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Politics and other mistakes
I'm not one of those people who assumes that just because somebody casually mentions they're thinking about running for governor of Maine in 2010, that they should be restrained, subjected to electro-shock therapy, and deported to someplace where they can't do any harm.
Politics and other mistakes
Why did Maine voters give overwhelming approval to a tax-repeal referendum on Nov. 4, while simultaneously returning to office even more of the Democratic legislators who passed the unpopular tax in the first place?
Politics and other mistakes
The campaign is over. Now for the fun stuff.
Politics and other mistakes
I was surprised to learn that I’ll be making my selection for president based not on the issues, but on the Republican vice-presidential candidate’s preferences in recreational activities.
Politics and other mistakes
Imagine this: A developer suddenly shows up in your rundown little town and announces plans for a multi-million-dollar project.
Politics and other mistakes
As the world teetered on the brink of another Great Depression, I was comforted by the knowledge that if civilization collapsed, I’d still have quality health care.
Politics and other mistakes
Spotting environmentalists used to be easy.
Politics and other mistakes
The state of Maine doesn’t give away money. Except for the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Economic Development, and the state treasurer.
Politics and other mistakes
Lemoine is certainly not an incompetent doody-head. He’s a reckless weasel.
Politics and other mistakes
No more local beer.
Politics and other mistakes
John Frary is a politician in the same sense that I’m the commissioner of Major League Baseball.
Politics and other mistakes
Let’s talk about Susan Collins’s sex life.
Politics and other mistakes
Each year, Governor John Baldacci announces his top priority in the next legislative session will be reducing the state income tax. (“Lack of political clout? What lack of political clout?”)
Politics and other mistakes
"We think we will be paid. We think we will be paid in full."
Politics and other mistakes
Because of the high cost of heating oil, I'm considering installing an alternative energy source in my house. I've examined the possibilities, and it looks as if my best bet is a home nuclear-power plant.
Politics and other mistakes
Harley Lee and I are not friends. The only time we’ve met was a couple of years ago in a Carrabassett Valley bar, where I told him the world would be a better place if somebody poisoned his drink.
Politics and other mistakes
Nominations are now open for the 2008 award for most politically inept person in Maine.
Politics and other mistakes
I’m devoting this column to my plan to improve state government in one simple step: Fire Matthew Dunlap.
Politics and other mistakes
Let’s see if I can fill a whole column by making jokes about violent sex offenders.
Politics and other mistakes
Dear S. Donald Sussman: Please send me a million bucks.
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