Sorry that it's Koechner (not a particular like of mine as a comedian) but otherwise - incredibly cool!

That is cool. I rarely watch TV, but a friend recommended Justified and I watched all 4 seasons via amazon on my laptop. I really enjoyed the dialogue, which I have read is Elmore Leonard-esque. It made me want to read his books, too.

That is cool! I just binge-watched Season 4 over Christmas.

And L.A. folks, Writers Bloc is putting on a tribute to Mr. Leonard on Jan. 21st in Santa Monica. From the description:

"Justified’s Timothy Olyphant and Walton Goggins (Raylin Givens and Boyd Crowder, respectively) , and Graham Yost, creator of Justified, read from and talk about the story that got the series off the ground; Peter Leonard represents his father, and other actors read from his work."

http://writersblocpresents.com/main/a-tribute-to-elmore-leonard/

I bet that cop is short, gregarious guy who likes to wear bright colors and chat up strangers at parties. While slamming carbs.

…Who slams carbs, likes to spend the weekends in the kitchen with his fat, timid girlfriend, and prefers watching TV to reading. Y'know, an incurious guy.

As good as it could be, I suppose:

So without reservation or qualification, I apologize to the Romney family. Adults who enter into public life implicitly consent to having less privacy. But their families, and especially their children, should not be treated callously or thoughtlessly. My intention was not malicious, but I broke the ground rule that families are off-limits, and for that I am sorry.

Also, allow me to apologize to other families formed through transracial adoption, because I am deeply sorry that we suggested that interracial families are in any way funny or deserving of ridicule. On this program we are dedicated to advocating for a wide diversity of families. It is one of our core principles, and I am reminded that when we are doing so, it must always be with the utmost respect.

Ok, now, the weird part is " we are dedicated to advocating for a wide diversity of families. It is one of our core principles". That the weird part.

Why advocate for wide diversity? Why not just accept it as it appears? What magic comes through slamming people into unusual configurations?

This is the magical thinking of children. Leftydom often is. They want to pretend that laughing at other people's families is an expression of virtue.

"the kitchen with his fat, timid girlfriend"

I love that Gregg appreciates a woman who ain't timid.

A long time ago I dated this guy that always always dated shy timid nice plain jane girls. My baby face must have fooled him (back when I had a baby face) because I was just quite the opposite. He broke up with me because I ain't no wilting flower. And he loved chastising me.

Funny enough he calls me this year (8 years later).

But I learned my lesson, I love quiet guys that don't mind a loudmouth girlfriend who makes them chuckle.