Drudge links to this story, which makes no sense: Actor Richard Gere has recorded a TV commercial urging Palestinians to vote in their election Sunday. In a transcript obtained by The Associated Press, he said: “Hi, I’m Richard Gere, and I’m speaking for the entire world. We’re with you during this election time. It’s really …
Archives for January 2005
The Sweet Taste of Shoe Leather
Andrew Sullivan, yesterday: QUOTE FOR THE DAY I: “I’d much rather be doing this than figthing a war,” – helicopter pilot Lt. Cmdr. William Whitsitt, helping the survivors of the south Asian tsunami. Earth to Whitsitt: you’re a soldier. A reader responds, eloquently, to Sullivan, pointing out in polite terms what a %$@# idiot Sullivan …
Depressing Note
Today is the season finale versus the Bills, which means that I am only guaranteed 8 more quarters of Steelers football before the long dark desolate season begins. After the Superbowl ends, I am moody and emotional for several weeks as I go through football withdrawal.
Bowl Mania
For years, I have been an advocate for a national playoff in college football, as it simply is unfair to many teams to be left out of the mix because of nonsense like “strength of schedule.” When you schedule 11 games, and your kids win them all, what elese can they do? Run up the …
I’ll Second That
Here is a resolution I should make: I resolve to be less of an asshole to those who don’t deserve it, and more of one to those that do.
Get a Grip
Dear Mr. Madsen, ‘State of Fear’ is a work of fiction, you reactionary dolt. It isn’t like Crichton is pretending this is a documentary, or something.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! My WVu Mountaineers celebrated the New Year by forgetting to show up for their bowl game. Florida State humiliated them.