The New Republic vs. Adoption

January 27, 2008

For some people, especially those who live and work in the District of Columbia, there is no aspect of life untouched by politics. It surrounds them like a cloud. This leads some of them to constant overanalysis of life, pop culture, and even shopping trends through the harsh lens of partisan politics. They tend to […]

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The Goings On in South Carolina

January 20, 2008

>> When it comes to the latest goings on in the South Carolina Republican Primary, it seems clear that this was a last hurrah for the Fred Thompson campaign. The suggested farewell marks for FDT are here. As for where conservatives go now, I think this little poll may be a better indication than I’d […]

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How to be a Writer

January 20, 2008

>> How to write stories, lose weight, clean up the environment, and make a million dollars. Well, I’m not sure about that last part.

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How to Survive a 500 Foot Fall

January 20, 2008

>> Some knowledge is more useful than others.  This should be useful.

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Jody Bottum on Dylan

January 20, 2008

>> Here’s a fascinating discussion of the work of Bob Dylan with Joseph Bottum – it’s well worth your time to read it all. More on this subject here.

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The Cake is a Lie

January 20, 2008

>> The Portal meme continues to fascinate me, ever since I got The Orange Box – though I still haven’t gotten to this degree yet. I have no idea how long it took this fellow to hook up the old Commodore 64 to play the theme song, but it was certainly worth it. And this […]

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Are you feeling Norvous?

January 15, 2008

>> The tale of Sir Norvous. “Ladanius de la Tomlinson sighs and says, “I sometimes think that all you tell me of knighthood, kingdoms, empires and islands is all windy blather and lies.”

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Cheese to my Macaroni

January 15, 2008

Su-Chin: I’m having a little trouble concentrating. Juno MacGuff: Oh, well, I could lend you some of my atoral if you want? Su-Chin: No thanks, I’m off pills. Juno MacGuff: That’s good. I heard this one chick took like way too many behavioral meds and she went to the mall, ripped off all her clothes, […]

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No Country for Old Men

January 11, 2008

>> I am amazed at how faithful the Coens are to the original text of No Country for Old Men, which is a pretty convoluted story in its own right. The dialogue is almost verbatim. The two areas where they part with the book noticeably are in the hotel room (anyone who’s seen it will […]

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My Manufactured Mitt: Or, Do Rombots Dream of Electric Sheep?

January 3, 2008

As the Iowa voters prepare to go to the polls and their places of caucus, the individuals and organizations conservatives respect are raising endorsement flags above their heads, declaring their allegiances. It is time for me to follow suit. And there is no question in my mind that there is one candidate in this cycle […]

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