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November 10, 2006

Jeff’s Take On The Election [Dan Collins]

By popular demand: Wait, I thought Rove was teh eeevil genius? Republicans lost because they lost some of the hawkish Dems and a bunch of the libertarians.  Social cons are often every bit as nannystatish and moralistic as leftists—though for the most part, they have the good graces not to try to settle everything through the courts. Had the MSM been even modestly disinterested over the last several years, Repubs

Teenage Fanclub [Dan Collins]

A few months ago, I dusted off the old Rickenbacher and started noodling and then playing, after 10 years. Lately, I’ve been spending evenings with Brendan and his musical pals, now that he’s gotten over his rap phase, and I’ve turned them all onto Teenage Fanclub.  Sometimes I make my comments and posts between songs.  I’ve been able to turn them onto this kind of music, with its multiple references

Now That The Midterms Are Over [Dan Collins]

certain “moderate voices” are urging me to cease my criticism of the media coverage of Mother Sheehan and the duncities of John Kerry.  Perhaps, these same voices soon will say, it’s time to shut down the Plamegate investigation, in the interest of comity. I’m just guessing. Now that the Dems are in control, it will suddenly be discovered that the war in Iraq is going much better than thought (now

Something to ponder (cranky-d)

The Dems, nominally, now have a majority in both houses.  They have never had a majority since the internet started being used by a significant number of people.  They will be under the scrutiny of millions who are able to respond instantly.  I wonder if they’re ready?