Tag Archives: soapbox

Obligatory Election Comments

I really resented the vote-with-your-ovaries movement among Hilary supporters. A woman president would be nice, but I found the idea that women are a cohesive voting group who should all pick Hilary based on gender kind of demeaning. Not entirely … Continue reading

Posted in Raleigh | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

On My Soapbox, With Cliches About China

If we are to see the Olympics as (good heavens, it hurts to type this) China’s big coming-out party, then China cannot hide behind the “developing country” defense much longer. When the international community pressures China on the environment or … Continue reading

Posted in Beijing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Massachusetts Liberals

In case you missed www.kerryhatersforkerry.com and www.johnkerryisadouchebagbutImvotingforhimanyway.com, let me explain my position on the election. I want gay marraige, I want legal, accessible abortions and I don’t think we should send American teenage boys to fight and kill Middle Eastern … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment