Ah, the Olympics. I would love to wax philosophical about how the Olympics represent the best in man and how nations come together as comrades in sportmanship. But alas, this Olympics have only reminded me of how sportsmanship is so very lacking, not only in sportsmen, but in man himself. Phelp’s success is overshadowed in …

In my mind, this has already been a pretty exciting Olympics, athletically. Sure has been better than the Gay Games that were here in Chicago last summer.  These games have been great, and for more reasons than simply narrow-band rah-rah American interest in American medal winners, though that’s cool, too.  I think that these venues …

Here’s a cold glass of water throw on your Monday: Despite the media need for a narrative, the dynamics of the Obama-McCain race are unchanged since June. The best Obama’s done in Gallup is a nine point advantage and today he has a five point one. While the Return of McCain gives the Sunday shows …