“Parks and Recreation” — The Debate episode review

April 27   Leave a Comment  

Leslie (Amy Poehler) takes on poll-leading Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd) head-to-head in a debate.

One of the best of the season

“Parks and Recreation” — Campaign Shake-up episode review

March 2   Leave a Comment  

Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) looking clearly panicked after losing the senior citizen vote.

A stylish blend of gravity and levity

“Parks and Recreation” — Sweet Sixteen episode review

Feb. 24   1 Comment  

Ben (Adam Scott) informs Leslie (Amy Poehler) that she "slept with" Jerry (Jim O'Heir) all night.

Not the best, hardly the worst episode

“Parks and Recreation” — Dave Returns episode review

Feb. 17   5 Comments  

Louis C.K reprises his role as Leslie's cop ex-boyfriend Dave Sanderson (right)

Comedy powerhouse flexes its muscle

Silver lining for Republicans?

Nov. 5, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Barack Obama’s blowout victory over John McCain may come as a disappointment for Republicans, but it certainly comes as no surprise. Joe Trippi, who managed Howard Dean’s campaign in 2004 and John Edwards in 2008, made an astute observation on C-SPAN the other day when he suggested that GOP operatives knew damn well that John [...]

The World is Watching

Nov. 4, 2008   Leave a Comment  

The world is indeed watching today. Despite the United States recent economic woes, there is no doubt amongst serious observers that the country is still, by far the most powerful nation in the world. The United States military budget “" which, I think it is fair to say, gets quite a bit of use “" [...]

Long lines, long odds

Nov. 4, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Long lines reported already *Reports of painfully long lines are already coming in. With record turnout expected, long lines are inevitable. But The New York Times is reporting of excessively long lines in Virginia and Pennsylvania. From the Times: By noon on Tuesday some precincts in Chester County, Pa., were reporting that up to half [...]

Barack Obama Nominated

Aug. 27, 2008   Leave a Comment  

This afternoon in a showing of unity, Barack Obama was officially nominated as the Democratic Candidate for President of the United States of America in Denver. During the roll call, where state delegations announce their votes, New Mexico yielded their time to the Illinois delegation. After announcing themselves as the home of the “next President [...]