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You know, being referred to as an "amateur logician" made me realize how much I would enjoy being able to refer to myself as a "professional logician."
I have a goal!
Posted by Matthew at January 31, 2008 09:32 AM.
I stand by my call of the Average American (TM) blowing it on booze, smokes, and lottery tickets. And Colin Cowherd's favorite pitch, Vizio TV's.
Posted by Rick at January 30, 2008 09:28 PM.
As Lewis Black would say: The only thing $600 does is make you realize how FUCKED you are.
Posted by Nate at January 30, 2008 08:14 PM.
And all along I thought that the free market took care of itself...boy was I wrong!
On the other hand, now we can finally test out my famous demand-side Trickle-Up economic model! Power to the people!
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The economy has been performing like shit for people in the middle-class and lower-class for a few years now, so this isn't groundbreaking news. However, news of the housing bubble popping just gave politicians a viable excuse to go, "Oh my God, look at all these shitty economic statistics!"
Why didn't the US public realize this earlier? Because they're fucking stupid. These people honestly believe a check for $600 is actually going to do something. But then again, to channel David Cross, I really do want a Sharper Image gift certificate.
Posted by cerb at January 29, 2008 10:18 PM.
The whole cut-everyone-a-check thing is a pretty well-orchestrated public relations move aimed at bolstering the Average American's (TM) faith in the government. It fosters a "Yay! The government cares about me!" feeling in badly educated people, a lot of whom are coincidentally dirt poor. I work in a welfare neighborhood and people are a'buzzin' at the tobacco shop next door. They're tickled pink, purple, and blue that they're getting a check for $600, and they're impressed that the government is doing it.
Of course, this plan isn't going to so much as touch the economy. The people I mentioned earlier who are happy about this free money, transplanted from one taxpayer's pocket to another's, are the people who will blow the money on smokes, booze, and lottery tickets. Some people will pay down some bills, which is what I plan on doing, and yet others (read: the well to do) will look at the check and shrug.
At the very least, I bet Rent-A-Center will pick up some business.
Posted by Rick at January 29, 2008 08:26 PM.
During my morning drive I had to turn the radio down during the selected SOTU excerpts on NPR. It was weird because that was an involuntary action, sorta like a gag reflex. I didn't even realize I did it until I had done it.
I suppose it was a prophylactic to keep my mind free of Bush pollution, but you, Ed, have done a great job disinfecting my neurons just to be safe. Preventing is better than curing though.
Posted by jkm at January 29, 2008 01:42 PM.
Let's not forget "People are questioning the government's motives/competence--better introduce a Constitutional ban on gay marriage!"
There's also an odd tendency in Bush to provide the right solution to the wrong problem: New Orleans is devastated, and Iraq is a quagmire. Which one do you pour buttloads of money into, and which one do you declare victory in and clear out? Kind of an easy one, right? But watch this switcheroo!
This may have been the first SoTU during which a decisive plurality of the national audience spent the entire speech making the jerk-off motion...
Posted by JDryden at January 29, 2008 10:14 AM.
One of my coworkers suggested playing the SotU drinking game, but I don't think I could handle watching it even if I was drunk.
Oddly enough, she is not at work this morning. She may very have gone a little overboard. I know I would have.
Also, I have sort of a sore throat today. I think I'll buy an X-box 360.
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Posted by stars at January 28, 2008 02:24 PM.
Tonight we have the distinct pleasure of watching American Gladiators followed immediately by the State of the Union on NBC. Now there is some must see TV.
Posted by erik at January 28, 2008 01:41 PM.
Well, the conventional wisdom is that a Hillary candidacy would mobilize the Republican base more than any Republican candidate actually could; not sure if you agree with that contention.
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You know what I don't get? My parents love that midget show on Discovery. Little People, Big World? I think? A reality show about midgets. Really. Networks are scraping the barrels with exactos when it comes to this shit.
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Posted by bondage at January 27, 2008 05:15 AM.
There are some really great shows on/that have been on TV. American Gladiators is not one of them, obviously. My parents love that reality show crap: The Bachelor, American Idol, Rock of Love 6 or whatever. It's so embarrassing. I think the real question is, which is worse....game shows or reality television?
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It pains me to say it, but I think most of Americans aren't that bright. They also don't think outside the box too often, are extremely wasteful, and really only care about money. It really is both astonishing and depressing that people enjoy watching American Gladiators, Professional Wrestling, and NASCAR. It is hard to believe people enjoy this excrement and are dumb enough to like it.
I wish Americans had more culture and "read stuff" like other societies do (Europe, especially). I think America would improve a lot if people picked up a book every now and again. People would see different perspectives and learn new ideas. I have noticed that most Americans either can't read or don't want to.
Posted by Chris at January 25, 2008 02:37 PM.
Please clarify - did you mean we were not a society for long, literate for long, or both?
Posted by BK at January 25, 2008 10:13 AM.
Take heart, man, at least somewhat: you're not THAT atypical for hating American Gladiator. (Gladiators? Whatever it's called.) The people who hate it along with you just don't have massive marketing campaigns aimed at them (us), that's all.
Lest that sound to optimistic, I am convinced that we are slowly ceasing to be a literate society...not that we were one for that long.
Posted by Heqit at January 25, 2008 09:43 AM.
something called "Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann" came across my tv the other night on ABC...
Fucking what?
Posted by Jude at January 25, 2008 09:40 AM.
Ed - you'd only be a bad American if you had hoped for Osama Bin Laden to raise up another round of attacks.
Luckily, there are shows like '24' which show us all what the war on terror looks like and what a hero does.
Wait... you mean 24 has been off the air for a while now??
I should probably watch more tv so my stinging cynicism can be more culturally acurate and timely.
Posted by BK at January 25, 2008 09:11 AM.
It was a bummer when people I respected were excited for American Gladiators to return, even if 'ironically'
My roommate forced me to watch "Moment of truth" (which I highly do not recommend as I've been more entertained passed out) and then she made me hold a candlelight vigil for heath ledger who I've never met in person. Then we killed an Iraqi
Posted by Joe at January 25, 2008 07:43 AM.
You are completely, completely, correct. While not everyone is in the dire straits you describe (foreclosure, bankruptcy, etc) the majority of people are going to use this to pay a bill.
Posted by Michael at January 31, 2008 12:20 PM.