Sonya's Dead End

Politically Incorrect

If it were not for the government, we would have nothing to laugh at.
Sebastian Chamfort, 1740-1794

The Bush 'Benefit':  The news that Medicare officials will soon be presenting retirees with details of Bush's much heralded prescription drug 'benefit' due to take effect next January should not be cause for undue celebration.

Losers Take All:   A wave of carelessness is sweeping the country faster than the West Nile Virus.

A snail's tale:  Lessons from farther down the evolutionary chain.

Primarily speaking:  November in January ... the Silly Season starts early. 

Government of the politicians, by the politicians and for the politicians:  Let's face it, anything 'for' or 'by' the People has effectively been cut out of the loop.

The play's not the thing:  The 'right' person, in the right place at the right time can make all the difference.

The Ex Files:  The year 2000 could usher in events far more dangerous than Computer Armageddon.

The 'off' season:  When comic relief options are more numerous than NRA lobbyists, a bit of levity couldn't hurt.

Game, Set ... Who's got a Match?:  Congress reaches new heights of avoiding reality in its tin soldier battles with the nation's finances.

The search for blame*:   The tragedies of children killing children plead for answers few have.

Truth & lies*:  Some lies are apparently more acceptable than the truth.

Somewhere between a rock & a hard reality*:   Oregon ... where practically anything in its original condition is not only eventually liable to turn up, but in some cases already has.

Newzie's Honor*:  A designated hit man tells all.

The incongruity of outrage*:   Either an extremely vicious or violent act, or the reaction to one. 

Madam President?*:  The U.S. may be the last major nation to accept the idea of a female leader ... so what else is new?

In the beginning was the word*:   And it was ... 'Devious' .

Times that try a writer's soul*:  Undecided as to which  absurdity most deserved a barrage of acid ink, the writer shoots at will.

Pro ... Whose Life?*:  One more choice that may not be up to us.

Tobacco road under repair ... Detour ahead*:  Surprise, surprise, there are limitations to the tobacco industry's philanthropy.

Well, Duh ... *:   A few cases where an IQ test should have been administered.

Getting back to basics*:  The public perception of our constitutional rights often strays from what our forefathers had in mind.

Translating the UN:   Actually, there's not much point in  trying.

Don't count unhatched votes*:  As any black-belt pessimist can tell you, it ain't over until the networks tell us it is.

A Matter of Definition*:  The Dull Campaign.  Wake me when it's over.

Lenny Bruce, Where Are You When We Need You?*:  Congress tinkers again ... this time with our constitutional right to free speech.

'After such knowledge, what forgiveness?'*:   Must we eulogize a criminal simply because he is no longer a political embarrassment?

Flavor of the Month*:  'Women's History Month' -- An attempt to satisfy political correctness with the stroke of a presidential pen.

International Affairs for Dummies*:  An interpretation for those who don't have several years to translate for themselves.

*Originally published in the OTHER paper, Eugene, Oregon

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