Category Archives: Welcome To Backwards Land

Slam Dunk: Jason Collins

Why is Jason Collins on the front-page? Why did President Obama feel compelled to call Jason Collins? What’s with the NBA? Is this hoopla? No, it’s not hoopla. It’s news. Today it’s news. Tomorrow, it’s yesterday’s news. The day after … finish reading Slam Dunk: Jason Collins

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ATTRACTION

Attraction is a dangerous beast. Since the bitter cold day of the announcement for his candidacy to be president of the United States of America, in the shadow of Abraham Lincoln, in Springfield, Illinois, I saw Barack Obama as living … finish reading ATTRACTION

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HELP

Not saying we shouldn’t help the people of Syria. Not saying we shouldn’t help the people of North Korea. Not saying we shouldn’t help the people of Dallas, Texas. I’m saying we can’t afford to. Dad always said to me, … finish reading HELP

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MIRANDIZE

Lindsey Graham doesn’t believe in the rule of law. Or the constitution. The only thing crazier than Dzhokhar Tsarnaev not being read his Miranda Rights is Lindsey Graham. He’s a Nutter-Butter, which is a crummy cookie, an unenjoyable cookie. I’m … finish reading MIRANDIZE

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Boston Marathon

I was at the gym, on the elliptical machine, faux-running, when I heard about the Boston Marathon. At a certain point, you have to turn off the news, especially when it’s 12-inches from your face, pounding fear into your eyes, … finish reading Boston Marathon

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