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by Kathleen Parker, Aspen Daily News Columnist Sunday, October 5, 2008 What did they do with the other Sarah Palin? I mean the one who bases foreign policy experience on the proximity of Russia to Alaska and who speaks cutely about Vladimir Putin poking his little head into American airspace. Where did they put her?
The Palin who performed so miserably in one-on-one media interviews was nowhere to be seen during Thursday night’s debate with Joe Biden. Instead, the affable, tough, determined pit-bull-hockey mom presented to the GOP convention was back with a jaw-jutting, happy-warrior vengeance. Full Story »
by Kathleen Parker, Aspen Daily News Columnist Saturday, September 20, 2008 In a rational world, this presidential election would be between Hillary Clinton and John McCain, with their respective running mates, Barack Obama and (maybe) Sarah Palin.
But we do not live in a rational world. We live in a world of emotional excess and so are left to ponder the qualifications of two relatively young, relatively inexperienced candidates — even if one of them isn’t running for president. Full Story »
by Kathleen Parker, Aspen Daily News Columnist Sunday, July 20, 2008 Oh, for a good riposte.
Barack Obama’s levity-free reaction to the now-famous New Yorker cartoon leaves one reluctantly wondering: Is he humor-challenged? Perchance, does he take himself too seriously for a nation of wits and wags? Full Story »
by Kathleen Parker, Mountain Business Journal Columnist Sunday, June 29, 2008 It was such a good story: Teen girls make pregnancy pact.
What?! No!! America’s presses didn’t exactly screech to a halt, but the
media lapped up the story, with reporters descending on tiny
Gloucester, Mass., from as far away as Brazil and Poland. Full Story »
by Kathleen Parker, Aspen Daily News Columnist Sunday, June 22, 2008 The only thing more tedious than doing housework is reading about
housework. Yet with the gritty determination of a committed
obsessive-compulsive, I plowed through an 8,000-word New York Times
Magazine expose on the current state of gender equity in the American
home: “When Mom and Dad Share It All.”
Apparently, men and women are still not equal partners. In fact,
they’re so unequal that they’re more or less stuck in the same trends
of 90 years ago, despite our best efforts to get men to be better women
and women to be better men. Full Story »
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Horoscopes
- Aries
 - Taurus
 - Gemini
 You might want to slow down a bit. The possibility remains that, as good as everything looks, you still might hit a snafu now or down the line. Give yourself the gift of time. You could be questioning a long-term decision. Tonight: Easy does it.
- Cancer
 Defer to others, as you have little to no choice. In the long run, try making this seesaw effect positive. What might you ultimately gain if you let go and allow others to see the end results of their actions? Tonight: Say "yes."
- Leo
 Slow down, and realize how confused someone might be. You might want to not push quite so hard with someone you value. Your creativity surges, but a risk could be a bad problem. Listen to others' money ideas. Take your time. Tonight: Pull your body and your mind away from "work."
- Virgo
 You might want to rethink a decision and not cause yourself a problem. Sometimes your imagination can take you down a very wild and different path. The unexpected action of a friend, loved one or associate might cause a jolt out of the blue. If you maintain a sense of humor, you will do just fine. Tonight: Let the child in you out.
- Libra
 - Scorpio
 - Sagittarius
 - Capricorn
 You do, and others seem to watch. As a result, you could be erratic or very unpredictable. If you resent holding the bag, calm down and say so. Open the door to more expressiveness, not only on your part, but also to others'. Tonight: What would make you smile? Go for it.
- Aquarius
 If you feel funky or not up to a task, don't do it. There is a strong likelihood that you will have to redo what you will or think you will accomplish. Though you might not always be sure of yourself, let others see your vulnerabilities. Tonight: Get a good night's sleep.
- Pisces
 Your innate unpredictability points you down a new path. Investigate news with a positive eye, and be willing to join in. Though you are independent and have your own ideas, an element of teamwork is important. Tonight: Where there are people.
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