More “Debbie Does Dallas” Reviews

Ken AshfordPersonalLeave a Comment

These are comments left on Heather’s (aka Debbie’s) myspace blog, courtesy of Heather herself: "Awesome job. I loved it." "Hey! Great job last night in the show! I wanted to say hey afterwards, but we had to leave. It looks like yall had an awesome time! " "Woo Hoo Heather! You were highly entertaining in DDD! I always enjoy watching … Read More

My Culture Of Destruction

Ken AshfordRight Wing Punditry/IdiocyLeave a Comment

We’ve never heard of this punctuation and grammar-impaired conservative columnist before, but we’re going to keep an eye on him.  His name is Ken Hughes, and his column is entitled "The Democrats Culture of Destruction".  Note the lack of an apostrophe in the title.  Yup, it gets better: Is The "Culture of Destruction" practiced by Democrats a winner or will … Read More

Bush Admits The Truth Three Years Too Late

Ken AshfordIraq, War on Terrorism/TortureLeave a Comment

This is the document that got us in to the War in Iraq: March 18, 2003 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Consistent with section 3(b) of the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243), and based on information available to me, including that in the enclosed document, I determine that: (1) reliance … Read More

The Prayer Antenna

Ken AshfordGodstuffLeave a Comment

Just in case God has bad reception: Yes, it’s real.  Here’s the description from the inventor: The Prayer Antenna is part of a series of Religious Technological Artifacts that I am making. The Antenna receives signals from God (yes, your God). The Antenna currently takes the form of a surplus / thrift-store motor-cycle helmet (or similar) that is ornately ordained … Read More

“The Humiliation Is Complete”

Ken AshfordRed Sox & Other SportsLeave a Comment

Over The Monster: Posted Friday 8/18 in the morning, before Game 1: Here we go. Five games. Four days. It’s mid-August, but it sure feels like a lot of the season rides on this series. GO SOX! Posted Friday 8/18 in the early evening, before Game 2: OK, so the first game went less than great. It went the way … Read More

The Reviews Are In: “Debbie” Is A Hoot!

Ken AshfordLocal Interest, PersonalLeave a Comment

From the Winston-Salem Journal (the picture at the right does not accompany the article): Theatre Alliance has set itself apart. It has become the area leader in presenting shows with adult themes, be they serious or fun. The latest example in the fun category comes courtesy of Susan Schwartz’s Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical, which opened last night in Dunn … Read More

Opening Night — “Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical”

Ken AshfordPersonal1 Comment

Well, the day has finally arrived.  There were times when I thought it would never come together, but it seems to be okay. I’m still a little concerned about costume changes, as well as the weak left calf.  I twisted my left ankle last night during the cowboy dance, because my ankle is carrying the full load.  Fortunately, there seems … Read More

NSA Wiretapping Held Unconstitutional

Ken AshfordWiretapping & SurveillanceLeave a Comment

You wouldn’t know it from the media websites, but the "Breaking News" isn’t about Jon Benet Ramsey’s killer. It’s that a federal judge has held that the NSA wiretapping without warrent scheme is unconstitutional, and has enjoined the government from using it. Glenn Greenwald analyzes the court opinion: I am almost done with the opinion. Here is my analysis of … Read More

OK Go Again

Ken AshfordPopular Culture1 Comment

One year ago, I posted a link to a video by "OK Go".  I liked the video because it showed how four non-dancers could do a decent job dancing to cool choreography. Well, "OK Go" has (in my opinion) done it again:

Reach! A Lecture Musical Prank!!

Ken AshfordRandom Musings2 Comments

You’ll be charmed by this great prank from Prangstgrup,. At Columbia University, a student suddenly stands up in the middle of class and starts brilliantly singing in the style of a Broadway musical. The Professor (James Valentini) takes it all very well.

George Will Says What I Said

Ken AshfordWar on Terrorism/Torture3 Comments

Not that I’m brilliant, but this seems painfully obvious — the "war on terror" will not be solved primarily through military solutions, as the warhawks in the White House seem to think.  No, sir.  John Kerry was right.  Glenn Greenwald reflects: In his new column today, George Will makes a critical (if not obvious) point about all of that: namely, … Read More

Bo Dietl On Islam

Ken AshfordGodstuff, Right Wing Punditry/IdiocyLeave a Comment

I actually worked with Bo Dietl on several occasions (back when I was doing law in New York), and while he is a great private investigator, he is as dumb as a doornail when it comes to politics and, well, everything else.  From Think Progress: Today on Fox News’s Your World with Neil Cavuto, private investigator Bo Dietl argued that … Read More

Bush Doctrine Explained

Ken AshfordWar on Terrorism/TortureLeave a Comment

World O’Crap introduces us to Mark Noonan, who writes: President Bush is, indeed, a rebel – and his cause is peace. His critics don’t understand it, but President Bush figured out that the only sure path to peace in the world is to make the largest number of free people possible. The elite believes that peace is made by negotiations … Read More

The Hottest Thing On The Internets

Ken AshfordPopular CultureLeave a Comment

The Internet makes it possible for the unknown to develop worldwide fame in a matter of days.  Homemade videos get posted at places like YouTube, and the hot ones get passed from person to person, making the video and the video’s subject instant celebrities. Who is the hot celebrity that all the kids are watching now? You may not believe … Read More