The US defeats Mexico 2-0 in a North American grudge match, and a new era begins for American futbol. Well, at least a lot of us hope so. At any rate, I’m glad we got the second goal to nip the “Hand of God” conspiracy theories in the bud. Alas, Ireland, Belgium, and Sweden – the three other teams (along with England) I’ve been rooting for — weren’t so lucky.
Under the weather.
Sorry, y’all. Been taking a few days off to beat the summertime blues, but I should be back in business from now herein.
That didn’t take long.
Only a year after Dubya’s tax buyoff, the government is in deep.
Death and taxes.
In related news, Daschle opens debate on the estate tax. Sounds like the plan is to raise the exemption so high that the GOP are forced to admit they’re backing the repeal solely for the benefit of their multimillionaire masters. Smart play, particularly in an election year.
Carolina Tie.
The GOP primary produces a runoff between Sanford and Peeler in SC. (More race coverage.)
No Monica as Mina (sigh).
IGN reports a number of casting changes to The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
Don’t cry for me, Argentina.
You’ve got your own problems. Another Cup favorite falls as Sweden and England take 1 and 2 in the Group of Death. Meanwhile, over in Group B, Paraguay joins Spain in the winner’s circle.
Afternoon Punditry.
Bill Press and Pat Buchanan move to MSNBC.
WWB…Walking While Black.
A councilwoman alleges canine racial profiling. Fortunately, Berk doesn’t have this problem, but it’s not as far-fetched as the detractors suggest. I’ve seen and heard about a number of dogs with these racial tics, particularly (and unsurprisingly) down south.
Zzzzz…GOALLLLL!…zzzZZ.
World Cup 2002 sets new records for soccer in the US. Good to know I’m not alone in the dead of night.