Monthly Archives: October 2008

The John McCain Blues

I am, strangely enough, feeling almost optimistic about the election. Partially because of something Obama said in an excellent article this weekend in The New York Times Magazine, when the reporter asked him about how he would appeal to the … Continue reading

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Say It Ain’t So, Joe

So Joe isn’t a plumber, doesn’t pay his taxes, and isn’t even named Joe. And wouldn’t see his taxes increase under Obama’s plan. I’d say that Samuel the Tax Cheat is a pretty ideal illustration of Repugnant fiscal policy.

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Third Party? For Whom?

Once again, we’re getting down to the wire in a very close, and very important, election, and a disturbing number of people seem to be focused not on making sure the best candidate wins, but on supporting third-party candidates whose … Continue reading

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Bench Reconstruction

So today my dad came over and we started on a home improvement project I’ve been thinking about doing for approximately forever. I have a charming bench in my kitchen, an eight-foot long cushioned seating area that almost everyone gravitates … Continue reading

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Bike MS

I did it — 30 miles around Manhattan for BikeMS. Actually a little more than 40 overall, including the trip in and back. It would have been more like 45 miles, except that at 6:15am I was waiting for the … Continue reading

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The Camera Strikes Again

Our show at Jalopy tonight was a great time — good music with good friends and musicians at a genuinely wonderful place. I can’t say enough good things about Jalopy; between gigs, other people’s shows (including some big names) and … Continue reading

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Drinking Games for Teetotalers

I doubt I’ll watch the debate ludicrously contrived political spectacle tonight, but I had an idea for a drinking game. You drink if Sarah Palin: correctly pronounces the name of a country or foreign leader correctly describes a policy of … Continue reading

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