About

Name: Baritone
Weblog: indyboomer46.blogspot.com
Articles: 33
First Published: Saturday, January 20, 2007
Last Published: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Writer Bio
I am politically liberal and an atheist. I have been blogging for a nearly 3 years with concerns regarding national politics, the rise of religious fundamentalism and its influence on government at all levels. Much of my work has focussed on issues regarding the above, but I tend to meander about when something unrelated piques my interest. Whatever I post here will be unfalteringly scintillating and generally apropos of nothing, but what the hey?
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Currently listing articles 33-1:
  1. John McCain's Image: True or Tainted?

    — Sen. John McCain would have you believe he is a hero and a patriot. Is he?

    OPINION in Politics on October 14, 2008

  2. The Appraisal: One Source of Our Economic Woes

    — The current mess this country finds itself in regarding the entire financial industry has many culprits. Appraisals are one.

    OPINION in Politics on September 24, 2008

  3. Yet Another Look At John McCain's VP Choice

    — Sarah Palin's selection as John McCain's running mate was a "Madison Avenue" style stroke of brilliance.

    OPINION in Politics on September 03, 2008

  4. Hillary Hits a Home Run, Right Where She Aims It

    — Hillary Clinton's speech accomplished what was needed to unite the Democratic Party. Now, the Democrats must go after McCain with gusto!

    OPINION in Politics on August 27, 2008

  5. Beijing Olympics: Grand Theatre Despite Human Rights Problems

    — Human rights issues and the limits on the press in China placed a cloud over the Beijing Olympic Games. Regardless, they were wonderful to behold.

    OPINION in Politics on August 25, 2008

  6. Where Do They Get These Clowns Who Run For President?

    — Who are the idiots who nominate these idiots?

    OPINION in Politics on August 17, 2008

  7. Left Wing Tax-and-Spenders and the Rose-Colored Dream of John McCain

    — With McCain pulling even in the polls, the Conservative dream of a perfect world is at hand.

    SATIRE in Politics on August 04, 2008

  8. Barack Obama: Rock Star!

    — If the scene of Monday night's rally in Indy is any indication, Barack Obama has achieved rock star status.

    OPINION in Politics on May 06, 2008

  9. Fun At The Airport

    — ’Tis a far different world we now find ourselves in.

    OPINION in Culture on March 31, 2008

  10. To Deutschland We Have Come: The Jewish Museum in Berlin

    — Containing in one handy package, the joy of flying tourist across the great ocean, and the sobering effect of mass murder.

    OPINION in Culture on March 25, 2008

  11. Flying Over The Ocean and Doing Touristy Things in Germany

    — In anticipation of our fun flights to and from Europe which will be akin to spending eight hours flying in a coffin.

    OPINION in Culture on March 09, 2008

  12. Indiana Gay Marriage Ban - Update

    — Constitutional gay marriage ban hits a wall in Indiana House Committee. Amendment supporters lament the "tragedy." Boohoo. Crockodile tears.

    OPINION in Politics on February 17, 2008

  13. Saturday Night Live - A Dinosaur That Should Throw Itself Into The La Brea Tar Pits

    — How can SNL still be on the air? It sucks!

    OPINION in Video on December 23, 2007

  14. Is Indiana Turning Blue?

    — A recent poll of Indiana voters reveals serious trouble for Republicans in a state normally considered sacrosanct conservative territory.

    OPINION in Politics on November 25, 2007

  15. Farewell, Luciano

    — Luciano Pavarotti was "the voice" of opera for over four decades. Despite his critics, he ushered opera into the 21st century with a wider audience

    OPINION in Culture on September 08, 2007

  16. God's Warriors

    — Christiane Amanpour's "God's Warriors" is a great study of radical religion and its venture into violence.

    OPINION in Politics on September 01, 2007

  17. Sicko Sheds Light on What's Wrong With American Health Care

    — Michael Moore's Sicko revisits the poor state of the American health care system.

    OPINION in Politics on July 14, 2007

  18. Man, God and Armageddon

    — Radical believers and their plans for a "For the Glory of God" get together at Armageddon. Fun for the whole family.

    OPINION in Politics on July 08, 2007

  19. God, Heaven, and Civilization (Pretty Heavy, Huh?)

    — Some thoughts about God, religious clap-trap, and getting into heaven.

    OPINION in Culture on June 28, 2007

  20. Apocalypse Now?

    — The possibility of the rise of an American theocracy is all too real. To ignore that possibility is to do so at one's peril.

    OPINION in Politics on June 02, 2007

  21. Book Review: God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens

    — Hitchen's methodical dismantling of religion and the danger fundamentalism poses to our future.

    REVIEW in Books on May 30, 2007

  22. American Idol's Entertaining Finale

    — Some critics gave the American Idol finale a thumbs down, but, of course, they were wrong. This finale rose high above network TV's normal dreck.

    OPINION in Video on May 26, 2007

  23. The "Perks" of Being a Christian

    — The Indiana Legislature votes to allow "specialty" auto license plates with a religious message to be sold at state's license branches. One citizen fights back.

    OPINION in Politics on April 25, 2007

  24. Bang! You're Dead

    — An orgy of guns, power and death.

    OPINION in Culture on April 18, 2007

  25. Indiana Legislature Targets Same Sex Unions

    — Some self-righteous lawmakers in Indiana want to ban same sex unions that, of course, undermine the moral fiber of our God-fearing nation.

    OPINION in Politics on April 03, 2007

  26. Lombardi Trophy On Display - Anyone But Indianapolis Even Care?

    — Such so called "glory" is highly overrated and ephemeral at best. But it's still kinda neat.

    NEWS in Sports on March 05, 2007

  27. American Theocracy?

    — Have the right wing Christian fundamentalists gone down in flames? I think not.

    OPINION in Politics on March 05, 2007

  28. Book Review: Jesus Land by Julia Scheeres

    — A story of abuse: physical, emotional and sexual abuse.

    REVIEW in Books on February 25, 2007

  29. The Folly of the Iraq War

    — Iraq and Vietnam. Both conflicts bringing death to thousands, untold destruction, and costing billions of dollars. All in vain.

    OPINION in Politics on February 02, 2007

  30. Blockage? You're Talking Blockage?

    — A visit to your friendly, neighborhood cardiologist can ruin your entire day.

    OPINION in Culture on January 31, 2007

  31. Humility, Thy Name is "Jeopardy Online"

    — Me, make it on Jeopardy? What was I thinking?

    OPINION in Video on January 27, 2007

  32. On Death

    — The prospect of our death and that of those we know and love and its connection, if any, with a life beyond.

    OPINION in Culture on January 24, 2007

  33. 1968 and Robert Kennedy

    — 1968, a tumultuous year which altered the socio/political landscape in the US The consequences still reverberate today. See "Bobby."

    OPINION in Politics on January 20, 2007

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