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Time Passes

In 53 weeks I will be half a century old. My Forties have not been nearly as much fun as my oddly unsettled Thirties were. It daily feels as if I am getting old. This hurts, that hurts. Lame complaints, … Continue reading

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. . . are overruled

I don’t know how to celebrate and celebration itself feels icky in a way. Surely these are the greatest words written in government in many years: “Held: The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion:, Roe and Casey are … Continue reading

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(In)famous

Look at this silliness. Civil War re-enactment a 'hobby' to many, a way of life for some (via NewsWorks) June 27, 2013 By Peter Crimmins, @petercrimmins When you spend a third of your annual income, and take all the time you … Continue reading

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Letter

Dear American voter, FUCK YOU!!! You hate me. You hate my children. You hate my country. And I hate you. And I hate the country you apparently want to build. I hope you fail. Even if you drag the last, … Continue reading

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Election

Today is election day. As always, THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION OF OUR LIFETIME! Silly, but I suspect it may actually be true today. Today we find out whether the American People regret the mistake they made in 2008 or whether … Continue reading

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