Who are they? Why do I care?

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To keep my limited public informed, I troll some dark recesses on the ‘net. I’m sure you’ve been there too — more than once. You’ve heard their names: Mika, Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, Beth Ditto, etc. Do you have as little interest in hearing their music as I do? Or reading yet another breathless item about their alleged phenomenal talent?

Probably not. Doesn’t matter — ubiquity has never been more easy.  

The president that should’ve been

It’s pretty much over for the Arizona senator, a depressing coda for the man who should’ve been president in 2000. I was a huge supporter back then — even contributing money — but found his quest for the 2008 nomination a wince-inducing contradicition. Regardless, it’s sad that he’ll be on the outside looking in at the likes of Mitt Romney and Hillbot.

Mccain0508Plenty of pundits are checking in with postmortems, but there’s but one logical conclusion to McCain‘s demise: he became establishment when establishment wasn’t cool. Americans want a maverick this time around — hence the rise of Obama — while McCain figured (based on his sour 2000 finish) the best route to the White House was the road most traveled, loading his roster with ex-Bushies. His timing was bad; his calculation even worse.

Damn shame, since he still would’ve made the best commander out of all the candidates running.

Who are they? Why do I care?

Mika300x300_2To keep my limited public informed, I troll some dark recesses on the ‘net. I’m sure you’ve been there too — more than once. You’ve heard their names: Mika, Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, Beth Ditto, etc. Do you have as little interest in hearing their music as I do? Or reading yet another breathless item about their alleged phenomenal talent?

Probably not. Doesn’t matter — ubiquity has never been more easy.