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Political Beliefs
I wrote this elsewhere, but I’m rather proud of it. I suppose it’s a companion to the one on religion. The following are some of my political beliefs. On fiscal issues, I think the government should spend money efficiently, in … Continue reading
Beginning of July Round-Up
The most adorable Rube Goldberg machine ever. Scott Adams suggests that a CIA-sanctioned murder is probably a best solution to the Edward Snowden problem. I don’t agree with the argument, but it’s interesting in a Devil on the shoulder kinda way. … Continue reading
Posted in Funny, List, Literature, Politics, Television
Tagged Andrew Sullivan, Edward Snowden, gay marriage, Metsfilter, Rick Perry
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End of June Round-Up
Baldwin A reporter accused Alec Baldwin’s wife of tweeting at James Gandolfini’s funeral. Baldwin’s response is arguably homophobic. Andrew Sullivan is upset about it. I’m conflicted. Even the Mail says the reporter was wrong, so Baldwin has a right to … Continue reading
Posted in DC Comics, Film, Funny, List, Literature, Marvel Comics, Politics
Tagged Andrew Sullivan, Atheism, Avengers, gay marriage, Gerry Conway, Metsfilter, Pixar, Roger Stern
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Round-Up June 27 2013
The Forest Park Carousel has become a landmark. Kaite Roiphe argues that feminist literary critics are making a mistake by accusing male authors with flawed protagonists of sexism. Robinson writes of Salter’s main character in All That Is: “Cold and withholding, … Continue reading
Politics Round-Up June 26 Edition
Interesting day for politics, with a new big Supreme Court discussion, discussion about yesterday’s Supreme Court decision, and a filibuster against controversial legislation in the Texas State Senate, all as the Congress prepares to seriously address immigration reform for the … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged gay marriage, Metsfilter, Paula Deen, Sarah Palin, Supreme Court, Voting and demographics, Voting Rights Act
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Recommended June 17 2013
A video review of a 90s video games gets kinda nuts. Biden may get to cast a significant tie-breaking vote. The Washington Post makes it easier to follow the 224 best political reporters in the nation. Tara Culp-Ressler of … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor Who, Funny, Politics, Television
Tagged Abortion, Community, Dan Harmon, gay marriage, Matt Fraction, media, Metsfilter, Sensational Spider-Man Annual #1
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Republicans After 2012
Rachel Maddow criticized Paul Ryan for acting as if he didn’t lose the 2012 election. And, even as they were “effectively running over Mr. Ryan’s budget,” as Maddow put it, the GOP’s plan was rejected. But now, Maddow noticed, Ryan … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged 2012 Presidential Campaign, gay marriage, Jimmy Carter, Paul Ryan, President Obama
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Orson Scott Card’s Views and Superman
There was a tempest in a teapot in the last few days, as some people were upset at the announcement that Orson Scott Card is scheduled to write about 14 pages worth of Superman for an online DC anthology. It … Continue reading
Jodie Foster and private lives of actors
Jodie Foster’s speech at the Golden Globes was described as her coming out, but it was essentially a defense of privacy for celebrities. Andrew Sullivan did not care for it. “How beautiful it once was”? When gay people were put … Continue reading
Alan Scott and Gay Marriage
The new Earth 2 version of Green Lantern was revealed to be gay. As is the case with many DC superheroes, the history of the character is a bit convoluted. Alan Scott was the first Green Lantern, introduced in 1940. The … Continue reading
Posted in DC Comics, Politics
Tagged Alan Scott, dc superheroes, Earth 2, gay marriage, Gay Superhero, golden age heroes, Green Lantern, Matthew 19, New 52
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