Category Archives: Politics and Lust, An Odd Couple

Politicians, power, desire . . . they’re a volatile mix, and trouble for everyone involved.

Petraeus: Did He or Didn’t He Betray Us?

We should be so lucky when it comes to our other government officials:  Although all the facts are not yet known, it appears that once it became clear that CIA Director General David Petraeus had exercised poor judgment not just … Continue reading

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Political Theorists and the Gender Gap: A Hit or a Ms?

With the Presidential election almost upon us, now may be a propitious time to acknowledge what everybody knows:  The two candidates are pandering to the two genders.  No surprise there.  But what is surprising is how they manage to stand for contradictory … Continue reading

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First, First Ladies

For anyone older than, say, twenty, you know the expression Ladies first.  That’s because well-mannered men are taught from the time they’re kids that when they open a door they should hold it open to let ladies pass through the … Continue reading

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“Good and Bad . . . We All Made Mistakes.”

Or as those with a more passive way of framing things might say, “Mistakes were made.” Congratulations, Rielle. Be real, Rielle.  You’re not seriously trying to equate the mistakes you made with the mistakes that Johnny Ed made, are you?  Or (shudder!) … Continue reading

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Are Relationships Supposed to be Such Hard Work?

This subject is from a fellow blogger over at MidLove Crisis, who wonders aloud (well, on his blog) about the incontrovertible fact that, yes, relationships are hard work.  No point in repeating his conclusion here — Lovehacked is more about the … Continue reading

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The Verdict At Last: “I Done Wrong.”

Well, the jury finally decided: Not guilty. On one count. The rest of the charges . . . Not so clear.  Not guilty.  Perhaps not legally guilty, but what about the other kinds of guilt?  Simply because the legal system doesn’t offer … Continue reading

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While We’re Waiting for the Verdict . . .

Here’s what we’ve learned from the John Edwards trial: 1.  When you’re a middle-aged man, no matter how well you’ve weathered the years, keep your fly zipped. 2.  If you’re a middle-aged man running for President, no matter how handsome … Continue reading

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