“Black Swan” was one of those movies I just had to see. After all, it’s described as a psychological thriller about ballet. So, what’s not to like? Well, just about everything. I didn’t merely dislike this film, I loathed it. … Continue reading →
It was only a matter of time, I guess. A new edition of Twain’s classic Huckleberry Finn will be coming out minus the offending n-word, which will be replaced by the term “slave.” In related news, the same edition will … Continue reading →
Susan Jacoby has a lot of relatives who lived to be old. Mega-old, in fact. And, from what she’s seen of the debilities of extreme old age, she doesn’t much like the prospect of getting there herself. Oh, it’s okay … Continue reading →
The House will take up the issue of repeal of HCR. It’s an act of theater, because Obama has veto power and would almost undoubtedly use it. And repeal is doomed in the Senate, anyway. But it’s nevertheless a good … Continue reading →
The Iranian English-language PressTV says the Mossad did it, because of course no Muslim ever would. Lebanon Shiite Muslim leader Sheikh Abdel Amir Kabalan blames the Zionists. But to Andrew Sullivan, it’s Bush’s fault.
Continue reading →And don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
Continue reading →…but it’s not the stupid thing that some on the right have accused him of saying. First, watch the video: Now, what he didn’t say. He didn’t say the Constitution has no binding power. His statement was in answer to … Continue reading →
The results of the Grande Conservative Blogress Diva Contest have been announced, and they’re not too shabby after all. Due to complexities too complex to describe here, Robin of Berkeley is Diva and there were two regents named this year, … Continue reading →
I’d never been to one before—you know, one of those concerts that specializes in 60s music. And I probably wouldn’t have gone to this one had it not been free. But there I was, standing because all the seats were … Continue reading →
…continues. No surprise who’s behind it: Tensions have been running high between Egypt’s Muslim majority and minority Christians. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom said in November that 10 Coptic Christian homes and several businesses were burned and looted … Continue reading →
I do not think the word “hate” means what you think it means.
Continue reading →Please help me defend my title and vote early, vote often. [NOTE: Bumped up. Last day! Don’t give up—there’s still time to pull it out.]
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