Welcome back kids. Another week in the books. With them came the MLB playoffs. Roy Halladay threw a no-hitter in the first game of the Phillies' series with the Reds. That's gotta sting. The Yankees are doing their annual pummeling of the Twins. And, the Rangers are 9 innings away from eliminating the (Devil) Rays. … Continue reading Friday LinkFrogging – 10/8/10
Tag: Barack Obama
Happy 2010 dear reader(s)! Isn't this the year we make contact? We've been busy here at GonzoGeek since last we spoke. We've welcomed Aamir and Chuck to the crew. Take a look at their stuff won't you? We're also planning a bit of a visual overhaul in teh coming days/weeks so when we do make … Continue reading Friday LinkFrogging – 1/8/10
When Black Friday comes I'm gonna dig myself a hole Gonna lay down in it 'Til I satisfy my soul Gonna let the world pass by me The Archbishop gonna sanctify me And if he don't come across I'm gonna let it roll When Black Friday comes I'm gonna stake my claim I guess I'll … Continue reading Friday LinkFrogging – 11/27/09
Welcome once again to a recap of our weekly finds from around the internet. As always, we begin our journey by fortifying ourselves with a piece of cheesecake. This week, at Chris' request, that cheesecake is Padma Lakshmi, the host of Top Chef on The Food Network. I have to be honest and say I'm … Continue reading Friday LinkFrogging – 11/20/09
I think the above says it all. Sarah Palin wrote a book, and to our collective surprise, it was not a pop-up book or a coloring book, or even written in crayon. It was a real book, with words and punctuation and chapters. Wow. Good job. You finished something. Have another 15 minutes of fame … Continue reading Sarah Palin: People Will See Me And Cry
The following is the full text of the most recent Obamagram from Charles A. Lewis of Coach House Capital. I think it contains some healthy perspective: As is my wont, let me begin at the beginning. My wife, Penny Sebring, and I had lunch alone with Obama in July 2003 to get to know him … Continue reading Obamagram: Expectations and Responsibilities
Please welcome to the GonzoGeek stage, everybody's favorite neocon thinktank, the Heritage Foundation. You might remember them as the folks who so long pursued a land military base in Iraq and finally found a stooge (W.) willing to implement the plan for them if only they'd give him some goodies. No? Well look it up. … Continue reading Heritage Foundation: Tool of the Apocalypse
One year ago, it was going to be about Iraq. As recently as 24 hours ago, it was about the economy. Some tried to make it about race. But here, having watched the maps for an entire day, are the 3 real reasons Barack Obama is our new President. 1) Hatred of George W. Bush 2) … Continue reading The Real Reasons Behind: “OBAMA WINS!”
"We are in the bottom of the ninth. "Much like the 1969 'Miracle Mets,' Barack Obama stands on the precipice of history. Barring an error of Bill Buckneresque proportions, Senator Obama will very likely be the winner of the seemingly perpetual 2008 presidential election. The Senator from Illinois- home of the Cubs, the White Sox … Continue reading Obama v. McCain: The Truth is Out There
I know it happened more than a week ago, but I thought posting this transcript could still add some value with one week to go before the elections. His reasoning is, and almost always has been, sound. I know both of these individuals very well now. I've known John for 25 years as your setup … Continue reading Colin Powell’s Obama endorsement: Transcript