Halperin was hot at the Hyatt — and so was the audience
Last week, I went to hear Mark Halperin speak as the premiere event in Forum Truth’s 2010/2011 lineup of speakers … and he ROCKED THE HOUSE.
Read it … and weep
Wisconsin newspaper editor demoted after column irks advertisers …
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Aligns with Off-Shore Drilling?
Sarasota H-T Political Reporter Jeremy Wallace reported on his Political Insider blog recently that the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce recently decided to endorse Doug Holder for State House Representative District 70. I’m not sure what they’re smoking over there — but seriously? Holder voted last year for a bill that would allow oil drilling […]
Jack is baaaa—aaaaccck! Jack Gurney back at the Pelican Press … and not a moment too soon!
Jack Gurney — former Sarasota City Commissioner … and wasn’t he the Mayor for a while too? — is BACK … in a BIG way already! — at Sarasota’s Pelican Press newspaper. His front page cover story this week reports on whether or not “Mayor Kelly Kirschner violated state procurement guidelines” when he made a […]
Mark Halperin chats with MC about honesty and integrity … among other things
I had a nice chat with Mark Halperin this morning — he’s the editor-at-large and senior political analyst for Time magazine.
Why Can’t America Have a King!?
So, yes, I admit it. I watch Jon Stewart. Particularly when he has guests like King Abdulla II of Jordan. You should watch this clip (you can skip the humor stuff at the beginning, if you’re like me) — King Abdullah is about as smart and reasonable-sounding as you would want a leader of a […]
Rick Scott — a man run amuck
Rick Scott is just running amuck with his wild-eyed attacks on Alex Sink. The St. Pete Times captured his cynical, self-serving frenzy best in this piece: Rick Scott’s Cynical Smears — you’ve got to read it. Is it really possible that anyone is voting for this man, much less giving him their money?
Too many boobs, too little balls
So … parents were upset because of Katy Perry’s cleavage in a dress she was wearing while prancing around Sesame Street. Just curious — are these the same parents who lined up in droves to take their kids to see or buy the DVDs for The Little Mermaid? Personally, I do think Katy could have […]
Gays can adopt in Florida — overturning crazy 1977 prohibition
After yesterday’s ridiculous vote on the don’t ask/don’t tell scenario, this announcement below comes as a very welcome bit of news: From the Tampa Tribune 9/22/10 Court affirms Florida ban on adoption by gays unconstitutional The Associated Press Florida will immediately stop enforcing its ban on adoptions by gay people following a decision by a […]
Black and white and red all over
I know — it’s supposed to be “read” all over as in that old childhood joke — What’s black and white and read all over? A newspaper! But if you read this blog, you’ll have the context for why I’m writing it as red, not read. I’ve been thinking a lot about the comments I […]