Author Archives: Max West

Gene & Paul vs. Ace & Peter

From a recent FNC interview with the two alpha jews of Kiss, promoting their new book Nothin’ To Lose: The Making of Kiss (1972-1975): Simmons: Ace took me to lunch before his book came out and he read me a … Continue reading

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Russian Shot In Quarrel Over Kant’s Philosophy

An actual story from the AP. Was it a subterfuge for a deeper animosity, or was it literally due to a theoretical sparring? MOSCOW (AP) — An argument in southern Russia over philosopher Immanuel Kant, the author of “Critique of … Continue reading

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The Abstract vs. The Concrete

Longtime FNC viewers know who Dr. Zuhdi Jasser is. This muslim is a former U.S. Navy Lt. Commander, now a medical doctor, and a staunch defender of those ideals of secular enlightenment & democratic accountability that the United States of … Continue reading

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Rep. Steve Israel

Congressman Steve Israel (D-Huntington) is in favor of strikes on Syria: “Today, on the 12th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, we remember and mourn the innocent who were lost in this horrific act. I stand with my fellow … Continue reading

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Bored

“I think Barack knew that he had God-given talents that were extraordinary. He knows exactly how smart he is. … He knows how perceptive he is. He knows what a good reader of people he is. And he knows that … Continue reading

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Blur – Parklife (1994)

I’ve been digging into classic Britpop lately. Blur, Damon Albarn’s band from the ’90s & arch-rival of Oasis (until lately, that is) are best known stateside (if not only known) for “Song 2”, an instant classic. “Parklife” is quintessentially British, … Continue reading

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Better Call Saul

AMC has actually given the green light to Better Call Saul, a Breaking Bad spin-off.

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A Brother’s Life With Cerebral Palsy

A very moving piece in Slate: “A Photographer Focuses on His Twin Brother’s Life With Cerebral Palsy.“

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Weiner/Spitzer

God, this made my day, on so many levels: Disgraced former congressman Anthony Weiner bowed out of the New York City mayoral contest with his middle finger raised to the reporters who covered his scandal-ridden campaign. His wife Huma Abedin … Continue reading

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Sci Fi & Anti-White Bias

Over at the leftwing Guardian newspaper, they are fretting about the social injustice that is sci-fi/fantasy literature. The big question, you see, is “why the majority of writers are straight white males from the US and UK, and why they … Continue reading

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