Posted by Editors on July 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Wow. I can’t believe it’s almost been a year since I wrote an article on Sarah Palin- (September’s Impresaria or Imposter?) and, now surprisingly she’s back in the news cycle with a vengeance with her same “caribou in the headlights” antics. When Palin resigned from gubernatorial office on the holiday weekend, pundits and common folk alike pondered what … Continue reading →
Posted by Editors on October 16, 2008 · 8 Comments
The NY Times has deflated high-profile McCain supporter “Joe the Plumber’s” professional credentials, as well as his much-touted assertion that Barack Obama’s economic plan would unfairly tax his future plumbing business. You can read the news story here. The Times ends by saying that new t-shirts have already been printed that read: “Vote Joe the … Continue reading →
Posted by Editors on October 13, 2008 · 1 Comment
“The Prince” and Pandora’s Box As I watched the second presidential debate, I turned to my husband and said, “This may not sound appropriate in a democratic republic—but when Barack Obama sits on that stool don’t you think he looks like an Eastern Prince? You know? The kind shown in Buddhist images of figures in … Continue reading →
Category Culture, Mythology, Politics · Tagged with "Renaissance Self-Fashioning", "The Prince", Barack Obama, John Lewis, John McCain, Machiavelli, Pandora, presidential campaign, Sarah Palin, Stephen Greenblatt
Posted by Editors on October 7, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Carpe Spes I wrote the following post back in March for Bread and Circus Magazine. Since then, some of the main players have changed, and the economic crisis now adds a poignant sense of urgency to its message. Yet—considering the seemingly endless nature of this presidential contest—it’s surprising how valid it still is. I … Continue reading →
Category Culture, Politics · Tagged with Axial Age, Barack Obama, campaigns, change, Culture, election, GOP, Joe Biden, John McCain, Politics, presidency, Sarah Palin
Posted by Editors on September 26, 2008 · 6 Comments
Impresaria or Imposter? Aren’t we all… Staying on the topic of Sarah Palin—if I can realistically count my glasses post as an article—I’d like to comment on Judith Warner’s latest article on “Poor Sarah” in the NY Times (9/25/08). In reading her op-ed, Warner made me realize that my already confused stance on Feminism is actually … Continue reading →
Posted by Editors on September 18, 2008 · 1 Comment
Through His Glasses, Smartly Has anyone else noticed that Stephen Colbert recently exchanged his glasses for a new pair? A pair eerily similar to those worn by McCain’s running-mate? I can’t remember. Did it happen right after the Republican convention? (Somebody cue up footage before and after to check…) Oh, you naughty, naughty … Continue reading →
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