Cognitive Dissonance

How to solve the housing crisis: A Modest Proposal

It is frequently said that the solutions to all our problems are there, right in from of our nose, just so long as we are willing to look for it. … Continue reading How to solve the housing crisis: A Modest Proposal

By Mark October 2, 2008

Like Bookends

It is the perfect fitting companion piece to the McCain article. Sarah Palin is a symbol of everything that is wrong with the modern United States. As a representative of … Continue reading Like Bookends

By Mark October 2, 2008

Note from the Editor

I probably should note to people who read my page that I put a fair share of my Political-only writing over on my page at DailyKos. Feel free to check … Continue reading Note from the Editor

By Mark October 1, 2008

Make-Believe Maverick

Scathing story from Rolling Stone. Ouch. In its broad strokes, McCain’s life story is oddly similar to that of the current occupant of the White House. John Sidney McCain III … Continue reading Make-Believe Maverick

By Mark September 30, 2008

Financial Crisis QOTD

Nuff Said. From DailyKos: Two things we should keep in mind as we discuss the financial crisis: Banks and stockholders are desperate to see some sort of pledge from the … Continue reading Financial Crisis QOTD

By Mark September 27, 2008September 27, 2008

Red Means Beautiful

It should be noted, that Red Square, was not only not red, but it was neither a square. It was much closer to a large gray rectangle. As was noted … Continue reading Red Means Beautiful

By Mark September 27, 2008

Debate thought

Yeah, he got it.

By Mark September 26, 2008

Presidential Debate Tonight

Go get my Campaign jet…it’s the one that says "Bad Motherfucker" on it…

By Mark September 21, 2008

From the Editor…

For those of you who check out the site and noticed that it wasn’t loading properly, it turns out that one of the ad modules that was on the page … Continue reading From the Editor…

By Mark September 21, 2008September 21, 2008

Speeding under Moscow

For the most part, when you think of a subway, your head fills with Letterman jokes and the Michael Jackson “Beat it” video. Subways are dirty, noisy, cramped municipal tunnels … Continue reading Speeding under Moscow

By Mark September 18, 2008September 18, 2008

Na Prava!

Outside the hotel the drive up was laid out with what may have once been nice landscaping, but the beds and medians were just dirt at this point. The Hotel … Continue reading Na Prava!