Politics

Middle Ground Exists: Abstinence Education Is a Waste of Money

Apr 1st, 2010 | By JP | Category: Politics, Rants

I’m on an email chain with friends of mine from college. The best conversations we have usually revolve around sports or girls or funny things that happened back in college. The worst, without question, deal with politics.
And guess which ones erupt most frequently? Politics, always politics, and way too damn often.
When I say erupt, [...]



Democrats Got Very Lucky With This One

Feb 24th, 2010 | By JP | Category: Politics

Andrew Young’s book The Politician, which details his taking the blame for John Edwards’ affair and love child in the midst of the 2008 Presidential primary campaign, came out a few weeks ago. Earlier today, Young finished up his rounds on the talk show circuit by trying to deflect Oprah Winfrey’s withering glare. Young’s wife [...]



Is Evan Bayh a Chicken Shit?

Feb 16th, 2010 | By JP | Category: Politics, Rants

A mere thirteen months ago, it appeared as though the long-suffering Democratic Party was ready to have its day in the sun. After eight years of tyrannical irresponsibility in all phases of government, it seemed the law of averages was coming back around to the left side of the figurative political aisle. After nearly a [...]