I don’t know how long “sugar-coated Satan sandwich” will stick. This phrase was coined by Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo), chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. The debt ceiling skirmish resulted in heart burn all around. Lots of finger-pointing by Republicans at the Democrats and the President; Democrats right back at the Republicans. Was the S&P [...]
If the National Mall is considered the “prime time” for rallies, then Comedy Central was not ready. I can’t say what happened, what was funny, or what was what on the stage where Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert MC’d because I couldn’t SEE or HEAR anything. Since there was no way to get past the [...]
Earlier I mentioned my widening enthusiasm gap for Jon Stewart’s “Rally to Restore Sanity” October 30th. But now that the location has been revealed (between 3rd and 7th Streets, NW – west of the U.S. Capitol I’m guessing); and the benefactor announced, I’m feeling perky again. No pun on the final punch line in this [...]
I’m so there. I wonder if they’re looking for volunteers. There’s something to be said about setting the stage at the Lincoln Memorial for a comedy routine. I mean a real and intentional one. But as my grandma said: “There’s a lot of truth[iness] in a joke.” We could all use a collective primal laugh. [...]
Amendment 1 (adopted 1791) Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peacebly to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. – THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED [...]
Those of us who are holed up indoors from the great blizzard of 2010 have been amusing ourselves on-line, sharing grocery store inventory, cravings, menus, DVD recommendations, weather updates, power outages, federal closings, and of course snow removal adventures. Call it “snocial media.” Jackie sent the ladies this picture of her son Randy’s snow man, [...]
This weekend’s $100K speech at the Tea Party Convention was just one of many Sarah moments of the week topped off by the disclosure of her manual “palm pilot” to remember 3 key conservative issues of her fan base: Energy, Tax Budget Cut, Lift American Spirits. Will someday in time people re-enact the 2008-2009 Palin [...]
There are some friends that you can only keep up with through their press releases. That’s my friend Phillip Rodriguez of Los Angeles. Maybe we can chat up an interview for Eclectique916. Phillip is also one of the most talented documentarians I know. His latest (at least what’s completed and on the air) is “Brown [...]
Arts Beat – New York Times What effect is the economy having on your life and work as an artist, writer, actor, or musician? Tell us your story by commenting below or by e-mailing us at artsbeat@nytimes.com. The responses come from beyond the burroughs. Some artists say the downturn may be good for art in [...]
Here’s to all of us who missed out on the ponzi schemes and inflated profits spinning around on Wall Street during the unregulated boom time. I remember Merrill Lynch dropping me from the status of “client” or human being to “account” or shoe poop (with fees) because I didn’t have enough mu-lah in my portfolio. [...]
