The well worn cliche that Chicago is the quintessential 'sports town' may seem a backhanded compliment when you factor in the debacle that is TCF's beloved Chicago Cubs. Yet, the thrashing yesterday of the New Orlean Saints by the Chicago Bears calls for all those familair quips appropriate to describe the '06-'07 version of the 'Monsters Of The Midway'.
TCF doubted these Bears in this very blog, giving more weight to those naysayers clogging up valuable ESPN.com server space. Our vaunted defense had lost it's bite, 'Bad Rex' was due for another visit, Devin Hester was fumble prone, our secondary was porous, etc. But mid-week I figured out that Lovie Smith and his team were probably reading the same predictions, and nothing motivates this team better than being doubted.
I'll hold my prediction on the Super Bowl until that Saturday eve, but count me again a true believer. But, I will take away this thorough examination exercise of the very soul of this storied franchise and put it to good use come Spring Training.
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The Landlord
The Best Of The Blogsphere
TCF strongly urges you to add these URL's to your list of daily reads, as they are one-stop shopping for the disparate, credible voices of Lefty bloggers not currently on the guest list at Club 'Whales'.
Big Brass Blog
Mike's Blog Roundup (at Crooks & Liars)
The Political Action Alert
As it is warranted, TCF will be making readers aware of important causes that you've already proven can be influenced by your action. I can tell you, that blogs are becoming pivotal to the Left and Democratic Party, already hampered by an unleveled playing field.
Blog Tower
The brainchild of blog legend and TCF consigliere Mick of Arran's Alley, it is an online zine featuring exceptional writing from bloggers unknown to the lurkers of the perpetual A-List Award winners. Shake out your bookmarks, and prepare to be enlightened, once again.
America Can Do Better.com
The Republicans deployed a 'truth squad/rapid response' team to the Dem Convention in Boston, but failed to outfit them with bullets, billy clubs or bull horns. That's what happens when you've got no righteous cause and/or the facts to prove it. The Dems are playing hardball in NYC, and here's the link to the 'war room'.
BlogActive: Real Truth, Fun Action
Imagine there was a MoveOn.org for Outing? A '527' group, Gay Vets For Truth? TCF is a recent convert to Michael Roger's good work against hypocritical, closeted Conservatives. Watch your back, Ed Koch.
Ex-Gay Watch
The truth, the whole truth and nothing less.
Hungry Blues
With the specter of documented evidence of Black voter suppression in Ohio and Florida as proof, TCF believes the discussion of racial injustice must be incorporated into the national debate - again. And, no one articulates that subject matter better than Ben Greenberg who, like me, hopes to honor his father's legacy.
David Ryan Harris
A talented, overlooked fav musician
Jason Mraz
A talented and rising star, a fav
Chicago Reader 'Hot Type'
Micheal Miner is the best of Chicago journalism whose writing I most admire
Molly Ivins
In hindsight, it was no accident that the first two political pundit books TCF purchased were by this brillant and hysterically funny lady, a veteran political journalist from the Lone Star state - but, I won't hold that against her.
The McLaughlin Group
You may be stunned to learn, that this template of the political pundit roundtable has been a major influence on TCF. Without it, this blog would've never been born.
Slate.com
The best online zine
The Progress Report
A daily online newsletter of substance, painstakingly researched truths, not ready for primetime cable news.
Americans Coming Together
Funded by Billionaire George Soros (the current target of evil by the Right), it is a vast left-wing conspiracy to mobilize voter registration.
Repentant Nader Voters
"Where's your Messiah nooooowwwww!"
African-American Republican Leadership Council
Yes Shaniqua, they do exist!
WatchBlog
A timely political commentary site and the truest form of respectful bi-partisan discourse - but, will have TCF as a contributor, anyway.
FreedomToMarry.org
Get involved, get informed and/or get hitched! But, lock in a caterer, first!
Air America Radio
The much needed and much anticipated Liberal voice is now on the air! Newly launched in 6 US cities, our lil David needs are support and listenership. Check out the site and spread the word! And just maybe, they'll come to their senses and finally hire TCF!
Roll Call and Reuters News Service
All the news that gives you fits!
Greg Proops
A politically astute and hilarious comic!
The Boondocks
Cartoonist Aaron McGruder authors my kind of strip! And, although his politics are to the left of Dennis Kucinich, it doesn't stop me from having a huge crush on him!
Undelay
The intolerant, phobic, ex-Exterminator of the Conservative Right has a few 'moral shortcomings' of his own, that are chronicled here. (For additional coverage and analysis - Makes Me Ralph)
Claims vs. Facts Database - Center for American Progress
Media Matters for America
Two recently launched projects dedicated to shine a brighter light on the outright lies, deceptions and hypocrisy of the Conservative Right (suggested image: Tucker Carlson). Yet, another reminder of why Fox News Channel refuses to make program transcripts available to the public.
Open Secrets.org
See above, add money and stir.
Democratic National Commitee
Now you know how die-hard Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox fans feel.
Rock The Vote
MTV's only redeeming value.
