Author: Juliana

David Letterman is not happy. Seems Senator McCain blew him off. Al Jazeera heads to Mississippi to find out what people there think about tonights debate. I didn’t watch it, but reading the transcript, methinks Governor Palin and Katie Couric won’t be meeting for lattes this afternoon. The obligatory Johnny Depp reference: What could be…

…a teenager asks. Dear Mom and Dad, I know, like, since you found out after the parent teacher conference when, like, my teacher, showed you my fake notes, that you have been, like not really so trusting. But, you know, I really do need a fort in the backyard, that you know, I want you…

Go sign it NOW! Sign the petition. Demand that Senators Obama and McCain both show up in Mississippi on Friday night and debate for the American people. In this time of crisis, we need to hear from our leaders, not let them hide in Washington. Now more than ever, we need an open dialogue with…

Grift helps us understand the mortgage mess. For the more highbrow explanation (but remarkably similar), check out Terry Gross’ interview with New York Times columnist Gretchen Morgenson. Doh! Maybe they FBI should have thought of this earlier? Writing fake letters to the editor for a candidate? Dang, wish I’d thought of this! Campbell Brown? Is…

What would happen if Babs threw a party? It would be like 3,214,285 pounds of buttah… Maybe HP will hire her back (oops, not so much). Carly will be looking for a new job soon. Michigan Dems have spine! File suit against GOP for foreclosure list games. What’s on your mind today?

As regular readers of this blog know, I’m a big fan of authenticity. Rarely seen in general election politics, to me, authenticity is the key to winning. The GOP has become adept at conveying the image of authenticity, even with the least authentic candidates while Democrats emphasize policies, issues, and polish in lieu of authenticity…