Daily News Columns

2010

Date
Title
Link / URL
7/22/10A surprising tune on Philadelphia officer Danny Faulkner's murderA surprising tune on Philadelphia officer Danny Faulkner's murder
7/15/10Samir Shabazz and Jerry Jackson, the two New Black Panthers at the Philadelphia polling place, were clowns - but dangerous onesSamir Shabazz and Jerry Jackson, the two New Black Panthers at the Philadelphia polling place, were clowns - but dangerous ones
7/8/10The Philadelphia version of a Soviet 'American village'The Philadelphia version of a Soviet 'American village'
7/1/10Politically correct school days no comparison to real lifePolitically correct school days no comparison to real life
6/24/10Irish Pub Tour de Shore is a wheelie great eventIrish Pub Tour de Shore is a wheelie great event
6/17/10Army soldier Shannon Meehan must live with collateral damage of Iraq warArmy soldier Shannon Meehan must live with collateral damage of Iraq war
6/10/10Hockey: Better with the gloves onHockey: Better with the gloves on
6/3/10Why a BP boycott is fuelishWhy a BP boycott is fuelish
5/27/10Turning plebes into pantywaistsTurning plebes into pantywaists
5/20/10How the Specter era endedHow the Specter era ended
5/13/10Yard Sale 101Yard Sale 101
5/6/10And a computer geek shall lead themAnd a computer geek shall lead them
4/29/10Arlen Specter's date with destinyArlen Specter's date with destiny
4/22/10Baseball's whiter shade of paleBaseball's whiter shade of pale
4/15/10Twilight of the WASPs?Twilight of the WASPs?
4/8/10Lottery, si. Joe Vito, no?Lottery, si. Joe Vito, no?
4/1/10What we can all do for Al SnyderWhat we can all do for Al Snyder
3/25/10Texting: It's oh-so-vexingTexting: It's oh-so-vexing
3/18/10How to end-run the diet policeHow to end-run the diet police
3/11/10How to make Oscar fall for youHow to make Oscar fall for you
3/4/10Free the 'Pennsylvania 6'!Free the 'Pennsylvania 6'!
2/25/10Secrets of Spring TrainingSecrets of Spring Training
2/18/10The GOP vs. The GOPThe GOP vs. The GOP
2/11/10The f-word loses its stingThe f-word loses its sting
2/2/10Reagan defter in dealing with courtReagan defter in dealing with court
1/28/10Drunken driving while unconsciousDrunken driving while unconscious
1/21/10Now Dems have to race to the middleNow Dems have to race to the middle
1/14/10Donovan's brainDonovan's brain
1/07/10High tech, A-team securityHigh tech, A-team security

2009

Date
Title
Link / URL
12/24/09'Smerconishing' the White House'Smerconishing' the White House
12/17/09Who's Philly's 'Person of the Year'?Who's Philly's 'Person of the Year'?
12/10/09How I became Tiger's tailHow I became Tiger's tail
12/04/09'Monk' creator sought a satisfying finale'Monk' creator sought a satisfying finale
12/03/09Why did they crash & run?Why did they crash & run?
11/25/09Wherever we look, we're slaves to technologyWherever we look, we're slaves to technology
11/19/2009Sex offenders: It's not just DixieSex offenders: It's not just Dizie
11/12/09Again, eavesdropping worksAgain, eavesdropping works
11/4/09A Phils pitch-a-paloozaA Phils pitch-a-palooza
10/29/09Wanting to score some tix just isn't a crimeWanting to score some tix just isn't a crime
10/22/09Rush to judgmentRush to judgment
10/15/09When playbook meets praybookWhen playbook meets praybook
10/8/09NJ race: Boss vs. Bon JoviNJ race: Boss vs. Bon Jovi
10/1/09What's cookin' this weekWhat's cookin' this week
9/24/09Pakistan, the perpetual irritantPakistan, the perpetual irritant
9/17/09A boy's adventures in D.C.-landA boy's adventures in D.C.-land
9/10/09A day in the sun for 9/11 heroA day in the sun for 9/11 hero
9/3/091-800-Political Venom1-800-Political Venom
8/27/09A German surrender (on Mumia)A German surrender (on Mumia)
8/20/09My exclusive with Barack ObamaMy exclusive with Barack Obama
8/13/09Jerry explains town hall madnessJerry explains town hall madness
8/6/09'Your-Mamagate' doesn't cut it'Your-Mamagate' doesn't cut it
7/30/09Inside the ill-fated Jackson tourInside the ill-fated Jackson tour
7/23/09Neil Oxman's real bagNeil Oxman's real bag
7/14/09Contrary report from the swim clubContrary report from the swim club
7/09/09PA Fireworks InsanityPA Fireworks Insanity
7/02/09The good we lost with 'Evil Irv'The good we lost with 'Evil Irv'
6/25/09Ed McPhillyEd McPhilly
6/19/09Senior Prank-itisSenior Prank-itis
6/11/09Best Rx for Crime? Age.Best Rx for Crime? Age.
6/04/09The Problem with KensingtonThe Problem with Kensington
5/29/09More like a pol than a judgeMore like a pol than a judge
5/21/09Can Bob's Notes Save Pelosi?Can Bob's Notes Save Pelosi?
5/14/09When Teams Play the White HouseWhen Teams Play the White House
5/07/09Jack Kemp's Winning Game PlanJack Kemp's Winning Game Plan
4/30/09Specterquake: Book Excerpt- His plea for civilitySpecterquake: Book Excerpt- His plea for civility
4/23/09The Mumia test for D.A. hopefulsThe Mumia test for D.A. hopefuls
4/16/09The Other Sounds of PhiladelphiaThe Other Sounds of Philadelphia
4/09/09Mumia's Other CrimeMumia's Other Crime
4/02/09Flying Blind on StimulusFlying Blind on Stimulus
3/26/09An Eerie Palestra PreviewAn Eerie Palestra Preview
3/19/09This you really gotta seeThis you really gotta see
3/12/09What Ails News: EntertainmentitisWhat Ails News: Entertainmentitis
3/05/09GOP Fights: White House LaughsGOP Fights: White House Laughs
2/26/09 Where's the GOP's Rick Santelli?Where's the GOP's Rick Santelli?
2/19/09Flying Blind on StimulusFlying Blind on Stimulus
2/12/09Enhancing my readershipEnhancing my readership
2/05/09Snitchin'.comSnitchin'.com
1/26/09My Dinner with PervezMy Dinner with Pervez
1/23/09Stars glittered Sunday nightStars glittered Sunday night
1/22/09How did that 'Oath Pas' Happen?How did that 'Oath Pas' Happen?
1/15/09Fumo Gets SqueezedFumo Gets Squeezed
1/08/09My New Year's Resolution RevisedMy New Year's Resolution Revised

