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“I’ve learned so much”
In Larry McMurtry’s great Western novel Lonesome Dove, for much of the novel the point of view changes between the main story (a group of Texas cattlemen leading their herds north for selling) and a secondary plot in which we … Continue reading
2017: Year of the American Nazis
I don’t have anything eloquent or insightful to say on the subject, but I feel that I should say this: to hell with the white-supremacist Nazi subculture that is thriving in my country today, and to hell with anyone who … Continue reading
A Guide to Making Good Life Choices
Whenever you are confronted by an ambiguous choice in life, ask yourself this simple question: Will my decision make Mitch McConnell make THIS face? If yes, then do that!
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Why #ImWithHer
Because. I think that she is genuinely the best choice in this election. I believe that she would and will be a good President, and that she also represents the best chance to avoid electing a truly awful one. Her … Continue reading
Third Party Madness
One maddening thing about every single Presidential election cycle is the inevitable cries of “We need a third party!” I always find this concept generically annoying, not because I’m in love with my own party (believe me, there have been … Continue reading
Conventional Reactions
My reactions to the Republican National Convention have been pretty evenly divided between these two videos: That’s about all. This is just about the weirdest damn thing I’ve ever seen. I can’t even fathom how one whole segment of American … Continue reading
Gummint Bad. Oogh.
Politics below the fold. As I tweeted earlier: I will under no circumstances vote for you, or even listen to a single thing you have to say, if you are in any way anti-vaccine. — Kelly Sedinger (@Jaquandor) February 3, … Continue reading
Pursuing Capital
A bit of politics here, after the break. Keep scrolling if you don’t want one of my rare bursts of liberalism in this space! On we go…. I’ve seen three articles online in the last week that have really expressed … Continue reading
Dear Mr. Romney
[politics below the break] Thank you for your application for the position of President of the United States. We looked over your references and materials, and we regret to inform you that we have opted to retain the services of … Continue reading
Scratching my political itch
I’ll get this bile out of my system below the break: :: Matthew Yglesias today: Lots of rich-guy pathos on display outside the gates of a big GOP fundraiser in the Hamptons, but I thought this was the most telling … Continue reading



