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the snake’s the thing . . .

Friday, July 2, 2010

This is another “Let’s talk about snakes” post in honor of one of my graduate school professors who had a favorite schtick that began with that expression. I’ve written only … Continue reading »

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snakes alive

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Banks win again: The banks have beaten us all in the senate yet another time, having succeeded in gutting legislation to ease bankruptcy of its central measure that would have … Continue reading »

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snakes may safely graze

Friday, January 9, 2009

No spiel promised: A caller from the democratic congressional hoo-ha, just now, promised “no spiel,” then cozied up with a couple of comments designed to make me feel part of … Continue reading »

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snakes and end times

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Bloodlines? I’m thinking this election may be all over but the shouting. Ben Smith posted this video today from a liberal Ohio blogger. As I watch it I’m thinking that … Continue reading »

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snakes in the grass crying wolf

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

I’m glad the Humane Society Legislative Fund has endorsed my guy and hope that endorsement will garner him some votes. But even though HSLF judges that Obama’s record with regard … Continue reading »

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snakes in the temple

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Den of Thieves: Yesterday, The Friends of Jake sent me to this little essay on the current financial crisis by Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite. On the present consequences of what supply … Continue reading »

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