Monthly Archives: June 2008

Liberal Punning at Its Finest

Posted on 6/17/2008 by peter

The balkanized world of presidential politics today is funny in and of itself. Nobody believes anybody, positions are established and entrenched before data are presented, and responses to new developments on the trail appear scripted before the developments even occur. … Continue reading →

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Katie Kittenheart

Posted on 6/16/2008 by peter

This weekend, while spending time with my wife’s family in the cosmopolitan, iron-rich town of Virginia, MN, I came across something important. Nestled deep in the snug, untouched confines of an old bookshelf (tucked in next to Cool Cos) I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 1776

Posted on 6/12/2008 by peter

Over the last week, I’ve pounded my way through 1776, by David McCullough, a spare, compelling account of the events that kept America afloat during that pivotal year. Dismissing an analysis of the political philosophy of the era (the Declaration … Continue reading →

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Another Year Shot to Hell

Posted on 6/11/2008 by peter

It’s the last day of school. Let us pause now, to remember those who could not be with us today: the insolent, the insular, the insatiable, and the insane. Join hands with me and genuflect in solemn reverence toward those … Continue reading →

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Tomatofear

Posted on 6/10/2008 by peter

Look out! The FDA is pulling tomatoes off shelves, fearing they may be linked to a 17-state salmonella outbreak. Now when you go to McDonalds or Taco Bell, they won’t serve you any tomatoes, no matter how long you yell … Continue reading →

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Pandafondle

Posted on 6/9/2008 by peter

Look everybody, it’s Chim-Chim the Panda Bear! Chim-Chim loves bamboo, and he loves you, too! With the polar ice caps melting, Chim-Chim’s natural habitat is slowly disappearing! If you loved Chim-Chim, you would rectify this at once by voting for … Continue reading →

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