During the waning days of the McCain campaign we were introduced to various characters.  There was, famously, “Joe the Plumber.” Later we got “Tito the Builder” and a whole slew of other “Someone the Somethings.” You’d think that with the election over, we’d be done with that.  But, no, there’s still at least one more:  […]

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Robert J. Froelich is Vice Chairman and Chief Investments Strategist of DWS Investments, the U.S. retail brand of Deutsche Bank’s global asset management division.  He said something in a recent interview which I’ve (so far unsuccessfully) tried communicating to many of my “rich” friends.

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Sarah Palin, explaining how she favors a federal constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, says, I’m not going to be out there judging individuals, sitting in a seat of judgment telling what they can and can’t do, should and should not do… (Scott Conroy, “Palin Breaks With McCain On Gay Marriage Ban” (October 20, 2008) CBS […]

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I took extensive notes during the (vice-)presidential debate and was hoping to have the time for a post on the subject.  Unfortunately, my other life has some major deadlines looming, so in-depth analysis will have to wait. However, this SNL skit pretty much sums up the direction I was moving and was much, much funnier.  […]

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I’ve rather deliberately been trying to lay off the issue of Palin’s lack of experience and the absurdity of McCain picking her to soon become — as likely as not — the President of the United States.  As we head into the Vice-Presidential Debates tonight, I am no longer able to restrain myself.

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Those of you who know me know that I promise change and I can keep that promise!  I own three suits and several pairs of socks!  I could really use your vote!  Post a comment below if you support my campaign! Don’t forget! Post your comment today!

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