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George Will's Inverse Law of Politics, or Why Donald Trump is a Bloviating Ignoramus

I’m not a Donald Trump fan. In my opinion he’s pure flim-flam. So imagine how delighted I was to hear that George Will called Trump “a bloviating ignoramus”. Will’s candor was refreshing. And spot-on. The forum for Will’s erudite verbal ballistic missile was this past Sunday on This Week on ABC. Will , in typical form, was... Read more »

By Aquinas wired,
today at 12:11 pm

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Displaying the Wrong Message in Massachusetts

It seems a sign in front of a Catholic church in Massachusetts has ignited a fiery response from same-sex marriage proponents. Presumably, the pastor of St. Francis Xavier parish in Acushnet put this billboard message outside his church: “Two men are friends, not spouses.” An array of dissenting signs were hung on a nearby fence... Read more »

By Aquinas wired,
May 21, 2012 at 11:59 am

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Arizona Secretary of State a Stealth Birther?

My cousin Michael D’Asta and his family live in Arizona. He flies commercial jets for a living. Last time I heard he was taking people to Hawaii. He may be up in the clouds a lot, but, metaphorically, his feet have always been firmly on the ground. Not like his flighty secretary of state, Ken... Read more »

By Aquinas wired,
May 19, 2012 at 3:40 pm

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NATO: The Hot Potato

Are you freaking out yet? NATO is coming and bringing a wave of protesters along with it. I’m of two minds here. And both of them agree. Does Chicago really need a NATO transfusion? I mean, isn’t this what it’s all about? A humongous promotion of what a world-class commercial, financial, cultural, and every-other-al magnet we... Read more »

By Aquinas wired,
May 17, 2012 at 3:56 pm

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Mitt and the Bully Club

Bully. No, I’m not channeling Teddy Roosevelt. Though he would be a great Republican to have around today. Teddy did carry that proverbial big stick. Especially when it came to the companies in his day that were “too big to fail”. He was staunchly in favor of federal regulation of the fast and loose players in business and industry. No... Read more »

By Aquinas wired,
May 15, 2012 at 5:12 pm

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When It Comes to Bin Laden, Obama Sealed the Deal

On the first anniversary of the killing of Bin Laden, in Operation Neptune’s Spear, the turbulent waves of politics are rocking Obama’s presidential campaign boat. It’s all because of an aggressive re-election ad. The ad hails Obama’s decisive leadership in ordering the Seals’ hit and suggests Romney might not have. Understandably, Romney and his cohorts are... Read more »

By Aquinas wired,
May 3, 2012 at 3:18 pm

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Getting High in Galena

I took my gal to Galena last week. We (my brother Wally and his wife Bernice too) whiled away a few romantic days at the Steamboat Bed and Breakfast there. Glen and Char, the “innkeepers” made us feel right at home. Their place was once the opulent residence of Daniel Smith Harris, a mining magnate and steamboat... Read more »

By Aquinas wired,
April 27, 2012 at 1:33 pm

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Yogurt Gets a Presidential Pardon

A co-ed splashed ( without intent) Some yogurt on the president. When the Secret Service guard ran in, Did any shout out, “Book her, Dannon”? ... Read more »

By Aquinas wired,
April 25, 2012 at 10:08 am

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Romney Addresses the Nation on Talk Like Shakespeare Day

Forbear to judge, for we are sinners all. If I talk a little wild, forgive me. I come not, friends, to steal away your hearts; I am no orator.I have neither wit, nor words, nor worth, action nor utterance, nor the power of speech to stir men’s blood. Some say I have an itching palm... Read more »

By Aquinas wired,
April 23, 2012 at 11:11 am

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