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January 29, 2009
Economic Stimulus: No Republicans, But a Few Dems as Well
The big headline following the House vote on the Economic Stimulus Plan is that no Republicans were in favor of President Obama’s proposal. But that 244-188 count included some Democratic “nays” as well.
January 26, 2009
Senator Winfrey: Like She Would Have Taken a Demotion?
Guilty or innocent, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is the gift that keeps on giving. He says he considered Oprah to replace President Obama in the U.S. Senate.
January 22, 2009
Dear Academy: Don’t Cry When The TV Ratings Dim For The Oscars
The Academy Awards will depend on Brad Pitt alone to fuel any TV ratings because most of the top nominated films have been seen by few moviegoers.
January 21, 2009
The First Time I Met Willie Varner
I remember vividly the day I met the Woodruff High School coach 24 years ago. A day after his passing, I can still hear his voice sounding as close to His voice as I’ve ever heard.
Obama-Roberts Oath: Not Clean, But It Got The Job Done
Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States this morning, but it wasn’t the smoothest taking of power we’ve witnessed.
January 20, 2009
Fun With the Bidens
Did Barack Obama offer Joe Biden a choice: Vice President or Secretary of State? The soon-to-be Vice President’s wife or spokesman has some explaining to do.
January 19, 2009
U.S. Airways Heroes Stay Silent; The Media Waits
The heroic pilot and crew of U.S. Airways 1549 have stayed stunningly silent in this era of instant celebrity. On Monday comes this word to the media: cool it!
January 15, 2009
The “Other” Celebrity Who Passed Away Wednesday
I was a big fan of Ricardo Montalban, but news of his passing shoved the death of actor Patrick McGoohan - star of the 1960’s cult classic “The Prisoner” - out of the headlines.
Another South Carolina Contender on “Survivor”
Army Sergeant Jerry Sims from Rock Hill is the latest contender from South Carolina to land on CBS’s “Survivor.“
January 09, 2009
Are We Getting Four Years of Obama Tardiness?
President-Elect Barack Obama has developed a habit of keeping the media waiting for his news conferences. I hope Mister Hand doesn’t find out.
January 07, 2009
Counting Clicks and Budget Deficits with Barack Obama
I really shouldn’t get on photographers who have a job to do, but how many pictures do we need of President-Elect Barack Obama?
January 02, 2009
Assessing The Florida Bowl Game Hangover
USC’s Stephen Garcia had a dreadful return to his hometown and Clemson couldn’t keep pace with Nebraska. Some thoughts about where the Tigers and Gamecocks go now after the Gator and Outback games.
January 01, 2009
Thursday Daybreak Postgame Show
Since this is New Years Day, let’s try something new on the blog to ring in 2009. Presenting: The Daybreak POSTGAME Show!
December 26, 2008
The Worst Three Words of Christmas: Some Assembly Required
I have faced you oh evil, diabolical toy/furniture instructions. I have been confronted with your Step One: Part 6 attaches to Part 7 with G-screw and D-connection and beaten you.
December 22, 2008
The Wizard of Oz: Hey, Good Witch! How About a Little More Info?
I actually watched The Wizard of Oz in it’s entirety over the weekend for the first time in I’m not sure how many decades and what was the deal with The Witch of the North holding out vital information from Dorothy?
December 15, 2008
Why Couldn’t They Indict a Governor Named Smith or Jones?
The indictment of Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich has turned into my personal nightmare. Well, not the federal case itself. It’s the prospect of having to say Blagojevich (blah-GOY’-uh-vich) for months
December 08, 2008
BCS Mess Is Best Thing For College Football
The Bowl Championship Series is designed to fail, so why waste time with the yearly whining about the process and look at why this messed up way of picking a champion is actually good for the sport.
December 04, 2008
Burger King “Whopper Virgins” Controversy
The best story of the day is the taste test campaign being employed by Burger King that has the blogosphere up in arms.
December 02, 2008
Did Clemson Get It Right With Dabo Hire?
I can tell you with complete confidence whether Clemson has made a good hire or a poor choice by selecting Dabo Swinney in three simple words: I don’t know.
November 28, 2008
Are We 60 Minutes Away From Picking Clemson’s Next Football Coach?
One game isn’t fair to determine whether Dabo Swinney should be the next coach of the Tigers, but I think his future is tied directly to what happens when Clemson meets the Gamecocks on Saturday.
November 26, 2008
So Uncle Sam, Where Would You Like Those Three SUVs?
Bloomberg has done some math that shows the total cost of the federal rescue plan is actually 1,008% higher than the $700 billion that lawmakers approved. Now, I owe the government three brand new Ford Explorers.
November 20, 2008
How Did I Miss The “Twilight” Phenomenon?
I must be getting old, because I am 100% oblivious to Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” novels, which will apparently cram theatres across the country for the first movie version starting at midnight.
November 17, 2008
Fred’s Take on “Quantum of Solace”
A view from a nearly four-decade 007 fan of the latest James Bond big screen adventure. It’s spoiler-infested, so it’s For Eyes Only of people who have seen the film.
November 13, 2008
Remember When We Worried About Gas Prices?
I bought my first tank of gas Wednesday since the Upstate price fell under two dollars a gallon. It felt nice spending less than $29. It’s great to know we’ve achieved energy independence.
November 11, 2008
Why Look Ahead When The Backward View of College Football Is So Clear?
It’s November, which means college football is filled with BCS griping, the quest for bowl eligibility and the launch of coaching searches. But why look ahead, when reviewing what we thought was going to happen is so much fun?
November 06, 2008
Now I’m REALLY Closing the Book on Campaign 2008
I’m sorry, but I had to get a few words in about CNN’s bizarre use of a hologram - sorry, a reporter - during their election night coverage.
November 05, 2008
Campaign 2008: The Day After
Look, there’s been enough winners and losers in the last 24 hours. Let’s focus on some collateral good news and bad news after Barack Obama’s historic victory.
November 04, 2008
Tuesday AM: Three Trends That Show Big Day For Obama
A former White House advisor, the most Republican-friendly poll and the Washington Redskins indicate Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States.
November 03, 2008
What If The Polls Are Wrong Tuesday?
Those seven words (yes, I stopped to count to be sure after Joe Biden’s four-letter reference to the word “jobs”) has to strike some fear to those pollsters and pundits who are banking the vote will match the surveys that show Barack Obama ahead of John McCain.
October 30, 2008
Infomercial Reviews: Obama Strong on Style, But Details Come Up Short
Barack Obama’s 30 minute infomercial is getting good reviews from TV critics on his performance, but a CBS News report says the Democratic presidential candidate can’t pay for the programs he’s promising voters.
