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Fiscal Cliff-diving: Play the Principles and Priorities Game (with Prizes!)
Okay, we all know that Congress is in disrepute with The Electorate -- otherwise, why would we have returned so many Incumbents to their seats in the Capitol? We also harbor ... |
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on Dec 3, 2012 at 11:24 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Belly Button Lint
It’s navel gazing season again, as it is in the wake of every general election. Both sides are analyzing the results of this month’s electoral festivities, from very differen... |
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on Dec 1, 2012 at 9:24 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Of Petraeus and Portia
This has been a big week for empathy in my household -- starting with the elections, as we watched those who lost bear-up bravely under crushing disappointments. My week a... |
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on Nov 15, 2012 at 8:07 pm by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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The ObamaNation
Here are some immediate thoughts arising out of last evening’s festivities – the night ended earlier than I had feared it might; that said, it takes time to formulate useful, ... |
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on Nov 10, 2012 at 12:27 pm by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Debate 3: Horses and Tumult and Barnum – Oh My!
The “miscellaneous impressions” format worked so well last week in promoting a searching policy conversation -- let’s try it again.
1 -- The overriding theme of this debate... |
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on Nov 4, 2012 at 8:31 am by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
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FEDs vs. Frankenstorm
I’m not a big devotee of conspiracy theories, human-or-divinely inspired. People are generally unable to either collaborate adequately or keep a secret, and my Deity acts wit... |
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on Nov 3, 2012 at 4:27 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Debate 2 Recap: the Rumpus on the Campus, or The Brawl at Town Hall
Here are some miscellaneous impressions from the rancorous second presidential debate at Hofstra U. this week. I suspect that you may want to add a few of your own.
1 --... |
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on Oct 24, 2012 at 9:07 pm by Unworthy petty partisan, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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A few final thoughts on the A’s, and a Polls Update
Baseball season came to a bittersweet end last Thursday evening, as the A’s bowed-out of MLB’s post-season tournament – three-games-to-two to the Tigers. Thus ended, for now,... |
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on Oct 17, 2012 at 2:26 pm by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood |
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First Debate Recap: Christmas in October
As much as I regret the necessity, I suppose it’s time to climb down off my American League West Division Champion Oakland Athletics-induced euphoria and comment on the First ... |
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on Oct 11, 2012 at 7:15 am by spcwt, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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First Debate Drinking Game
Okay politifans, we now know from the respective debate camps that neither candidate can conjugate a verb – or communicate with more sophistication than grunts, growls and flu... |
Tom Cushing |
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on Oct 9, 2012 at 1:25 pm by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Meanwhile, back at the ranch ...
Anything I could write about the current state of the Presidential campaign would feel like piling-on, and the major issue in the US Senate derby seems to be whether the Repub... |
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on Oct 1, 2012 at 11:49 pm by Mike, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Son of Moneyball
Okay, so this week Mr. Obama got his bump, and Mr. Romney continues to demonstrate his proud amateur standing as a student of foreign affairs. It also looks like those nasty ... |
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on Sep 28, 2012 at 10:55 am by Cornelius McGillicuddy, a resident of another community |
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College-level Math 1, Electoral edition
As the campaigns take shape in late September and the so-called “low-interest” voters (who may decide the outcome – what a comfort that is!) finally tune-in to them, it’s time... |
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on Sep 28, 2012 at 10:25 am by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Comedy or Tragedy?
Whew – if the recent flurry of activity here on the DX Board is any indication (and it is), this week’s doings in Charlotte have heightened interest in the Presidential campai... |
Tom Cushing |
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on Sep 27, 2012 at 2:23 pm by Ann, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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House built on a sand foundation
Political campaigns are not famous for hewing to any line of ethical rectitude. The First Amendment that honors free expression is never stronger than when the subject is pol... |
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on Sep 16, 2012 at 11:32 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Their Akin-Breakin’ Hurt
I thought I was taking a late summer hiatus, based on a combination of annual dog days reveries, overseas athletic distractions, and an utterly uninspiring domestic political ... |
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on Aug 31, 2012 at 5:39 pm by Dave, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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What's in a Pronoun?
There may be no more loaded word in the English language than "you."
It can be a fond term of endearment, as in, let's see, the phrase "I'm So-o in love with You" crooned by ... |
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on Jul 30, 2012 at 9:30 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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What is The Problem? The GOP is The Problem.
The first thing you need to know about Norm Ornstein and Thomas Mann is where they work – at the American Enterprise Institute and the Brookings Institution, respectively. Th... |
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on Jul 26, 2012 at 11:14 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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"If You Can Keep It"
This week's news brought an early glimpse into the inner workings of a novel species of political animal: the SuperPAC. These beasts were unleashed by the Supreme Court's 20... |
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on Jul 25, 2012 at 2:00 pm by Time for truth, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
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The VeepStakes: First, do no harm (who's your choice?)
The presumptive GOP Presidential nominee, Mr. Romney, is in the process of vetting potential presumptive running mates, using the title mantra as the campaign’s guide star. I... |
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on Jul 20, 2012 at 3:02 pm by underdog, a resident of another community |
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Loans’ LIBORs Loused
Mention the term LIBOR in almost any group, and half will assume a speech impediment, a third will change the subject and the remainder will excuse themselves, eyes a-glaze. ... |
Tom Cushing |
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on Jul 19, 2012 at 11:47 am by spcwt, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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The ACA passes muster (pass the mustard!)
July 4th week is great timing for a shout-out to a leader who may have put country before partisanship. Chief Justice John Roberts cast the deciding vote in the Supreme Court... |
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on Jul 19, 2012 at 8:16 am by spcwt, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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Clear as Mud
If there is any principle upon which most members of the electorate can agree, at least part of the time, it’s that governmental funding and decisions ought, with few exceptio... |
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on Jul 13, 2012 at 8:33 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Longing to Breathe Free
Americans are fond of asserting a "melting pot"¯ image to explain the assimilation of successive waves of immigrants. That metaphor has never really appealed to your scribe, c... |
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on Jun 28, 2012 at 10:39 am by Tom Cushing, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
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Prop 29 Fails to Cure Cancer, does not ensure World Peace!
Having recently tried to update a woefully stale TV viewing habit (I gave up after the untimely demise of Deadwood), I tried to get interested in Mad Men, starting with season... |
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on Jun 6, 2012 at 9:55 pm by spcwt, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
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