Tag Archives: politics

All In The Political Family: When Mom & Dad Play Favorites

Posted on October 29, 2012 by pegoleg

Dear Mom & Dad, We need to talk. Parents are supposed to love all their kids equally, but it’s obvious you care more for some of your other states than you do for me. It’s breaking my heart. I know … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged election, humor, musings, Obama, politics, Romney | 51 Comments

Tiptoe Through The Tulips

Posted on September 5, 2012 by pegoleg

As I meander through the blogosphere this election season, the truly prodigious profile of Tiny Tim keeps popping into my mind. His signature ditty, sung in that manly falsetto, warbles through my brain, “Tiptoe through the tulips…” Why is Tiny … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged blogging, election, Elmer Fudd, humor, life, musings, politics, Tiny Tim | 92 Comments

Do You Have to Be That Monopoly Guy In The Silk Top Hat To Get Elected In America?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by pegoleg

There’s nothing wrong with rolling in the dough; heck, I’d LOVE to be able to do that. But you shouldn’t have to be rich to get elected to public office. That’s what it’s coming to in America. One of the … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged conventions, democrats, election, humor, life, musings, political parties, politics, republicans, wallpaper | 60 Comments

Dear Political Opponent

Posted on April 18, 2012 by pegoleg

Dear Political Opponent, Our parties are at war. It’s undeclared, of course; more of a military action, but no less real for that. The distance between us stretches as a vast, barren wasteland which few dare to cross.

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged democrats, election, humor, lets live like we're in a Coke commercial, life, news, politics, republicans | 81 Comments

An Apology from A Bloggy Scab

Posted on January 19, 2012 by pegoleg

I am a scab, and I’m sorry. Yesterday was supposed to be a total internet blackout in support of an issue that is vital to all of us. Google, Wikipedia, WordPress and many other sites, big and small, blacked out … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged blog, blogging, events, food, how to make elephant ears, humor, internet, life, news, politics, SOPA, SOPA/PIPA, WordPress, writing | 49 Comments

Cottage Style Decorating Tips From The Secret Service

Posted on August 10, 2011 by pegoleg

Last week, The Washington Times reported that Vice President Joe Biden has collected $13,200 from the Secret Service since April to rent a cottage adjacent to his Wilmington, Delaware home. Cottage style is so hot right now. Here are some timely decorating tips … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged cottage decorating, humor, musings, politics, postaweek2011, Secret Service, Vice President Joe Biden, wasting taxpayer money | 19 Comments

Hey, Secretary of Labor: Ask Me How To End Unemployment

Posted on June 15, 2011 by pegoleg

Almost 15 million Americans are out of work. The best way to handle this is to fire some more. Pundits say that unemployment statistics are made up of two parts: those looking for work, and those who have given up … Continue reading →

Posted in General Ramblings | Tagged customer service, economy, humor, insufferably whiny postal employees, life, musings, politics, postaweek2011, unemployment, working | 44 Comments

New Language Discovered!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by pegoleg

Quickly adopted by politicians and advertisers. A little old lady was holding up my line at the grocery store. She was trying to return a carton of ice cream. “It says New & Improved but it tastes the same.” She said, … Continue reading →