Category Archives: Politics and Society

I’ve done mine for the day. Oddly, of all the polling places I passed on my drive from Mercersburg to Gettysburg this morning only Gettysburg had no line. No. 94 and I was in and out in no time flat. … Continue reading →

I’m trying to get my mind off baseball. I can’t begin to express how glad I am that I went to bed in the sixth. The late innings rollercoaster would have had me reduced to a quivering ball of jelly. … Continue reading →

Want to know the difference between the President and his opponent? As soon as the debate was over the President waded into the crowd: shaking hands, taking photos, laughing, joking. Kerry stood on stage joking with Charlie Gibson, groped Teresa … Continue reading →

The ratings for the debate seem to be holding. Still, we’re not getting much substance. Both sides present the same talking points ad infinitum whether they relate to the question at hand or not. Tuesday night I couldn’t help but … Continue reading →

The more I think about last night’s debate the more stuff comes back to me and the more I despise that smarmy little weasel. Before last night I figured Edwards was essentially harmless, an attractive, basically empty-headed fellow picked because … Continue reading →