Author Archives: Jeff Fecke

Privilege Illustrated

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

So apparently in New York City last week a chimpanzee attacked a woman, and was shot and killed by police. It’s not particularly surprising; I think Dennis Leary covered the absurd ways that one can die in New York City … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Race, racism and related issues | 28 Comments

The Trouble With Roland

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

So back in January, when now-ex-Illinois-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, D-Joliet, appointed Roland Burris to the Senate, I had this to say: Burris’ appointment is offensive, and it should be fought until it can’t be fought anymore. Let’s not mince words. Rod … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections and politics | 17 Comments

Cro-Magnon Park

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

Remember John Tierney? Sure you do! He was the glibertarian columnist for the New York Times who got bumped down to the science beat, where he could expound on why global warming isn’t real. Because that’s science! Anyhoo, Tierney noted … Continue reading →

Posted in Mind-blowing Miscellania and other Neat Stuff | 8 Comments

Well, What Else are You Gonna Do After Splashing On a Little Bay Rum?

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

I’m a big fan of the Vermont Country Store catalog. While I don’t actually buy anything from there (though I intend to get some Lifebuoy for next Christmas), it’s extremely entertaining, a little piece of Americana that stubbornly clings to … Continue reading →

Posted in In the news | 2 Comments

Happy Presidents' Day!

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

In honor of the day, for no particular reason, here are my rankings of the best and worst of the 43 Americans to serve as the head of our nation. (Note: Barack Obama gets an “incomplete” so far. Based on … Continue reading →

Posted in Whatever | 51 Comments

Dare to Be a Daniel, Dare to Stand Alone

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

So after the long and bitter debate over whether Tom Zarek was right (and given what we found out about Galactica’s structural integrity this week, I’m saying that’s an emphatic no, though of course, reasonable minds can differ), we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Popular (and unpopular) culture | 13 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Zarek Was Wrong

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

In his seminal work, My Triumphs, My Mistakes, the Rev. Gaius Baltar says, “If you hear the people, you will never have to fear the people.” Would that the late Vice President Tom Zarek had listened. For Zarek clearly feared … Continue reading →

Posted in Whatever | 3 Comments

Omnibus Congratulations

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

First, congratulations are in order for Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, who today became the 38th Prime Minister of Iceland, and the first openly gay head of government in world history. Jóhanna, ((No, that’s not a mistake. Icelanders’ last names are derived from … Continue reading →

Posted in International issues, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Sports, Whatever | 2 Comments

Poor David Duke

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

It just isn’t fair. First, the Democrats nominate a ni–er, one of them to be president. Then America votes for the guy. And now the Republican Party has abandoned its principles, and made their leader a ni–er, one of them: … Continue reading →

Posted in Race, racism and related issues | 14 Comments

Daschole

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., has a problem. He doesn’t like to pay taxes like the little people do: ABC News has learned that the nomination of former Senator Majority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., to be President Obama’s … Continue reading →

Posted in The Obama Administration | 9 Comments