Cup,...
The groundbreaking Broadway musical “Hamilton,” which tells the story of Alexander Hamilton in hip-hop form, has snagged a record 16 Tony nominations, including ones for best musical, best book, best...
View ArticleHeadlines from a Trump presidency
AMERICAN/CANADIAN WAR ENTERS SECOND YEAR; NO END IN SIGHTUNEMPLOYMENT RATE HITS RECORD-HIGH 42%POOR AMERICANS STILL DEFEND TRUMP AS CANNIBALIZATION EPIDEMIC GROWSMEXICAN PRESIDENT DECLARES: I’LL BUILD...
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Let's! Go! Pens! A lifelong fan's notes.
It’s a spring day in 1975. I’m 8 years old. My father, brother and I are sitting in my cousin’s family room, listening to Game 7 of the Pittsburgh Penguins/New York Islanders quarterfinal series. Our...
View ArticleLet's Make Donald Trump a Novelist
Here’s the latest tweet from President Trump:A sketch years later about a nonexistent man. A total con job, playing the Fake News Media for Fools (but they know it)! Wow. "A sketch years later about a...
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All Our Candidates Suck. I Am Angry. I Want New Ones.
Yep. All our candidates suck.One of them believed a story about her ethnic heritage told to her by her parents. Unacceptable!One of them hollers at her staff, like every boss ever. Disgusting.One of...
View ArticleMy Kid’s Going to College in August. I’ve Amassed Useful Information. My...
FAFSA. EFC. COA. CSS.You have a child attending college soon? Then get to know those acronyms! But wait — there’s more, so much more! You will be editing an endless stream of essays! You will be there...
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Eliza Jo Butters for a Better America
My candidate: Eliza Jo ButtersPreferred pronoun: TheyThey are liberal yet moderate, progressive yet pragmatic. They appeal to new, young voters and the Obama-to-Trump-voting crowd alike. They poll well...
View ArticleMy family is mostly PSU. But right now? Hail to Pitt!
I don’t have much to add on my own, but here are some links to encouraging news regarding vaccines for COVID-19:Researchers said viruses closely related to the new coronavirus show that spike proteins...
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Turns Out I Live with a Trumpster
You see him in your backyard one day. He seems hungry. You put out some food and water. He cautiously approaches as you go back inside. The ritual begins, with him getting a little bolder every day....
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I've Waited 12 Years to Tell This Story (I'm a Novelist!)
This is a story I’ve waited a dozen years to tell.But before I get to that story, let me go back a little further. It’s 1990. I’m a recent college graduate. The economy’s in a recession. I need a job....
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