Johnny Raincloud on Obama’s Big Day

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Look, the day IS historic. This man is the embodiment of victory over decades of terrible injustice doled out simply because of skin color. He represents the triumph of tolerance (the good kind) and hard work. For this, today did deserve hearty celebration. *8 and 3/4 month pregnant pause* However, it ought not be forgotten [...]

The Good Guy, Mauer & the Canadian

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The Weekend Report has a decidedly sporting flavor this time around, which is kinda unusual but hopefully produces a general sense of well-being within your bosom. Kurt Warner!!! Holy Belgian Waffles is this a great story or what?! With Arizona’s win over Philadelphia today, he’ll be playing in his third Super Bowl exactly 8 years [...]

Tragedy & Stupidity – Reporting the Conflict in Gaza

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A word on the Israeli strike against Gaza. Any war is horrific, but Israel’s action is a measured, necessary response to terrorist rocket strikes against its own settlements and people. Hamas is an organization entirely devoted to the destruction of the Jewish state, and they continue to employ (and admit they do so) the deliberate [...]