We here at Crasstalk and sure, the rest of the world, have been fixated on this new song. You may have heard it. It’s called Gangnam Style. It’s pretty much exploded out of South Korea and into every person in the world’s homes. The theme for this Friday seems perfect then, let’s see your Gangnam Style! Dance, sing, take your pick. Continue reading
Well, last night at the RNC convention there was a barely contained feeling of excitement and anticipation as Mitt Romney was set to take the stage. Could he do it? And by it, we mean, make himself likeable, human, and alluring enough that not only the base could finally throw all their support behind the former governor and forever Olympics cheerleader, but for swing voters and independents to see the man behind his monotone words and connect with him on a real level? Continue reading
Someone reset the “Days Since Mass Shooting” clock, the end of common ground on abortion, peyote break at the RNC, the Week In Fail, Romney’s speech, the GOP’s Cult of Celebrity, more on Lindsay Graham, and a SPECIAL GUEST WHO MAY OR MAY NOT BE CLINT EASTWOOD. Continue reading
Proper way to bait a wild conservative into a debate…
1. Approach cautiously, wild conservatives are a skittish lot. Hold out your hand a tell a small lie like “I never thought of it that way” or “Wow you are making a really good point”
2. Build up a small rapport with him over something. This is very easy to do as they are always looking for allies to help them from the liberal hordes. Tell him you think Reagan had great hair, or that Rick Santorum is your hero. Continue reading
Situations are critical. Continue reading
Ricardo “Shoeless Dick” Santorum spoke at the GOP convention on Tuesday. He spent Monday night in the hobo camp near the convention center, drinking stolen Cigar City Jai-Lai Pale Ale and eating Cuban sandwiches and black beans salvaged from the dumpster behind the Columbia Restaurant. The one-time senator is very fond of beans. “Goddamn,” he told his fellow hobos. “Those are some damn good beans.” Continue reading
It’s the start of the last long weekend of the summer. Time to celebrate…or pout. Continue reading
¡Ay dios mio! Is it that time again? Jeezus. Ok well, welcome to this week’s liveblog and it promises to be as overwrought as the horrorfest that was FR Ven last week. This time, it’s psychotic breakdowns for everyone so make sure you’ve got a stiff drink nearby ’cause you’ll probably need it to get through this. Continue reading
The night is finally here. Prince RMoney ascends to his throne over the frightened and angry GOP vassals. Continue reading
On the left: perfectly good business-casual interview look. Below: not so much.
Interviews. We all hate them. Dread them beforehand. Fear we flubbed them afterwards. But they are a necessary evil.
Woman I know was once interviewed by a company that was all gung-ho starting a new project. They flew her somewhere to interview with someone from Mahogany Row. Then there was a long, long silence. Through the grapevine she found out the project had stalled, and was eventually abandoned. Then guys who had interviewed her started turning up at her company looking for work. Continue reading