Politics
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On Clint Eastwood & Playful Moderation
The other night I saw Clint Eastwood on TV. He was at the Republican National Convention, giving a speech of sorts. He had a conversation with the President, who was represented by a chair. I found the whole thing odd and wonderful. I think Clint Eastwood is a great director, even though he seems to…
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Some Thoughts on Rush Limbaugh and Advertising
I don’t have much unique to add to the amazing and effective campaign to muff up Rush Limbaugh after his heinous remarks of last week. It’s wonderful. I have, however, listened to this person for many years (it’s the best way to figure out Republican political strategy) and I’m kind of obsessed with reverse-engineering facts…
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The Best 4 Jim Warren Paragraphs I’ve Ever Read in My Life
This is solid, unfettered gold. Barbara Moore, the wife of an independent-minded Chicago alderman and backed by Michael Madigan, the omnipotent House speaker, seemed impressive. But, as she began, Joe Berrios, the county assessor and committee chairman, rose and headed to the back, where two boxes of Frisbee-sized concoctions had just arrived, emblazoned with a…
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Let’s Feed The Occupiers
Tonight, around 12:30 AM on my way home from Winfield, I drove past the northeast corner of LaSalle and Jackson, which is the center of the Occupy Chicago movement. There were about 25 people there, and I’m glad they were. Tomorrow I’m going to go over there and see what their food situation is. I…
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Fifty Bucks for POTUS
Yesterday some dude who works for the re-election campaign of the President of the United States asked me to give them money, so I did. I gave $50 to Obama 2012, and I strongly urge anyone who voted for our President in 2008 do so as well. The other day there was a “small donors…