The Con Man has a problem with someone who has a problem with him for putting his prejudices on the line in a blog from January 2008 about his reaction to Aspen Gay Ski Week–and what it all means. Read More →
CON GAMES 24/7: Gay Ski Week Redux
The Con Man takes issue with a reader who believes his piece on Aspen Gay Ski Week–“Why Gay Ski Week Creeps Me Out–And That’s A Good Thing”–a piece that decried his... Read more →
Senator Teddy Kennedy’s Deadly Legacy for America
Re: “America is richer for Ted Kennedy’s service” Denver Post /5/25/08 Instead of a rich legacy bequeathed upon the United States by forever U.S. Senator Teddy Kennedy, the oft-intoxicated, blubbery... Read more →
CON GAMES 24/7: Patriot Games
The Con man gets a visit on Memorial Day from two distinguished veterans, then dissects the difference between the false patriotism of “support our troops” and lapel pins–and the real... Read more →
World According To Star Eagle
“The world is an illusion,” writes Post blogger Star Eagle in comment #49, “but it is an illusion which we must take seriously, because it is real as far as it goes, and in those aspects... Read more →
McCain Married To Seperate But Equal
“When the historians look under the covers on civil rights,” writes Post blogger Michael Conniff, “they are all but assured to see John McCain’s appearance on the “The Ellen Degeneres... Read more →
CON GAMES 24/7: Our Veterans, True Patriotism
The Con Man gets a visit from Lt. Colonel Dick Merrit and Seaman Dan Glidden, two retired veterans who stand for all that’s good about those who have served the country. Also: a bit of a rant of... Read more →
CON GAMES: Ellen Marries McCain To Separate But Equal
When the historians look under the covers on civil rights, they are all but assured to see John McCain’s appearance on the “The Ellen Degeneres Show” as one of the great seminal (sic) moments in... Read more →
Kristin Walla Rocks The NCAA
University of Texas freshperson and Aspen native Kristin Walla, a Post blogger, braved hometown spring conditions during the NCAA Championships. Read More →
Great Americans
Minturn VFW Post 10721 members and supporters will meet for breakfast followed by the placement of American flags on military veterans’ graves. Next stop? 10th Mountain Division Camp Hale at 11 a.m. Read More →