noodles and underpants for your vote

The Michigan Republican Party is accusing Michael Moore of bribery for offering students potato chips, underwear and noodles if they will pledge to vote. Here’s what he had to say about the charges: “It’s ironic that Republicans have no problem with allowing assault weapons out on our streets, yet they don’t want to put clean underwear in the hands of our slacker youth.” Read … Read More noodles and underpants for your vote

DEBATE tonight–9PM ET–be there

I’m a bit weirded out by the whole “town hall” format of tonight’s debate. I have a feeling it’s going to turn into a bit of a goat rodeo. I have faith in Kerry, though. Faith that he will keep to the facts and keep hammering home his message. CNN has some great debate info for your reading pleasure: THE DEBATES

poem for 10/8/04

Barrio with Sketchy Detail by Andrea Werblin (side note: I used to work with Andrea. She was cool. I love this poem.)

poem for 10/7/04

From the Long Sad Party Mark Strand

Stone wall in the forest.

Here is the spot where pavement gives way to dirt road. An owl flew across the road here as we walked this morning. I was not quick enough to catch it.

In the summer this pond is alive with the sound of bullfrogs. It is quiet now.

I read this morning that 80% of New Hampshire is forest. Here is some few percent.

Trees, leaves turning. It is quiet.

Bubble Boy and Paris Hilton

Molly Ivins makes me snicker: Our Petulant President.

poem for 10/6/04

The Difference Between Pepsi and Coke by David Lehman

"Mr. Vice President, you are still not being straight with the American people"

I was so keyed up. I was ready, man! Bring it on, Cheney! BRING IT!!! Yeah. I ate a half a bag of tootsie roll midgets in nervous anticipation of last night’s vice presidential debate. And boy was it worth it. Before it started, Allen said to me, “Why do you think Edwards is going to be so good? He might disappoint you, you … Read More "Mr. Vice President, you are still not being straight with the American people"