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Tony Powers is a writer/actor/musician. His full bio may be seen by clicking on the picture, and then clicking on either of the 2 boxes below it.

barkinginthedark has written 571 posts for Barking In The Dark

A Meditation on Gershwin, Dudamel, and The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

Posted by barkinginthedark ⋅ January 7, 2012 ⋅ 25 Comments

They made me cry tonight. This evening I watched a concert. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra led by the brilliant young conductor Gustavo Dudamel, with guest pianist the great Herbie Hancock. The orchestra performed an all George Gershwin program of his An American in Paris, and Rhapsody in Blue. It took place at The … Continue reading →

The Ballad of Rick Santorum or: Be Afraid – Be Very, Very, Very, Very, Very… Afraid

Posted by barkinginthedark ⋅ January 6, 2012 ⋅ 18 Comments

Slimier than Newt, oilier than Mitt This is one self-righteous narrow-minded piece of shit He lies right to your face Though it’s right there on the tape The scariest person in this race Is Rick Santorum – here’s the case: Women’s choice? There’s nothing badder Rape or incest – doesn’t matter Rick is there … Continue reading →

The Ballad of Iowa – as it Concerns Michele (and Rick too)

Posted by barkinginthedark ⋅ January 4, 2012 ⋅ 18 Comments

Bye Michele, you were our prom pick If jokes are bombs then you’re atomic Goodbye to ya Said Iowa It’s left us short a major comic Michele your routine’s are outrageous You should play the world’s great stages Palladiums And stadiums Then a year or two in Vegas Glad to see your sidekick … Continue reading →

A New Year’s Ballad To The Evangelical “Values” Voters of America – and the World

Posted by barkinginthedark ⋅ January 3, 2012 ⋅ 15 Comments

I don’t mind what you believe in ‘Cept the folks you back are thievin’ I don’t mind your faith in Jesus Jesus never tried to squeeze us I don’t care you wear religion Like a coat – don’t care a smidgeon ‘N if you wanna sin on Sunday Go to church and pray on Monday … Continue reading →

A Simple Questionnaire for All Independent or Undecided Voters of This Country

Posted by barkinginthedark ⋅ December 30, 2011 ⋅ 41 Comments

This is a simple questionnaire which should clear up any doubts as to which candidates you might be willing to vote for…or rather which party’s candidates should NOT get your vote. If you answer the following few questions truthfully you will know without a doubt who NOT to vote for: Do you believe that voting … Continue reading →

A New Year’s Ballad For the Right-Wing Media and Their Corporate Backers or: Here’s Wishing All You Toadies a Very,Very Crappy New Year.

Posted by barkinginthedark ⋅ December 29, 2011 ⋅ 8 Comments

The Kochs are two vermin Limbaugh needs wormin’ They spread their disease like ebola Ingraham’s a slag Coulter’s in drag And none of ‘em knows shit from shinola Beck is a prick Hume is a dick O’Reilly’s a tick on humanity Murdoch’s a ghoul Asman’s a tool And speaking of tools there is Hannity … Continue reading →