2008

Date
Title
Link / URL
12/18/08Giving the Hook to Hooking UpGiving the Hook to Hooking Up
12/11/08Hey Doc, Git wit Da ProgramHey Doc, Git wit Da Program
12/04/08Mangling the Wal-Mart StoryMangling the Wal-Mart Story
11/20/08The Stanley Cup Runneth OverThe Stanley Cup Runneth Over
11/13/08In InfoWorld, "Fairness" is Bunk In InfoWorld, "Fairness" is Bunk
11/06/08Making the P-rade Even BetterMaking the P-rade Even Better
10/30/08Unseemingly Political ReflectionsUnseemingly Political Reflections
10/23/08Decoding the Lawn SignsDecoding the Lawn Signs
10/16/08McCain: The First ObituaryMcCain: The First Obituary
10/09/08Obama & Ayers: Guilt By AssociationObama & Ayers: Guilt By Association
10/02/08Put a Bounty on the Bad GuysPut a Bounty on the Bad Guys
9/25/08Race Poll: Right or Wrong?Race Poll: Right or Wrong?
9/18/08Gaming the iPod PrimaryGaming the iPod Primary
9/11/08Why Can't We Catch bin Laden?Why Can't We Catch bin Laden?
9/03/08It's All Riding Tonight on Sarah PalinIt's All Riding Tonight on Sarah Palin
8/28/08Convention DiaryConvention Diary
8/21/08Requeim for an EraRequeim for an Era
8/14/08On Vacation and Just WonderingOn Vacation and Just Wondering
7/31/08A Winning Veep for McCainA Winning Veep for McCain
7/24/08How a City Can Turn Fat into GoldHow a City Can Turn Fat into Gold
7/17/08Borat's Just Another Smug JerkBorat's Just Another Smug Jerk
7/10/08Summers Most Sinful TreatSummers Most Sinful Treat
7/03/08Kenny Gamble's Patriotic TuneKenny Gamble's Patriotic Tune
6/26/08Obama Slips Starting to ShowObama Slips Starting to Show
6/19/08The Other Mrs. John McCainThe Other Mrs. John McCain
6/12/08Randy Pausch's Last LectureRandy Pausch's Last Lecture
6/05/08They Should Let Bubba Be BubbaThey Shoulda Let Bubba Be Bubba
5/29/08Cop Tape: No Surprise EndingCop Tape: No Surprise Ending
5/22/08Hockey: In Black and BlueHockey: In Black and Blue
5/15/08End the War of the Wine GuysEnd the War of the Wine Guys
5/08/08Justice was Served by 'Officer X'Justice was Served by 'Officer X'
5/01/08Visiting Ricky at CampVisiting Ricky at Camp
4/24/08A Dose of His Own AdviceA Dose of His Own Advice
4/16/08For the Dems, It's Gotta Be ObamaFor the Dems, It's Gotta Be Obama
4/10/08The Immigration Fraidy-CatsThe Immigration Fraidy-Cats
4/03/08How I Got the BirdHow I Got the Bird
3/25/08Barack Has More to SayBarack Has More to Say
3/18/08Sermongate: What did He Know?Sermongate: What did He know?
3/13/08For Veep: The Keystone ConnectionFor Veep: The Keystone Connection
3/06/08Skoo-kul.Joe Pa.Geno's or Pat's? Yous & younz. Candidates: This is PennsylvaniaSkoo-kul.Joe Pa.Geno's or Pat's? Yous & younz. Candidates: This is Pennsylvania
2/28/08Hill & Ed: That's Not the TicketHill & Ed: That's Not the Ticket
2/22/08Phil's Ryan Howard: Nice Guy and Winner Phil's Ryan Howard: Nice Guy and Winner
2/21/08The Missing IngredientThe Missing Ingredient
2/20/08Post Castro CubaPost Castro Cuba
2/14/08The Campaign and Race: Somebody's Gotta Say ItThe Campaign and Race: Somebody's Gotta Say It
2/04/08Not So Easy, Given the IssuesNot So Easy, Given the Issues
1/31/08The Prophet Without HonorThe Prophet Without Honor
1/24/08I'm a Man of Faith, You're a CrackpotI'm A Man of Faith, You're a Crackpot
1/18/08How Hilary Opened My EyesHow Hilary Opened My Eyes
1/10/08Mr. Chrome Dome Gets FuzzyMr. Chrome Dome Gets Fuzzy
1/03/08They're Cleaning Up--in EnglishThey're Cleaning Up-- in English

