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. ...
Photo
mike says:
It's a damn good concert too. Stop by and say hi (I'll be in the audience). They sell tacos _in the establishment_ too. As if you needed to be sold…
K says:
That's a pretty fine poster. Snag me one so I can pose like I was there and knew TF when.