Category Archives: Politics

Palin Strategy Is Nothing New

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Tom Garrett

As we roll towards the 2012 presidential election, Sarah Palin’s “One Nation” bus rolls with us. The tour speeds through the country like a patriotic bullet through the collective heart of America’s enemies. Palin has been customarily tight-lipped about whether she’s … Continue reading →

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Are We Really This Dumb? Yes, We’re Really This Dumb.

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Despite my frequent ramblings on what some* might call trivial topics including animal-related magic tricks, obscure (possibly apocryphal) entertainment feuds, or professional wrestling, I’m actually quite attentive to politics and current events. I’m simply selective. This is mostly because such … Continue reading →

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Unfinished Business

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Last night provided us with one of those rare glimpses at unfolding history with the full understanding of its significance as it happened. The gleefulness of some of the responses were mildly troubling to me, as were the quickly-fatigued memes … Continue reading →

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And . . . We’re Back.

Posted on March 21, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

After a two-week slowdown caused by other commitments, we’re back at full speed. Well, such as it is. Up first is a two-part podcast. Tom and Mike transition from one topic to another like the Frogger of yore diligently hopping … Continue reading →

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Iran: “Logo No-Go!”

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Undoubtedly feeling threatened by the unprecedented public craziness of Charlie Sheen during the last week, well-credentialed insanity hotbed Iran issued a warning to the International Olympic Committee regarding . . . am I reading this right? . . . regarding … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Politics, Sports | Tagged 2012, Afshazadeh, Boycotts, Charlie Sheen, Commentary, Craziness, Insanity, Iran, Logos, London, Olympics, Politics, Racism?, Sports, Summer Games, Zion | 5 Comments

The Axis of Ego Podcast: 2-28-11

Posted on February 28, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

The end of February brings with it an eclectic podcast. Tom and Mike discuss all of the following things, although not necessarily in this order: (1) Highlights from the past week on The Axis of Ego, (2) Mike’s favorite mammals, … Continue reading →

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Obama, DOMA, and Myopia

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Tom Garrett

The Department of Justice announced this week that it will no longer attempt to defend the Defense of Marriage Act from federal lawsuits, saying, in part [T]he President has concluded that given a number of factors, including a documented history … Continue reading →

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: February 14, 2011

Posted on February 14, 2011 by The Axis of Ego

The latest podcast from Tom and Mike is all over the map – literally! Take a listen as the two discuss everything from the current state of affairs in Egypt (not too many laughs in that portion of the podcast) … Continue reading →

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Good Copt, Bad Copt

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Two schools of popular thought seem to be emerging in response to the current explosive situation in Egypt: One, this is a long-overdue spasm of democracy in a region starved for it. The sham elections will be at an end. The … Continue reading →