2007

Date
Title
Link / URL
12/27/07Ghost of Christmas Past- and PresentsGhost of Christmas Past- and Presents
12/20/07Is Alicia's Goose Already Cooked?Is Alicia's Goose Already Cooked?
12/13/07The Name is In the TitleThe Name is In the Title
12/06/09A Silver Lining in the Faulkner CaseA Silver Lining in the Faulkner Case
11/29/07Why Rudy Wasn't in Iowa on TuesdayWhy Rudy Wasn't in Iowa on Tuesday
11/23/07What if its Marriage, Not Guns?What if its Marriage, Not Guns?
11/15/07Swooning (Just a Bit), for Ron PaulSwooning (Just a Bit), for Ron Paul
11/08/07Hey, Don, There is a Second ActHey, Don, There is a Second Act
11/01/07Hooray for 'VAJAYJAY!'Hooray for 'VAJAYJAY!'
10/22/07The Honorable Michael MurphyThe Honorable Michael Murphy
10/18/07How Rush Became the King of TalkHow Rush Became the King of Talk
10/11//07A Big Playoff Whiff for BaseballA Big Playoff Whiff for Baseball
10/04/07Winners & LosersWinners & Losers
9/27/07Why Barkley's Backing the Black GuyWhy Barkley's Backing the Black Guy
9/20/07Did OJ Step into Some Deep (BLEEP?)Did OJ Step into Some Deep (BLEEP)?
9/11/07The Face of September 11, 2001The Face of September 11, 2001
9/06/07Energy Wasting Red Light HellEnergy Wasting Red Light Hell
8/30/07Unfair Spotlight on the Reid BoysUnfair Spotlight on the Reid Boys
8/23/07Charlie's Earned an ExtensionCharlie's Eanred an Extension
8/16/07Obama Confronts the Osama ProblemObama Confronts the Osama Problem
8/09/07An Injusticec to the BravestAn Injustice to the Bravest
8/02/07When a Murder Doesn't Make the CutWhen a Murder Doesn't Make the Cut
7/26/07Stop Pussyfooting-Get Osama!Stop Pussyfooting-Get Osama!
7/19/07Rethinking Iraq, Yet AgainRethinking Iraq, Yet Again
7/12/07How I Got Snipped by 'The View'How I Got Snipped by 'The View'
7/05/07The World According to BrunoThe World According to Bruno
6/28/07Haddonfield and the Decline of ParentingHaddonfield and the Decline of Parenting
6/21/07For Bonds, the 754 SolutionFor Bonds, the 754 Solution
6/15/07More Turbulence for Flight 93More Turbulence for Flight 93
6/07/09The F-Word vs. the Stripper PoleThe F-Word vs. the Stripper Pole
5/31/07Save the History at 6th & MarketSave the History at 6th & Market
5/24/07On Mumia, What will the Next D.A. Bring?On Mumia, What will the Next D.A. Bring?
5/17/07The Scaredy- Cat SyndromeThe Scaredy-Cat Syndrome
5/10/07The War Comes HomeThe War Comes Home
5/03/07A Dad Tackles the Really Tough OnesA Dad Tackles the Really Tough Ones
4/26/07Campaign Cure Worse than the DiseaseCampaign Cure Worse than the Disease
4/19/07Stop Dumping the Blame on 'US'Stop Dumping the Blame on 'US'
4/12/07Political Correctness: It's CatchingPolitical Correctness: It's Catching
4/05/07Clearing the Court for Mumia's Last StandClearing the Court for Mumia's Last Stand
3/29/07Save the Elephants!Save the Elephants!
3/22/07Does the Punishment Fit the Look?Does the Punishment Fit the Look?
3/15/07Osama's the Enemy-Not Gays!Osama's the Enemy- Not Gays!
3/08/07What's Missing from the Daily NewsWhat's Missing from the Daily News
3/01/07The Quaterback Controversy?The Quaterback Controversy?
2/22/07The Smerconish Guide to Shear EcstasyThe Smerconish Guide to Shear Ecstasy
2/15/07Anna Nicole's Toxic MotherhoodAnna Nicole's Toxic Motherhood
2/08/07The Pickpockets in RadnorThe Pickpockets in Radnor
2/01/07Gays & The Golden RuleGays & The Golden Rule
1/25/07Just Phoneying it InJust Phoneying it In
1/18/07He Comes in PeaceHe Comes in Peace
1/11/07Should Free Speech Allow Holocaust DenialShould Free Speech Allow Holocaust Denial

