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

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

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

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

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.

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

Putting Christ Back in Christmas the “Family Values” Way

The Family Research Council, Focus on the Family, and The Christian Coalition have just issued a report condemning certain Christmas carols as “un-Christ-like, un-Christian, unfriendly to family values, and aiding in the advancement and glorification of certain un-American lifestyles.” Pointing out that the carol “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” as the most egregious offender, the … Continue reading

This Koch’s For You (Are Fucked!) Or: No Payroll Tax Break or Unemployment Checks For You Unless There’s Oil For Them

The Koch brothers greedy and vile Own the Tea Party gang rank and file The pipeline’s their goal And to get it they’d roll Every family – man, woman, and child   So they shoved Keystone oil in the bill And if they don’t get it they’ll kill Our tax break, our checks We can … Continue reading