by Michael Leppert | Apr 24, 2025 | Politics/Government
I have often wondered where the phrase “spinning a yarn” came from, and what differentiates the descriptive from the blunter, “making stuff up.” This week’s absurd spin, courtesy of Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, finally inspired me to do a little search for it....
by Michael Leppert | Jan 23, 2025 | Politics/Government
Hear ye! Hear ye, America! It’s Inauguration Week! But please don’t confuse it with infrastructure week. The swearing in of a convicted felon actually did happen on Monday. The striking components of Donald Trump’s second inauguration speech weren’t filled with...
by Michael Leppert | Apr 5, 2023 | Politics/Government, Pop/Life
“We’re not going to fix it,” was how Rep. Tim Burchett answered when asked about a potential role for congress in addressing the relentless school shootings plaguing America. The Republican, three-term U.S. House member from Tennessee gave the comment only a few hours...
by Michael Leppert | Sep 24, 2017 | Politics/Government
It has been a week full of not smart. “Smart” is an antonym for “stupid.” If you are looking up the definition of “antonym” now, please do not read further. I’m not much of an Elton John fan. I respect him and his talent, but...
