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Political Blog Directory
- DigiPoop
DigiPoop is a progressive political messaging blog examining the communications strategies of all major candidates during the 2016 election.
- Chicken Fried Politics
Chicken Fried Politics is the one-stop spot for politics, Southern style, covering the latest political news across 14 Southern states. Published by an award-winning former CNN journalist, our site is non-partisan, analytical and authoritative.
- Alt Right
A blog dedicated to the growing Alt Right movement.
- Practical Utopian
The Practical Utopian is intended as a library of political design.
Are you well enough informed to make the right decision come 2016?
- Broken Laughter
Broken Laughter is a blog by a middle aged Midwesterner with musings about politics, current events, food and popular culture.
- Reardon Reports
Reardon Reports is the source for news on and analysis of politics in New Hampshire from an insider's perspective. Coverage is accurate and independent and – full disclosure – the product of a longtime Democrat.
- Slapjabpost
Lacking political correctness and with occasionally biting satire, our goal is to give a fresh persepctive on today's issues.
- Pareto Politics
A community where diverse political ideologies converge to learn from each other in order to break the gridlock of political divides.
- Moron Majority
Moronmajority.com is a political blog for the intelligent minority in this country. Our goal is to once again become the majority! "Scientia Potentia Est" - Knowledge is Power!
- Something to Consider
Tackling broken political dialogue head-on with challenging, thought-provoking questions to get you curious and jump-start your next great political conversation.
- The Moral Middle
Politics, life and a little religion from a moral middle perspective.
- The Write Direction
Conservative political blog for the regular American.
- Clizfeed
Commentary and collection of political and legal news.
- Commonsense Concepts
A conservative blog.
- The Feehery Theory
Republican commentator on the political landscape.
- Richard Schmitt
Thoughts about current events from a left-leaning perspective.
- Conservative Musings
Our goal is to have intelligent discussion of the topics of the day. We realize everyone has their opinion and they should be allowed to express it in a discussion forum without calling each other names.
- Marshall in the Middle
A politically moderate blog focusing on current issues and possible solutions to a failed government.
- Peace and conflict politics
Essays and analysis of political conflict with particular emphasis on Israel and the Middle East. Focuses on deliberation, politics, and communication.
A CONSERVATIVE HUSBAND, FATHER, AMERICAN LOOK AT THINGS. SMALL GOVERNMENT! BIG NATIONAL DEFENSE! LOW TAXES! My mission is to tell you what is going on and my conservative opinion on it. I welcome and appreciate your questions, concerns, input, and suggest
- Renaissance Politics
A political blog dedicated to the thoughtful and creative review of the political issues of the day.
- Our Voices
Don't be fooled by the political talking points. Let's discuss the real issues.
- European-American Blog
A left-of-center blog, primarily devoted to politics, but also to international travel, leisure, cultural issues and sociological commentary.
- America's Son
A conservative blog that intends to keep serious political matters light-hearted, yet realistic. The goal of this blog is to captivate those who have previously divorced themselves from the political world, and reintroduce them to the unfamiliar side of
- My Spin On Things
A political and current events blog that offers a 360 degree view on news stories and well-informed opinion articles.
- Right Wing Sucks
A Left Wing blog focusing on politics, news, and more.
- Lionboi Blues & News
The rantings and ravings of a humorous, liberal lesbian on everything political; from the Iraq War to Christian Conservatives and the U.S. Congress.
- Kerfuffle
This blog is generally focused international affairs and may cover American foreign policy, international political economy, development issues
- Politikon Zoon
Politikon Zoon deals with political theory and practice.
- Dr. PoliJava
This blog is designed to allow a free flowing conversation on interesting developments in American politics. I hope it will be a place that attempts to probe political life and provide answers to the often confusing tone of American politics.
- Ilya Shlyakhter's published letters to the editor
Published letters to the editor. On: health policy, israel, politics, hypocrisy, religion, science, war on terror, dignity, iraq, poverty, policy ideas, malpractice reform, self-censorship, hidden costs, fairness
- Lost Nation.tv
Lost Nation TV is packed with multi-media political news and satire featuring commentary by author and journalist Jack McEnany, original video of presidential candidates campaigning in New Hampshire, and new political cartoons by John Klossner.
- AmericansDebate.com Blog
Editorials and Current Events from a Liberal perspective.
- MiseryWatch
Fact-based commentary on politics, current events and the Bush administration.
- WatchingPolitics
We do news, commentary and research. We cover stories not easy to find in the mainstream press.
- Gravier House Press
In addition to commentary on the hottest legal and political issues, such as gay marriage, the Bush Doctrine, Ray Nagin, activist judges, and tort reform, visit Gravier House Press for cutting edge insights into the state of the novel, literature, music a
- PunditMom
My blog is focused on the commentary about politics, motherhood, the law and lifestyle issues, from the perspective of a political mom.
- A Good Choice . . . for Ohio
Merrill Samuel "Sam" Keiser, Jr. shares his thoughts on God, the world, Ohio, the issues and his campaign for United States Senate, etc. "Sam" is a Democratic candidate for the U. S. Senate in 2006.
- Your Civic Doody
We eat the news for breakfast. Read what is left behind.
- Civic Rule
Promoting political action through open discussion of politics, news, and current events.
- The Mark Riley Show
News and analysis from a progressive point of view. Mark Riley separates rhetoric from real progress.
- Bosco's UK
Commentary on current UK issues. This site supports the need for much stronger awareness of consequences within what should be a civic society. A massive focus on deference and virtue from a young age accompanied by harsh punishment is the only way now.
- Politics Line
Columns from over 150 national columnists from Pat Buchanan on the right to Jimmy Breslin on the left updated every morning. Each column has a Discussion section for you to voice your opinion on the author's topic.
- Iowa True Blue
Everything you need to know about Iowa politics by Gordon R. Fischer, former chair of the Iowa Democratic Party.
- Clear Commentary
Thoughtful, conservative, and lucid commentary that combines historical analogies and carefully selected evidence to bolster arguments.
- Jesus Said
Being reminded of what Jesus Said might make a difference in how we begin to live our lives.
- Citizen Journal
Confronting loony liberals, debating the future of American conservatism and occasionally talking sports, one day at a time.
- altara
A blog dealing with politics and culture. At times, comment; other times false news under heading of SUB-ROSA NEWS.
- South Dakota War College
Issues, campaigning, and South Dakota politics from a Republican point of view.
- The Political Critic
Political blog that presents a critical view of Democrats and Republicans. Unlike liberal blogs and conservative blogs, we attempt to be critical of the left and the right.
- whereIstand
Where do you stand on the issues? Participate and speak your mind.
- The Hue and Cry
A call to arms from the "Rational Left" for honesty, intelligence, and accountability in America.
- LawsWatch
Reporting on the activity of disgraced MP, now Mayor of Wanganui New Zealand, Michael Laws.
