In the first place, any group of folks willing to make asses of themselves in pursuit of a good time should be commended and encouraged: The spirit of human frolic needs all the help it can get.

So keep fighting for freedom and justice, beloveds.

I don't so much mind that newspapers are dying - it's watching them commit suicide that pisses me off.

Calling George Bush shallow is like calling a dwarf short.

Michael Jackson was a poor black boy who grew up to be a rich white woman

The recent death of Gene McCarthy reminded me of a lesson I spent a long, long time unlearning, so now I have to re-learn it. It's about political courage and heroes, and when a country is desperate for leadership. There are times when regular politics will not do, and this is one of those times.

Nice is a pallid virtue. Not like honesty or courage or perseverance. On the other hand, in a nation notably lacking in civility, there is much to be said for nice.