In responses to Dave's query, the incomparable Bob Somerby on Brent Bozell's "magic elipse." By the way, I'm sure you're all excited to know that LBBIII has "written" a "book." I dunno, Brent, WMD references are so 2003...
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Since the FMA hasn't passed yet, however, Jesse Taylor notes that the Republicans are getting conservative vanity candidate Ralph Nader on the ballot in Michigan. Again, let's remember: Nader's entire reason d'etre.
Andrew Sullivan argues against quietism with respect to the Federal Marriage Amendment: Orrin Hatch's piece in National Review Online is a depressing read. Hatch was once skeptical of the Musgrave amendment.
Should this indeed be the last year for my beloved Expos, the fine folks at Sadly, No! note that the 'Spos' mascot--I don't know what animal he/she is supposed to represnt, but it's very orange!--has a job waiting for him: blowhard-in-chief for a wingnut media organization. If...
Ugh, now I remember why I avoid reading Dowd. Rob, I understand your animus towards Friedman, but Dowd must go first. Could you write a more vapid, gossipy, content-free 800.
It's always nice to see smart people say something I've been saying for years. First, Jacob Levy. A solid lifelong tried-and-true libertarian (something I've always wondered how he might square.
While I generally have more discipline than Rob and Scott about this sort of thing, I had to take a peek and see how our old friend Mickey Kaus was spinning/coping with the Edwards pick. Well, he hasn't weighed in yet, but I was treated...
As Scott noted, if the GOP wants to use the evil trial lawyer theme, I say bring it on. Let's actually look at what Edwards did as a trial lawyer,.
Alright, my own votes in the Terry Teachout quiz: 1. Kelly or Astaire? Kelly 2. Gatsby or SOR? Gatsby 3. Basie or Ellington? Duke 4. Cats or Dogs? Pass 5. Matisse or.
Always nice to see Rupert Murdoch enterprises look stupid. Actually, they almost always looks stupid if you're paying attention, so I guess I mean it's nice to see them fuck up so obviously.
Let me just say that ever since I said to leave Kerry alone and not worry about the VP pick, I've slowly become less and less confident I was right.
The Poorman offers an astute list of Hollywood's worst directors. Definitely a fine collection of choices. My few additions/quibbles: 1)I think his initial instincts were the best. I actually liked Requiem for.