Whenever a president gives a major address, like the one Barack Obama delivered to Congress this week, the opposition party delivers a rejoinder. Which American citizens always ignore. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's speech was, therefore, a kind of triumph. So bad, people actually paid attention! ...more

February 27, 2009

When the World Series began, there were several "givens" most observers could agree upon: ...more

November 5, 2008

When the World Series began, there were several "givens" most observers could agree upon: That the Rays were one of the best feel-good sports stories in years. That Rays Manager Joe Maddon would charm the media. ...more

November 4, 2008

From the time of Homer's heroic, swift-footed Achilles, the best of the best have sought the immortality of fame and glory. Today, 3,000 years later, thanks to the internet, the rest of mankind can obtain a good dose of fame - if not glory - via some key stroking. A new-found dimension of celebrity has even become a presidential campaign issue, what with John McCain's recent ad about his rival and the unexpected Paris Hilton rejoinder. ...more

August 25, 2008

Sen. John McCain's campaign accused Sen. Barack Obama on Thursday of playing "the race card," citing his remarks that Republicans would try to scare voters by pointing out he "doesn't look like all those other presidents on the dollar bills." ...more

August 1, 2008