Adrian Peterson and the glacial pace of cultural evolution
Reach out and touch me now Aphrodite said You aren’t the only one with armies in your head I guess I take the Adrian Peterson story personally, for reasons I wrote about back in 2011. To this day I remember the pain that was inflicted on me by those I loved, and who loved me. Pain inflicted because they loved me, so
Read moreRoger Goodell, Kabuki journalism and #StandYourGround
I rarely criticize people for overthinking. I mean, this is #Merica. How often do I get a chance? This nation has its problems, but we’re not prone to overthinking. Still, every once in a while we do wander further down the rabbit hole than is necessary. Take this whole fire Roger Goodell thing. Should he be fired because he lied?
Read moreAnonymous source says Rice tape was sent to NFL – but can we believe it?
I’m not sure what to make of this latest development. I’m perfectly capable of believing that Roger Goodell saw the infamous video of Ray Rice KOing his then-fiancee Janay – in fact, I may be leaning that way – but that doesn’t mean that I automatically buy any claim that supports the opinion. In this case: Go in fear of
Read moreJeffrey Dean Foster’s new CD needs some Kickstart love
I don’t take to the airwaves to pimp things very often, but I’m a’fixin’ to testify. Jeffrey Dean Foster’s new CD is nearly ready and he has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise the cash needed to get it across the finish line. I’m fortunate enough to have actually heard this disc, entitled The Arrow, in its not quite finalized form and
Read moreAn open letter to Janay Rice
Dear Janay, The last few weeks have undoubtedly been difficult ones for you, and the last couple of days have probably been among the most trying of your life. I can imagine that you’re torn so many ways, and since I have never been in the position you’re in – have never experienced anything remotely like it – imagine is about
Read moreHow dumb is America?
America has gotten to the point where anytime I say something intelligent, I feel like I’m trolling. Jesus is coming, and he’s bringing a sock puppet….
Read moreCVS announces it will stop beating its wife
Perhaps you heard: CVS has announced that it will stop selling cigarettes. I know what you’re thinking – this is awesome! But before we all break out the kneepads and chapstick, let’s ask ourselves a question: why the fuck was a HEALTHCARE COMPANY selling GODDAMNED CIGARETTES in the first place?! Here’s a fun question. How many people who bought cigarettes at CVS are
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Killin’ it Live! : St. Paul & the Broken Bones at KEXP (Saturday Video Roundup)
I’m getting my weekend off to a soulful start. You should, too. Happy Saturday.
Read moreVoting – stand your ground against Republicans?
I saw this meme on Facebook, extolling the importance of voting. But then I thought, hey, wait. What if you crop out the top and bottom?
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The friends of Mr. Cairo
Washington Post ed board to stop using racist NFL team nickname. FINALLY. But what about the sports dept?
Two decades ago the WaPo condemned the use of “Redskins.” A generation later, by god they’re doing something about it. Sorta. Way back in 1992 the Washington Post concluded that “the time-hallowed name bestowed upon the local National Football League champions — the Redskins — is really pretty offensive.” (Emphasis mine.) A rough estimate based on occurrences of “redskin” in a WaPo
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