- Dog Politics - Wake Up And Smell The Dog
The Political Blog For Dog Owners - Covering Anti-Dog Legislation & Policy - Political News and Commentary
- Fucked Up Country.com
Talking about the "fucked up" state of the United States from outsourcing to violence.
- SwMo Libertarian
A semi-regular personal rant against all things bland and predictable, like "liberal vs. conservative politics" and "two political parties is all America needs"-style BS reasoning.
- Hopperbach
A right-hopping rabbit who is doing his part to gnaw away at the root of the liberal problem.
- Idealistlefty
A running political commentary through the eyes of idealist leftys.
- A Middle American Man's View of the World
Serving as an outlet of common sense thinking.
- Peter Porcupine
Conservative Peter Porcupine, inventor of political attack ads during the Revolution and jailed for sedition by the Founding Fathers, looks down at the current political scene especially in Massachusetts.
- Stop the NWO
Tracking the current atmosphere in the world of globalist political actions, the terrorism problem and the false left - right paradigm.
- Chronically Pissed
A relentless, no-holds-barred diatribe from a liberal who can no longer contain his rage. Contains explicit, vulgar and singularly offensive content aimed at the Bush Administration, the religious right, Bill O'Reilly and other similarly insipid jacka
- Top of My Head
Anti-Bush, Pro-American
- James A. Long
Politics, Society & Public Policy for Centrists.
- There is No Second Place
This is a search for the truth -- an attempt to find out what is real.
- Words Light Fires
Mark Twain or Samuel Clemens if you prefer said it best, "Words Light Fires" and that they do....
- The Uncooperative Blogger
Brian Bonner's Opinions On Politics And News. Informative, Honest And No Holds Bared!
- Eagle Cries
Middle of the road concerns about the future of our great country.
- Elect Mitt Romney President in 2008 Blog!
This blog was created to discuss the presidential candidacy of Mitt Romney in 2008, included will be news articles and links with such information.
- Fresh Salad
Because Democratic politics should be like a fresh salad and not the stale leftovers that we are too often handed.
- LeftIndependent
A blog for Americans not constrained by the partisanship dogma and dictates of America's right wing dominated two party system.
- Blog of the Nation
Discussion on current events, politics, news, government, and more.
- Moderates Revenge
Moderates revenge, a chance to hear the view from the middle, featuring (relatively) sane discussions. Political extremism or personal attacks get deleted, no exceptions.
- RockThrower
Occasional Missives on Politics
- Government Cheese
Discussion of Lo-Carb Diets such as Atkins and the Zone, and how U.S. Government nutrition policy is killing Americans.
- The Political Rant
We try to align ourselves not with the New York Times, nor with Fox News, but rather, present ourselves as independent intellectuals, concerned with increasingly dangerous levels of societal ignorance.
- Socioeconomics
Blog on social theories and global political economics.
- A More Irrational Point of View
WHat started out as a forum for serious discussion quickly spiraled out of control, and it looks like its going to stay that way, all are invited to post comments, via blog user or anonymous.
- Blah3
Bitching about one thing or another since 1997.
- BloggerRadio.com
Liberal & Progressive Political Commentary
- Poopy Caca
News satire about Pop Culture, Politics, the Media and Los Angeles Written by Joe Wilson
- American Author Peter de Krassel - What America Has To Do To Survive New World Disorder
A post 9/11 guide on how Americans can reorient and clean up their act to survive, thrive and continue to guide in the 21st century.
- Bittersweet
conservative views
- Damn Right
A conservative Republican housewife who loves God, believes in her President, and supports our troops.
- Clay Feet Expressions
Clay Feet Expressions addresses alternative postmodern ministry philosphy.
- Local Tint
Observations of politics and culture in Birmingham, Alabama, the US, and the world.
- Bamacrat
Politics in Alabama
- Dissecting Rightism
Exposing the hideous reality of the right-wing agenda and debunking the specious propaganda of ugly rightists.
- American Regression
Full feature rant on political hot topics of the day. Reminding Americans what it means to be a Citizen at every opportunity. Comes complete with gay sensabilities and Regressed anger.
- Right Angle Blog
A discussion of Cleveland politics, news, issues and current events
- Agitprop
A weblog about politics, power, truth, lies, and political propaganda in the American Empire.
- Happily Stuck in Ithaca
Political and personal posts from a gay progressive Democrat in Ithaca, NY
- Mixter's Mix
A progressive view of the world. A little bit of everything, for variety's sake.
- SkipperStyle
A look at national politics and international relations with a liberal point of view.
- The Politics Post
The column dedicated to individual liberty, personal responsibility and fiscally sound policies.
- Ya Libnan!
Ya Libnan! is your guide to the Lebanese revolution... With reports live from Beirut, you can count on up to date coverage of the latest events as the people march for freedom!
- Little Winds
Liberal News and Commentary Left-wing merchandise
- PBD - Progressive Blog Digest
This blog is composed of clips and links from other progressive blog and news sites, accompanied by my own observations and opinions. They concern my main preoccupations with the Bush administration, the GOP generally, and right wing pundits and commentat
- The Rambling Taoist
The predominant perspective in the western world is derived from a Judeo-Christian viewpoint. This has led to dualism; people have become estranged from the environment, each other and themselves. This blog is written by a Taoist. See if you can discern a
- The Future is a Foreign Country
This blog is an accompaniment to my forthcoming book 'The Future is a Foreign Country'. The book charts the entire history of the EU, reveals all the lies and fictions about the euro and the constitution, and argues that those of us who are aware of what
- Just To The Left
A youthful and humorous take on current events and our government.
- zenophobia: enlightened fear
Observations of the ordinarily bizarre world of Journalistic reporting, religious zealotry and evolution news.
- Vast Right Wing Attack Blog
Conservative and Libertarian Political Opinion on the world around us. Dedicated to the exposure of liberals, Marxists, communists and other left wingers.
- Oval Office 2008
An impartial, non-partisan blog on the race for the White House in 2008
- The Abercrombie View
My views on religion, politics and the world around us
- media girl
A community blog of, by and for women (interested) in media ... and politics ... and feminism
- Moof's Monologues
Focuses primarily on politics, law and relevant international news that isn't covered in the media as deeply as it should be, along with my commentary.
- Constantly Amazed, Yet Never Surprised
Observations of politics and society, from the perspective of an independent liberal.
- Knappster
Blog of libertarian Democrat author and activist Thomas L. Knapp
- Delivering Hope
Political, philosophical, and theological musings relying on common sense and decency, and exalting hope and possibility over cynicism and despair.
- Phil Smith
Musings from an independent American
- The Proponent of Reason
A Democrat's Bully Pulpit in Cyberspace.
- Going to the Mat
Collected thoughts about politics, local and national news and the occaisional whimsey.
