At Least Insurance Companies Think I’m Worth It

Lately I’ve been wondering if I’m in a strange position of being “insurance-poor.” I pay around $180 per month for life insurance, and that’s a big chunk of my monthly expenses. So I decided to look into the unbelievable amount of information about life insurance available.
My insurance agent originally helped me come […]

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The Sound of Rotarians Laughing

Shortly after the incompetence of the Bush administration began to surfact in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many Republican faithful began to criticize the President’s handling of the emergency relief effort. Many began to distance themselves from the President. But not Randy Kuhl. I just found this little gem on YouTube. […]

Mowin’ the Lawn

(Sung to the tune of “Breakin’ the Law” by Judas Priest, as performed by 40 Rod Lightning)

There it was growing wildy, a season has gone by
The mower sits inside, it’s waiting
to rip the grass from the ground
Grass is growing everywhere waiting to be mowed down
So I might as well prepare
to bring the old John Deere […]

Citizen of the Week: Ted Nixon

Ted Nixon might look like a mild-mannered Junior High French teacher, but beneath that calm exterior there lies a political animal. I’ve known Ted for a long time, and he’s always been someone I looked up to. He was a leader in my old church, and was always outspoken about our church leading […]

A Garage Full of Stars: Top 10 Movie and TV Cars

1. Fillmore the VW Van in Cars
For me the high point of the Pixar movie Cars was Fillmore the old Volkswagon Van. Fillmore is everyhing you’d expect from a VW van. What’s more, George Carlin did his voice. If I didn’t fear the wrath of Diz Nee, I’d make him the spokescar […]

Randy Kuhl: Saving our Asses, but not our Troops

Participating in last week’s flurry of meaningful and not-so-meaningful Congressman Randy Kuhl and other representatives were able to show their warm, fuzzy side while keeping their bloodthirsty hawkish sides intact.
The House voted, as did Rep. Kuhl, overwhelmingly for the Wild Horse Protection Bill. This prohibit the Bureau of Land Management from selling […]

Citizen of the Week: Majora Carter

Majora Carter is a human dynamo. She looks and talks like she’s incapable of sitting still, and for many in New York’s South Bronx, it’s a good thing she dosn’t stay still for long.
When I teach about progressive reformers, I teach about three different types: advertisers, who point out problems, use-the-governmentors, who legislate solutions, […]