Tom Schaller commenting on a David Broder column at Gadflyer: And that’s because we’ve reached the point in American discourse (if one can still call it that) where not even criticism from our closest allies dare be uttered. Indeed, when foreigners point out the emperor’s lack of...
Wonkette suggests a much more likely possibility than the "Hillary for Veep" being touted by Drudge. The problem with Drudge's argument, of course, is that it will be *Bill* Clinton who.
In a discussion on the appropriate ways to talk about the South and southerners on this post esteemed reader and frequent commenter Erik says Third, it's good that we can't really make.
Rob and I recently discussed in comments the importance of taking on the best arguments made by people who disagree with you, rather than the worst. This is advice I try to apply to myself whenever possible. The problem is that on many issues, the semi-serious...
From Suburban Guerilla via Political Animal: A U.S. Census Bureau study shows that Texas again ranks last in the percentage of high school graduates. The study released Tuesday shows that 77 percent of.
Moment of silence for the late, great Marlon Brando. A Streetcar Named Desire On the Waterfront The Young Lions Julius Caesar The Godfather Last Tango in Paris Apocalypse Now The Freshman The Score.
Krugman is God. No, seriously. While others on the moderate left inch away from Moore, a bit ashamed to be found on the same side, Krugman recognizes the flaws and embraces him anyway. Krugman understands America right now better than anyone alive; he's been calling the administration...
Dick Cheney visits Yankee Stadium. . . And the Yankees come down with blood parasites. Coincidence?
From Tacitus on Ralph Nader: Apropos of the efforts of some Republicans to secure a ballot slot for Ralph Nader, let me say that it's a moderately understandable tactical move and.
Since I am to busy to engage in actual, honest-to-goodness blogging, allow me to play Professor Instalinker and direct you to this fine post. Heh. Ouch!
Via Atrios and Crooked Timber, looks as if Focus on the Family has e-mailed Michael Moore's home address to its members. My first reaction, so what, this is the kind of stunt that.
Nick Confessore links to a nice article from the Columbia Journalism Review on the Iraqi National Congress and Western journalists. I'm no journalist, so I don't have a firm grip on the evidentiary.