- Lest Darkness Fall
An expression of personal freedom designed to educate people about the meaning and importance of freedom and personal responsibility. Topics will include current events, historical analysis, gun control and firearms rights, education, politics and more. I
- The Punditocracy
A colaborative blog featuring a Democrat, a Republican, and a libertarian.
- Ramblings from Regular Ron
A Regular guys take on the world of Politics...Pop Culture...Wine...Music...and Books
- A Better Nation
Politics, Perspective, Context, Culture - A sharply skeptical and deeply hopeful discussion of American life
- MoxieGrrrl
An angry girl with a computer and a dream... Political commentary from a liberal thinker.
- National Summary
National Summary provides analysis and commentary for the investigative voter on international, national, political, electoral, fiscal, military, social, and cultural issues from a conservative perspective.
- Right And Wrong
Right-leaning libertarian commentary, with splashes of pop culture stuff likely tossed into the mix. Etc. Semolina Pilchard and a guest blogger Officer Friendly.
- The New Democrat
A look at the radical center of the Democratic party, and what needs to change so Democrats can win again.
- GotDesign
Foreign Policy, the Intelligence Community, General Politics, and Miscellaneous Musings
- LightUpTheDarkness
Progressive views and insight on the values and policies for the foundation of a Democratic 21st Century.
- Shakespeare's Sister
A progressive blog for all manner of punditry, analysis, debate, and complaint.
- Dawn of A New America: The Right LEFT Story
Mostly political commentary and info a little left of center. Some fun and some serious.......best wishes
- sustainablog
Sustainablog is dedicated to news, information and personal meanderings related to environmental and economic sustainability, green and sustainable business, and environmental politics.
- Dissent Channel
Dedicated dissent and media criticism with snarky asides and good old fashioned earnestness thrown in. We care, y'all.
- CoolParty.us
Young Libertarians blog here.
- Tinfoil Hat Pundit
A Satirical Look At Serious Issues.
- LibertyGuys
Let's start with who we're not. We're not conservatives, we're not college professors, we're not lawyers and we're not hippies. We're just regular ol' US citizens who recognize the need to expand the scope of libertarian thought to counter the constrictio
- Vorticity
Politics, Religion and Other Impolite Topics, (from a conservative point of view)
- The Blog of M'Gath
Comments on current issues from a pro-freedom, pro-reason standpoint.
- Sardonic Side Show
Blog by stand up comic and political satirist Tina Dupuy. Keeping the hair blond and the mood black!
- Random Thoughts: Unfair and Unbalanced
Politics and current affairs from a liberal viewpoint by a Nevada teacher.
- The Center Ring
A Democratic blog with a centrist viewpoint exhorting the party to Hold the Base; Take Back the Center!
- The Urban Grind
A look at current events, politics and life in general from the perspective of a conservative woman in Manhattan
- NO Bulletin
your source for lively discussion about the current governmental and political scene
- Crackednews
Political humor, parody news, and satire for those who don't believe everything they read but read it anyway.
- John Deeth Blog
Too old to be cool, too young not to care in Iowa City
- Blog Spectrum
Each week the Blog Spectrum team will address one issue at a time. This is a civil effort, with many broad points of view (Liberals, Libertarian's, Conservatives, Moderates, and all the rest); we are not going to be indulging in word games when respondi
- Follow Me Here...
"You can only tell the shapes of things by looking at their edges..." Follow me, here you'll find edgy social commentary, criticism, cynicism, conjunctions and conundrums, outrage. Recent scientific, technical and healthcare developments. Occasional rants
- Reality Based Nation
Progressive journal for political news, analysis, commentary, and satire
- NewsBlog 5000
Trying too hard to bring you your news.
- DSS Hubris
DSS Hubris is a foreign policy and defense issues blog, focusing on the War on Terror and the National Security Strategy of the United States.
- C-Pol: Constitutionalist, Conservative Politics
Thoughts on politics, culture and religion from a constitutionalist, conservative perspective.
- Red State Diaries
The musings of an Alabama moderate in a country that isn't as divided as it thinks.
- Swami Uptown
Commentary on politics and religion from liberal magazine writer Jesse Kornbluth.
- Cosmic Milk
Universal wisdom in an easily digestible pill. Side effect include death and/or nausea.
- 84rules
A Conservative News and Commentary Blog with the expressed purpose of revealing the facts and stories that the Mainstream Press routinely and deliberately ignores.
- Free Speeches: Where Free Speech is Spoken
Free Speeches features video taken from speakers of various political persuasions. They are chosen to be poignant and relevant regarding their respective topics; and to envigor the discussion on current events.
- 24 Hours To Live
Surviving Iraq, Surviving Bush
- Politically Inclined Heretic
Daily commentary on political, international, and cultural news with a fairly non-partisan, thoughtful perspective.
- A Stitch in Haste
A collection of real-world libertarian, individualist and laissez-faire rants on policy, culture and other current events by an average, everyday gay lawyer & investment banker and part-time pop scholar.
- TrinPundit
political blog featuring commentary on politics, the media, and occasionally sports
- I Want My Country Back!
A progressive political website dedicated to exposing truth, revealing lies, and reminding the world that the political left is strong, patriotic, and morally sound!!
- Hipublican Dot Com
Hip, Conservative and On Point
- GOPInsight.com
GOPInsight.com is a site with a focus on politics. With the awesome 2004 Presidential victory comes a new challenge .. the challenge to keep a conservative representation in Washington D.c. .. That is what GOPInsight.com is all about!
- Confederate Yankee
Political and social commentary above the Manson-Nixon Line.
- Apologies Demanded
Right-wing politics, God, theology, philosophy, history, comic books, and everything tied into one hard-liner's views of truth and justice
- Junto Boyz
Business & Technology, Politics, and Random Posts from the Left, Right, and Elsewhere
- Disconnected Rumblings
I will talk about whatever crosses my mind at that point. Expect reactions to Republican attacks and propaganda.
- Maggie Thatcher's Underpants
Because politics is a messy business
- On The Road To 2008
Commentary on issues as we countdown to the next opportunity to change the direction of America.
- meat-eating leftist
liberals with balls.
- Existential Crisis
Libertarian blog by Canadian High School Senior.
- What's In Scott's Head?
"What's In Scott's Head" is the blog of columnist Scott C. Smith, offering up political and media analysis. Unfair and biased to present a liberal perspective of the state of U.S. politics.
- Arancaytar's Li'l Corner
The stands for little or liberal, whichever you please. Get the weekly rant here.
- JunkYardDog
A moderate point of view of politics and war.
- Truthprobe
A conservative opinion of current and historical events.
- Democracy's Daily Posts From TheRestofUs.org
Information and analysis on democracy-related issues from around the country. Focuses on campaign finance and Electoral College reform.
