Big Nut

Courtesy of the Illinois Congressional delegation.

Question of the Day

Is this what is called giving away content?

Today's Special

As opposed to this delectable Swedish version.

A Big Nut's Coronation

Here.

Like Rush Limbaugh, like Sean Hannity, like Bill O'Reilly, like Ann Coulter -- it's 99.44% shtick. Very lucrative shtick.

Without mentioning how his act has lined his pockets, Beck even seems to admit as much: I say on the air all time, ‘if you take what I say as gospel, you’re an idiot.'

But then I don't have much confidence in the critical thinking skills of his core audience.

Spring Break in Wisconsin

Saturday, March 28, 2009. 7:10 p.m.

Enough to shovel off the driveway and sidewalk this morning, but maybe I'll wait and see if it melts on its own. Or I could put Choreboy Eddie to work. (That request would receive a less-than-rousing reception right now, as The Weekend Night Owl probably went to bed just 5 hours ago.)