Congratulations. Good luck with the daunting task of constructing a new fan-identity that doesn’t revolve around your status as an eternally cursed loser. It won’t be easy, but I know you can do it. Love, David
Category: General
When you let Amy Grant and the guy from Creed sing “God Bless America” in the seventh inning stretch, the terrorists have already won. Love, Scott
Our esteemed commenter Leo raises many fine points, but I would like to note that your decision last night, during the eight inning of a World Series game–while the game was being played!–
One of the big stories of this election will be the blogs. From the mobilization of the grassroots and tapping of fundraising sources to keeping key stories alive when the rest of the media ignores them, blogs have changed the texture of American politics. It turns out blogs are more powerful than we thought. In […]
I agree with Dahlia Lithwick that the Supreme Court is unlikely to appoint the President again in 2004. Not, however, because such appeals would not have “any legal basis.” The “our
It’s not exactly news that the Republicans are the party of 15th Amendment nullification, but generally they’re taught to be a little less candid…
Looks like Colorado is a bit more likely to be a 5/4 or 4/5 from here on out. As explained in the article, the lawsuit was based on the premise not that the new rules were unconstitutional per se, but rather that it would violate the voting rights of 2004 voters because they would be […]
I identify almost completely with the author of this list. I’d add that the gap between how much I enjoy Sleater-Kinney and how much I’m supposed to is closing, but it’s certainly n
Is it just me, or is the Pappas broadcasting decision to give substantial free airtime to local GOP candidates much, much more appalling and indefensible than the whole Sinclair-Swiftboat affair (in
Most of the “serious” right is predicting a Bush win, albeit tenuously and a small one. See here, for example. If you’re looking for good news (and a good laugh), take a look at the expectations of the right on election even in 2000 here. In an election that GWB kinda sorta (not really) won, here are […]
Not that I don’t appreciate the “guide” feature on digital cable, but the description of the next Law & Order episode is “Murder investigation.” Whew, I’ll nev
Paralibris notes the regrettable existence of the “Creation Science (sic) Fair,” featuring such stimulating projects as “Life Doesn’t Come From Non-life,” “Women We