The Woman Who Shares My Name told me she does not want to see one of my usual bomb-throwing columns this week. “It is the Christmas season. I don’t want you criticizing anybody or anything,” she ordered. Having been blessed with exceptional negotiating skills, I immediately went for the middle ground. “Good suggestion,” I said, “but I have to mention President Peanut. If I … [Read more...] about Dec. 13, 2004: How To Write A Column Without Exhaling
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Dec. 6, 2004: To Public Education Supporters: Stand Up or Shut Up
Anyone who has casually perused this space knows I am a strong advocate of public education. I am a product of public schools. I have a son and a son-in-law who teach high school science in public schools and four beloved grandsons who attend public schools. All by choice. Both teachers could make a lot more money outside public education, but both feel that they are making a … [Read more...] about Dec. 6, 2004: To Public Education Supporters: Stand Up or Shut Up
Nov. 29, 2004: A Letter To Santa Clause From a Very Good Boy
Dear Santa: I wanted to get my letter to you early because it is a known fact that you deal with all the good little boys and girls first and, as usual, I have been gooder than gold. Therefore, I appreciate your putting my requests at the front of the line. Should you hear anything to the contrary about me, just ignore the whiners. They probably live in blue states and are … [Read more...] about Nov. 29, 2004: A Letter To Santa Clause From a Very Good Boy
Nov. 22, 2004: A Visit to the USO Shows the Very Best of America
I have seen the very best of America, and it is not Martin Sheen or Michael Moore. Rather, it is the salesman from Akron, Ohio, with a three-year-old daughter he has held too seldom since her birth. It is the grocery clerk from Fredericksburg, Maryland. It is the student studying heating and air conditioning in Pittsburgh, the mechanic from a small town in North Carolina, the … [Read more...] about Nov. 22, 2004: A Visit to the USO Shows the Very Best of America
Nov. 15, 2004: An Exclusive Look Inside a Democratic Party Strategy Session
I appreciate everyone coming today as we try to figure out how the Democratic Party blew the presidential election and to see what we can do to turn things around. Clearly, the American public doesn’t have a clue what they have done. They are a bunch of ignorant morons who don’t know what is best for them. They probably don’t even read the New York Times. It is imperative that … [Read more...] about Nov. 15, 2004: An Exclusive Look Inside a Democratic Party Strategy Session