The impending big federal GIFT of YOUR money to the banking system (and what to do about it)
I know a lot more about indie rock than I do about economics and financing. And frankly, I'd rather be blogging about that great new…
An open letter to P4K from the Airborne Toxic Event
Normally I'm not one for musician's complaining about reviews they've received. At best, the effort seems kinda pathetic and whiny. But the editor in me…
Fowl Overtime Palin
To be fair, one of the only things I actually like about Sarah Palin is her taste in slightly wacky baby names. Still, this Sarah…
This looks suspiciously like real journalism
An independent political publication called the Michigan Messenger is totally kicking ass all over the GOP place, breaking the story of how the GOP is…
Less taxes + more war – $120k jewelry = instant karma
From our imaginary BFFs at Wonkette comes the great Republican jackass karma payback of the day story.Meet Gabriel Schwartz, "a single attorney and a fixture…
Your weekend live show check-in
Hurricanes are attacking! Major financial institutions are crumbling!! But the rock keeps on rocking.Anyone see any great shows this weekend? Or any not-so-great ones? Please…
I almost feel sorry for them
My pal Big Jack just sent this my way: "I almost feel sorry for them. After 8 years of unbridled power and control, they can't…
Where were you seven years ago today?
I was in bed at 7a when my cell phone rang. I ignored it. No one who knows me would call me that early.Five minutes…
Okkervil River aims for carbon neutral world tour
It's no secret that we imaginaries adore Okkervil River. The Austin-based band embarks on a huger-than-huge world tour this Friday, with tour dates all over…
Obama on Letterman (updated with video)
Did anyone see Obama on David Letterman last night? If only his political commercials were as funny and self-effacing and simulaneously ZING! as he was…