Hot Head v. Cool Head : Who Really Prevails? (Notes On The Kavanaugh Hearing And The Frail Male Ego)

Hot Head v. Cool Head : Who Really Prevails? (Notes On The Kavanaugh Hearing And The Frail Male Ego) I'm among those who did not tune in to the Kavanaugh hearing today, because I've had enough. Of everything. And all these old white men.  But I see from all of your posts and tweets that the "honorable" (that's laughable) judge had himself a little mantrum today, is that right? This reporting has been countered by a great deal of "...and they say women are too emotional" memes and wisecracks. It is on this point th…

Lawrence "Street Fight Grampa" O'Donnell

Lawrence "Street Fight Grampa" O'Donnell Sometimes Lawrence O'Donnell could stand to slow the liberal roll, don't you think?  Yeah, you read that right, this is me. No, I haven't been kidnapped. I'm not blogging at gunpoint, although now that I say that, in Trump's America, why can't that be true. Well it's not, not right now. We can work out a code phrase or something later. This is real.  The whole point of being liberal is you've got to be able to say …

I Believe Christine Blasey-Ford

I Believe Christine Blasey-Ford In high school, I had a good friend invite me to come babysit with her. Unbeknownst to me, she had also invited two older boys. I knew these guys (small town) but we weren't on a first name basis. Before long, my friend went into another room with one of them, leaving me alone with the other guy. Sitting far apart, he and I made uncomfortable small talk within earshot of what was clearly wildly enjoyable sex. My free-spirited friend w…