Author Archives: Steve
Morning Melody
It’s a little bit into the afternoon but, hey, it’s Father’s Day. This morning it’s Wild Thing by Sister Carol
Morning Melody
This morning, Phoebe Snow’s song No Show Tonight was playing in my head. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find that song on Youtube. So, instead, here’s I Don’t Want the Night to End from the same album. by Phoebe Snow
Morning Melody
This morning it’s I Want You by Elvis Costello
Morning Melody
I have decided to post a video of the song that spins in my head while I’m drinking my morning coffee. In this way, I have a format that will cause me to put something here every day. Hopefully, this … Continue reading
Check Your Privilege
At the 1988 Democratic Party Convention, Jim Hightower described George H. W. Bush as someone who “was born on third base and thinks he got a triple.” Certainly, it’s true that Bush Sr. enjoyed a lot of advantage associated with … Continue reading
The Funnel Toward Prison
A week or so ago, on a fine autumn afternoon, I was enjoying a beer with friends outside my favorite local watering hole. It was sunny and crisp, but not cold, and other regulars were sitting outside as well. It … Continue reading
Debt Ceiling Crisis Averted: Tune Back In February
Last night, at the brink of economic catastrophe, the Congress passed measures to raise the “debt ceiling” and reopen the federal government. The prevailing wisdom was that, eventually, the Republicans would be rational and do what was necessary. I have … Continue reading
How Brave Are the Democrats?
I read something a little while ago that suggested that, among Democratic leaders, there’s the notion that the Senate will reject any spending bill or continuing resolution that doesn’t also raise the debt ceiling. I’m glad they’re thinking that way. … Continue reading
AIG CEO: Anger Over Bonuses ‘Just As Bad’ As Lynchings In Deep South | FDL News Desk
AIG CEO Robert Benmosche says opposition to the insurer’s bonuses in the wake of the financial crisis five years ago was like lynchings during the battle over civil rights.In an interview with the Wall Street Journal published Tuesday, Benmosche dismissed … Continue reading
Breaking News, Or Not: Tom DeLay’s Conviction Overturned | Crooks and Liars
The two Republican judges on the Appeals Court voted to overturn Delay’s conviction; the Democrat dissented: “We are concerned and disappointed that two judges substituted their assessment of the facts for that of 12 jurors who personally heard the testimony … Continue reading