Author Archives: Solonor

It’s all over INCLUDING the whining!

Posted on November 3, 2004 by Solonor

This is my last post on the 2004 election. Huzzah! Despite some criticism from Republicans who swore there was no way they’d be happy if Kerry won, yet somehow think we’re supposed to just smile and say “good job, Mr. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 14 Comments

See what I mean?

Posted on November 3, 2004 by Solonor

“With a bigger majority, we can do even more exciting things,” DeLay told a local TV station in Texas. Yes, that’s Mister “A woman can take care of the family. It takes a man to provide structure, to provide stability” … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 3 Comments

We welcome our (same old) Republican masters

Posted on November 3, 2004 by Solonor

Technically, there are still enough electoral votes out there to give Kerry the win, but it’s all over but the whining. If the national popular vote were reversed, and Bush were losing by 3 million votes, I’d say scrap for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 15 Comments

Voting: A Detailed Study

Posted on November 2, 2004 by Solonor

Whew! I’m glad they don’t hold these things in August! I was wrong. It’s actually a half-mile to the polling place. So, having walked there and back again, I can truthfully say, “I’d walk a mile to vote for John … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Life, the Universe and Everything | 5 Comments

To dream the impossible dream…

Posted on November 2, 2004 by Solonor

When I bet my blog that the Red Sox would win the ALCS against the Yankees, people thought I was crazy (and that was before they were down 3-0). When I make the following statement, they’re gonna lock me up. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Wouldya Lookit That! | 7 Comments

We’re psychologically distoibed

Posted on November 1, 2004 by Solonor

Happy Election Eve! Take a time out and hug a member of the opposite party. It could save your life during the post-election riots… Continue reading →

Posted in Wouldya Lookit That! | 5 Comments

Calm and vote, Beavis!

Posted on November 1, 2004 by Solonor

No matter what, you should go out and vote without fearing the consequences. Contrary to what it sounds like on TV and across the bloggernetisphere, this is not the end of the world. If the Red Sox winning the World … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 3 Comments

I can vote against whoever I wanna!

Posted on November 1, 2004 by Solonor

Well, here we go. Tomorrow is Election Day. About damned time! I don’t think there’s anyone out there who isn’t completely tired of the whole process. In fact, I’ll bet they do it this way so that when your candidate … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Rants 'n' Whines | 11 Comments

Football: Week 8

Posted on October 29, 2004 by Solonor

Ah, yes, there is still this nasty football business going on, isn’t there? The record took a hit last week. I’m down to 59-29, and this week looks rough… I usually don’t make it a habit of giving a damn … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Yankee Fans? Help! I need “how-to-be-a-winner” lessons!

Posted on October 28, 2004 by Solonor

Wow! That was fun. Anyone up for seeing the latest Fatty Arbuckle movie? Now all we need to do is bring our boys home from France! Over there! Over there! Just when things were getting serious between me and the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball | 14 Comments