- Prague Writer
Mostly political commentary by an American expat living in the Czech Republic
- Times Against Humanity
A Catholic critique of contemporary society including its political dimensions.
- The Conservative Citizen
The weblog by the author of The Conservative Citizen commentary column. A corner of the web dedicated to providing common sense news and commentary on global events, society, culture and the political landscape.
- Jeff Vail's "A Theory of Power"
Politics, Hierarchy & Anarchy, Economics, International Security, Anthropology, History and more. The homepage for Jeff Vail's book, "A Theory of Power".
- Iddybud
Progressive politics from one American woman's perspective. Daily commentary since January, 2003. Philosophy, humor, colorful design. Comments allowed.
- PSoTD
Taking a look at the oddities of everyday politics and government, and the quiet issues that just don't go away.
- Catholics in Public Life
An ongoing commentary on prominent Catholic politicians (from the left and right side of the ideological isle), calling them to greater obedience to their faith.
- Simon and the Lefties
Working to drive running-dog lackeys of the Imperium into the sea
- The Political Dogs
Political discussion concerning a broad selection of topics with a conservative angle
- Blogs Against Hillary
What would it be like to wake up on November 5th 2008 and hear the words " PRESIDENT ELECT HILLARY CLINTON."?? Scary isn't it?? That's why we've createed Blogs Against Hillary. Join us today!
- A Bigger Tent
Building a broader Democratic coalition, one new voter at a time
- BuzzWebster
BuzzWebster is the blog of the nonpartisan political website PoliticsOnline. BuzzWebster covers the intersection of politics & the Internet and all the roads that lead there. Buzz is always funny, informative and tells it like it is with no reservations.
- Excuse my french
A Frenchman talks to the Americans
- NathanCallahan.com
Author and talk radio show host Nathan Callahan on politics, culture, science, aesthetics, philosophy, wealth, language, gossip and absurdity.
- Political News
Breaking news on politics and elections from several different sources.
- The NewsNik
The NewsNik is a daily summary of news stories from around the Right side of the Web. Featured links represent current coverage of national and world events, Christian issues and pop culture.
- Resistance is futile!
Observations on the political, economic, and social issues of the day, from the conservative viewpoint, live from liberal Eugene, OR
- That's Going Too Far!
Political commentary and satire that bites.
- Blog Hogger
Blog Hogger is a team blog updated by a bunch of teens who know what they're doing. They discuss matters such as abortion, gay marriage, liberal zombies, etc... Check it out. It'll do you some good.
- Junto Boys
A blog of current events and ancient issues
- Frederick Clarkson
A More-or-Less Daily blog on politics and religion.
- Pros and Cons
A conservative blog site with a mission to educate, enrich, encourage and amuse, all with an eye to a conservative philosophy which emphasizes a commitment to faith, family, country, and humanity.
- Everybody's Entitled to My Opinion
A teacher and former Democrat holds forth on politics and culture
- Forewarned is Forearmed
My attempt to cut through the fog of politics and war to try to figure out what's really going on in the world.
- Ministry O Truth
Poltical news and education where the mainstream news media have failed
- Arizona Watch
We focus on news, issues & topics related to politics and culture in Arizona. Arizonans of all affiliations are welcome and encouraged to submit contributions but the main emphasis is on the libertarian and objectivist view point.
- Coffee with CrankyBeach
To entertain and inform, provoke thought and otherwise deal with whatever topics happen to be interesting at any given moment.
- Political Tracker
Hawkish Conservative Libertarian commentary on national and international news, as well as current events.
- Cranky Bastard
Conservative/Libertarian Political Discussion and Current Events Commentary
- Maybe I Think Too Much
Advocating a Christian worldview, limited government, free enterprise, individual rights, personal responsibility, intelligent patriotism, and general silliness.
- Political Addict
Rants & Musings on Politics, IT and Other Stuff
- An Englishman in New York
An ongoing political and sociological critique of the two English-speaking democracies on the left and right bank of the Atlantic.
- A Word From The Right
Rants, Ramblings and Intemperate Thoughts From An Unapologetic Conservative
- ContraWeb :: Digital Activism for the New Millenium
A weblog and resource for activism, civil rights, democracy, the environment and much more. Features articles, commentary and over 400 links to other resources.
- Another Liberal Blog
Exercising my right to obnoxious, ill-informed liberal opinion.
- all-encompassingly
two mormon conservatives writing on politics, news and other topics. the purpose is making fun of the liberal worldview through humor and satire.
- Media Girl Tunes In
Are you paying attention?
- A la Gauche
Political News and Commentary from the Far Left
- American Liberal
Blog site for Progressives, Democrats and Liberals. Get your own blog for free.
- Estropundit
A progressive contrarian, leavened with a bit of estrogen
- Schadelmann.com
Commentary and humor from Venice Beach California with a political consultant/writer who enjoys calling it as he sees it.
- political blog for the politically incorrect
-- Politics, Current News and Events, Terrorism and Homeland Security --
- National Security Law Forum
A forum for research and discussion of issues in national security law.
- Yankee Pride
Here you will find the thoughts, musings, ideas and rants of a proud Yankee about world happenings. Be prepared and forewarned, that I will tell it like I see it from a northern, republican, YANKEE WOMAN perspective. If you can't handle it, then click onw
- ProLifeBlogs
Listing and posts of pro-life bloggers.
- bLogicus
Conservative Christian musings about politics, life and philosophy.
- roblimo.com
Political writings by IT journalist Robin 'Roblimo' Miller that don't belong on Slashdot or NewsForge
- Cptnwinky.com
Politics from the view of a Republican in Wester MA (Liberal Country).
- Mads' Bookmarks
Links and commentary about US and international politics
- The Rooftop Blog
Exploring the news and interplay of the Four Estates--family, church, government, and the media--and the moral imagination of a culture informed by the Judeo-Christian tradition.
- 1600 Political Bits
Commentary on Politics and Entertainment
- Slashdot Politics
A new section from the number one technology blog, Slashdot, this section covers politics and political topics from an independent angle.
- Postcards From The Campaign Trail
Candid look at postcards from the campaign trail, political humor, fake news, bi-partisan
- A different kind of conservative blog
Conservative politics
- Hot Flash Report
Opinionated liberal views of the wrongs of the right by Ann Rose and Susan Hill
- Real Deal
A politically progressive and adventerous traveller speaks his mind. Come along for the ride!
- Your Civic Doody
It may be messy. But we've all got to do it. I eat serious news for breakfast, and give you the funny by evening.
- Right Journal
Objective conservative commentary that focuses more on issues rather than political parties.
- Nykola.com | bothering people since 1981
Politics, Culture, Theocracy, and Philosophy from a young, black woman who's sick of political labels and even more sick of the Liberal agenda.
- TheEvansMemo.
Make sure you get the Memo.
