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To Whom It May Concern:

Herein is the letter I wrote to members of the Board of Directors to explain why I left my job so quickly. I felt physically intimidated and it was the straw that broke the camel’s back. I changed the name of where I worked to “The Organization” and left out names, but if you actually cared, you could probably find it. My letter didn’t do anything, but it was cathartic to write it. If anything, the whole experience made me more aware of how shady and greedy people can be.

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Songs You May Have Missed: “Die Tonight Live Forever” – InnerPartySystem

This is a song I almost missed. Thankfully, my friend Faith asked me last month if I would be interested in seeing Innerpartysystem, which led them to a slot in my car’s CD changer. I had never heard of them (or hadn’t paid enough attention for them to register on my radar). Now I’m pretty smitten, and not just because they’re local. Plus, in a matter of hours, I will be seeing them, so I figured I would take this opportunity to share them with you.

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America: This Week in Politics

This week I can’t blame my lack of good reporting skills on alcohol.  I can, however, blame it on the fact that I have a day job that grates on my liberal idealist nerves every day.  So, after the jump, find my ranting and raving (mostly) about Sarah Palin.  Yeah, I hold a grudge.  Also, if you have an interest in real world news and Israel/Gaza, check out David Hosey’s blog.

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Songs You May Have Missed: The Mountain Goats – “This Year”

Oh, goodness. Another mid-week holiday that confused my internal clock and has me bloated–this time from sharing a bottle of Patrón with one of my most favorite people in the world–has passed and it’s an awkward Friday that feels far too much like a Monday, but with jeans instead of business casual wear. I had picked this song out before my New Year’s plans were cemented, but it makes it even more special because my drinking buddy is the one who introduced me to The Mountain Goats.

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America: This Week in Politics

Happy New Year! Before I get my snark on, I want to wish the Obama girls good luck at their new school on Monday. They are precious and I’m looking forward to becoming less bitter once their Daddy is president. Just sayin’. Anyway, this week is going to be charmingly devoid of lots of news coverage courtesy of binge drinking. But in honor of the shit ton of tequila I’ve consumed since Christmas, I will obviously discuss President George “DUI” Bush. You’ll be thanking me after the jump.

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