Post Archive
January 2010
Famously Quoteworthy: Lock the Windows
Who doesn’t appreciate a good analogy on election day? “If you are looking for an analogy for a Republican victory in Massachusetts, the best one for Democrats may well be the stock market crash of 1929. Come Tuesday night, you could have Democrats jumping out windows and off roofs …” …
It’s the Day Before Wednesday
We have no idea where this billboard is located, but given the history of unfaithful politicians in DC, it wouldn’t surprise us if it was blocks from the Capitol.
Did Andrew Sullivan Just Give Up on America?
Yes, I’m gloomy. Not because I was so wedded to this bill, although I think it’s a decent enough start. But because if America cannot grapple with its deep and real problems after electing a new president with two majorities, then America’s problems are too great for Americans to tackle. …
Closing Bell: Golden Globe Moment
Our friends at NextRound sum up last night’s Golden Globe Awards: As you may be aware, the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards took place last night. I was somewhat intoxicated, but I think my favorite moment was when Nate Kaeding won the award for sh*ttiest kicker. Better luck next year …
Headline of the Day #masen
From the Chronicles of Captain Obvious: Voter turnout seen as the key to deciding special Senate election in Mass. between Scott Brown, Martha Coakley As opposed to what?
Famously Quoteworthy: Coakley Loses, Market Wins?
Do you think Scott Brown armed his block-walkers with this data? “I think investors who are nervous about the dictatorship of the Pelosi proletariat will feel at ease, and we could have a gigantic rally off a Coakley loss and a Brown win,” said Cramer on Friday’s “Mad Money.” [odds …
Lessons in Beating a Dead Horse
Two months later we’re still talking about the Salahis. [moving on dot com]
Your WTF of the Week: Baby Names Take a Hit
We understand it’s Monday, but we don’t anticipate anything more ridiculous than this. Movie fans are rushing to name their babies after characters in sci-fi smash Avatar. This issue will be readdressed in 15 years when kids named Neytiri begin spending 6 to 8 hours in lockers.
Will Ayla Brown Rock Out At Her Dad’s Election Night Party Tomorrow?
If so, here’s our dream set for the Scott Brown election night party in Massachusetts: National Anthem … Respect … Some Kind Of Wonderful … Dancing In The Streets Also, if you are reading this Ayla, we’d be happy to open for you…we’ve rocked this one at karaoke nights numerous …
Wilbon: Blow Up the Wizards
Michael Wilbon: It’s time for a new beginning for Arenas and the Wizards This is the activity we engage in most frequently when it comes to professional basketball around here: looking back and trying to figure out how and why something went so horribly wrong. John Williams’s eating, Chris Webber’s …
Happy Monday Morning
Do you think Jonathan Grella’s head is about to explode? [J-E-T-S]
NFL Playoff Madness Continues in DC
Does Washington, D.C. have the power to rename a state after a quarterback?