Monthly Archives: March 2008

Last Man Standing – Hillary!

Posted on March 15, 2008 by dowbrigade

Although we saw straight through the Obama phenomena when we first met the man four years ago, there are several heartening aspects to his runaway popularity. Even though he hasn’t a Kibbutznik’s chance in Sadr City of winning the nomination, … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah!

Posted on March 14, 2008 by dowbrigade

Wednesday night’s summary execution of the Sonics by the Celtics, 111-82, was more of a mercy killing than a duel, and  looked at times like a gaggle of Junior High JVs against a team of McDonald’s All-Americans. Pleased as punch … Continue reading →

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The Unfolding Narrative of Queen Hillary

Posted on March 6, 2008 by dowbrigade

Hillary believers need not fear. The Obama phenomena has reached its high tide mark right on cue, and the froth and spray are starting to ebb. Just as scripted by her consort the Master Planner, the Warrior Princess will emerge, … Continue reading →

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Scapegoats Save Professional Sports

Posted on March 3, 2008 by dowbrigade

At first glance, finding a common thread running between Major League Baseball’s tying Roger Clemens to the stake as part of its witch hunt against steroids and other performance enhancing drugs, and the National Football League’s public dressing down and … Continue reading →

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