2006

Date
Title
Link / URL
12/21/06Hey GOP, Just Do the Right ThingHey GOP, Just Do the Right Thing
12/14/06Christmas? Its in the CardsChristmas? Its in the Cards
12/07/06Book Preview: Maureen Faulkner's Own StoryBook Preview: Maureen Faulkner's Own Story
11/30/06Yo, Terrorists, Make Our DayYo, Terrorists, Make Our Day
11/24/06A First- Amendment ThanksgivingA First- Amendment Thanksgiving
11/16/06A Surburban GOP ManifestoA Surburban GOP Manifesto
11/09/06Post Election Blues: Where's My Party?Post Election Blues: Where's My Party?
11/02/06How Sidney Made His MarkHow Sidney Made His Mark
10/27/06A Feel-Good Mission Stirs UneaseA Feel-Good Mission Stirs Unease
10/26/06Manhunt for Osama Dropping on US agenda?Manhunt for Osama Dropping on US agenda?
10/25/06Ship's Young Crew Clear on MissionShip's Young Crew Clear on Mission
10/24/06When WIll Pentagon Reveal Its Benchmarks for Success?When Will Pentagon Reveal Its Benchmarks for Success?
10/23/06How to Gain an Appreciation for US SoldiersHow to Gain an Appreciation for US Soldiers
10/19/06Pulling Back the Veil on IraqPulling Back the Veil on Iraq
10/12/06Where Are Today's Great Debates?Where Are Today's Great Debates?
10/06/06The Garden of Enteral VigilanceThe Garden of Eternal Vigilance
9/28/06The Midnight Ride of Pat BuchananThe Midnight Ride of Pat Buchanan
9/21/06Roger Waters: The Pinko in FloydRoger Waters: The Pinko in Floyd
9/14/06A Message from AmericaA Message from America
9/07/06Hoity-Toity, Artsy-Fartsy NonsenseHoity-Toity, Artsy-Fartsy Nonsense
9/05/06Santorum Takes the DebateSantorum Takes the Debate
8/24/06The Ghost of Terri SchiavoThe Ghost of Terri Schiavo
8/17/06Skip the Grannies: The Case for Airport ProfilingSkip the Grannies: The Case for Airport Profiling
8/10/06The Right Way to Get Rid of FidelismoThe Right Way to Get Rid of Fidelismo
8/04/06Vodka'd Gibson, With a TwistVodka'd Gibson, With a Twist
7/27/06Rx for Violence; Dump on BoyscoutsRx For Violence; Dump on Boyscouts
7/20/06If Dubya Can Talk the Talk, Who Can't?If Dubya Can Talk the Talk, Who Can't?
7/13/06Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss?Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss?
7/06/06A Dog Named WinstonA Dog Named Winston
6/29/06L'Affaire Myers: What the Witness SawL'Affaire Myers: What the Witness Saw
6/22/06Joe Vento, Loud & ClearJoe Vento, Loud & Clear
6/15/06Rx for GOP's Ann Coulter ProblemRx for GOP's Ann Coulter Problem
6/08/06The Cancer That's Attacking Our Body PoliticThe Cancer That's Attacking Our Body Politic
6/01/06Haditha: Explaining the InexplicableHaditha: Explaining The Inexplicable
5/25/06A Little Advice for the New OwnersA Little Advice for the New Owners
5/18/06Setting the Record StraightSetting the Record Straight
5/11/06The Poor Widdle Terrorist Has a Boo-BooThe Poor Widdle Terrorist Has a Boo-Boo
5/04/06The Man with the Plan to Destroy AmericaThe Man With the Plan to Destroy America
4/27/06'United 93': The Cure for Pussyfooting'United 93': The Cure for Pussyfooting
4/20/06Hear It, See It, Never Forget ItHear It, See It, Never Forget It
4/13/06Duke Case: Revenge of the NerdsDuke Case: Revenge of the Nerds
4/06/06A Different Union Tale Getting FlushedA Different Union Tale Getting Flushed
3/30/06Zipping it on the Road to PerditionZipping it on the Road to Perdition
3/23/06Sneak Peak at a True Philly Horror FilmSneak Peak at a True Philly Horror Film
3/16/06A Card to Trump Airport Security MessA Card to Trump Airport Security Mess
3/09/06Bin Laden: How Close Have We Come?Bin Laden: How Close Have We Come?
3/02/06Rick Santorum: ExposedRick Santorum: Exposed
2/23/06It's Wake Up Time for Port NightmareIt's Wake Up Time for Port Nightmare
2/16/06Where's Oliver Stone When You Need Him?Where's Oliver Stone When You Need Him?
2/09/06A Symptom of TV's Malaise- Idol WorshipA Symptom of TV's Malaise- Idol Worship
2/02/06Muzzled- To Within An Inch of Our LivesMuzzled- To Within An Inch of Our Lives
1/27/06Oprah Takes Responsibility and Proves She's A StarOprah Takes Responsibility and Proves She's A Star
1/26/06They've Gotta Duke It Out for VictoryThey've Gotta Duke It Out for Victory
1/19/06Test Your Political IQ (Iraq Quotient)Test Your Political IQ (Iraq Quotient)
1/12/06Why James Should Frey!Why James Should Frey!
1/05/06A Little Holiday News RefresherA Little Holiday News Refresher

