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Bootleg City: James Brown, 11/27/87
We did it! More specifically and much less modestly, I did it — I won Tuesday’s election! My victory even got some coverage from Associated Press national political writer Liz Sidoti, who wrote, “A
Read More »Bootleg City: Yes in Edmonton, September ’84
Wow! People are really fired up about this Tuesday’s election in Bootleg City! As mayor, it warms my heart to see such civic pride and faith in democracy. Don’t forget to vote, everyone. Remember,
Read More »Sugar Water: There’s Always a Riot Goin’ On
The following piece originally appeared as an entry in Popdose’s Most Disturbing Halloween EVER! series. “Everyday People” entered the Billboard Top 40 on January 4, 1969. Six weeks later it was the number-one song
Read More »Bootleg City: Bad Company in Orlando, May ’99
The mayoral election is only 11 days away, and if the endless online chatter here in Bootleg City is any indication, voter turnout is sure to break all kinds of records! Keep in mind,
Read More »Bootleg City: Motörhead in Sweden, November ’00
I believe the children are our future. I also believe my future in politics would’ve been cut tragically short on November 3 if Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson hadn’t returned all the children of
Read More »Bootleg City: The Mayoral Race Is Heating Up!
It’s hard not to get paranoid when you’re an elected official. First there was the August catnapping that turned out not to be a catnapping. (Cats who take naps don’t make me paranoid, hence
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