Category Archives: Politics

I’ve worked on election campaigns in three states (Arizona, Louisiana, and Michigan) , which I now feel qualifies me to pretend that I’m qualified to diagnose and correct any and all problems with the various states electoral systems. Keeping that … Continue reading →

I’m generally able to avoid going to Christmas parties. My until-now-secret technique for avoiding them depends on three things: I’m an atheist. (Therefore, no religious functions to attend.) I’m usually unemployed. (Therefore, no business functions to attend.) I’m antisocial. (Therefore, … Continue reading →

After Election Day, I was feeling a little dejected. Although the Democrats did pretty well in Michigan, the Republicans held the White House and both houses of Congress. Even worse, 2005 is an “off year”, with nothing but municipal elections … Continue reading →

Today on Crossfire, Paul Begala came out in (half-joking) support of the same constitutional amendment I proposed 13 months ago. I’m still looking for steady work — maybe I’ll send a résumé to CNN. With a little practice, I’m sure … Continue reading →

It seemed like a good plan. Get up, get out, work for the Democrats all day, so I won’t have time to stress out about the election. Except this election is apparently going to last forever. Damn Ohioans. I lived … Continue reading →

There’s a little town in New Hampshire called Hart’s Location that opens the polls at midnight so it can be the first town in America to report its presidential election results. The results are in, and the Bush/Kerry/Nader tally was … Continue reading →

I stayed up much too late Saturday night trying to fix some problems with this blog. With only five hours of sleep, I dragged myself out of bed and drove over to the Downriver Democrats Organization again for another day … Continue reading →

Today, I got up bright and early planning to volunteer at the DDO, but developed a stomach ache immediately after breakfast. So I downed some Pepto Bismol, waited a few hours, then drove to the office. I’m still not sure … Continue reading →

So I’m sitting around my house, umemployed, bored, and freaking out from pre-election anxiety, when I finally get angry enough (at myself; I accomplish a lot more when I’m angry) to go volunteer with the local Democratic “organization”. I take … Continue reading →

This weekend, the local Democrats decided it was time to drop off literature in Brownstown Township, one of those confusing municipalities that refuses to be contiguous. I actually lived in Brownstown for two years in the 1970s, so I volunteered … Continue reading →