Music Row Democrats
Proving the Dixie Chicks are not alone, but Toby Keith is still an asshole.
Grassroots For America
The progressive advocacy group that has emerged from the insurgent Dean For America campaign. Devoted to sowing the seeds of future Democratic leaders, voter education and renewing non-wealthy contributors faith, in the political process. And, yet another worthy cause willing to take TCF on as a Contributing Editor. More later.
The Unofficial Paul Krugman Web Page
Archives of this brillant NYTimes' Columnist and the most accurate economist mind of this generation.
News You Can Use
Countdown with Keith Olbermann
If TCF had Murdoch’s checkbook and one TV station, this is my guy! An hour of news for non-Fox viewers with an education and sense of humor. Now where is that Carol Marin...?
Buzzflash
Your one stop shopping for all the current political news, analysis and headlines to complete your Liberal Talking Points Memo.
PoliWatch
Another online commentary entity from the most articulate Independent voice of David R. Remer, Managing Editor of WatchBlog.
Spreading Santorum
Ignorance and intolerance has it's price
ratboy's anvil
If Jack Kerouac and Annie Lennox had a love child.
Bill Maher Weblog
The anti-Dennis Miller
HBO/Real Time with Bill Maher
The Smoking Gun
Fun with celebrity arrest pics
NewKidOnTheBlog
A blog to envy
LowGradePanicBlog
Master Blog Deity Me? Grasshopper
HAPPY FURRY PUPPY STORY TIME with Norbizness Blog
He likes it when you scratch him right below the ears
Ben Vierck
The Man
The Lefty Directory
The no need for Spin Zone
Eric Zorn
Chicago Tribune columnist and the best example of a cool, smart hetero white guy
Joe Conason
If the media was really Liberal, the reason why Chris Matthews would be out of a cable gig.
Bill Press and Mark Shields
The only reasons stopping me from putting my foot into the TV when watching cable news.
CollectiveSigh Blog
Impressive, clear-thinking and well-versed musings from an unlikely source - a Southern Belle. Proof that not all Red state folks belong to the White Citizen Council.
Punitive Art Blog
The Right Rev Matt deconstructs, deciphers and analyzes, leaving no fact behind. A one man think tank.
The Common Man
An impressive voice from our reluctant Coalition partner, on the other side of the pond. Join me in trying to convince them that we hate the same kind of Americans.
Opinions You Should Have
Tom Burka's voluminous satire is best described, as if, William F. Buckley had a sense of humor and a clue. A welcome respite from the hard slog campaign ahead.
No Fear Of Freedom
Blog home of one of TCF's first cyber colleagues, Phaedrus. Passionate, detailed and wise, my first nominee for the High Court.
HardBlogger MSNBC When Little Richard proclaimed he invented rock n' roll and the white man stole it, think Pat Boone singing 'Tutti Frutti'. These guys get a Blogger's pass, akin to the Blues, in the hands of Led Zeppelin.
World O'Crap
Starter on the Progressive Weblogs Dream Team.
Texans for Truth
Unlike the Swift Boat Liars, pre-vetted by Media Matters and the Progress Report.
Zen Comix
It should come as no surprise to you that there are very few Conservative political satirists. But, what is interesting, is that the same also goes for Editorial political cartoonists. Please give this Lefty upstart a look and help perpetuate the status quo.
Bloggers Of Color
TCF is proud and encouraged to have found an increasing number of Bloggers of Color on the web, with the ability to articulate more important issues than just sports and hip hop.
TCF is too jealous to commit to words, his enjoyment and admiration for the following impressive weblogs.
A Violently Executed Blog
ArchPundit Blog
Billmon's Whiskey Bar
(Closed for business)
Digby's Hullabaloo
Sweet Jesus, I Hate Bill O'Reilly
BlogBites: Quick Quotations from Blogosphere
MyDD: Due Dilligence of Politics, Election Forecasts & The World Today
...and, then some runeusal goes and recommends this here blog! The very least I should invite them over for Sunday dinner. (Bring a dish!)
The So-Called Austin Mayor Blog
Comments From Left Field
Mike is a valued blog pal and TCF's future Chief of Staff.
Blue State Journal (formerly HannitySucksBlog)
The Universe by Derek J. McDermott
Frogs Dong by Blanton & Ashton
gottorah
Upon Further Review
Shakespeare's Sisters
Making Out With The Chaos Demon
Does This Blog Make My Butt Look Big?
To those who suffer thru Limbaugh, O'Reilly, Hannity, Coulter and Fox News, in an effort to 'know thine enemy', I offer up some 'lying liars...', in weblog form.
Having recently come across a number of respectful Right bloggers willing to put up with TCF's pointed challenges, I've decided to dial back the partisan snarking a few decibles in deference to those who've yet to turn off my mike.
GOP Bloggers
Andrew Sullivan's Daily Dish
New catagory! The Political Third Rail
The Boileryard
Nick Massi
A Father figure, true soul, music biz legend and die-hard Cub fan. He is sorely missed.
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