Just a gentle reminder that LBJ inherited that fiasco from Smilin' Jack Kennedy and his thuggish kid brother. It is astonishing that Smilin' Jack was buried in Arlington Cemetary with an "eternal flame". I always make a point to spit on it when I'm strolling by.

I lived it, too. Unfortunately, I don't recall seeing you around, but perhaps I was in a faraway tropical land somewhat earlier than you.

Was Johnson a failure? You bet. But the Kennedy boys set the stage for that catastrophe.

You may want to be a little more cautious regarding the civil rights struggle, as well. I detect more than a hint of revisionist history.

I'm not sure if it's the BeBop-O I once knew in a faraway tropical land, but no matter. I'm sure he understands the depth of Fats Navarro at three in the morning. So let him write and eventually we'll catch up with what he wants us to know.

No, Garry Owen. This BeBop-o is younger than the one I knew. But this one has much to say and certainly worth time and energy. "Happy Holidays" to both of you.

(Personally, as I get older I find the snow very peaceful and I even go for walks with my daughter as she tells me what is happening in her world...there's nothing quite like the perspective of someone who thinks anything is possible).

I endorse Garry Owens' concept! An exciting new reality show to help us bond together as Americans! However, my endorsement requires one little condition: Garry Owne is hired as creative consultant. I may even finally invest in a color television (I'm a little old school about some things, but for this, I'll alter my lifestyle).

Actually, all of us at the Saverino household were wondering where you've been of late and with no little concern. Yes, your absence has been noted.

I'm one who's agreed with you re Opus, but then I've never been much one for cartoons in general, since I'm living in America as we lurch forward in the 21st Century. I agree with you about Ms.Walsh, too, though I do get concerned over her near-blind enthusiasm for that cornpone Evita who wants to be President.

Anyway, good to see you're alive and well.

If the spirit of Smilin' Jack is channeled through the hapless Obama and he is elected, we'll launch the Iran misadventure within the year. Americans: no sense of history and incapable of planning five minutes into the future. At least Obama doesn't seem to have that amazing contempt for the Bill of Rights that Kennedys and Clintons share.

Garry Owen gives a very literate and accurate description of the Wall and it should be read carefully.

I made one and only one pilgrimage to it. I vowed never again. I realize America isn't known for good taste, but it sets a new standard for vulgarity, greed, and pure idiocy.

The same regarding the V.F.W. posts. I avoid them because they're far too free and easy with the lives of the children of others.

Oh, Garry Owen! Please stop! I'm old and fragile! And you've made me laugh so hard that it's caused Mrs. Saverino more than a little concern this morning and she's threatening to cut off my coffee intake.

What is truly terrifying is the possibility they could win, no matter how remote.

As the younger people in the Saverino house say: "Whatever!".

I have enjoyed some of the Anonymous tribe, outfitted with their customized flamethrowers. I've also suspected that at least one of the Anonymous wrote so he could argue with himself. But I'm probably just getting suspicious in my age.

Conason did a nice job of giving us her sordid history. In addition, she was the running mate of that loveable old war criminal, Fritz Mondale, who is still viewed as some kind of half-assed elder statesman.

The fact that Senator Clinton had Ferraro as a campaign staff manager speaks volumes.

To be honest, when I heard her remarks I merely shrugged and thought "Another snotty little bourgeois". I'm sure Mrs. Obama will be dismayed, but her opinions do not matter to me.

I'm sorry, Ms.Walsh. I can think of a number of women who could be a superb President. Senator Clinton isn't one of them. Senator Clinton has an authoritarian streak that is breathtaking. To be honest, she's a cornpone Evita. If you think the Shrub has a contempt for the Bill of Rights, wait until you see what she can and will do to it.

Anyone who doesn't laugh at "evolution" of Senator Clinton has a heart of stone. "Yellow Dog" is completely on target as to who and what she is.

Ms.Walsh, the musical choice for your friend's video is telling. A "fave" with certain old school regimes in Europe. The hills are alive with the sounds of Fascism. Thank you for your continued reminders of why Senator Clinton will never receive my vote.

Ms.Walsh, I don't blame San Francisco. I don't blame you. I won't vote for him because he's been revealed for what he is: just another snotty little bourgeois who will continue the dismantlement of the Bill of Rights and indulge in foreign misadventures. You worry too much about the trivial.

Welcome back, Garry Owen. As you can see, though time has passed, nothing here has changed.

"Bob chose his rumpled clothes carefully" sums up the man and his music.

Salon readers, that cornpone Evita will do anything to be elected, including standing in a schoolhouse door and making opportunistic remarks that would cause the late Governor Wallace to rise up from his grave and shout "Holy crap! Not even I am that vile!".

And this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. If she's elected, you'll see an All-American Fascism you could never have dreamed of. Cheney will look at Bush and exclaim "Shit! Why didn't WE think of that??".

Good luck to all of you! You need it!