Let’s hear one man’s first impression of the woman who would become his mistress:
She was lovely, intelligent and charming, 17 years my junior but poised and confident. I monopolized her attention the entire time, taking care to prevent anyone else from intruding on our conversation. When it came time to leave the party, I persuaded [...]
The Affairs We Forget
August 9th, 2008 · 2 Comments
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Picking Pawlenty: the Problem of a Palatable Republican
August 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment
A week or so ago, I was justifiably mocked for not including Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty in my list of McCain’s potential VP picks. My excuse - namely, I didn’t know he existed - was not, shall we say, up to par. Oops. In my defense, I plead “busy at work,” and I promise that [...]
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McCain’s Leadership in Question: Ohio
August 9th, 2008 · No Comments
McCain seems likely to suffer for a particular failure of his past in the vital swing state of Ohio (watch a painful video detailing the issue here). Netroots activists are taking up the cause… and Obama’s campaign is likely to, too. Taking on McCain’s ability to lead - i.e., hitting him where he’s strongest - [...]
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Ben Stein Compares Everyone to Hitler
August 9th, 2008 · No Comments
First, Ben Stein told us in Expelled that “evolutionists” - read, “real scientists” - were mini-Hitlers responsible for the Holocaust. Now, apparently, Barack Obama is Hitler too. Why, you ask? Because he’s popular, and holds get-togethers outside. Just like the Fuhrer. Impeccable logic.
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