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PG-13 at 25: Will the Movies Ever Grow Up (Again)?
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 12:10:26 in Entertainment
“It all comes down to risk aversion. Sex is scary. Even if we elected a "liberal" president, the studios see trying to sell something that may be objectionable as a big risk. They understand the mind of a teenage boy, but anything beyond that is too much. If a well-made movie about Darwin didn't find a distributor because they were all afraid of the conservative public, what hope is there for an adult story about anything?”
Why Joe Biden Should Resign
Commented Oct 14, 2009 at 17:01:17 in World
“There are better ways to show disapproval than quitting. VPs don't usually have a big platform, but they have the use of the press corps. If Joe uses it wisely, that would be a hell of a lot better than quitting and fading into VP oblivion.”
New TIME Cover on Glenn Beck Ignores Facts, and Worse
Commented Sep 17, 2009 at 13:26:46 in Media
“Time has been swirling around the drain for a long time and now they have gone down into the sewer. Journalism is not their calling any more. They are Fox News in print..”
redhead61 replied on Sep 17, 2009 at 13:34:26
“They are merely desperate in an attempt to get a magazine sold that is obviously failing like so many print media. The reason for it is lack of integrity in reporting.”
Christiane Amanpour's Sexy Harper's Bazaar Makeover: A Sneak Peek (PHOTOS)
Commented Jul 15, 2009 at 22:58:58 in Style
“Love her. Class act, no matter what she is wearing.”
What White Supremacists Are Saying Today About Holocaust Museum Gunman
Commented Jun 11, 2009 at 15:46:56 in Politics
“As a Jew who grew up in North Carolina, I'd love to know where you were. There is a very healthy population here and we've been here a long time. I agree though about your feelings of acceptance. I never really experienced anti-semitism until I moved to NYC.”
Put Art Works Back in Stimulus Plan
Commented Feb 13, 2009 at 22:46:01 in Politics
“Don't you understand that artists start companies with help from foundations and corporations who DON"T HAVE ANY MONEY NOW! Artists sell their work to PEOPLE WHO HAVE MONEY. In an economic downturn, artists are hurt just as much if not more than other groups. You see art as extraneous. Many of us believe that it is as important as any other endeavor.
Why should we be willing to fund jobs for people who build roads but not those who make art. Is one group of workers more deserving?”
Why should we be willing to fund jobs for people who build roads but not those who make art. Is one group of workers more deserving?”
pepenero replied on Feb 14, 2009 at 13:41:48
“Yes, in the immediate sense the roadworker is more deserving. Your food comes in on the roads, as does the ambulance and other useful devices.
Art is not a business and the selling of it is not the point. It is it's own point. Art has no function, won't feed you nor wash your clothes.
If you are making art in order to sell it you are in it for all the wrong reasons.”
Art is not a business and the selling of it is not the point. It is it's own point. Art has no function, won't feed you nor wash your clothes.
If you are making art in order to sell it you are in it for all the wrong reasons.”
The Audacity of the Presidential Inauguration Committee: or This Land is Whose Land?
Commented Jan 19, 2009 at 12:16:35 in Politics
“They didn't Chyron any of the choruses. I wish they had. But really, it was a great concert so why all the complaints?”
BarryChamplain replied on Jan 19, 2009 at 12:46:40
“"All the complaints" should be an indication that at the least, something is wrong.
We just came off an administration, where people who complained were, first off, complainers. Second, they were constantly measured against "the majority"; if your dissident view did not reflect the lion's share of warm bodies surveyed... shut up. You were preposterous, solely by your lack of overwhelming numbers, and therefore, you were illegitimate.
Note if you will that all the dissidents this time are that technical "minority" who believe in the shame-free public presence of the GLBT community (even if you are, like me, not part of that population... white folks marched with King, too, you know). And that the calculated Obama m.o. is to keep them all distracted and backstage, and intimidate them into not spoiling the party (for the greater cause of "change"), so as not to piss off the crossover Republicans, "conservative Democrats" and Undecideds who finally decided.
Which is really swell and a pretty sharp way to operate, unless, I guess, you're gay. Or are offended by the very concept of second-class citizenship.”
We just came off an administration, where people who complained were, first off, complainers. Second, they were constantly measured against "the majority"; if your dissident view did not reflect the lion's share of warm bodies surveyed... shut up. You were preposterous, solely by your lack of overwhelming numbers, and therefore, you were illegitimate.
Note if you will that all the dissidents this time are that technical "minority" who believe in the shame-free public presence of the GLBT community (even if you are, like me, not part of that population... white folks marched with King, too, you know). And that the calculated Obama m.o. is to keep them all distracted and backstage, and intimidate them into not spoiling the party (for the greater cause of "change"), so as not to piss off the crossover Republicans, "conservative Democrats" and Undecideds who finally decided.