2005

Date
Title
Link / URL
12/22/05Christmas? It's in the CardsChristmas? It's in the Cards
12/15/05How Mumia Helped with Tookie's SendoffHow Mumia Helped with Tookie's Sendoff
12/08/05What Are These Guys Hiding?What Are These Guys Hiding?
12/01/05A Revealing Mock Debate on IraqA Revealing Mock Debate on Iraq
11/23/05Planned Parenthood vs. (Bobby) CaseyPlanned Parenthood vs. (Bobby) Casey
11/17/05Wild Bill's Lesson for P.O.W. JohnWild Bill's Lesson for P.O.W. John
11/10/05The College Kid Who Tackled TOThe College Kid Who Tackled TO
11/03/05Will Matthews Coroborate Russert?Will Matthews Coroborate Russert?
10/27/05The World According to Prof. HewsonThe World According to Prof. Hewson
10/20/05An Award Gone AstrayAn Award Gone Astray
10/13/05Congressman, Please Do Something!Congressman, Please Do Something!
10/06/05Long Lived the Darn InquirerLong Lived the Darn Inquirer
9/29/05Postcard from ShanksvillePostcard from Shanksville
9/15/05Small Gesture for Real American HeroSmall Gesture for Real American Hero
9/08/05Any Common Ground in the Eye of the Storms?Any Common Ground in the Eye of the Storms?
8/25/05We Haven't Heard the Last of Able DangerWe Haven't Heard the Last of Able Danger
8/18/05A Greiving Parent's View of Bush and IraqA Grieving Parent's View of Bush and Iraq
8/11/05Good with a Pen as well as a FootballGood with a Pen as well as a Football
8/04/05The Racial Divide in Crime CoverageThe Racial Divide in Crime Coverage
7/28/05What We Need to Know to Beat TerroristsWhat We Need to Know to Beat Terrorists
7/21/05Postcard from GladwynePostcard from Gladwyne
7/14/05The Missing Link in Homeland SecurityThe Missing Link in Homeland Security
7/07/05The Cole: Its Just Doing Its DutyThe Cole: Its Just Doing Its Duty
6/30/05The Truth About Ed KleinThe Truth About Ed Klein
6/23/05A Welcome End to Trophy-ManiaA Welcome End to Trophy-Mania
6/16/05We Must Take Back the MemorialWe Must Take Back the Memorial
6/09/05The Ex-Priest Who Flew Under the RadarThe Ex-Priest Who Flew Under the Radar
6/02/05Skeptic Now A Full Fledged McCainiacSkeptic Now a Full Fledged McCainiac
5/26/05Getting a Few Things Off My ChestGetting a Few Things Off My Chest
5/19/05A Variation on Four ThemesA Variation on Four Themes
5/12/05Seth Williams 'Mama Lynne' MomentSeth Williams 'Mama Lynne' Moment
5/05/05Think Rodney King, But Upside-DownThink Rodney King, But Upside- Down
4/28/05The Best Advice: Sue for SuccessThe Best Advice: Sue for Success
4/21/05Does Abortion Affect the Crime?Does Abortion Affect the Crime?
4/14/05Nothing's Changed. I Still Blame Move.Nothing's Changed. I Still Blame Move.
4/07/05Here's My Living Will-And YoursHere's My Living Will-And Yours
3/31/05Three Strikes Against Maryland JusticeThree Strikes Against Maryland Justice
3/24/05Congress Breaks the Rule of LawCongress Breaks the Rule of Law
3/17/05At Penn, the Unanswered QuestionsAt Penn, the Unanswered Questions
3/10/05Air Travel Screening Stupidity-Times 4Air Travel Screening Stupidity-Times 4
3/03/05THOSE %$#@-ING #%@$ AT THE FCCTHOSE %$#@-ING #%@$ AT THE FCC
2/24/05He Looked Terror in the Eye-And BlinkedHe Looked Terror in the Eye- And Blinked
2/17/05COS Case: It's Kobe All Over AgainCOS Case: It's Kobe All Over Again
2/10/05Andy & Co. Gave Us Quite a RideAndy & Co. Gave Us Quite a Ride
2/03/05A Noble Effort That Went AstrayA Noble Effort That Went Astray
1/27/05No Bra-Burner, Prof Sparked ControversyNo Bra-Burner, Prof Sparked Controversy
1/20/05Fox Undercuts '24' on Radical IslamFox Undercuts '24' on Radical Islam
1/13/05Why the Outrage over Outfest Arrests?Why the Outrage over Outfest Arrests?
1/06/05For Santorum, the Race of His LifeFor Santorum, the Race of His Life

