A key passage in LOOKING BACKWARD, Edward Bellamy's Gilded Age surprise hit about socialism, has been on my mind a lot lately; its relevance to where we sit today will be obvious upon reading it. It's most famous for what it says about the laboring masses, but is no less insightful about middle class "wealth," precariousness, and the fear that fuels reactionary politics. ...
WE'RE
ALL
STARS
NOW
(Cardinal in weird androgynous bodysuit turns to look directly at camera)
IN THE POPE SHOW ...
Trump really is a generational political talent. He might single-handedly resurrect moribund center-left parties around the world if he keeps making "endorsements." Mark Carney has the charisma and energy of the Treasurer of the second-biggest professional association of funeral home directors in Indiana and Donald Trump singlehandedly made him look like Che.
No one else in the history of politics could come close to pulling that off. We are witnessing a legend in his decrepit prime. ...
Can someone who is good at Economy tell me if this is good. It seems really good. I bet it's good. ...
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mike says:
David Hasselhoff is a theory, not a fact, regarding the origin of living things. This animated .gif should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully, and critically considered.
Ed says:
David Hasselhoff is on his way to becoming the next Shatner. He is going to make this new sort of career among nerds and hipsters based entirely on the fact that he is a giant tool. Mark my words.
mike says:
In 30 years, 2020s, Baywatch will look as completely alien and bizarre and reflecting a worldview that couldn't possibly have existed as Star Trek in the 1990s. I believe it.
Scott says:
I hate you, Ed.
erik says:
kind of mesmorizing in some kind of sick "I am staring at Hasselhof's crotch" sort of way.