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The Midwest: A History Lesson [Updated]

May 11th, 2008 | 6 Comments

Deadly Tornadoes Strike Midwest: At least 18 reported dead in Okla. and Missouri...

It’s totally crass to be complaining about this, given that people died, but Oklahoma is not a Midwestern state!!! And you can argue about Missouri.

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Democratic Presidential Primary Yada Yada Yada

March 27th, 2008 | No Comments

The political ads have started airing in Pennsylvania, even though the (closed) primary is still a month away.

Just in time for me to officially be tired of primary season. The longer people wrangle about whether or not Clinton landed amidst sniper fire or whether or not Obama’s pastor is an America-hating racist, the more I am reminded of this.

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Brett Favre Retires

March 4th, 2008 | 4 Comments

So Brett Favre is retiring.

My first thought was, “I’m glad Wisconsin isn’t voting today.”

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