Monthly Archives: September 2008

Low Interest in High Finance

Posted on September 30, 2008 by squathole

This whole issue is so far past my pay grade I’m keeping mum. Besides, it’s much more fun to point fingers and sneer at….well, everybody. It was amusing to see how both parties’ leadership was simply (and wisely) ignored:the ‘Pubs … Continue reading →

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Yuh Think?

Posted on September 30, 2008 by squathole

Got this yesterday and I’m considering it carefully, even though I suspect it just might be a fake.  But given the bozoic nature of the current leadership, well….you tell me….. Dear Sir or Madame: I need to ask you to … Continue reading →

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….and tell me that you love me……

Posted on September 29, 2008 by squathole

It’s been entirely too grim around here lately, what with the bailout and the debate and this entirely unacceptable weekend weather.  So let’s have a round-up of what makes this blog unique, and why readers from around the world peruse … Continue reading →

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Bailing Out

Posted on September 26, 2008 by squathole

When I drop in the other night at the Liquor and Rubber Bars Sports Cafe and Paycheck Advance Store, Don Tequila stands behind the bar like a man on guard. The conversation has become heated, and the conversationalists inebriated. The … Continue reading →

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George Will, Will You?

Posted on September 25, 2008 by squathole

Had a terrific discussion last night at the Liquor and Rubber Balls Sports Bar and Auto Body Shop about John McCain’s latest campaign gambit, but the conversation (and occasional shoving match) went on so long that I couldn’t get home … Continue reading →

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“Racky Road”?

Posted on September 24, 2008 by squathole

I can’t wait to see the applications that come in when this innovative program gets going…… Waterbury, CT — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a letter to Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, cofounders of Ben & Jerry’s … Continue reading →

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Satan Bakin’

Posted on September 24, 2008 by squathole

Say good-bye to summer, and with it all the fond rituals combining to make it the earth’s best season: ice cold beer on a sweltering day, endless sunshine, sultry evenings on a salt-air beach, the wafting smoke of barbecued……hey.  THAT’s … Continue reading →

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Commissioner: Butts On the Beach are Ugly

Posted on September 23, 2008 by squathole

Miami Beach City Commissioner Jerry Libbin is floating a proposal to ban smoking on the beach. It is part of his larger effort to make sure Miami Beach enforces its litter laws and keeps its streets — especially its sand … Continue reading →

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Joe Biden’s Home Town

Posted on September 22, 2008 by squathole

Campaign managers always like to make a Great Big Deal about candidates’ roots, stressing the positive attributes of wherever that is, whether it’s a Big City or a Small Town or a Log Cabin or an Alaskan igloo. Let’s see … Continue reading →

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Turn the Page

Posted on September 22, 2008 by squathole

This post is late because I was reading.  Gasp!  Yes, reading. It took me forever, but I finally finished Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo. I usually tear through his stuff, all of which I thoroughly enjoyed, especially Nobody’s Fool, … Continue reading →

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