NovaCare Center, Philadelphia PA – Donavan McNabb, long time Eagles quarterback, called a press conference today to state his eagerness for the start of regular season play.
“This has been fun and all, I’ve really had a chance to work on some things, to take some chances and make some plays that you can’t really … [continue]
The election is well over and done with. Gracious was the loser in defeat; magnanimous the winner in victory. As ever, the wheel of history turns and so we look toward a new day, a new administration, while behind us, possibly stuck in a ditch, is history’s by-blow, the man who would be president had a … [continue]
One of the abiding story lines of this campaign was the difference in demeanor in the two candidates. President-elect Obama was measured, unflappable, took setbacks and turned them into assets, while Senator McCain often seemed irritated and could be quick to anger. For those who had followed Obama’s political career, it was no surprise that he maintained his composure, but McCain’s campaign anger seemed out of character… [continue]
Washington DC- With a severe economic crisis and two on going wars, President-elect Barack Obama will, from the first day of his administration, face challenges as great as any incoming president has since the end of the second world war. In light of this, Senator Obama has already begun to move towards establishing his administration.
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Chicago IL, Hundreds of thousands flocked to Grant park last night to witness history with their own eyes. They chanted their mantra into the evening air in hope and anticipation, “Yes we can! Yes we can!” Finally, after a wait that lasted hours, years, or a lifetime, the numbers came through, ballots were tallied and Barack Obama … [continue]
I have been neither proud nor pragmatic in the quest for money. Truth be told, several of my professional engagements have swayed sickeningly along the tightrope that separates ethical and legal behavior from politics and other criminal enterprise. By and large I feel no great shame about this sordid history. Rather than enter into the numbing minutia … [continue]
We the Writers of the Receiving Me?, in Order to form a more perfect Blogazine, establish The Funny, insure Interweb Tranquility, provide for the common cold, promote the general Nonsense, and secure the Blessings of Anything to ourselves and our secret selves, do ordain and establish this Charter for Receiving Me?.
So begins that most sacred document, … [continue]
Irony isn’t dead, but its golden age has passed. Now we enter days of meta. Popping around the major news networks last night and the major newspapers this morning I found not a single story or dialog about what the candidates said. Nobody was interested in truth or relevance of the debate, instead all efforts were directed … [continue]
As all of you no doubt know, last night was the Vice-Presidential debate between Governor Palin of Alaska and Senator Biden of Delaware. It had been billed as the must watch debate of all debates. The media hype machine was in top form, disaster scenarios laid out, perceived strengths and weaknesses dissected, and the importance of the … [continue]
Citizen’s Bank Field, Philadelphia PA – Like all great plans, this was a simple one, requiring only eight consecutive seats, two quarts of body paint, and eight men with a dream. They didn’t go into this ignorant and brave, this was no charge of the light brigade, questions were asked and doubts voiced. Was the weather less than ideal? … [continue]
