What I’m Up Against…

Now you understand why I had to lecture the children before we went into the polling place about how outburst, last-minute attempts at campaigning or comments such as “MOM, WHAT ARE YOU? CRAZY?” or “HEY, YOU FORGOT TO VOTE FOR…” would NOT be tolerated. *Music by Rob Russell and the Sore Losers

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What I'm Up Against…

Now you understand why I had to lecture the children before we went into the polling place about how outburst, last-minute attempts at campaigning or comments such as “MOM, WHAT ARE YOU? CRAZY?” or “HEY, YOU FORGOT TO VOTE FOR…” would NOT be tolerated. *Music by Rob Russell and the Sore Losers

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Four Long Years

Mr. Smartypants and Ms. Diva were sitting on the couch earlier this morning watching the Disney Channel – oblivious to the fact that today we make some type of history.  Therefore, I felt the need to announce it: “Today is The Day.  We’re going to elect a new president.” Diva jumped up and down, using [...]

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Northeast Tennessee Will Stay Red For A Good Long While Yet…

Ms. Diva came home proudly wearing her “I voted today” sticker. Her primary school held a mock election. She cast her vote for Obama – because, she says: “He’s brown and I’m brown.” She was less than pleased when McCain won. Of course, I can’t say I’m surprised. Two weeks ago, Mr. Smartypants’ 9-year-old friend [...]

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Astrological Disappointment

My Daily Horoscope for October 21: Aries Today can very romantic as the nurturing Moon lights your fifth house. Express your love and affection and find it returned to you several times over; you can multiply your joy today by spreading it around. Watch out for too much of a good thing, however. There are [...]

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How to Make Obama a Big Loser

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Over, Done, Finished

The last presidential debate aired last night. The pundits have spoken.  The pollster have polled.  I think John McCain did well.  He was sufficiently scary when talking about the evils of big government and the redistribution of wealth. So, the only question remaining in the minds of American voters now is: Will Will.i.am perform at [...]

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tunes on the trail

John Mellencamp, Heart, Van Halen and Jackson Browne have all asked McCain/Palin or the Republican Party to stop using their songs to promote the ticket. Likewise, songwriter Gretchen Peters wasn’t pleased with Palin’s use of “Independence Day.” Now, the Foo Fighters are complaining about McCain’s unauthorized use of their song My Hero – so not [...]

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Debate: Abbreviated and Translated

In case you missed it, the abbreviated synopsis: On Economy: Obama: appealed to the middle class by using the word middle-class frequently, promising to make tax cuts and take decisive action – particularly against those people living high on the hog. He confused the words investor and taxpayer, perhaps to make us feel less screwed [...]

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Finger Poppin’ Time for Obama?

The legendary Dr. Ralph Stanley is doing radio spots for Obama.  (h/t Tiny Cat Pants) I don’t have to tell you folks how effective this is going to be in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.   Not to mention, Ralph joins a long list of celebrities endorsing Obama – including Bruce Springsteen, Big Boi, Billy Joel, [...]

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