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Here is a prediction you can take to the bank: For the next four years, the national news media is going to obsess on America’s “cultural divide.” In their opinion, that is why George W. Bush won re-election and why Democrats are out of power. In my opinion, they don’t know what they are talking about. To them, the “cultural divide” means that a bunch of homophobic, … [Read more...] about Nov. 8, 2004: Some Unvarnished Truths About the Recent Elections

HEAR FROM THE REST, THEN HEAR FROM THE BEST. Yes, I am going to comment on the elections – next week. Let all the political pundits make their educated guesses as to what happened and why, then yours truly will swoop in and give you the unvarnished and unalterable facts. I receive no extra remuneration for providing you this personalized treatment. I do it because I want … [Read more...] about Nov. 1, 2004: Random Thoughts on Random Subjects

Being a political genius is no walk in the park. Most of you have free time to organize your sock drawer or to watch Dan Rather make an ass of himself, but not me. I am constantly besieged for my insights on the political scene, particularly the upcoming presidential election. Granted, this is a critical time for our country. We must make an informed decision about who we want … [Read more...] about Oct. 25, 2004: An In-Depth Analysis of the 2004 Presidential Election

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen to the fourth annual Pfft! Awards! For those of you who may be newcomers to this space, the Pffts! were created in 2001 by your intrepid correspondent to honor those individuals and organizations who by word and deed have earned a well-placed Pfft! This is one award ceremony in which the audience is encouraged to participate. When you see a Pfft!, … [Read more...] about Oct. 18, 2004: Announcing the Fourth Annual Pfft! Awards!