- Dennis Fox's Weblog
Personal and political observations by critical psychologist further to the left than liberal.
- Corey Hawkey
Political ramblings of a liberal college student.
- Planet Dave Daily Blog
Politics with a humorous twist.
- Off The Grid
A blog that covers all angles of the latest issues with a focus on the 2004 presidential election.
- Chuck's Daily Blog
Conservative right wing views and news.
- A Pax American and other fun stuff
Without stooping to party-line talking points, this blog follows in the footsteps of Thomas Paine, associating political positions and actions with their REAL LIFE results and observations. Charles King, the author has had a varied and spectacularly ecle
- The Cyber Menace
In depth commentary on American and Canadian politics, the media, sports, and other intelligent topics.
- Not Quite Right
The Not Quite Right blog is the online version of a public access political forum TV show. The website (and show) is a journal of commentary focusing on foreign, domestic, and social issues.
- Barking Dingo
political discussion and commentary about the elections and politics in general
- Conservative Life
Social and fiscal conservative issues affecting Canadians and Americans.
- Freethought
Commentary on current affairs with a focus on Constitutional issues.
- The Rinse Cycle
Defeat John Kerry and keep America safe
- My Echo Chamber
A moderate forced into conservative clothes.
- Clayton's Corner
Politics, philosophy and religion are discussed. Comments welcome!
- Politics & Sex
The dissection, analysis and critique of the ultimate aphrodisiac.
- Section 31
Right-leaning blog discussing politics, foreign affairs, and life in general.
- Tom Rants
Political commentary from a southwest Missouri lower-case libertarian.
- Poor Justin's Almanac
A conservative blog focusing on humor, analysis, and commentary.
- Law, Government, and Politics
Discussion of law, government application of laws, and political corruption of both.
- The Independent Observer
the independent observer, news and commentary, unapologetic, uncensored - true.
- A Red Mind in a Blue State
The musings of a Republican trapped in a Democratic State.
- Chinese Suburbia
Commentary on Chinese and American politics from an independent perspective.
- Kevin Courser
Part opinion, part recycling, always pre-emptive, always conservative
- Public Detoxification
Discussion of current events, policy matters, and general political/economic ideas from a libertarian/conservative perspective.
- Dogfight04
A news and commentary site that gives the non-bush voter the tools and documented info to win this damn vicious dogfight in 2004.
- Spot On
A politics obsessed chick in NYC.
- GayPatriot
Stop by for the musings of a gay conservative who supports the re-election of President Bush, and disdains the gay liberal elitists.
- Poliglut.org
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Inside Out Lasagna
Makes 4 servings
Getting started Equipment you will need: medium saucepan, medium skillet, chef knife, cutting board
8 oz. whole wheat penne pasta
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion
3 garlic cloves
8 oz. precooked Italian turkey sausage
6 medium mushrooms
Dash of salt and pepper
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
4 cups baby spinach
1. Prepare pasta according to package instructions.
2. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Chop onion, mince garlic, and slice sausages. Add to skillet. Sauté 3 minutes.
3. Slice mushrooms and add to skillet, along with salt and pepper. Sauté 5 minutes more, or until tender.
4. Drain tomatoes; add to skillet along with spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
5. Toss the sauce with the pasta and divide among 4 bowls.
Place a 3 Tbsp. dollop of ricotta on each serving.
Suggested Side Items: garlic bread, Italian side salads, glass of milk
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Still Life #2, 1962
Tom WesselmannAmerican, 1931-2004
Oil and collage on board
48 x 48-1/8 in. (121.9 x 122.2 cm)
Norton Simon Museum, Gift of Mr. Fred Heim
Art © Estate of Tom Wesselmann/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY Reproduction of this image, including downloading, is prohibited without written authorization from VAGA www.vagarights.com
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Like many artists of the 1950s and 1960s, Tom Wesselman responded to postwar consumerism by incorporating elements of popular culture into his paintings. Unlike Andy Warhol or Roy Lichtenstein, however, Wesselman was less concerned with criticizing or celebrating these aspects of contemporary life and more interested in the formal characteristics that these references brought to his work. In Still Life #2 the artist assembles a rather traditional scene, updated in both subject and style for midcentury artist and viewer. Several of the objects have been cut and pasted—even the elegant floral still life at center—and this play among the various depictions of reality was at the heart of his artistic interests. Wesselman felt that the dialogue between painted objects and collage "helps establish a momentum throughout the picture... At first glance, my pictures seem well behaved, as if—that is a still life, OK. But these things have such crazy give-and-take that I feel they get really very wild."
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Performers from 15 countries will dazzle circus fans with new, amazing feats in the biggest and best Shrine Circus ever.
The Shriners offer affordable family entertainment, and "BOGO" (buy one, get one) coupons are available at www.2011circus.com in publications and locations throughout the community. Tickets are $14 (for children 12 and under) and $16 for adults. More details on show times and tickets are available at the website. Tickets may be purchased at the venue one hour prior to show time. Shows begin at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
The only interactive circus in the world, this year's show includes the opportunity of a lifetime, as audience members are welcomed into the circus rings before, during intermission and after the circus to meet the stars, ride ponies and elephants, and take photographs.
The Shrine Circus is a fundraising event for the Al Amin Shriners, and helps to promote philanthropy and civic service in the community. For more information on Al Amin Shrine, visit www.alamintemple.org. Net proceeds from the Shrine Circus benefit the Al Amin Shrine, and are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.


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Wouldn't it be great if you could eat whatever you wanted and just exercised a little more later?
Unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that way. Still, a recent Texas Christian University study of 300 adults found that learning how much more you'd need to exercise to work off certain foods was enough to make people pick a lower-calorie meal.
Take a look at what it would take to work off some of our favorite high-calorie indulgences.
Chick Fil-A Waffle Fries. Chick Fil-A's delicious waffle fries have 390 calories in each medium-size serving. That equals 90 minutes of sweaty Power Yoga.
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream. Ben & Jerry's Phish Food premium ice cream packs 280 calories into each 1/2-cup serving. That's a little more than an hour's worth of pumping iron. But who stops at a single serving? Eat the whole pint and do about five hours of weight lifting (or almost two hours of bare-handed rock climbing).
Auntie Anne's Pretzel. These pretzels are delicious—and pack about 340 calories each. And that's without the dipping sauces. Pull on your swimsuit for an hour of laps (add 20 minutes if you are a cheese dipper).
McDonalds Big Mac Meal. The Big Mac alone is 550 calories—the "sweat equivalent" of running 5 miles, or about 25 laps around a standard football field. Order the whole extra value meal? That will cost you 63 laps.
Lay's Classic Potato Chips. One 1.5-ounce snack bag of Lay's Original Potato Chips has 240 calories, which will take about half an hour on a rowing machine to burn off.
