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I was there. Chilly, but important to be there. All our formerly assumed to be shared values and beliefs are being attacked. Anyone of us could suffer the same fates as Renee Good and Alex Pretti if we don’t rise up and stop the madness.
January 26, 2026 at 12:08 AM
I was there. Chilly, but important to be there. All our formerly assumed to be shared values and beliefs are being attacked. Anyone of us could suffer the same fates as Renee Good and Alex Pretti if we don’t rise up and stop the madness.
Thanks for your candid and understandable apology. I wish you well — I don’t live in the ninth, but your campaign has been refreshing and effective.
January 21, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Thanks for your candid and understandable apology. I wish you well — I don’t live in the ninth, but your campaign has been refreshing and effective.
Evil Orange Haiku
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Like he was not even there
Hail to the chief
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Like he was not even there
Hail to the chief
December 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Evil Orange Haiku
Redacted again
Like he was not even there
Hail to the chief
Redacted again
Like he was not even there
Hail to the chief
My take via haiku:
Hospital Socks
Grey with white tread stripes
Released and back on the street
Talisman of joy
Cheers!
Hospital Socks
Grey with white tread stripes
Released and back on the street
Talisman of joy
Cheers!
December 7, 2025 at 2:27 AM
My take via haiku:
Hospital Socks
Grey with white tread stripes
Released and back on the street
Talisman of joy
Cheers!
Hospital Socks
Grey with white tread stripes
Released and back on the street
Talisman of joy
Cheers!
I feel the exact same way as a Bulls fan. Formally our foes, now I cheer for the intrepid Pacers who came into the NBA honestly as a three-time ABA champion.
June 22, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I feel the exact same way as a Bulls fan. Formally our foes, now I cheer for the intrepid Pacers who came into the NBA honestly as a three-time ABA champion.
What a magnificent person we have lost. Jill Sobule’s songs will endure as will her tremendous spirit and eternal fight for underdogs everywhere. Thanks for posting — yes, I’m crying now.
May 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
What a magnificent person we have lost. Jill Sobule’s songs will endure as will her tremendous spirit and eternal fight for underdogs everywhere. Thanks for posting — yes, I’m crying now.
Last I knew, Magic Johnson was a member of the Dodgers ownership group. Whether he attended or not, this visit does nothing to enhance his, or the team’s legacy.
April 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Last I knew, Magic Johnson was a member of the Dodgers ownership group. Whether he attended or not, this visit does nothing to enhance his, or the team’s legacy.
Canada is essential! The people, the scenic beauty, their indomitable spirit and their cultural riches. This Yank cries The Maple Leaf Forever!
March 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Canada is essential! The people, the scenic beauty, their indomitable spirit and their cultural riches. This Yank cries The Maple Leaf Forever!
What a wonderful tale, featuring so many legends: Big George, the courageous John Carlos and Tommie Smith, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and its author, the indispensable Dave Z.
March 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
What a wonderful tale, featuring so many legends: Big George, the courageous John Carlos and Tommie Smith, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and its author, the indispensable Dave Z.
My bald brother makes sense. Vive La France !
March 6, 2025 at 5:11 AM
My bald brother makes sense. Vive La France !
It’s such a ridiculously shortsighted move by Miriam (widow of the late, unlamented troll Sheldon). I’d never buy another ticket to a franchise that gives away the most charismatic and loved player they’ve ever had and then decides to raise their ticket prices. Mr Cuban sold to the wrong folks.
March 5, 2025 at 4:43 AM
It’s such a ridiculously shortsighted move by Miriam (widow of the late, unlamented troll Sheldon). I’d never buy another ticket to a franchise that gives away the most charismatic and loved player they’ve ever had and then decides to raise their ticket prices. Mr Cuban sold to the wrong folks.
She’s obviously seen more movies than read books. One she can sleep through while the other requires a modicum of attention be paid. ADHD would be an upgrade for her.
March 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM
She’s obviously seen more movies than read books. One she can sleep through while the other requires a modicum of attention be paid. ADHD would be an upgrade for her.
Great piece Dave! I’m saddened to say that I agree with every word, that it’s come to that. The right’s greatest con is that our media is controlled by liberal biases. It’s becoming overwhelmingly controlled by people as anti-democracy as Murdoch.
March 1, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Great piece Dave! I’m saddened to say that I agree with every word, that it’s come to that. The right’s greatest con is that our media is controlled by liberal biases. It’s becoming overwhelmingly controlled by people as anti-democracy as Murdoch.
Gooberville has set a new standard for legislative ignorance. What is the literacy rate in Alabama? Are those who voted for him feeling proud today?
February 27, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Gooberville has set a new standard for legislative ignorance. What is the literacy rate in Alabama? Are those who voted for him feeling proud today?
Well said Mr Simon. I was in Montgomery visiting the Alabama Shakespeare Festival (believe it or not, they do great work) and was fortunate to visit ol’ Hank’s gravesite. A truly evolved artist for the last century— highly recommended that anyone down there visit.
February 27, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Well said Mr Simon. I was in Montgomery visiting the Alabama Shakespeare Festival (believe it or not, they do great work) and was fortunate to visit ol’ Hank’s gravesite. A truly evolved artist for the last century— highly recommended that anyone down there visit.
What? Morning Joe is still on the air? I haven’t indulged since their pilgrimage to Mar - a -Lago
February 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
What? Morning Joe is still on the air? I haven’t indulged since their pilgrimage to Mar - a -Lago
So glad the Eagles won!
February 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
So glad the Eagles won!
Would it be cynical to suggest many of the pretend student protestors were backed by right wing oligarchs and fascists?
February 6, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Would it be cynical to suggest many of the pretend student protestors were backed by right wing oligarchs and fascists?
Go Philly!
February 6, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Go Philly!
Thanks Dave — you always guide toward truth and clarity. I admire Cuban’s rare billionaire willing to call out Trump courage, but why’d he sell his team to Miriam, widow of the evil troll Sheldon? Shame.
February 6, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Thanks Dave — you always guide toward truth and clarity. I admire Cuban’s rare billionaire willing to call out Trump courage, but why’d he sell his team to Miriam, widow of the evil troll Sheldon? Shame.
I was already on the Screw KC bandwagon, but this statement strengthens my Eagles support. Butker, mother Mahomes, MAGA supporting ownership …..
Go Philly, crush these arrogant fascist adjacent numbskulls.
Go Philly, crush these arrogant fascist adjacent numbskulls.
February 6, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I was already on the Screw KC bandwagon, but this statement strengthens my Eagles support. Butker, mother Mahomes, MAGA supporting ownership …..
Go Philly, crush these arrogant fascist adjacent numbskulls.
Go Philly, crush these arrogant fascist adjacent numbskulls.
Bye bye Mitch. You’ve done more than enough to destroy our democracy to last three lifetimes.
February 6, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Bye bye Mitch. You’ve done more than enough to destroy our democracy to last three lifetimes.
We all are. Biden and Harris actually care about the lives of the people trapped in Gaza. Everyone but his family and cronies are mere pawns in the Trump game of global monopoly and avarice. Kushner and his Saudi pals are craving the spoils of a brand new, tourist friendly Gaza.,
February 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We all are. Biden and Harris actually care about the lives of the people trapped in Gaza. Everyone but his family and cronies are mere pawns in the Trump game of global monopoly and avarice. Kushner and his Saudi pals are craving the spoils of a brand new, tourist friendly Gaza.,