August 28, 2008
PCC in the Rocky Mountain News!
Some Rhetoric folks were interviewed about Obama's speech tonight:
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/aug/28/stadium-site-for-speech-raises-stakes-sink-or/
August 23, 2008
August 17, 2008
How the NBA Conducts Matters of State
Meeting Team USA with Bush 43 before the game, Bush 41 gave a warm hug to Lakers star Kobe Bryant and received an affectionate greeting from Cavaliers hero LeBron James: "What's up, pops?" the massive James asked. One way for a 23-year old pro basketball player to greet a former President might be "Hello, Mr. President." Another might be "What's up, pops." I'm done making fun of LeBron for the crying and the scowling and the wide-eyed disbelief. Anyone who breaks out the "What's up pops?" line is ok by me.
From the WaPo Olympics blog:
The Olympics are just four days old, but the best quote of the Games has already been uttered, and there is a 0.000000 chance that it will be topped. This from colleague Michael Abramowitz's Style Section story about the Bush Fam this morning. Meeting Team USA with Bush 43 before the game, Bush 41 gave a warm hug to Lakers star Kobe Bryant and received an affectionate greeting from Cavaliers hero LeBron James: "What's up, pops?" the massive James asked.
Don't let the door hit ya, George
Something you might not be aware of:
George W. Bush's presidency will end up lasting about 2922 days. There are about 156 left to go, so we've managed to survive 2766 thus far.
Guess how many Dubya has spent on vacation?
919.
That's right, nine hundred and nineteen days of vacation in just over seven years.
That's right, our dear leader has been on vacation fully 1/3 of his time in office. That would make the French and their infamous mid-summer hiatuses blush.
Of course, I guess we could spin it as a good thing -- I mean, how bad things might have got if he had cut those vacation days down to 800 or even 400?
Instead of asking McCain and Obama what role religion plays in their life or who they might put in what Cabinet position, maybe we should just ask if they are going to put in a full work week -- and maybe a weekend here and there -- once in office.
(Note: These numbers are in a large part drawn from Maureen Dowd's column today, so don't blame me -- or be all that surprised -- if the math is off.)
By the way, in case you were wondering, he president's on vacation today.
August 9, 2008
OMFG! Edwards Sex Scandal, Part II
Here is the ABC Nightline interview from last night. Edwards admits it all.
Wow, reads like a therapy session, doesn't it?
August 1, 2008
Reason Number 7 to Boycott Walmart
I can think of 7 reasons to boycott Walmart off the top of my head; if you need more, then see these fine folks.