7-Eleven Slurpees. A Coke-flavored Slurpee from 7-Eleven has 130 calories in a 16-ounce serving. That seems like a bargain until you realize you need to do 20 minutes of intense pilates in order to work it off.
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion. A Bloomin' Onion from Outback Steakhouse is intended to be shared among six diners, but plenty of people simply split one with a friend. A single serving has 1,959 calories, so your half will cost you two hours of fast paced Zumba.
Oreo Cookies. A six-cookie snack pack of Oreos is 270 calories, or about 3 1/2 miles of walking.
Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll. A classic Cinnabon roll has a whopping 880 calories. To work it off, you'll need to do about 4,125 push ups (which will take you about 2 3/4 hours).
Snickers. A single Snickers candy bar has 250 calories. You burn that much by doing sit-ups or crunches for about an hour without stopping. Get psyched to crank out about 3,000.
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I give my LO formula while at daycare, and not pump at work, and just feed him after work and through the night to the morning????
I have returned backk to work for about 3 weeks now, and I have only been able to pump 1 time consistently. I usually nurse between 5 & 6 am, drop LO off around 8am then pump a 5 -7 oz bottle around 12 noon. Then pick up LO from daycare around 3:30, then pump around 4pm (he usually has just completed his feeding at 2:45 - 3), then nurse for the rest of the night until the next morning. My schedule at work is kinda crazy and I do alot of driving and sometimes it's hard to pump. I have tried to get in 2 sessions at work, but I am only able to get 1 pumping session in. I have been thinking of offering formula only (i have started mixing 1/2 soy with 1/2 bm when I didn't get a chance to pump enough for the next day) during the day when he is at daycare, but I am afraid that it will decrease my supply at night.. SShould I continue with my current schedule (It is impossible to add another pump session at work) or just take away the bm while I am at work??


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Maximilian Kolbe was born in January of 1894 in Zdunska Wunda, Poland, which at the time was part of the Russian Empire. He was raised in a devout Catholic home and from an early age showed a devotion and faith that would characterize his entire life.
Kolbe took his final vows in 1914 while in Rome and became a fully ordained Franciscan priest in 1918. Father Kolbe later founded "The Knights of the Immaculata," whose mission it was to convert non-believers and restore the world to Christ, as well as to spiritually equip and encourage those of the faith.
Father Kolbe became a very prolific journalist and publisher in the areas of religious and devotional materials in a wide variety of newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, and other forms of publication. Father Kolbe and his Immaculata friars ran a highly successful modern printing press that had a monthly magazine circulation of over a million, and a daily newspaper that had a circulation of more than 130,000.
The Nazi war machine invaded Poland in 1939, bring death, destruction, and systematic oppression to the Polish people. As the Nazi army swept through Poland, many people fleeing the onslaught found refuge in Father Kolbe's friary, including 2,000 Jews.
During the subsequent Nazi occupation of Poland, Father Kolbe used his publications to speak out against the Nazis and their atrocities and war crimes. This bold and courageous stance led to his arrest on February 17, 1941 and he was jailed in Pawiak jail in Warsaw. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the notorious Auschwitz concentration camp.
Father Kolbe endured forced labor and many beatings while at Auschwitz, yet still was a pillar of selfless kindness and dignity to his fellow prisoners. He often gave much of his meager food rations to other prisoners and always encouraged others to hold to their faith.
At the end of July in 1941, a prisoner escaped. Whenever a prisoner escaped, ten prisoners were chosen at random to be put in an underground bunker where they were all left to starve to death. This brutal and cruel method was used to deter other prisoners from trying to escape.
All the prisoners were lined up and Nazi commandant Karl Fritsch randomly chose ten men to be put into the starvation bunker to die an extremely slow and agonizing death by starvation and dehydration. One of the men chosen was a man named Francis Gajowniczek. When he was chosen, Gajowniczek cried out desperately about his wife and children that he had. As the ten men were being led away, Father Kolbe stepped out of the line and offered to take Gajowniczek's place in the starvation bunker. The surprised commandant Fritsch agreed. All those present at that moment were amazed that Father Kolbe would willingly take the place of a condemned man he didn't even personally know, knowing full well that a slow and torturous death awaited him.
Father Kolbe and his nine condemned companions were put in the underground bunker where they would be left with no food or water until they died. During the following two weeks, songs and hymns were heard coming from the bunker, as well as prayers. Much to the astonishment of the guards, no screams and begging for food and water were ever heard from the ten men.
After two weeks, Father Kolbe was the only one that remained alive. He was given an injection of carbolic acid that killed him. His body was cremated in the Auschwitz ovens. Because of Kolbe's incredible act of compassion, Gajowniczek would survive Auschwitz and the war. He lived until the age of 93 and died in 1995.
Maximilian Kolbe was beatified by Pope Paul IV in 1971 and was canonized as a saint and declared a martyr by Pope John Paul II on October 10, 1982. Saint Maximilian Kolbe is considered the patron saint of prisoners, political prisoners, families, drug addicts, and journalists.
Leonardo Defilippis was inspired to tell the remarkable story of the life of Saint Maximilian Kolbe. Defilippis is an actor, producer, and director with 36 years of professional experience in stage, television, feature films, and radio programming. Defilippis is founder and president of Saint Luke Productions, which brings various dramas about the life of Christ and saints to audiences by DVD, feature film, and theatrical productions.
Defilippis came to Panna Maria as part of a nation-wide tour where he performs a one-man play that brings to life the profound story of Saint Maximilian. As a one-man play, Defilippis plays multiple characters and skillfully transitions from character to character during the performance.
"When I read about Maximilian's life, I was so engaged because he is a modern person. He lived during World War I and World War II," reflected Defilippis before the performance. "He dealt with the evils of the Nazis and Communism. How he dealt with people who were killing, persecuting, taking away the rights of others, government oppression, and suppression of freedoms is just an incredible inspiration. When I got into it, I found his life to be very touching, very moving. What really inspired me was the witness of his life."
Defilippis shares about how Kolbe's example is relevant for all times and with all people.
"He's relevant to our age because he speaks truth, which is always being suppressed in one way or another. He's relevant because history repeats itself. We always have to be reminded of our history because many of us forget the past."
The production Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz was hosted by the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was held at the Panna Maria Hall. "Panna Maria is the oldest and first Polish settlement in U.S. history –a fitting location for the presentation of a Polish hero. People – both Christian and not - came from different towns to the free-admission showing and were moved by what they saw.
"When humanity was at its worst, he showed humanity at its best," said Father Wieslaw Iwaniec, a native of Poland who is now serving at Immaculate Conception Church. "With him there was no hatred, no looking for revenge. He had the capacity to love, to forgive, because of his relationship to God."
Father Iwaniec speaks with conviction when asked about the ultimate lesson the life of Saint Maximilian Kolbe gives us in our modern, distracted times.
