This morning I heard 3 different Republicans say a variation of the same thing: “We will protect your freedoms by reversing the encroachment of growing government.” Great line. This has been the talking point that all Republicans across the country have hammered since Sputnik first circled the Earth. And why not? It resonates and there…
Month: April 2014
I’m With Stupid
My ex-wife thinks I’m stupid. Okay, that, in and of itself, is not unusual; lots of people think I’m stupid. And when we’re talking about the perceptions of ex-spouses, I’m sure the incidence of perceived stupidity is high, but my problem is that my ex is pretty smart and so when she calls me “stupid”…
The End Of The World As We Know It!
You know those apocalyptic movies where the world is near extinction because we are being overrun by Zombies? They became Zombi-fied from a virus that is circumnavigating the world at an exponential rate. The movie will go back in time, briefly, to show us the unnoticed, seemingly insignificant, event that first sent the virus airborne into a lethal chain reaction. It’s usually something…
Mr. Kroeger Goes To Des Moines
Recently, I joined a group that was invited to the State Capitol to petition legislators during the 85th Iowa General Assembly, and I must admit to being a bit awestruck. Even as a salty old wonk that has followed, written and lectured about government and civic duty for decades, I felt like a grade-schooler on a…