As I write, the Senate has passed the economic stimulus package, sending it back to the House for the final stage of negotiations. It's a wonder they achieved any deal, however fragile it was, considering the attempts by Congressional Republicans to dynamite the process.
"Field of Dreams" will always be one of my favorite movies, but I'm not sure how anyone can be a fan of professional baseball in this day and age.
Dear Nu'Keese,
The United States of America allocates more funds than all other countries combined to defense spending. It's a statement I've heard before but never really believed.
Another Super Bowl came and went, and did anything come from it? Personally, I didn't learn anything new or surprising.
Biofuels, hybrid cars, conservation, polar bears, Al Gore … the list of green initiatives is endless.
Don't you wish The Beatles could still make music?
On Monday, Michelle Obama officially began exercising her power as first lady. Making the rounds, she toured federal agencies to praise them and make them feel like they, despite being government bureaucrats, are doing legitimate work.
"Long live democracy. In a size 10."
I refuse to do it.
For the past 30 years, Western society has funneled its best and brightest minds into the financial sector. Harvard, Oxford and State U all sent their most illustrious stars into the wide-open galaxy of wealth creation, where the collisions of brainpower and avarice resulted in spectacularly profitable inventions like the now-poisonous derivatives market.
After watching one half of the biggest football game of the season, fans are all riled up. In order to cool all of those emotions and bring the adrenaline level down, the NFL wheels out its annual halftime show.
President Barack Obama has been in office for only about two weeks and, already, things have begun to change.
I have a question for anyone who has ever watched television: What the hell is wrong with us?
George W. Bush, the ill-starred decider, the failed uniter, the presidential cowboy, left a trail of dust as he galloped out of Washington, D.C.
President Barack Obama has been given a number of religious titles in the past year, ranging from "secular progressive" to "secret Muslim," yet all the while he has professed to be a Protestant Christian. Rather than delving into Obama's religion, let's start with an easier question:
I saw today's issue of the Alligator at work. I have to ask, are you proud of the front-page photo? Did someone at the Alligator get off on publishing it? Why are you people at the Alligator constantly harassing Christians? That seems to be a popular pastime for many people these days.
A week into his term, President Barack Obama faces stark opposition while trying feverishly to gain bipartisan support.
You probably noticed it. I know I did.
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