The Predicted “Republicane” Came Ashore: Winds of Change or More Hot Air?

The ill winds of the long-predicted “Republicane” blew through the electorate last night leaving in its wake a tidal wave of destruction on the Democratically controlled, representative house, of our federal legislature.  As an ominous low pressure system long apparent on the national radar, the barometer of political unrest foretold of its coming. The bellwether [...]

I Am a Liberal, The Other L-word

I was asked recently if Mindschmootz is a “progressive” blog.  Without hesitation, I began my response in the affirmative, but then I stopped.  My blog is just a collection of random thoughts, my random thoughts.  Some postings are advocating for change, but just as many musings stand for the status quo.  So, I said to [...]

LMAO Video of the Day – Balls Beer for Health Care Reform

In my request for the Dems to get a pair (whether it be balls or ovaries) and move forward with their work, I received this from a friend.  Hilarious! embedded by Embedded Video

Reconciliation? Dems Better Get It Together

I’ve never been one to goose-step my way through life.  I have routinely asked questions of supposed authority, and that’s why I am asking the Democratic Party (starting at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.) what the hell are you doing?  No wonder your supporters are so angry.  You used to be the party of schools, the party [...]

‘Roid Rage for Change: Democrats Need Performance Enhancement

The New York Times is reporting that Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz are two of the 100 Major League Baseball players to test positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.  I have to ask, are we surprised?  And better yet, do we care? Manny missed fifty games of this season serving out a punishment handed down [...]