The Thinker--or Just Sitting Around?

I've wondered about Rodin's famous sculpture. Is he engaged in deep thought or sitting around wasting time? And why isn't he wearing pants? I ask the same of myself. Here we comment on well, mostly politics. Or we may just sit! If you like it, tell a friend. If not, tell us, but please read the GROUND RULES before you do.

Saturday, December 09, 2006

I believe a corner awaits....

This one goes out to Janice Shaw Crouse of the "Concerned Women for America"--you know, one of those winger "think tanks...

Friday, December 08, 2006

Two for the price of one

We get to combine two of our favorite bits, Mr. Dictionary Man and a certain corner in one post! Messianic (adj)--of or relating to a messi...

Ghosts of Endorsements Past

Part II, 2004 I would hope that even the Tribune editorial board would cringe when they look back just two years ago: Bush has scored a gre...

Misty water-colored memories....

Chicago Tribune October 2000 Presidential endorsement [Governor Bush] showed a grasp of detail on both domestic and foreign affairs, and tol...

How low can he go?

Dissatisfaction with President Bush's handling of Iraq has climbed to an alltime high of 71 percent ( link ) . The latest AP-Ipsos poll,...

Byline: Mark Silva

The Chicago Tribune's resident Bush apologist has been absent from our pages lately, as he has been content to serve only as Chimpy'...

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

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Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Dennis Praeger is an idiot

OK, the court has long ago taken judicial notice of the above statement. For those of you unacquainted with Mr. Praeger, he is a right-wing ...

Mr. Family Values

Ah yes, the Family Values president ( here ): In a rare glimpse of his relationship with the former president after recent signs of possible...

Mix one part reality with one part nightmare

From the New York Times , on Rummy's replacement: Here's the reality: “Mr. Gates, do you believe that we are currently winning in Ir...

Ho ho ho, a gift list suggestion

For the political junkie in your life, I highly recommend Whistling Past Dixie: How Democrats Can Win Without the South by Thomas F. Schall...

Rainy days and Mondays always get me down

Reuters reports that Iraqi authorities found 52 bodies in the capital on Monday. Seven bodies showed up in the northern city of Mosul, which...

Monday, December 04, 2006

Meanwhile, back in Frostbite Falls....

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Nine U.S. troops died in Iraq during the weekend, including five killed by roadside bombs, the U.S. military reported...

I've been one poor correspondent...

We've been digging out from one heck of a winter storm here-(and a $4600 sewer line break in front of yours truly's humble abode)-I...

Thursday, November 30, 2006

Good radio news here

If you're in Chicago, starting December 11, catch Stephanie Miller on WCPT 850 AM weekday mornings at 8:00. Great stuff.

A penny for your thoughts..

I have a few ill-formed random thoughts bouncing around in my head, and some are bouncing out: 1) R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to m...

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

State Department Press Release

DEPARTMENT OF STATE Press Release The Department of State advises that the use of the phrase "civil war" in Iraq is not appropria...

Some Headlines Don't Even Need a Story

( link ) Police Arrest Two in Shooting of Man Waiting on Playstation 3 Line in Connecticut

I'd like to buy this man a drink..

The Washington Post : At a recent White House reception for freshman members of Congress, Virginia's newest senator tried to avoid Presi...

Sour, Uninformed Grapes

Elizabeth Pearson of Elmhurst, IL worked up some indignation and sent the following message to the Op/Editor at the Chicago Tribune: "...

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