Seems as though we ought to praise what's praiseworthy. [...] 
An old Harper's magazine article found it's way to the BoingBoing blog. Enticed by the headline "The Jet-Propelled Couch," this scifi fan clicked the link. I can only hope that my words here will do the same for you. [...] 
Nice work, Leno.
I’m still a Conan fan, though. PALE FORCE!
Posted in What I'm Laughing At Tagged: Acorn, Jay Leno, Leno, What I'm Laughing At [...] 
Compare these guys to the "fringe" around the edges of the angry mob in Washington this Saturday. If someone could point out the part of the crowd where Pres. Obama was burned in effigy, I'd be obliged' [...] 
Taking seriously the SoDak blogosphere leftists' imperative to "stop the BS."' [...] 
Heidelberger demanded that people read the health care reform bill. I did. Then I proved him wrong. [...] 
Ha! And you folks thought that conservatives only drink Bud and watch NASCAR? [...] 
Making a list about what I'm thankful for. Taking a break from the political stuff. Move along if you're not interested in a personal post about gratitude. [...] 
So, what am I left with as a voter who is trying to educate herself about her options for governor? David Knudson has made gambling an issue for his campaign. When I research why he's opposed to it, it seems to be because he doesn't like it.' [...] 
And in these economic times, these flashy bonuses are really starting to get to me. [...] 
Busy-bodies "don't like to say they believe in slavery, but they do. The liberal wants tax evaders put in jail — that is, enslaved. The conservative wants marijuana users enslaved."' [...] 
Literal coffee break. [...] 
Whoops. Sorry. Draft was published on accident. Hadn’t had enough coffee quite yet.
Many apologies.
Actual post to follow soon.
Posted in Uncategorized [...] 
Parents are upset with the "liberal" message in a video about Pres. Obama that some school officials have presented to students. I argue that parents are missing the point; the really scary stuff is the part where folks pledge to be "of service to Barack Obama." [...] 
As meaning-making creatures, if we wish to learn a damned thing, we've got to approach people and their ideologies with equal parts eagerness and humility. Even uswingnut bloggers.' [...] 
The goal in all of this is to "predict" the patterns of a specific location, and this goal is interested in the voters. It is as if these folks do not realize the patterns they are studying are patterns in human decision making. [...] 
"The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone." [...] 
For all sad words of tongue and pen / The saddest are these / 'It might have been.' [...] 
Christopher Hitchens v. Dinesh D'Souza v. Dennis Prager. AND Dinesh D'Sousa v. Peter Singer. [...] 
A short rumination on the little blessings of marriage. [...] 
Again, I'm reading the President's plans for health care reform. Still find it a little unnerving. Still can't find a liberal in the SoDak blogosphere to (1) educate me on the content of the bill or (2) defend the bill. [...] 
According to Cintra Wilson - enlightened liberal writer for the NYT - Middle Americans aren't good people because they're the wrong size. [...] 
I continue reading the bill. Lefties still won't stop by to defend the bill.' [...] 
"Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives." [...] 
A short rumination on manners and church. No politics here. 
Round-up of the good, the bad, and the ugly 9/12 mob this weekend. 
No. He doesn't. Rep. Bobby Rush, though, might want to.' 
Does an alternative bill count as a "serious set of proposals"?! 
Cake, death, and health care reform. 
Nobody but me reads the damned reports. 
Link-tacular 
All dogs go to heaven. 
What has been seen, cannot be unseen. 
Change *I* can believe in. 