Rather than put this in the comments section of my “Hot Water” post, I will address the feedback I’ve received here. The Massachusetts election, if it has proven anything, has shown that rumors of the death of the Republican party have been highly exaggerated. Glenn Beck is even nowtrumpeting a “civil war in the Democratic [...]

Here’s a worthwhile blog entry from the nuclear powered Matt Taibbi, taking on snob apologist David Brooks over the merits of populism. A good read, and it will angry up your blood!

I was originally somewhat disappointed by Obama’s State of the Union address. I found his “feistiness” about as compelling as the “zestiness” of a nacho cheese triangle. His tone was too concilliatory for my tastes, especially after a year of tea partying. Asking the Republicans to lead? No! He should be asking them to lick [...]