The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

Another Song for @AmandaMarcotte

OK, it’s not quite up there with “Under My Thumb” as a sexist anthem, but the Beatles’ “You Can’t Do That” is still great rock-and-roll, so you know Amanda Marcotte hates it. I’ve got somethin’ to say that might cause you pain. If I catch you talkin’ to that boy again I’m gonna let you […]

This Song Is for @AmandaMarcotte

Because I am now currently on a plane flying to Iowa, I had to schedule some posts ahead of time. Yesterday I heard this classic Rolling Stones hit on the radio. For some reason, it made me think of Amanda Marcotte. It’s down to me, The way she talks when she’s spoken to. Down to […]

VIDEO: ‘You’re Gonna Pay’

The radical punk-rock anthem of our age: Via Powerline — anybody want to transcribe the lyrics in the comments? UPDATE: Thanks to the commenter who transcribed the first verse: Old people grumblin’ ’bout funded medications Subsidized housing in the capital of the nation 3 trillion dollar deficit on top of 15 trillion dollar debt Bullet […]

‘Too Many Times, Married Men Think They’re Still Single …’

“. . . that has caused many a good girl to go wrong.” There’s a story behind that 1952 country classic. Earlier that year, Hank Thompson had released his No. 1 hit, “The Wild Side of Life,” the chorus of which begins, “I never knew God made honky tonk angels.” In reply, and using the […]

Official #WeinerGate Theme Song

(Hat-tip: Ladd Ehlinger Jr.)

I’m Not Certain That Robbie Is Offensive To Feminists

by Smitty . . .but I do sympathize with his plight. Minor language alert. Loose f-bomb early on.

Easter Joe: God Is Crying

by Smitty On Easter, one envisions God crying tears of joy at the completed redemption of creation. Suffering bites. When it produces something as joyous as the victory over sin and death we celebrate at Easter, well, that is the centerpiece of human history, no? Even the Common Era folks confess this, however grudgingly. A […]

Preview of Our Sound After Stacy, Wombat and I Drop Out of Blogging and Form a Band

by Smitty We might even have to steal the name, too. I thought these guys had had a Wikipedia page, telling you that they’re a bunch of Aussie surf bums who drag in to play from time to time. Now they’ve dwindled to a mere mention here. Saw them about 13 years ago at a […]

« go back — keep looking »