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Category: Politics

Gulf Coast – Day One

For the next few days, I’ll be blogging live from the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, to bring a first-hand perspective from a Louisiana journalist.

Jun 6

An Open Letter to Chuck Murphy, The Denver Post

In Response to this editorial. Dear Mr. Murphy, Please forgive my intrusion into your workday. I know how difficult it must be for you

Apr 27

The Politics of Patriotism

Or: When political dissent isn’t. I read with great interest the following story on NBC with dismay. It had been linked as a headline

Aug 13

Bailout, Shmailout.

Or: Why the House was right to reject the $700 billion welfare bill. So let me get this straight. Congress rejects a $700 billion

Sep 29

Let it snow?! You have GOT to be kidding me

The one day. THE ONE day I want decent weather, it snows…in Louisiana. In March. I have tickets to “The Producers” tonight, with plans

Mar 7

Common Sense Justice Defenses

Or: Why the “he fucking deserved it” defense should be resurrected. Law and Order has killed the justice system. That’s the pronouncement of my

Feb 7

On the glaring need to increase political fiber intake

Or: Why I think modern Conservatism should be treated with a laxative. Oh dear God. If ever you wanted to know the problem with

Dec 15

Politics sans spines.

Or: Where the fuck are the balls in politics? What happened to politicians? Seriously. When Bill Clinton was running for president, he didn’t whine

Nov 8