The Bishop and the Butterfly: Murder, Politics, and the End of the Jazz Age
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    The Republicans Are Now a Third Party

    By Doctor Cleveland on Thu, 05/05/2016 - 10:22am | Politics

    Dear Republicans: I see you couldn't help yourself. You've nominated Donald Trump for President of the United States. Really. His obvious psychological problems didn't stop you, or his obvious stupidity. They may have even been selling points. You are going to rue this day for a long time. But what's really remarkable is that you, who have been one of the two major parties for a century and a half, have nominated a third-party candidate for president. Congratulations, I suppose.

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    "Deal Me In": Hillary Clinton Plays the Gender Card

    By Ramona on Wed, 04/27/2016 - 3:39pm | Politics

     

    Let's be clear:  Hillary and I are all for playing the gender card.  Hell, men have been doing it since the dawn of mankind. (See what I did there?)

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    Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Address To Morgan Stanley Managing Directors

    By Michael Maiello on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 12:26pm | Politics

    Official Transcript

    Date: June 26, 2014

    Location: Moretti Grand Ballroom at The Watergate Hotel, Washington, D.C.

     

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    Another Celebrity Death Worth Noting

    By Michael Maiello on Sat, 04/23/2016 - 7:16pm | Arts & Entertainment

    So, the day we found out Prince died, we also lost Joanie Laurer, who wrestled in the WWE during the "attitude era" as Chyna, where she used the nickname "The Ninth Wonder of the World."  If you're not a wrestling fan, you know that there are seven wonders of the world.  If you are a wrestling fan, you know that Andre the Giant is the world's eighth wonder and that Chyna was the 9th.

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    What Does It Take To Have A Revolution?

    By Danny Cardwell on Fri, 04/22/2016 - 11:29pm | Politics

    Revolutions aren't won by people who give up. I’ll go out on a limb and say that in the recorded history of the world quitters have never led a meaningful revolution. The Bernie Sanders' political revolution will crumble because too many of his supporters are in it for the inspirational speeches and the sense of purpose that comes with being associated with a popular movement. If Bernie's followers were serious about their “political revolution” they would start at the local level where it’s easier to influence the allocation of tax dollars and election results.

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    Shakespeare 400

    By Doctor Cleveland on Fri, 04/22/2016 - 11:43am | Arts & Entertainment

    Tomorrow marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death (and Miguel Cervantes's death, too). There are celebrations worldwide, and there will be ongoing Shakespeare events and celebrations throughout 2016. (If you don't believe me, believe twitter, and search the #SHX400 hashtag.)

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    So Far, 2016 Is Far Less Glamorous Than It Should Be

    By Michael Maiello on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 4:26pm | Arts & Entertainment

    First we lose Bowie, now Prince?  Friends, this is no way to run an economy and it's definitely a damned poor way to run a culture. I want a word with whoever is making these decisions.  They need to be removed from office, at the very least, if not put on trial for out and out incompetence.

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    What Is John Kasich Thinking?

    By Doctor Cleveland on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 12:28am | Politics

    Where the heck have I been? Short answer: doing Shakespeare stuff. (Much more about that soon.) But now I'm back in Cleveland, where the Republican National Convention is on its way, John Kasich is governor, and no one understands exactly how these two things relate to each other. So let me ask an important question this election season: What on Earth is John Kasich thinking?

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    The Mortgage Fraudsters And Their Get Out Of Jail Free Card

    By Ramona on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 5:50pm | Politics

    I don't have to tell you that when it comes to Big Money I know nothing. Beyond coming deliciously close to balancing my checkbook once in a while and/or putting a few pennies away in a sock or a next-to-no-interest savings account, finances are a complete mystery to me. I know people who do know something about Big Money but when they talk about it, it's in a foreign language. Pretty sure. When they're talking about billions and trillions they might as well be talking about the enormity of the galaxies. No comprendo, buddy. Don't even waste your time.

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