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Reality is a Bitch

August 30th, 2010 No comments

I recognize that every morning when I shave. That fortunately has little affect on my readers or table mates. Politicians have the same kinds of problems. Harry Reed seems to have resolved one of his. Evidently his butt was getting uncomfortable sitting on the fence over the poker legislation. Read more…

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I am here to help

August 29th, 2010 No comments

When you put “I’m from the government.” ahead of that things can get surreal. Now throw in departmental regulation and it gets terrifying. Read more…

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Waffling

August 26th, 2010 No comments

No not that Waffles — Poker Peaker's arch nemesis in marathons.  Of course Peaker's part of the challenge is to remain running instead of ROFL.  This is about something we're all involved in. Read more…

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Last Angry Man

August 25th, 2010 2 comments

You gotta love the guy. But, then there is that old one about “If you represent yourself, you have a fool for a client.” but sometimes it is a reasonable risk. I’ve done it twice in traffic court and am batting 500. Kickin the LasVegasCabbie’s backside. The last angry man is oh for two. Read more…

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Humor in politics?

August 1st, 2010 1 comment

With the campaign season in full swing the operative word is negative.  I can be negative.  Maybe I could become a political consultant; Best not, I've a maker to meet and I don't think that sin would be expunged in time.  Then,  I got directed to the following ad.  It introduced humor of all things.  I'm sure that the next campaign practices bill will halt such a diabolical practice. 

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ROFL

July 1st, 2010 1 comment

What is a Polisci degree worth?  Read more…

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How big is BIG?

June 20th, 2010 No comments

If your checkbook is anything like mine, it runs to 3-4 digits.  By the time it approaches mid-4, we are looking for a way to get more than the .005% interest our checking account produces.  That used to be money market funds but the working that doesn’t really bring the old results.  Bummer! Read more…

Homer

June 18th, 2010 No comments

No, not him. In sports terms. That’s the homer here. I hate politics as much as politicians. I was never good at the office variety. I got by mostly by silence. Some of you may wish it extended to this blog. Read more…

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The Dog Ate My Homework

June 11th, 2010 No comments

It is a classic. And, it seems about all we’re getting from the White House these days.

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PPA wants me to turn myself in

June 9th, 2010 3 comments

I got an email from the PPA. It seems our Attorney General wrote to support the UIGEA and I should call him.  The little gotcha is Indiana is one of the state where state law makes online play illegal — basically, they want me to turn myself in.  OK, I'm not too bright. I did that. Read more…

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