(Here are our very picturesque dorms in very chilly Bennington) Now that we’ve had a bit of...
Making History….For One Shining Moment Bitterness Melts
A generation gap, with the young leading the way….a raft of new voters…..women crossing...
Jay and Huckabee
Whatever else once can say about Mike Huckabee (and one can say a...
Shivering….and Chatting… in DC
Last day in Washington DC before I leave for Bennington. It’s been a good (if very cold)...
Take a Deep Breath and Read
That’s the opening of Steve Lopez’s column in Wednesday’s paper. It’s been...
Dreaming for Los Angeles – 10 Wishes for L.A. for 2008
Yes, I understand that it’s nearly impossible to tear our collective eyes away from Iowa, but...
Okay, Let’s Hear Those New Year’s Resolutions!
Happy New Year everybody! Tomorrow I’ll have a great list of New Year’s wishes for the...
Four Days to “I” Day
It’s been the longest run-up to a presidential primary in American history, but finally on...
Benazir, Fatima and the Psychology of Bhutto Farewells
Out of all the homages and the farewell essays pursuant to the assassination of Benazir Bhutto...
Would-Be Commanders-in-Chief and the Death of Benazir Bhutto
The death of Benazir Bhutto is assuredly going to matter in the US presidential primaries that...
“Pakistan is Bleeding” – The Killing of Benazir Bhutto
As most of you know by now, former Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto was assassinated...
Season of Lists – Stupid Pundit Tricks of 2007 – UPDATED
What remarks made by our political pundits and the chattering media class sent you the most round...
Taking the Morning Off….and Movies
Still in a Christmas-y frame of mind. But will post later today, so check back. In the meantime...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
To all of you who come here….May your day be filled with love and loved ones. More lists...
Season of Lists: 6 Last Minute Gifts
Homicides figures in Los Angeles are lower than they’ve been in decades, which is a really...
Season of Lists: LA’s 7 Worst Moments of 2007
Before we get to some of the high points from 2007, let’s look at seven of the bad, sad...
Season of Lists: 5 People I’d Rather See as Person of the Year
On Wednesday, Time Magazine named Vladimir Putin its Person of the Year because of Putin’s...
The Politics of Cops and Money – UPDATED
UPDATE: It seems I’m going to be on Patt Morrison’s radio show regarding this issue at...