On Partisanship
by James CeaserPartisanship, even in this highly partisan age, should have its limits. This proposition is one that all Americans would endorse. There are certain fundamental values that we all share, like protecting our security and promoting certain basic principles. Compromising these values to gain a . . . . Continue Reading »
Romney In Debate
by Pete SpiliakosSo the first presidential debate is coming up. Most of the polls indicate that Romney needs a strong performance to cut into Obama’s (narrow) lead. So here are my thoughts on the pros and cons of what we can expect from Romney against Obama: pro, 1. Romney isn’t as bad a speaker as he . . . . Continue Reading »
Palin to Ryan-Romney: GO ROGUE
by Peter LawlerNo, Sarah doesn’t mean do whatever the heck you want and ignore your running mate. She means let loose and tell the truth. I, for one, want to see a rogue Mitt. . . . . Continue Reading »
Is Anyone Voting for Romney?
by Peter LawlerOur John observes in the thread (from Texas) that nobody he knows is actually voting for Romney. That’s not as true for me, but it is true that nobody I know in the “persuadable” category is doing so. In this respect, Mitt’s campaign is starting to remind us all more and . . . . Continue Reading »
Mini-Conference at Berry College on Nov. 30
by Peter LawlerThat will spill over some to the next day. The theme will be POP CULTURE and REAL CULTURE, with the emphasis on the former. Some featured speakers will include BILL MCCLAY, CARL SCOTT, and MICAH WATSON. You are welcome to come. Students are especially welcome, as are faculty with students. If you . . . . Continue Reading »
Carl’s Rock Songbook #64: Robert Fripp and Laura Jane
by Carl ScottThis is an odds n’ ends post. I’m going to do ONE more post on rock films, soon enough, and then give that series a rest for a while. High-time for the songbook to get back to SONGS. This week I came across a two interesting tidbits. First, my good friend, philosophic advisor, and loyal . . . . Continue Reading »
Shameless Self-Promotion And Some Ryan
by Pete Spiliakos1. So I have an article on the frontpage of First Things today. It adapts part of the first chapter of my Master’s Thesis to the 47% flap (sorry about that Mrs. Romney.) 2. Great Medicare speech by Paul Ryan at the AARP today. It hit all the right notes in . . . . Continue Reading »
Stuff That’s Discouraging
by Peter Lawler1. There’s now almost no chance that the Republicans will take the SENATE now. Despite the large number of seats that are clearly vulnerable from 2006, it looks like the election will be a wash now. 2. The experts who are analyzing the House races are now talking small Democratic gains and . . . . Continue Reading »
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