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Boris

If James Spader and Donald Trump were British and could somehow procreate (crikey, what am I saying here), their male offspring would be the spit and image of Boris Johnson. Johnson is the Mayor of London. I will spare you the details of Johnson’s resume but it is broad and deep but it hardly gives [...]

Passed Unanimously: It’s RTT

This week, and it’s only Tuesday, has been a right mess. I almost don’t know where to begin. Today’s topics range from the bailout to the debate to the President to oh, God, I don’t know what else. It’s like me cleaning out my closet. I take one look inside and call for Chris’ aide [...]

A Letter

Boston MA
26 September 2008
Dear American Citizen:
It was my original intent to write and post this letter one week before the Presidential election. After consideration, I didn’t think that was enough time to spark debate in this very modest forum. These are my non-comprehensive opinions. I don’t expect you to agree with them but I would [...]

It’s Loo-ih-vul not LOO-ee-vil

Valhalla, in Norse mythology, is the heavenly hall where Odin receives the souls of heroes slain in battle. It is also the apt name of the golf course in Louisville, Kentucky that hosted the 37th Ryder Cup. For 4 days, I was in Kentucky watching the Ryder Cup as a guest of the hospitable Scottish [...]

Random Thoughts Tuesday

Crikey. Is it Tuesday again already? Time really does fly when you’re havin’ fun. Tomorrow, I head down to Louisville as the Scottish Government’s guest to attend the Ryder Cup. I am looking forward to it. I will try to post while I’m there but it will be spotty. I can hear the USA chants [...]

More on Sarah Palin

I have adjusted my thinking about the Republican nominee for Vice President. I still think she is a risky selection with no upside for John McCain BUT…. And it’s a big but, it’s possible that you may be looking at the first woman President in 2012. Here’s why and here’s what it’s contingent upon:
Palin needs [...]

Now This is What You Call Fair & Balanced Reporting

Fair & Balanced
Not Fair & Balanced

Fair & Balanced
I thought I would comandeer the beginning of The Economist article here in case you decided not to click through. I wish we would see more of this type of reporting in the USA. For the rest of the article click through here.
ON AUGUST 28th, barring some dark [...]