2004

Date
Title
Link / URL
12/30/042004: A Year of Jaw Droppers2004: A Year of Jaw Droppers
12/23/04Dreaming of a White (House) ChristmasDreaming of a White (House) Christmas
12/16/04How to Fix Our Pathetic Airline SecurityHow to Fix Our Pathetic Airline Security
12/09/04Dreaming of a Non-White ChristmasDreaming of a Non-White Christmas
12/02/04Defund the People's Republic PF NPRDefund the People's Republic PF NPR
11/18/04Bubba's Excellent Mideast AdventureBubba's Excellent Mideast Adventure
11/11/04What Arlen Really SaidWhat Arlen Really Said
11/04/04Maybe It's Time for A Little Less HostilityMaybe It's Time for A Little Less Hostility
10/28/04Ed Rendell, Reluctant WarriorEd Rendell, Reluctant Warrior
10/21/04Case Against O'Reilly: ' Battered Meal Syndrome'Case Against O'Reilly: 'Battered Meal Syndrome'
10/14/04Media Bias: So Unfair...It's FairMedia Bias: So Unfair...It's Fair
10/07/04A Few Notes on Current EventsA Few Notes on Current Events
9/30/04Finally the Cat May Be Outta the BagFinally the Cat May Be Outta the Bag
9/23/04Jim Beasley, The People's LawyerJim Beasley,The People's Lawyer
9/16/04Book Excerpt: How My Story About Air-Security Really Took OffBook Excerpt: How My Story About Air-Security Really Took Off
9/09/04Why John Kerry Doesn't Have a PrayerWhy John Kerry Doesn't Have a Prayer
9/02/04We're Still Cruising for a BruisingWe're Still Cruising for a Bruising
8/19/047 Reasons I Need a Vacation7 Reasons I Need a Vacation
8/12/04The Only Fence We'll Ever Really NeedThe Only Fence We"ll Ever Really Need
8/05/04The Winning Switcheroo for George BushThe Winning Switcheroo for George Bush
7/29/04The 9/11 Commission Blew ItThe 9/11 Commission Blew It
7/22/04The Most Dangerous Man in AmericaThe Most Dangerous Man in America
7/15/04The NAACP's Racial CharadeThe NAACP's Racial Charade
7/08/04The Media's Tortured Moral EquivalenceThe Media's Tortured Moral Equivalence
7/01/04Go See Michael Moore's Movie--ReallyGo See Michael Moore's Movie--Really
6/24/04US Plane Wrong on Airport SecurityUS Plane Wrong on Airport Security
6/17/04The Real Prescription for SuccessThe Real Prescription for Success
6/10/04Our Final Debt to David ChristianOur Final Debt to David Christian
6/07/04A Brush with Greatness, Thanks to A Little Truancy and Some ConnectionsA Brush with Greatness, Thanks to A Little Truancy and Some Connections
6/03/04Only the Horse is UnbeatableOnly the Horse is Unbeatable
5/27/04Let the Apologies BeginLet the Apologies Begin
5/20/04Hamstrung by Political CorrectnessHamstrung by Political Correctness
5/17/04Bush Didn't Kill Nick: Hate Mongering Fanatics With A Sick Need To Kill Took His LifeBush Didn't Kill Nick: Hate Mongering Fanatics With A Sick Need To Kill Took His Life
5/13/04The Church...Or the Ship of State?The Church...Or the Ship of State?
5/06/04Kerry Pinned Down--By His BuddiesKerry Pinned Down--By His Buddies
4/29/04As Plain as the Nose on Their FacesAs Plain as the Nose on Their Faces
4/22/04How to Get Quasimodo a DateHow to Get Quasimodo a Date
4/19/04Airline Security Regulations Put US at PerilAirline Security Regulations Put US at Peril
4/15/04Why Does Omarosa 'Trump' Condi?Why Does Omarosa 'Trump' Condi?
4/12/04Tough Questions from a Tough Guy on the 9/11 CommissionTough Questions from a Tough Guy on the 9/11 Commission
4/08/04The Memories Start HereThe Memories Start Here
4/01/04Memo to Karen: Just the Fact Ma'amMemo to Karen: Just the Facts Ma'am
3/25/04Delmar Story Just a Grim Fairy Tale?Delmar Story Just a Grim Fairy Tale?
3/18/04A Conversation Between Two Caves...A Conversation Between Two Caves...
3/11/04The Real Reason We're in IraqThe Real Reason We're in Iraq
3/06/04The Prez's Sin of CommissionThe Prez's Sin of Commission
3/04/04Mayor Street: It's Time to ActMayor Street: It's Time to Act
2/26/04Doctor Thuy's Powerful School MedicineDoctor Thuy's Powerful School Medicine
2/19/04A Real Mickey Mouse MergerA Real Mickey Mouse Merger
2/12/04Mel Gibson's Mortal SinMel Gibson's Mortal Sin
2/05/04Powell: We Absolutely Did the Right ThingPowell: We Absolutely Did the Right Thing
1/29/04Where Dr. Dean Met Dr. FreudWhere Dr. Dean Met Dr. Freud
1/22/04GOP Race for Attorney General Gets UglyGOP Race for Attorney General Gets Ugly
1/15/04Paul O'Neill Takes A Big Swing...And WhiffsPaul O'Neill Takes A Big Swing...And Whiffs
1/08/04The Idea of Liberal Talk Radio is HogwashThe Idea of Liberal Talk Radio is Hogwash

