Author Archives: Solonor

A funny thing happened on the way back from Chicago…

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Solonor

I got a new blog! See, I got this friend in da bloggin’ business…she’s more like a kid sister than a friend, really…only she doesn’t bug the crap outta me…and she says, “Yo! Old man! Yer bloggin’ on a Model … Continue reading →

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Go ahead and slap me. It might wake me from this bad dream.

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Solonor

I’m officially over this whole bailout thing. The fear-mongering proponents of it (which now includes the President and his administration, the leadership of both parties in both houses of Congress, major financial advisors and just about anyone else with a … Continue reading →

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It’s playoff time!

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Solonor

After 14 years of living next door to the Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays and not giving a damned about them, I’m not about to start now. I think it’s really neat that someone other than Boston, New York, Chicago and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Tom Bodett has my vote!

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Solonor

OK, this is the last post I’m doing on politics or economics. Ever. If at any time in the future you catch me saying the word “meltdown” without referring to mutant zombies, you have every right to slap me. (Not … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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My ABC’s

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Solonor

A. We’re screwed. B. I still have Continue reading →

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Oh, those pesky facts…

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Solonor

FactCheck.org: FactChecking Debate No. 1 Frankly, I was disappointed that Obama didn’t call McCain on his bull enough. The format of the debate allowed for them to mix it up directly, but they both had that deer in the headlights … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A funny thing happened on the way to the bank…

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Solonor

It failed. Thanks to stupid government intervention in the free market, I didn’t lose my pitiful savings. How dare they be a safety net and transition my money to another bank! What the hell? I log onto my account this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It’s the stupid economy!

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Solonor

CNN Breaking News: “John McCain suspends campaigning to work on economy, requests postponing Friday debate; asks Obama do the same.” This is either going to be a brilliant move to back Obama into a corner and show that he follows … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Many Eyes

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Solonor

I was reading an article on CNN about this whole earmarks rigmarole. One of the more pointless debates that’s going ’round this year is about who hates earmarks the most. As usual, it’s not about the details of specific programs … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Next Doctor

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Solonor

The BBC buried the title to this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special in an announcement about a contest for Children in Need. It will be called “The Next Doctor” and will star our current hero and…the next Doctor! David Morrissey! … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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