Matt Solomon

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The Modern Liberal's Guide to 21st Century Politicking

It's an ever-evolving political landscape. And for Joe Liberal, that means the days of leaflet distribution and door-to-door voter registration are passé.

Intelligent arguments? Reasoned discourse? Tried it. Doesn't work. Look where it got Dukakis!

New campaign strategies have emerged for the everyday free...

Charlie Chaplin's Guide to Surviving the Economic Downturn


Fed Reserve chairman Ben S. Bernanke is a student of the Great Depression so when he says "the Lehman Brothers could really use $700 billion," it's best to listen to the man.

But what about the rest of us--the ones who aren't students of...

Seven Things More Interesting Than Sarah Palin



For those of you who can't get enough of the Alaskan Governor, these must be special times indeed. But consider the notion that there are other things to discuss than the daily comings and goings of The Divine Miss P.

Politix at the Multiplex

Spooky how this summer's movie blockbusters parallel the 2008 political landscape:

Get Smart

An eager but inept government official is on a mission to thwart the latest plot for world domination. KAOS ensues.

The Love Guru

A groovy outsider's unorthodox...

McCain's Plane Talk

With the national campaign now in full swing, John McCain is upgrading the Straight Talk Express (the funky mystery machine he drove around New Hampshire back when his campaign was hemorrhaging dollars and motor oil).

The bus has been replaced by a swank Straight Talk Express airliner...

George Carlin: Seven Dirty Words for the Fallen

I first heard George Carlin at John Oidtman's house in 1976 or thereabouts. I was 11. John's older brother had some Carlin on vinyl and we had to sneak downstairs to listen to it.

This was comedy you had to sneak.

I giggled over the Hippy-Dippy...

People's Hottest Celebrity Bachelors: Where the Hell Am I?

People Magazine has once again released its list of Hottest Celebrity Bachelors - and once again, I'm not on the list.

Back in 2002, 2003, I was more Zen about the whole thing. "Let it go," I reasoned. "It's political. Besides, you've got plenty more...

White Stuff from Mars!

Curious new findings from the Phoenix Lander:
mysterious white stuff (!)
has been discovered just beneath Mars' dusty red surface.

Scientists are weighing in--could be salt, say some. Could be ice, say others. Could be BORING, I say!

Ice? Salt? Clearly,...

The Sad, Disingenuous, Puzzling Tale of Scott McClellan

Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan has a new book coming out next month, accusing President Bush of purposely misleading the public about the war.

Now, reports the Chicago Tribune, a team of White House loyals are teaming up to denounce the book.

...

Ich Bin Ein Puerto Rican

Yes, yes, Hilary has heard all the negative talk.

Obama has already won the majority of pledged delegates. And Mr. Big Shot also leads among the superdelegates.

But with landslide victories in the remaining primaries (political powerhouses Montana, South Dakota, and Puerto Rico),...

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Sarah Palin: trooper stalker
Sarah Palin is nothing if not persistent. You do not want to hear...
Help us brand the end of the world
Help us brand the end of the world
At least one thing is following McCain: the markets
At least one thing is following McCain: the markets