"The way to happiness is not when you live for yourself in the way our selfish and narcissistic society often tells us," he says. "It is the other way around – we are made by God to live for others and to show His love to the world."


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These guidelines are for use in applying the established Criteria for Designation of Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) and Populations (MUPs), based on the Index of Medical Underservice (IMU), published in the Federal Register on October 15, 1976, and in submitting requests for exceptional MUP designations based on the provisions of Public Law 99-280, enacted in 1986.
The three methods for designation of MUAs or MUPs are as follows:
This involves application of the Index of Medical Underservice (IMU) to data on a service area to obtain a score for the area. The IMU scale is from 0 to 100, where 0 represents completely underserved and 100 represents best served or least underserved. Under the established criteria, each service area found to have an IMU of 62.0 or less qualifies for designation as an MUA.
The IMU involves four variables - ratio of primary medical care physicians per 1,000 population, infant mortality rate, percentage of the population with incomes below the poverty level, and percentage of the population age 65 or over. The value of each of these variables for the service area is converted to a weighted value, according to established criteria. The four values are summed to obtain the area's IMU score.
The MUA designation process therefore requires the following information:
(1) Definition of the service area being requested for designation. These may be defined in terms of:
(a) a whole county (in non-metropolitan areas);
(b) groups of contiguous counties, minor civil divisions (MCDs), or census county divisions (CCDs) in non-metropolitan areas, with population centers within 30 minutes travel time of each other;
(c) in metropolitan areas, a group of census tracts (C.T.s) which represent a neighborhood due to homogeneous socioeconomic and demographic characteristics.
In addition, for non-single-county service areas, the rationale for the selection of a particular service area definition, in terms of market patterns or composition of population, should be presented. Designation requests should also include a map showing the boundaries of the service area involved and the location of resources within this area.
(2) The latest available data on:
(a) the resident civilian, non-institutional population of the service area (aggregated from individual county, MCD/CCD or C.T. population data)
(b) the percent of the service area's population with incomes below the poverty level
(c) the percent of the service area's population age 65 and over
(d) the infant mortality rate (IMR) for the service area, or for the county or subcounty area which includes it. The latest five-year average should be used to ensure statistical significance. Subcounty IMRs should be used only if they involve at least 4000 births over a five-year period. (If the service area includes portions of two or more counties, and only county-level infant mortality data is available, the different county rates should be weighted according to the fraction of the service area's population residing in each.)
(e) the current number of full-time-equivalent (FTE) primary care physicians providing patient care in the service area, and their locations of practice. Patient care includes seeing patients in the office, on hospital rounds and in other settings, and activities such as laboratory tests and X-rays and consulting with other physicians. To develop a comprehensive list of primary care physicians in an area, an applicant should check State and local physician licensure lists, State and local medical society directories, local hospital admitting physician listings, Medicaid and Medicare provider lists, and the local yellow pages.
(3) The computed ratio of FTE primary care physicians per thousand population for the service area (from items 2a and 2e above).
(4) The IMU for the service area is then computed from the above data using the attached conversion Tables V1-V4, which translate the values of each of the four indicators (2b, 2c, 2d, and 3) into a score. The IMU is the sum of the four scores. (Tables V1-V4 are reprinted from earlier Federal Register publications.)
This involves application of the Index of Medical Underservice (IMU) to data on an underserved population group within an area of residence to obtain a score for the population group. Population groups requested for MUP designation should be those with economic barriers (low-income or Medicaid-eligible populations), or cultural and/or linguistic access barriers to primary medical care services.
This MUP process involves assembling the same data elements and carrying out the same computational steps as stated for MUAs in section I above. The population is now the population of the requested group within the area rather than the total resident civilian population of the area. The number of FTE primary care physicians would include only those serving the requested population group. Again, the sample survey on page 8 may be used as a guide for this data collection. The ratio of the FTE primary care physicians serving the population group per 1,000 persons in the group is used in determining weighted value V4. The weighted value for poverty (V1) is to be based on the percent of population with incomes at or below 100 percent of the poverty level in the area of residence for the population group. The weighted values for percent of population age 65 and over (V2) and the infant mortality rate (V3) would be those for the requested segment of the population in the area of residence, if available and statistically significant; otherwise, these variables for the total resident civilian population in the area should be used. If the total of weighted values V1 - V4 is 62.0 or less, the population group qualifies for designation as an IMU-based MUP.
Tables V1 - V4 for Determining Weighted Values
Table VI: Percentage of Population Below Poverty Level
Table V2: Percentage of Population Age 65 and Over
Table V3: Infant Mortality Rate
Table V4: Ration of Primary Care Physicians per 1,000 Population
Under the provisions of Public law 99-280, enacted in 1986, a population group which does not meet the established criteria of an IMU less than 62.0 can nevertheless be considered for designation if "unusual local conditions which are a barrier to access to or the availability of personal health services" exist and are documented, and if such a designation is recommended by the chief executive officer and local officials of the State where the requested population resides.
Requests for designation under these exceptional procedures should describe in detail the unusual local conditions/access barriers/availability indicators which led to the recommendation for exceptional designation and include any supporting data.
Such requests must also include a written recommendation for designation from the Governor or other chief executive officer of the State (or State-equivalent) and local health official.
Recipients of Community Health Center (CHC) grant funds are legislatively required to serve areas or populations designated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as medically underserved. Grants for the planning, development, or operation of community health centers under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act are available only to centers which serve designated MUAs or MUPs.
Systems of care which meet the definition of a community health center contained in Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, but are not funded under that section, and are serving a designated MUA or MUP, are eligible for certification as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and thus for cost-based reimbursement of services to Medicaid-eligibles.
Clinics serving rural areas designated as MUAs are eligible for certification as Rural Health Clinics by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under the authority of the Rural Health Clinics Services Act (Public Law 95-210, as amended).
PHS Grant Programs administered by HRSA's Bureau of Health Professions - gives funding preference to Title VII and VIII training programs in MUA/Ps.
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Wintry weather closes area schools
PARKERSBURG – The threat of snow and ice Friday gave local students an early jump on the weekend.
Schools throughout the region closed Friday morning after forecasters warned of a steady mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain throughout the day. By noon the snow had begun to fall, coating roads and causing accidents throughout the area.
In West Virginia, school systems in Calhoun, Pleasants, Ritchie, Taylor, Wirt and Wood counties were closed Friday. Doddridge County Schools called for a two-hour delay.
In Ohio, Belpre and Marietta city schools, as well as Fort Frye, Frontier, Warren and Wolf Creek local schools were closed.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg called for a two-hour delay Friday morning, but shortly before 9 a.m. canceled classes for the day.
