Daily Archives: December 14, 2015

Star Wars as Postmodern Masterpiece

Slate is usually shiite. But this piece (“Star Wars Is a Postmodern Masterpiece“), in terms of tracing key influences on Lucas’ vision for Star Wars, nails it. Hyperlink-wise, it’s obvious Wickman worked very hard on this piece. Well done.

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The Organizer + Tribal Rep = WH Hanukkah

Man, this sh*t is getting tiresome. A rabbi and Black Lives Matter activist used her speech at last week’s official White House Hanukkah reception to promote the Black Lives Matter movement, gun control, open immigration for “all” and “justice for … Continue reading

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Alternative News Sources – Pt. 23,192

The MSM writes “Thanks to Trump, fringe news enters the mainstream“. Well, here is an example of why: Authorities have discovered images of ISIS flags and severed heads on the cellphones of hundreds of asylum seekers crossing into Norway, highlighting … Continue reading

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Trump vs. Cruz

If Trump doesn’t find a way to make amends for his attack on Cruz, he will deservedly lose a significant chunk of social capital among conservatives, potentially causing the critical mass that may coalesce and lead to his primary loss. … Continue reading

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Trump is a Fascist – Pt. 288

For instance, The New Yorker editors (sigh) allow Ian Crouch to write a piece that begins: In the same week that Donald Trump’s nationwide support from likely Republican voters reached its highest levels yet, the G.O.P. front-runner was compared to … Continue reading

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Trump is a Fascist – Pt. 287

Currently, #1 in the JYT is “Trump’s Weimar America” by Roger Cohen (ahem). It’s part of the expanding journalistic universe known as the ‘Trump is a Fascist’ meme. The NYT’s strategy for discussing a political candidate charged with hyperbole, you … Continue reading

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The Upper Crust – Let Them Eat Rock (1995)

You have the privilege of enjoying the legendary “Let Them Eat Rock” video by the Upper Crust. Now, with restored audio, it is available for the delight of even the most tin-eared peasant without the Crust needlessly suffering their foul … Continue reading

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