Recurring themes




I’m consistently mesmerized by denialIdiocracy…and my current favorite, euphemisms.

How fitting that the very word itself sounds so much better than, say, obfuscation.

Cap industries’ emissions of the gases blamed for climate change? Representative Henry A. Waxman of California, who leads the House Energy and Commerce Committee, will have to contend with dissent on a panel with Democrats from coal and manufacturing states.

“The legislative process requires compromise and being open to different alternatives,” Mr. Waxman said.


In defense of Henry though, I’m not sure I’d want to say, “We’re copping out on this one.”

"Don’t assume"

I often reflect on these simple yet sage words from my college comrade John when I find myself judging someone’s character prematurely.

That said, sometimes assumptions can work to our advantage.

Other times, they can go awry….

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Overdrive

If the symphony of forces colluding to create our current economic meltdown isn’t enough to get you down, throw in some gubnatorial malfeasance, medical misrepresentation and overt fiduciary egregiousness and (if you’re anything close to human), you’ll soon be in the same place of despair as me.

But the best antidote to despair: The Motor City! Where all things real become surreal.

“It’s the Cadillac of mini-vans.”
— Chili Palmer