April, 2015 archive
QOTD 0
F. P. Santangelo, calling the Phillies v. Nationals, April 16, 2015:
You’re always one swing away from ending a slump.
Both Sides Not 0
Froma Harrop marvels at the myth of the middle:
To which I thought, “If I say the moon is made of lunar rock and you say it is made of green cheese, is the ‘sensible middle’ that the moon is half lunar rock and half green cheese?”
That’s the problem with sensible middles. You can’t do the give-and-take without agreeing on facts.
Read it.
Diversity Diversions 0
In the Guardian, Gustavo Arellano examines the efficacy of Republican outreach. He finds it less than prepossessing.
Org Charts 0
Der Spiegel believes it has uncovered the blueprints for ISIS and reports that, far from being a band of fanatics, it is a cold and calculating outfit, as rational as it is beastly. A snippet:
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Politeness is a family affair.
The shooter was found by police in an upstairs bedroom with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after Thursday’s incident, said Sergeant Trent Crump, a Phoenix police spokesman.
Another day in NRA Paradise.
Antidisestablismentarians* 0
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*Look it up.
Republican Jesus 0
Britney Cooper deconstructs the religion of right. A snippet:
(snip)
This white, blond-haired, blue-eyed, gun-toting, Bible-quoting Jesus of the religious right is a god of their own making. I call this god, the god of white supremacy and patriarchy.
Read the rest.
Via Progressive Populist.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Be polite at the late-night drinking party.
The gun went off, sending a bullet tore through Critelli’s left hand and causing serious damage to two fingers. Critelli told The Post-Star of Glens Falls that he didn’t seek medical help because he doesn’t like doctors.
Instead, he put bandages on the wound and wrapped it with duct tape.
Afterthought:
If you can’t fix it with duct tape and a pair of vice grips, it can’t be fixed.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
George Smith chronicles the latest updates from the Secesh.
