Loose Nuts

Last night (Weds) brought the surprise announcement that Lou Dobbs will be stepping down.  Other important missions call him, presumably.  While we stay tuned, certainly with bated breath, we must acknowledge his important place in the pantheon of the few in American history who are truly his peers.

Mat-Soo

Hideki Matsui. 2 RBI homer. 2 RBI single. 2 RBI double.  His last night as a Yankee. But a Yankee for all  time.

Stalinista Bento Box

Tonight in NY 23 the Stalinistacons who knocked out the NY State GOP candidate managed to deftly throw the seat to the Democrat.  So this is what this fratricidal movement ordered.  And it smells very familiar, a true “family” recipe. NY Times: SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — Democrats won a special election in New York State’s … Read more

Profiles in Sushi

Republican Dede Scozzafava (which might mean “tainted beans” in Italian) showed moxie yesterday.  The far right had sent up and promoted an extremist to run against her and the Democrat.  Sarah Palin, Fred Thompson and others endorsed and pumped large sums to this candidacy, perverting the small Upstate NY Congressional race.  On Saturday Dede dropped … Read more