Month: August 2008

Those Who Did Not Go Crazy

The all-but-certain criminality at the top of our government has been getting more coverage lately, but we shouldn’t lose sight of those who have at times taken substantial risks to oppose it For more on pruning back...

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A Dose Of The Good Stuff

This isn’t going to be one of those well-researched diaries with a coherent “point” and lots of links to back it up. Folks, I need your help.  I need your opinions, your thoughts and a whole big dose of...

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Saturday Painting Palooza Vol. 159

Welcome back. This week we will be continuing with the (West) Cape May, New Jersey Victorian house.  The photo that I’m using is seen directly below. I am doing this piece in my usual acrylics and, once again, in an...

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If It’s Biden

Jake Tapper of ABC News is reporting that a Secret Service detachment has been sent to Joey Biden’s house in Delaware and that the Biden clan is congregating there. I have to admit that there are a lot of signs pointing in...

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More Ruminations on the Veep Pick

While this is totally commendable on Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ part, it does not strike me as the likely schedule for a vice-presidential pick. Sebelius to Speak to National Gathering of Stonewall Democrats on Saturday Who:...

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