The Imperial City And The World
So he's finally gone. We understand the Libyan joy. The American Twitterati and cable news pushing gruesome photos and the like? Not so much. At 9:00 AM this morning 'experts' on cable already proclaimed today's events proof of the 'Libyan … [Continue reading]
Whether Anderson Cooper planned the mayhem or he lost control of the proceedings early on, slapped down disdainfully by the candidates, this Vegas affair showcased unleashed looniness. Proving one never knows. We were prepared for a snooze fest. … [Continue reading]
The spectacle, energy and unpredictability are contagious. Some national media are suddenly departing from the phony narrative of Right and Center-Right politics to give glimpses of the Occupy Wall Street drama. Twitter naturally offers a more … [Continue reading]
The Drudge Report is hyping Uncle Pat's latest Spenglerian opus, "End Of An Era: When MTV Began To Play Michael Jackson," or some such. According to the Drudge summary, it looks like Pat went back to his studio with his producer with one goal: to … [Continue reading]
Hard to imagine after tonight's Republican debate yet another one follows on October 18th. The group dynamics revealed the candidates see Romney and Cain as front runners. Both emerged untouched. Overall, this cavalcade is a dispiriting … [Continue reading]