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Archive for the 'Politics' Category

A butler well-served

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Check out this story. Read all the way to the end. Incredible.

But really, back to writing . . .

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Okay, okay, really. This election is like the Olympics–I get so drawn into it I could easily spend (and perhaps have) day and night reading about it, watching it, talking about it, blogging, etc.
But I actually have a deadline! In 2 weeks! Again! Seems this whole year has been broken up [...]

The first rule of holes

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Regarding McCain and his choice of Sarah Palin as a running mate:
At times like these it would be good to remember the first rule of holes: When you’re in one, stop digging.
I’m guessing she’ll quit within the next 24 hours, saying she realizes it would be best for her family (and honestly, could you [...]

Sorry, but I need to get a little political

Friday, August 29th, 2008

I just have to ask: That’s who McCain picked for a running mate? Really?
Wow.
That could be one of the weirdest things I’ve ever heard, and that includes all the stuff I learned from X-Files.
Just curious what y’all thought.