Monthly Archives: May 2006

“Metro columnist” Wendi C. Thomas has returned to Memphis, where she has settled back into her old, comfortable job at the Commercial Appeal after an aborted move to Baltimore. For the most part, this is a welcome arrangement, though it … Continue reading →

To a certain extent, I agree with the President’s immigration policy speech tonight. I agree that we’re a nation of immigrants and that we must welcome those who come here to work and improve their lives, that we are a … Continue reading →

Ok, boys, now listen up, see? We know that “HRX” is a HON-da. We know it has cruise control. We know it has a Z-noid body that’s virtually IN-de-STRUCT-able. What we don’t know is… what is THIS green lightbulb thingy?!! … Continue reading →

In light of today’s deadline to sign up for the new Medicare prescription-drug plan, here’s a letter Rep. Marsha Blackburn released last December. She is asking for co-sponsors to a bill that illustrates another reason why Social Security needs reform: … Continue reading →

If the Houston Astros are unable to bring The Rocket out of retirement again this year, perhaps he would consider serving as our nation’s next ambassador to the U.N. We could use somebody up there to knock some skulls. But… … Continue reading →

Now you can follow along with American Idol at home, using this unofficial Idol scorecard. Simply print this page, then mark out the contestants as they get sent home. The last one standing is your next AMERICAN IDOL!!! Have fun.

It remains Fishkite’s contention that filling the leadoff spot was not the Chicago Cubs’ top priority over the off-season. I’ve said the Cubs had “comparable leadoff talent and could have avoided signing another expensive, one-year contract” with Juan Pierre, while … Continue reading →

“This merger of religion and politics is exactly what our nation’s founding fathers hoped to avoid.” – May 4, 2006

Five. That’s how many runs we’ve gotten in the same number of days (and games), leaving us with an impressive 1-4 record over that span. They’re called runs. Let’s get some. UPDATE I: Make that five runs in six days. … Continue reading →

CNN Headline: U.S.: Outtakes show al-Zarqawi as poor gunman An interesting choice of words, considering the fact that “gunman” is generally media code for “terrorist.” So is Zarqawi a bad shot or simply a disadvantaged terrorist? The world may never … Continue reading →