2003

Date
Title
Link / URL
12/18/03Kenneth Feinberg: The Right Man for a Daunting 9/11 TaskKenneth Feinberg: The Right Man for a Daunting 9/11 Task
12/09/03The Only Real Campaign Finance FixThe Only Real Campaign Finance Fix
12/04/03Dreaming of a Non-White ChristmasDreaming of a Non-White Christmas
11/22/03Who's the Real Neanderthal?Who's the Real Neanderthal?
11/20/0300076: Save the Scouts from the United Way00076: Save the Scouts from the United Way
11/13/03How the Net's Now Driving the NewsHow the Net's Now Driving the News
11/06/03Unadopt This Egregrious Adoption SubsidyUnadopt This Egregrious Adoption Subsidy
10/30/03One Voice for KatzOne Voice for Katz
10/23/03Maureen Faulkner, Still on the JobMaureen Faulkner, Still On the Job
10/22/03The Rape Case That's Awful for WomenThe Rape Case That's Awful for Women
10/16/03Overheard in the Inner SanctumOverheard in the Inner Sanctum
10/09/03Novak Turned a Leak into a MuggingNovak Turned a Leak into a Mugging
9/25/03Robbing Dr. Barnes' GraveRobbing Dr. Barnes' Grave
9/18/03Downloading, Not FreeloadingDownloading, Not Freeloading
9/11/03What Rudy Thinks, 2 Years LaterWhat Rudy Thinks, 2 Years Later
9/04/03Tattoo MamasTattoo Mamas
8/28/03Summer & Smoke: My Gay EpiphanySummer & Smoke: My Gay Epiphany
8/21/03When Policy Trumps JusticeWhen Policy Trumps Justice
8/14/03Smearing the Heroes of Flight 93Smearing the Heroes of Flight 93
8/07/03Hysterics Ruin a Good Anti-Terror IdeaHysterics Ruin a Good Anti-Terror Idea
7/31/03When Schools Go Off the Deep EndWhen Schools Go Off the Deep End
7/24/03It's Kobe's Game to LoseIt's Kobe's Game to Lose
7/17/03Blair Gets Jobbed, AgainBlair Gets Jobbed,Again
7/10/03Frame Fell, Not Philly's AttitudeFrame Fell, Not Philly's Attitude
7/03/03Supreme Court Proved Santorum RightSupreme Court Proved Santorum Right
6/26/03Supreme WhimpsSupreme Whimps
6/19/03Keating Talked Straight--And Paid for ItKeating Talked Straight--And Paid for It
6/12/03Street on Slurs: All Talk, No ActionStreet on Slurs: All Talk, No Action
6/05/03The Savior of the State StoresThe Savior of the State Stores
5/29/03The Hero and the ChumpThe Hero and the Chump
5/22/03Indian Gambling Mess: Blame CongressIndian Gambling Mess: Blame Congress
5/15/03Will Times Swallow a Dose of Its Own Medicine?Will Times Swallow a Dose of Its Own Medicine?
5/08/03And They Can't Even Say They're SorryAnd They Can't Even Say They're Sorry
5/01/03Saving PhiladelphiaSaving Philadelphia
4/24/03These Crude Catcalls Fit Society to a TThese Crude Catcalls Fit Society to a T
4/17/03Love the Rock,Hate the Mouthy RockersLove the Rock, Hate the Mouthy Rockers
4/15/03I'll Miss the Merry PrankstersI'll Miss the Merry Pranksters
4/10/03Noose Tightens on Iraq-9/11 CommissionNoose Tightens on Iraq-9/11 Commission
4/03/03The Sins of Peter ArnettThe Sins of Peter Arnett
3/27/03Mr. Mayor It's Time to CrackdownMr. Mayor It's Time to Crackdown
3/21/03Peacenicks Destroy our Troops MoralePeaceniks Destroy our Troops Morale
3/19/03Iraq for DummiesIraq for Dummies
3/13/03New Jersey and Cops--Imperfect TogetherNew Jersey and Cops--Imperfect Together
3/06/03Will Council Join the Axis of Weasels?Will Council Join the Axis of Weasels?
2/27/03No Hable ToothpasteNo Habla Toothpaste
2/27/03My Ever-Lovin' SUV: I Can't Leave Home Without It!My Ever-Lovin' SUV: I Can't Leave Home Without It!
2/13/03Confessions of a Dangerous MindConfessions of a Dangerous Mind
2/06/03Mucking Up the Convention Center--AgainMucking Up the Convention Center--Again
1/30/03God Bless Patrick CubbageGod Bless Patrick Cubbage
1/23/03Two Good Reasons to Oppose Tort ReformTwo Good Reasons to Oppose Tort Reform
1/16/03Missing Dad, Maniacal Guv & Misguided DadMissing Dad, Maniacal Guv & Misguided Dad
1/09/03The NFL's Lesson in AccountabilityThe NFL's Lesson in Accountability
1/02/03C'Mon Mr. President, Show Us the EvidenceC'Mon Mr. President, Show Us the Evidence

