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“When in course of human events…”
Jul 4th, 2008 | By Ara | Category: HistoryFrom the terrific HBO miniseries John Adams, the scene wherein the Continental Congress approves the Declaration of Independence and the document is read aloud on the steps of Independence Hall. The filmmakers intercut that with John Adams’ daughter reading it from her sickbed at home which adds a touch of sweetness to the event.
You really [...]
Gore, Nader, Bush…and Obama: What was the lesson of 2000? (POLL)
Jul 4th, 2008 | By Ara | Category: 2008 Presidential Election, Barack ObamaMark makes some pretty good points below. This one jogged my memory:
We won’t stay home, know better than to get burned by the Nader protest vote again in this lifetime, and don’t have enough clout to bring about real change.
Ah, Nader. Let me ask you a question, Mark: Why did Al Gore not gain the [...]
Clark v. McCain: McCain’s Losing & Here’s Why
Jul 2nd, 2008 | By Ara | Category: 2008 Presidential ElectionI like Chuck Todd (and his posse of deputies Mark Murray and Domenico Montanaro) but I think they’re off in the tall grass on this:
[...[D]oes this entire episode remind anyone else of John Kerry’s botched joke before the 2006 midterms — when Kerry’s mangled swipe at President Bush got twisted into a slap at US [...]
Odds & Sods #58: Truth Squad Edition
Jun 30th, 2008 | By Ara | Category: 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, John McCain, Odds & SodsBurn After Reading
Jun 28th, 2008 | By Ara | Category: HumorIs there anything better than a Coen Brothers movie? I think not. Coming on the heels of their huge success with No Country for Old Men is the kind of screwball comedy that they do so well: Burn After Reading, starring George Clooney (O Brother, Where Art Thou), Francis McDormand (Fargo), John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, [...]
