Chris Christie and Planned Parenthood: Stupid Question, Stupider Answer
I just finished listening to the GOP debate.Even without Donald Trump present, there’s a very clear contrast between the GOP debates and the Democratic ones as far as the substance and intelligence of...
View ArticleThis one's a winner! (Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up 2016-01-30)
Last minute edit for an IMPORTANT REMINDER:Remember that tomorrow Michael Holmans will be providing us with another politically-themed cryptic crossword! I meant to post a diary to remind people of...
View ArticleVote for a Greek God! (Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up 2016-02-06)
Welcome once again to Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up, a weekly opportunity to have a little fun and to get your brain in gear for the regular Sunday Puzzle (which posts Sunday evenings at 8 pm Eastern time).The...
View ArticleBetter Than A King: it's Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up 2016-02-13
x YouTube VideoWelcome once again to Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up, a weekly opportunity to have a little fun and to get your brain in gear for the regular Sunday Puzzle (which posts Sunday evenings at 8 pm...
View ArticleOne to flip for: Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up 2016-02-20
Welcome once again to Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up, a weekly opportunity to have a little fun and to get your brain in gear for the regular Sunday Puzzle (which posts Sunday evenings at 8 pm Eastern time).The...
View ArticleHere's the answer! (But What's the Question?) [Sunday Puzzle 2016-02-21]
Welcome to Sunday Puzzle, a weekly series for people who enjoy mental exercise spiced with politics, humor, odd bits of trivia, and the occasional furry animal.Tonight’s feature puzzle is a...
View ArticleA Pacifist When Young, A President When Older
As a young man, Bernie Sanders was involved with the civil rights and anti-war movements.Earlier in the campaign season, some sought to brush aside his civil rights movement credentials. But as more of...
View ArticleAnother Candidate Worth Supporting [Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up 2016-02-27]
Welcome once again to Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up, a weekly opportunity to have a little fun and to get your brain in gear for the regular Sunday Puzzle (which posts Sunday evenings at 8 pm Eastern time).The...
View ArticleBetter: Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up 2016-03-05
Welcome once again to Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up, a weekly opportunity to have a little fun and to get your brain in gear for the regular Sunday Puzzle (which posts Sunday evenings at 8 pm Eastern time).The...
View ArticleA few minutes late, it's Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up...
Welcome once again to Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up, a weekly opportunity to have a little fun and to get your brain in gear for the regular Sunday Puzzle (which posts Sunday evenings at 8 pm Eastern time).The...
View ArticlePrediction: It's Sunday Puzzle 2016-03-13
Welcome to Sunday Puzzle, a weekly series for people who enjoy mental exercise spiced with politics, humor, odd bits of trivia, and the occasional furry animal.Tonight’s feature puzzle is a...
View ArticleAnother Good Candidate [Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up 2016-03-19]
Welcome once again to Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up, a weekly opportunity to have a little fun and to get your brain in gear for the regular Sunday Puzzle (which posts Sunday evenings at 8 pm Eastern time).The...
View ArticleCampaign Slogan of the Year! [Sunday Puzzle 2016-03-20, courtesy of the...
Welcome to Sunday Puzzle, a weekly series for people who enjoy mental exercise spiced with politics, humor, odd bits of trivia, and the occasional furry animal.I have a crazy-full weekend again so may...
View ArticleAn Obvious Choice! [Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up 2016-03-26]
Welcome once again to Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up, a weekly opportunity to have a little fun and to get your brain in gear for the regular Sunday Puzzle (which posts Sunday evenings at 8 pm Eastern time).The...
View ArticleAnother Candidate Worth Supporting! [Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up 2016-04-02]
Welcome once again to Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up, a weekly opportunity to have a little fun and to get your brain in gear for the regular Sunday Puzzle (which posts Sunday evenings at 8 pm Eastern time).The...
View ArticleA Little Late: Sunday Puzzle 2016-04-03
Welcome to Sunday Puzzle, a weekly series for people who enjoy mental exercise spiced with politics, humor, odd bits of trivia, and the occasional furry animal.Normally the first Sunday of the month is...
View ArticleIn praise of Margaret Archer, Marcelo Sorondo, and their work together
This morning Margaret Archer and Marcelo Sorondo were in the news (and in a lot of diaries here!) because of a controversy which arose over the announcement that Bernie Sanders had been invited by the...
View ArticleAnother Obvious Choice: Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up 2016-04-09
Welcome once again to Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up, a weekly opportunity to have a little fun and to get your brain in gear for the regular Sunday Puzzle (which posts Sunday evenings at 8 pm Eastern time).The...
View ArticleAlso Obviously... [Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up 2016-04-16]
Welcome once again to Sunday Puzzle Warm-Up, a weekly opportunity to have a little fun and to get your brain in gear for the regular Sunday Puzzle (which posts Sunday evenings at 8 pm Eastern time).The...
View ArticleApril is ... [Sunday Puzzle 2016-04-17]
Welcome to Sunday Puzzle, a weekly series for people who enjoy mental exercise spiced with politics, humor, odd bits of trivia, and the occasional furry animal.As usual I’m running way late on almost...
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