Category Archives: by Rachel Asher

Tits up: On OJ, McCain/Palin’s use of “terrorism” and the red-list

Dear Friend and Reader, There’s a saying I picked up while living in Dublin that doesn’t go down very well State-side, but it’s apt for today’s news, so I’m going to use it despite the misinterpretation and consternation that I’m … Continue reading

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A Landslide for Obama

CNN has now reported that Obama won the debate: 59 to 35 percent, based on votes from viewers. He also led by an obvious margin on important topics like the economy and foreign policy. Dear Friend and Reader, The second … Continue reading

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Same-sex custody case reaches State Supreme Court

Dear Friend and Reader, As I watched highlights of the vp debates on YouTube, I was struck with sadness after hearing Biden and Palin’s exchange on the topic of gay marriage. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9ZYWY3UnNk[/youtube] Neither of them has any interest in full … Continue reading

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Senate Passes Bailout Bill, House to Vote on Friday

Dear Friend and Reader, After sundown last night, the Senate voted on a new version of the $700 billion bailout bill, and it passed 74-25. Barack Obama and John McCain were present, both voting affirmatively. In fact, the only person … Continue reading

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Nancy Pelosi, will you marry me?

Dear Friend and Reader, I wish I was married to Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the House of Representatives. Then I could treat her really well and, in return, she could give me $99,000 from her political action committee. One … Continue reading

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The Credit Crisis bleeds into the Environmental Crisis

Dear Friend and Reader, In the midst of the financial tumble, the majority of us are watching the news and doing our best to get a grasp on things and understand how we’re affected by the loss of major banks … Continue reading

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BlackBerry took my Lover

Last week, when we read in the news that 35% of spouses polled would pick their BlackBerry over their husband or wife, we were understandably skeptical. Then we received this letter. Dear Planet Waves, Madonna sleeps with her BlackBerry under … Continue reading

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McCain won’t — no, wait, he will — be at the debates tonight

Dear Friend and Reader, After intense deliberation and waffling, John McCain has finally agreed to get on the plane and do what every Republican presidential nominee has done for the last 44 years: he will participate in the first of … Continue reading

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Who is Greg Craig?

Dear Friend and Reader, The first presidential debates are days away. The schedule has been hashed out, lighting and makeup have been agreed upon and the format has been solidified: The first debate, airing on Friday, will cover foreign policy; … Continue reading

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The Sexy Trap: When Pole Dancing and Opera Switch Sides

Daily Astrology and Adventure is taking a 24-hour break from reporting financial news, barring any major developments. We will return to the topic on Monday.В  Dear Friend and Reader, What’s the story with nudity these days? Pole dancers are wearing … Continue reading

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