Though roads were relatively clear Friday morning, officials said they were anticipating a steady decline in conditions throughout the day. The National Weather Service in Charleston issued a winter weather advisory, warning roads could be covered by a mix of snow and ice by the end of the work day and into the evening hours, with untreated roads and overpasses quickly icing over. The projected high was 27 degrees.
"It could make it difficult to get our kids back home," said Sue Woodward, assistant superintendent of school services for Wood County Schools. "We are basing our decision on the forecast from the National Weather Service."
The school system also was closed Thursday due to snow and ice. Woodward said some back roads within the county still had not thawed or had refrozen overnight.
"Our back roads are still, while not snow-covered, but ice-covered," she said.
The school system has, in the past, decided to hold classes only to find returning students home to be dangerous.
"We don't want to do that again." Woodward said. "If we erred (Friday), we erred on the side of safety for students."


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Far more damning than that story about him and the transsexual.
Or how about Billy Bob Thornton, who must have been so unfulfilled as a mere respected actor and Oscar-winning screenwriter that he tried to become some latter day, country rock Warren Zevon. Thornton yearned for that identity so badly he freaked out at the mere mention of his former self.
I guess I can understand this conflict. Even though I've achieved no success of any kind that could be mistaken for anything vaguely resembling the people listed above, I've always felt a disconnect between the kind of man I wanted to be and the kind of man I was destined to be. And I don't think that makes me unique. So many of us fit into neat pre-existing categories, but so few of us are content being that obvious. It doesn't even matter if we're destined to be good things. We have an attraction to the foreign and strange. Somehow, being what comes naturally feels like a cop out, and we flail hopelessly at everything we are not.
Here are three of my biggest conflicts in the categories of music, monsters and comedy.
Music: The Flashy Cosmic Rocker vs. The Earnest Singer-Songwriter
Rock comes in many flavors, but two of its biggest archetypes are flashy, visually significant, performance-based showmen like David Bowie, Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie, who convey a deliberately artificial image to supplement their music; and earnest, heartfelt songwriters like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel, who sing for the common man in a voice he recognizes.
The Dream: David Bowie
In 1982, my big brother (who is 10 years older) brought home Ziggy Stardust from college. I was instantly transfixed by the music and the album cover, which revealed a rock star unlike any I'd seen before. I still remember exactly what I said when I first laid eyes on the back cover.
"Oh my God! He's SUCH a gaylord!"
Yep. I was shocked. Why was he standing like that? Didn't he know that looks gay? But Ziggy Stardust was so good that even an 8-year-old, sheltered, homophobic suburbanite got past appearances. And then, months later, a totally new Bowie emerged.
The early '80s Bowie was still unique and stylish, but less likely to get chased by guys with baseball bats after a concert in Boston.
David Bowie was everything I wanted to be: eloquent, daring, multifaceted, stylish and impossibly cool. So yeah, I dressed up like Bowie, and played in bands, and always aspired for diversity, but in every single musical thing I ever did, I felt something pulling me back down to a more familiar place. A place called ...
The Reality: Billy Joel
Long Island has the oldest prefabricated suburbs in America, the most heavily visited beach on the East Coast and more Billy Joel fans per capita than any other place on earth. And why not? Billy Joel was one of us.
He went to Hicksville High School. He had brown kinky hair, and everyone I knew thought he was at least part Jewish, Irish or Italian, just like we all were. He seemed to like baseball, and he wrote that song about that pizza place that may or may not have been next to the train tracks in our hometown. Also, it's not like he didn't have a bunch of Top 40 hits, too, so why not love him?
But loving people and wanting to be like them are totally different things. Billy Joel might as well have been my uncle, and where's the appeal in that? Not even in the '80s, when most rock stars like Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp and Tom Petty were selling the earnest appeal of the rock star next door did I aspire to be something familiar, earthbound or identifiable.
I wanted to be the Thin White Duke, an impossibly cool alien badass who could go from platform shoes to neo-fascist chic to pastel suit prowess in the blink of an eye. And I couldn't, because up on stage I was this:
Not fair to blame Billy for the mullet.
In fact, my first time performing on stage, I sang Billy Joel's "Only the Good Die Young" while wearing a T-shirt and a sports jacket at my high school Battle of the Bands. (An outfit I'm apparently still rocking.) Not exactly something that would have made Bowie proud. And not something that made me particularly proud, even though we won Battle of the Bands. (Yeah, suck it, Strike Force!)
Monsters: Vampire vs. Werewolf
The competing vampire and werewolf archetypes existed well before Twilight brought forth two sexually unintimidating actors to embody them. That competition is as old as the stories themselves. (I guess? After all, the majority of my vampire vs. werewolf knowledge comes from a book-and-record set I got at 5.)
Maybe not as respected as Interview With the Vampire, but easier to finish.
The Dream: The Vampire
I started compiling a list of things that attract me to vampires, and a funny thing happened: It was somewhat similar to my list of David Bowie attributes. Indeed, Bowie even played a vampire in 1982's The Hunger. Solid casting, as I enjoy the notion of the vampire as an elegant man about England, well-dressed, sophisticated, eloquent and impossibly seductive to women.
Yes, I know Bram Stoker's Dracula looked a lot more like the one in Nosferatu, but I'm not talking about his kind of vampire.
Just for clarity, I didn't aspire to be this kind of vampire, who looks like the spawn of gremlins and sea monkeys.
I'm talking about these vampires:
Yes, I know none of these vampires are English. Stop correcting me. You know what I mean. Nitpicking won't make your fangs grow in any quicker. [UPDATE: PLEASE STOP COMMENTING THAT GARY OLDMAN IS BRITISH. I KNOW. DRACULA, HOWEVER, IS FROM TRANSYLVANIA.] I'm just saying, the classy vampire is the horror archetype that I most aspired to be. But I'm not. If monsters were real, I'm pretty sure I'd be ...
The Reality: The Werewolf
No, I don't transform at the sight of a full moon or tear people's throats out, but I'm a helluva lot more like a werewolf than a vampire. First of all, my hair isn't pin straight and I'm not lanky or gaunt. I'm built like someone intent on winning a center of gravity contest. I was the short but broad kid the gym teachers bugged to join wrestling, believing I'd do well in my weight class. And of course, there's something else more obvious pushing me into the werewolf camp:
Yep, you guessed it. Werewolves are fastidious with their personal hygiene.
Yeah, the body hair. Perfect for a wolf, but not so great for a vampire.
Apparently, the thirst for blood is borne from inadequate testosterone levels.
And whereas popular movies like The Hunger and Interview With the Vampire cast the likes of David Bowie and Brad Pitt as ice-cool vampires, An American Werewolf in London features David Naughton as a sarcastic suburbanite Jew with an English nurse fetish. If this character were any more like me, he'd spend the whole movie trying to figure out how to work David Bowie into Cracked articles.
My hands don't look like that, but when I was 13 I heard they might start to unless I stopped doing a certain thing.