A quick point I’d like to make, and I’d love to hear the takes of others: The truth is, neither people like myself nor arch-conservatives know with 100-percent certainty that global warming is happening or not happening. I think it is … you think it isn’t—we’re not scientists, so we

Got home a little while ago from Manhattanville College, where I teach an intro to journalism course every Thursday night. This is the first time I’ve been a professor and, I’ve gotta say—LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE it. Love everything about it. The students in my class are terrific. The subject is one I’m

What person can defend this?: According to Newsweek, the White House plans to aggressively enforce environmental regulations as they anticipate efforts from Republicans to strip authority from the EPA.  Compromise on renewable energy standards is possible, but the posturing between Rep. Joe Barton, the chairman of the energy committee, and

http://www.hulu.com/embed/_dylOlqlCSW81ypf4SYYOg Just wow. Seriously, here is Sharron Angle’s concession speech. Amazing that this nut almost won. Again, I am disappointed by Harry Reid. He’s lame and ineffective. But Angle is about to spin off the planet. Watch her. Really.

Last December I wrote this post about Gina Naclerio, a girl I went to high school with who was killed in a drunk driving accident. Today, November 3, marks the 14th anniversary of her passing. I don’t usually rob from the comments section of this blog, but I’m making an

Called my dad this morning from the car. “Dad!” “Jeff!” “Dad, did Greg Ball win?” Long sigh. Greg Ball won. I’m not surprised—he’s a Republican in a heavily Republican neck of the woods. But I’m disappointed, because, on a local level, Greg Ball is a Sarah Palin/Rick Perry-level douchebag. He

He was just re-elected as the governor of Texas. He makes me want to vomit. The strut, the cockiness—vintage George W. Bush. But he’s actually dumber than Bush, which many probably thought not possible. Seriously, do me the honor of watching his speech. I consider it the worst, least-classy victory

http://www.thedailybeast.com/swf/TheDailyBeastVideoPlayer.swf Not too many rules in concession speeches, but there’s one biggie—credit your opponent for … something, and wish him/her luck. Listen to Christine O’Donnell as she A. Doesn’t even mention Chris Coons by name; B. Doesn’t wish him well; C. Gives him, uh, advice. I will not miss this

Well, the Dems and libs are getting absolutely slaughtered. S-l-a-u-g-h-t-e-r-e-d. In the midst of it all, I caught the below ad. Talk about depressing. How would the Fonz feel back in 1950s Milwaukee were he to know that, one day, this is where life would take him?

Depressing, but it is what it is. One jarring fact—when the next Senate convenes, there will be zero—count them, 0—African-American members of the Senate. Shameful. Other thoughts: • Just watched Rand Paul’s victory speech. I love this whole “Government does not create jobs—businesses create jobs” ideal. Uh, it was called