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“Dear Red States…” A Letter From The Blue!

I wish I could take credit for the “Dear Red States” rant, but it was taken from the Best of Craigslist.  Hope to see you all in Nuevo California!
Dear Red States…
We’ve decided we’re leaving. We intend to form our own country, and
we’re taking the other Blue States with us.
In case you aren’t aware, that includes [...]

My Quest for Elitism

October 09 0 Comments Category: Freelance Writing, News, Realpolitik

The more I learn about the Republican definition for elitism, the more I aspire to become an elitist.  The latest in the conservative attacks on Obama’s elitist attitude?  The way he (correctly) pronounces Pakistan.  The National Review’s Mark Stein, for example, said that Obama prefers the “exotic pronunciation.” He also added, “[O]ne thing I like [...]

US Soldier’s Struggle to Keep Dog She Adopted in Baghdad

I came across a very disturbing story this morning on another blog titled, “US Military rips away pet of deployed US Soldier shortly before Baghdad Pups can send puppy to safety in Minnesota“.  A friend of the website’s author is presently stationed in Iraq.  While serving our country, this soldier came upon a malnourished, homeless [...]

Lobotomy

It is late right now and I am going to catch some zzz’s for the drive up to Santa Cruz tomorrow; we are heading up to stay with a friend and check out some places to possibly move in the next month or so.  This Monday morning I would like to direct you to one [...]

Couric Interviews Palin

The interviews with Sarah Palin are becoming more and more painful to watch, and her most recent chat with Katie Couric hit a new low in election coverage.  I liken my Palin experiences to watching the over-imbibed frat boy at the bar proceed to nearly drink himself to death.  At first it catches you off [...]