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Blog Entries by Thomas de Zengotita from 10/2008

On Character: The Tragic Fate Of John McCain

| Posted 10.06.2008 | Politics

A man like John McCain is utterly lost once he turns against himself -- you can see it in the his face. There's an ugly vacuum where once there was a solid core.

Drill, Baby, Drill: Anatomy Of A Slogan

| Posted 10.13.2008 | Politics

Drill, Baby, Drill is a contemporary version of Nuke The Whales. What was once a mocking expression of actual domination has been reduced to a desperate simulation.

Four Cheers for Christopher Buckley, Son of William F.

| Posted 10.14.2008 | Media

Respect for intelligence and character has always been the best thing about authentic conservatism. Christopher is just being true to his values.

Underestimating American Racism: Would Colin Powell's Endorsement Of Barack Obama Really Help?

| Posted 10.17.2008 | Politics

My nightmare imagination is telling me that Colin Powell is practically the only other politically prominent black man in America, besides Obama, whom you could plausibly call elitist.