The BackChannel Blog

Is Romney a Narcissist?

dnd — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:20:42 +0000

Narcissism has numerous personality traits. Chief among them is a lack of empathy. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s empathy is under question from numerous events in his history. * The hair cutting attack on the presumed gay classmate at prep … Continue reading →

Ron Paul Suspends Campaign

dnd — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:19:45 +0000

Libertarian powerhouse Ron Paul has announced that he’s suspending his campaign. Thousands of his disciples are in mourning. But fear not, this is not the last we’ve seen of Paul. He most certainly will make an appearance at the GOP convention, and … Continue reading →

Happy Mother’s Day

dnd — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:00:15 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s out there!

Richard Lugar Loses Primary

dnd — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:22:52 +0000

35 year incumbent Sen. Richard Lugar lost in his reelection bid, losing big to tea party favorite Richard Mourdock in the Indiana Republican primary. Lugar was respected by all in the Senate. A true statesman. Lost to a hot-head far … Continue reading →

Happy Cinco de Mayo

dnd — Sat, 05 May 2012 05:25:20 +0000

If it’s Cinco de Mayo it’s my favorite Lalo Guerrero parody. It’s also the “supermoon” i.e., perigee where the moon is closest to the earth and very bright. And it’s the official kickoff of President Obama’s presidential campaign. Coincidence?

Obama Visits Afghanistan

dnd — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:15:33 +0000

President Obama makes a surprise trip to Afghanistan to sign a strategic partnership and to meet with the troops.

Obama Visits the University of Colorado

dnd — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:53:56 +0000

President Obama visited the University of Colorado at Boulder Tuesday. This was the first sitting president to visit CU since Ike. Before giving a speech on campus, he stopped in at “The Sink,” a typical student dive bar just … Continue reading →

Happy Earth Day

dnd — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:44:27 +0000

In honor of Earth Day I will not be pulling any weeds or mowing the lawn.

Levon Helm 1940-2012

dnd — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:21:16 +0000

http://www.levonhelm.com/

Dick Clark 1929-2012

dnd — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:52:16 +0000