2002

Date
Title
Link / URL
12/26/02The Lessons of Life Are in the CardsThe Lessons of Life Are in the Cards
12/19/02Suspensions: A Wake Up Call for ParentsSuspensions: A Wake Up Call for Parents
12/12/02The Convention Center HammerThe Convention Center Hammer
12/05/02Jogging to a Serious MisjudgementJogging to a Serious Misjudgement
11/21/02All the Bias That's Fit to PrintAll the Bias That's Fit to Print
11/14/02El Al: The Airline That Gets It RightEl Al: The Airline That Gets It Right
11/08/02Hoeffel-Brown: The (Nasty) Shape of Things To ComeHoeffel-Brown: The (Nasty) Shape of Things To Come
11/07/02Local TV Drops the Election BallLocal TV Drops the Election Ball
10/31/02Now We Are Fighting the Legal DwarvesNow We Are Fighting the Legal Dwarves
10/24/02A World Homogenized by Wal-MartA World Homogenized By Wal-Mart
10/17/04This Band--They Kill 'Em!This Band--They'll Kill 'Em!
10/10/02Specter & The John Doe NO. 2 ConnectionSpecter & The John Doe NO. 2 Connection
10/03/02Conspirancy: The Okla. City-Sept. 11 ConnectionConspiracy: The Okla. City-Sept. 11 Connection
10/01/02Taking Sides In the Fight Over the BarnesTaking Sides In the Fight Over the Barnes
9/26/02Want Ratings? Bring Back the BeautyWant Ratings? Bring Back The Beauty
9/19/02I Believe EuniceI Believe Eunice
9/12/02Rebuild 'Em!Rebuild 'Em!
9/05/02That Apology- It's Bunk!That Apology- It's Bunk!
8/29/02Ready...Aim...Fire!Ready...Aim...Fire!
8/22/02Reparations: Ending the Guilt TripReparations: Ending the Guilt Trip
8/15/02Child Filth on the Web: Let Loose the HoundsChild Filth On the Web: Let Loose the Hounds
8/08/02Whose Life is It Anyway?Whose Life is It Anyway?
7/29/02Sins of the Father...and the MotherSins of the Father...and the Mother
7/25/02History, Not Religion, Should Be Required ReadingHistory, Not Religion, Should Be Required Reading
7/18/02Good Citizenship--Or Big Brother?Good Citizenship--Or Big Brother?
7/16/02Status No Help to AllenStatus No Help to Allen
7/11/02My Iverson Problem (& Other Short Takes)My Iverson Problem (& Other Short Takes)
7/03/02 Ruling On Judges: Let The Sound Bits Begin Ruling On Judges: Let The Sound Bits Begin
6/27/02Memo to Teens: Gett Offline & On the JobMemo to Teens: Get Offline & On the Job
6/20/02Take These ‘Rights’ - & Shove ’EmTake These ‘Rights’ - & Shove ’Em
6/13/02Gay Numbers & 9/11Gay Numbers & 9/11
6/06/02Field of (Revenue) StreamsField of (Revenue) Streams
5/30/02Three Things I Couldn't Make UpThree Things I Couldn't Make Up
5/23/02Life, Death - and Shannon SchieberLife, Death - and Shannon Schieber
5/16/02Allen & Larry= Luke & LauraAllen & Larry= Luke & Laura
5/09/02'Right Wing'--Or Just Right?'Right Wing'--Or Just Right?
5/08/02A Wild Ride With the ‘Most Investigated’ Pol EverA Wild Ride With the ‘Most Investigated’ Pol Ever
5/02/02We Need A Good Stiff Dose Of RockyWe Need A Good Stiff Dose Of Rocky
4/25/02Crimestopper Tip: Let's Use National ID CardsCrimestopper Tip: Let's Use National ID Cards
4/18/02Two Views on The OsbournesTwo Views on The Osbournes
4/11/02What Was This Judge Thinking?What Was This Judge Thinking?
4/04/02Slow Down: Baseball's BackSlow Down: Baseball's Back
3/28/02Dress for Success: A Crass Course in RealityDress for Success: A Crass Course in Reality
3/21/02When Some Folks Act Like...AnimalsWhen Some Folks Act Like...Animals
3/14/02A New Generation of American HeroA New Generation of American Hero
3/07/02Don't Let Live Stop Get Fatally ProfiledDon't Let Live Stop Get Fatally Profiled
2/28/02Pedophile Priests: Lock'em Up!Pedophile Priests: Lock'em Up!
2/21/02Innocent by DNA-Wait a Minute!Innocent by DNA-Wait a Minute!
2/14/02Kobe? He's Not One of UsKobe? He's Not One of Us
2/07/02Dear Son, It's a Brave New WorldDear Son, It's a Brave New World
1/31/02For Septa, The Butt Should Stop HereFor Septa, The Butt Should Stop Here
1/24/02A Politically Incorrect ExtravaganzaA Politically Incorrect Extravaganza
1/17/02We Want Pat!We Want Pat!
1/10/02Why Does Cuba Stand Alone Among the Hated?Why Does Cuba Stand Alone Among the Hated?
1/09/02An Island, But Not IsolatedAn Island, But Not Isolated
1/08/02Dishes, Deception and the DictatorDishes, Deception and the Dictator
1/07/02High Fidel-ityHigh Fidel-ity
1/03/02A Cure for Doctor MalpracticeA Cure for Doctor Malpractice

2001

Date
Title
Link / URL
12/27/01Is this How We Treat our Firefighters?Is this How We Treat our Firefighters?
12/20/01Schools: Where's Dan When We Need Him?Schools: Where's Dan When We Need Him?
12/19/01How Long Will this Mumia Charade Go On?How Long Will this Mumia Charade Go On?
12/13/01Guess Who Shouldn't Be Man of the Year?Guess Who Shouldn't Be Man of the Year?
12/06/01Mumia Plus 20- The Insanity ContinueMumia Plus 20- The Insanity Continues
11/29/01Profiling's The Right Tool--So Let's Use ItProfiling's the Right Tool--So Let's Use It
11/13/01Rudy Should Be Running Homeland SecurityRudy Should Be Running Homeland Security