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Singer/Songwriter

Pop Music Goes to Hell!

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Chip Murray

I listened to Mark Simone discuss the music industry with his guest Roger Friedman on my way into work yesterday. Roger Friedman is now one of my heroes! In a 10-15 minute review of the MTV Awards (which I thankfully … Continue reading →

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The White House “Wink & Nod”

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Chip Murray

Do you remember the powerful scene in The Godfather Part II when they were all gathered at the Lake Tahoe villa for the mother’s funeral? The part where a remorseful Fredo, begging for Michael’s forgiveness, drops to his knees (back … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Jihad

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Chip Murray

Jihad (English pronunciation: /dʒɪˈhɑːd/; Arabic: جهاد‎ ǧihād [dʒiˈhæːd]), an Islamic term, is a religious duty of Muslims. In Arabic, the word jihād translates as a noun meaning “struggle”. Within the context of the classical Islam, particularly the Shiahs beliefs, it … Continue reading →

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Heaven, Anarchy & Doodley-Squat!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Chip Murray

She was funny. She was liberating. She taught us to be impolite in conversation not only about sexual matters, but about American history and famous heroes, about the distribution of wealth, about school, about everything. ~ Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. describing … Continue reading →

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Irony of the Spin “Doctors”

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Chip Murray

“The President didn’t flinch.This man has a spine of steel.” ~ Joe Biden crediting Obama for saving Detroit “You can go back 500 years. You cannot find a more audacious plan”… “Barack understood that the search for bin Laden was about … Continue reading →

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The Agenda of the Clown Haters

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Chip Murray

Isn’t it rich? Isn’t it queer? Losing my timing this late in my career. And where are the clowns? There ought to be clowns… Well, maybe next year.~ Stephen Sondheim Before we drop everything to call for the very first … Continue reading →

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Optics of the Oligarchy

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Chip Murray

“I think that the best training a top manager can be engaged in is management by example. I want to make sure there is no discrepancy between what we say and what we do. If you preach accountability and then … Continue reading →

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The Tsunami of Liberalism

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Chip Murray

America is now run by political sociopaths, unrestricted by laws, ethics or tradition. That characterizes both political parties. It does not matter whether we elect a “good man” next. No country survives dependent on the masses electing the right man. Countries … Continue reading →

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Stronger than the Storm

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Chip Murray

We drove to Holgate yesterday, a place of no small significance in our lives. Sam wanted me to see the devastation still shockingly apparent even 10 months after Sandy’s visit. To see so much of what used to be, now … Continue reading →

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The Black Caucus Joke Book

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Chip Murray

Did you hear that Black Caucus member Sheila Jackson Lee is being considered to replace Janet Napolitano? Qualifications- She’s black and she knows a lot about outer space. (e.g. She remembered that we were the first nation to put a … Continue reading →

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