The sum of all tears

Regular readers of our blog, Blue Ridge Muse, know the story of Loki, our little black kitten with the terminal neurological condition that will end his life all…

March 19, 2006Comments OffRead More

Republicans say Bush’s arrogance is his downfall

Sit down with a Republican member of Congress, party leader or political strategist and you hear a recurring theme: President George W. Bush has gotten too big for his britches…

March 17, 2006Comments OffRead More

Going from bad to worse

Nearly three years ago the United States of America took the unprecedented step of invading a country that posed no immediate threat to our security, launching a war based on…

March 15, 2006Comments OffRead More

Follow the money

An old rule that prosecutors follow when it comes to tracking criminal activity is "follow the money."

In most cases, money is both the cause and effect of illegal activity.

Same for…

March 14, 2006Comments OffRead More

A sickness called Potomac Fever

Does the heady atmosphere of Congress turn honest men and women into a criminal class? Or is elected office simply a magnet for those who lie, cheat and steal for…

March 13, 2006Comments OffRead More

A call for a New American Civil War

It's time, I think, for a New American Civil War.

Oh, I'm not calling for American citizens to take up arms and storm the White House and…

March 12, 20061 CommentRead More

Typical political arrogance

Saw this bumper sticker while driving to Richmond Thursday:

I prefer a President who only screws interns

Yep. George W. Bush has managed to make us miss Bill Clinton.

March 10, 2006Comments OffRead More

What did you expect?

In reality, did anyone expect the Republican voters in Tom DeLay's district to send him packing in Tuesday's Texas primary?

Get real. These are the same people who sent the Houston…

March 8, 2006Comments OffRead More

Scum-sucking traitors to their country

The next time some loudmouth partisan puke Democrat gets in my face and starts yapping about how much better things would be if his party were running the government in…

March 3, 2006Comments OffRead More

Republicans fear Democratic gains in November could increase calls to impeach Bush

GOP political strategists fear a shift in Congressional seats from Republican to Democratic hands in the mid-term elections this November could spur a renewed movement to impeach President George W.…

March 2, 2006Comments OffRead More