I thought, OK... If a black guy can get elected president... If same-sex couples can marry legally... I guess Kansas-based Rev. Fred Phelps can finally recant his infinitely egregious behavior. Oops. Wait. When I saw this headline currently … [Read more...]
Archives for February 1, 2009
Tonight’s winner: Jennifer Hudson [Super Bowl XLIII open thread]
If you missed Jennifer Hudson singing the National Anthem, you missed what will probably turn out to be the best play of the night. It was one of the best renditions I've ever heard. Memo to the nitwits at NFL.com: it might be a good … [Read more...]
Sunday paper items of note
Here's what caught my eye today. Secretary Gregg? Reports are looking pretty solid on the likely nomination of Judd Gregg as Commerce Secretary. It's a fine idea for both Obama and Gregg. From Gregg's point of view, he … [Read more...]
Can McCaskill show us the way in Massachusetts
Go, Claire McCaskill: Cap the pay of Wall Street's 'idiots' Claire McCaskillBy Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist Go, Claire, go. Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill today got national attention for ripping into Wall … [Read more...]
SUPERBOWL PREDICTIONS – with poll!
It's that time! Is the re-birth of Kurt Warner going to manifest his 2000 victory? Are the Steelers going to put up a strong-as-steel secondary to silence the long ball? As much as I would like to see the Cards win this game, … [Read more...]
Bailout and the Banks: Time for Nationalization
I have never been one for protectionism, as the grandson on an Irish Immigrant, I firmly believe in an open door policy, yet like the challenges my grandfather faced the United States can only hold the hope that opportunity offers. Not a … [Read more...]