This morning's headline was based on a true story Resemblances to persons living were illusory Maintain a tone neutral & non-judgmental Don't pick a fight, but don't be gentle. Following politics is like following sports It's about backing the right horse And shooting the lame horse "In point of fact," "Let me be clear," "As a matter of course" I'm sure everybody's doing their best, and falling short. I bet someone'll act. Somebody else'll report. Confrontational! Well, that's rich. I could tap out, or I could just stand here and bitch. I could work my ass off, and never get rich I could run a scam, it could go off without a hitch. So I opened up a business called "Critter Gitter Pest Control" Advertised my success 20,000 units sold On 12 blow-up sex dolls, tied to balloons, rising in the sky Someone calls, reports the rapture Only the holy get to die. Only the sinners survive. I saw a man with a grey ponytail pull off his belt And start whipping his friend I hope I never play Eugene again Is the west coast promise so strong you don't even have to try? I smell a dream dying, die dream die! I need something saltier in this bloody mary So many obituaries, so many people getting married I hope the latter says for all his faults, at least he's not a liar I hope the former says he was an asshole But he was a pretty good songwriter Some people liked him from some band Some people hated him in that other band Maybe some of you like me right here where I stand Well. Hard times. But I can really dance like a man.