Sometimes I think I’m a masochist. As I mentioned in my last politically inclined post, I listen to a lot of podcasts from all over the political spectrums. One of these is Bill O’Reilly’s radio program (The Bill-O The Clown Show, if you listen to Keith Olbermann). Now, I should point out that I generally [...]
Posts Tagged ‘USA’
If I can’t change your mind then no one will
Despite being nearly a presidential term removed from the U.S., I’m still an election junkie. This one has been a real cracker so far and I keep abreast of the news and commentary from the U.S. through podcasts from my favorite pundits. I’m a little embarassed to admit this, but on a weekly basis I [...]
Happy Independence Day!
“I like AC/DC and ZZ Top
Bocephus, Beasties and the kings of rock……
Punk rock, The Clash
Boy bands are trash
I like Johnny Cash and Grand Master Flash.
Flash…”
A Happy 4th of July to you all.
It’s my fourth Fourth away from the States. While no longer resident, I’ll always be an American and so will Z. He may grow [...]
LAX
“Runway 4, Flight 209
teardrops fall we start to climb
this window seat proved a poor choice
it shows a dream that’s been destroyed
Little baby starts to cry
Hey, I would to if not for pride…”
-Dwight Yoakam – “1,000 Miles”
First leg done. The Orlando to L.A. flight was pretty much a breeze, with the exception that the whole [...]
An Open Letter to the Democratic Party
Dear DNC,
I am writing regarding your recent request. First, I should say that I am not a Democrat. I am a pragmatic liberal and thus am often inclined to vote for your candidates. This has certainly been the case recently due to the giant fuck-up that has been the Bush Administration. But I feel no [...]
Iowa Adieu
“Bottom feeder, insincere
Prophet, lo-fi pioneer
Sell the house and go to school
Get a young girlfriend, daddy’s jewel
A change would do you good…”
-Sheryl Crow – “A Change”
My Florida absentee ballot is safely in the hands of The Royal Mail – on it’s way to the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections. This means that I’ve cast my vote [...]
Political Friday: Turkish Delight
“No, you can’t go back to Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Constantinople
Why did Constantinople get the works?
That’s nobody’s business but the Turks…”
-They Might Be Giants – “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)”
Turkey’s been at the center of some political melodrama this week, partially of its own doing and partially in response to the increasingly impotent US Congress. Earlier [...]
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