Just Throw the Switch

For a guy who ran on the “Change” ticket in November, Obama is already doing the opposite, or at least asking Congress to slow change down. According to this article Obama’s transition team is asking Congress to push back the transition to Digital TeleVision (DTV).
I am a bit perplexed on this, that everyone is acting [...]

What The Huh…

I’m confused… What the huh…

Pefect (il)Logic

So, a US Government study chastizes the Iraqi government for moving too slow and making too little progress. Hmm, let’s see. How can I refactor this scenario into an analogy that folk in America could relate to?
Let’s say China invaded your home town and destroyed the water treatment plant, most of the schools, [...]

This guy is fishing for a movie deal

My nephew sent me a link to this article at Philly.com by Chris Hedges titled “What if our mercenaries turn on us?” Boy, oh boy. If you read this and come away saying to yourself “you know, that could happen”, you’re on crack. Even though I replied to my nephew already, I [...]

Choiceless 2008

After having suffered through all but one televised debate for both GOP and Democratic candidates, I am left with the feeling of being told my house just burned down.  Seriously.  I don’t see one single candidate that’s worth a shit.  Not one.  They’re all turning into brand-X cereal boxes before our eyes.  Struggling to fit [...]