I’m a great believer in positive thinking. Everything works for the best in this, the best of all possible worlds. Sigh, Candide. Published in 1759 by François-Marie Arouet its subtitle is “The Optimist” but it might as well be “The Leibnizian Optimist” since the character Dr. Pangloss with his motto of “Everything works for the …
11/06/2018 archive
Nov 06 2018
Why We Fight
State of the Union, January 6, 1941 (Four Freedoms) In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of speech and expression–everywhere in the world. The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own …
Nov 06 2018
Pondering the Pundits
Pondering the Pundits” is an Open Thread. It is a selection of editorials and opinions from> around the news medium and the internet blogs. The intent is to provide a forum for your reactions and opinions, not just to the opinions presented, but to what ever you find important. Thanks to ek hornbeck, click on …
Nov 06 2018
Full Frontal- GOTV Special
Now with Bonus Features! Everybody Dance! #This Is Not A Game Multiple Choice Warmup (Choose Your Own Adventure!) Puppies! Kitties! Soothing Vistas! Soothing Dessert! Soothing Cheese! Vote Dummies! Local Races Ice Cream Money Jerry Mander? Was he on Leave It To Beaver?
Nov 06 2018
Late Night
Seth Meyers A Losing Message A Closer Look Stephen Colbert Statistics Triumph
Nov 06 2018
The Breakfast Club (Vote!)
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:00am (ET) (or …
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