Which is really swell and a pretty sharp way to operate, unless, I guess, you're gay. Or are offended by the very concept of second-class citizenship.”
The Audacity of the Presidential Inauguration Committee: or This Land is Whose Land?
Commented Jan 19, 2009 at 12:13:31 in Politics
“Yep. That's just where we watched, too. No problem with not being a HBO subscriber. I wish people would get their info before they start complaining. Perhaps a little less entitlement or victim mentality and a bit more research.”
Exclusive Interview: Congo Rebel Leader Accused Of War Crimes Tells His Story (SLIDESHOW)
Commented Jan 09, 2009 at 14:22:02 in World
“Very interesting interview. It does make me question what we hear every day in the news. It could be, however, very much a delusional, Balgo-type defense of himself in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.”
You Are Being Lied to About Pirates
Commented Jan 05, 2009 at 16:40:36 in World
“That was my thought too, but then wouldn't that be divine retribution?
Very interesting article. I wish the main stream press would report more like this.”
Very interesting article. I wish the main stream press would report more like this.”
The Top 5 Environmental Newsmakers of 2008
Commented Jan 01, 2009 at 21:59:25 in Green
“I am an Obama supporter, but he did raise the flag for "clean coal" and is open to nuclear, so calling him a friend of the environment may be premature. I am hopeful.”
No Attacks Since When?
Commented Dec 06, 2008 at 20:02:49 in Politics
“It is interesting that the right continues to repeat this quote that was taken from an interview with Bill O'Reilly who did not let Obama finish the thought. Obama had a lot more to say about the surge, but this is the bite that is constantly thrown up.”
embracezionism replied on Dec 06, 2008 at 22:34:17
“how was that thought going to be finished exactly? by repeating the lie that the surge didn't work?”
The Second Annual Huffington Post "Tell Us What You're Cooking For Thanksgiving This Year That You Didn't Cook Last Year"
Commented Nov 21, 2008 at 21:22:43 in Style
“After the Palin interview we have decided against the usual turkey and will be going for roast beef. Maybe even prime rib. Anything but turkey. We will however have some tryptophan on hand just for that good sleepy feeling you get after the turkey.”
RepugsOut08 replied on Nov 21, 2008 at 23:31:22
“Be sure to skip the interview with Sarah Palin, as she cuts the ribbon at the opening of the new Wasilla slaughter house. ;)”
cucumber replied on Nov 21, 2008 at 21:28:32
“It's just as bad for those other animals!
see
http://www.factoryfarming.com
http://www.meetyourmeat.com
Try a veg thanksgiving! There are so many wonderful dishes that don't require crue.lty!
Best.”
see
http://www.factoryfarming.com
http://www.meetyourmeat.com
Try a veg thanksgiving! There are so many wonderful dishes that don't require crue.lty!
Best.”
7 Days in America: Lakoff on Voters' Brains and Obama's Brain, with Huffington, vanden Heuvel & Green
Commented Oct 28, 2008 at 13:51:24 in Politics
“I remember that time well. I was wondering how long it would be before they removed the word from shampoo where it said "apply liberally." And about branding America, it sets up the use of it later when you can label people "real" Americans or Anti-Americans.”
Adventures in Early Voting
Commented Oct 28, 2008 at 00:41:38 in Living
“I have to say, early voting for the first time in my life, it felt amazing to fill in that little dot for Obama. More than any other vote in my life. Here in North Carolina, we have a somewhat confusing ballot, but when I have gone out canvassing for Obama, one of the things we go over and over with voters is how they have to vote first for president, then for straight ticket (or not), and then for non-partisan candidates. I wish there were some way to be sure my vote was counted correctly, too. Since we fill out a paper ballot, there is a paper trail (for backup only), but it is then scanned into a computer and I worry that the computers might flip some votes. Guess there is no way to be sure. But I have my fingers crossed. Hope!”
The Lyin', the Witch and the Wardrobe
Commented Oct 25, 2008 at 22:54:01 in Politics
“"she assumes that we are all as ill-informed as she."
It works for her base. She is governor of a state with the one of the highest dropout rates in the country. You think she is vaguely interested in education or even basic research? She and the GOP are counting on the ignorance and non-curious nature of their constituents. Why else would they continue the fiction based ads they are running and the deception laced stump speeches even after their points are corrected by the media? Palin is aggressively ignorant and her peeps see that as "refreshing."”
It works for her base. She is governor of a state with the one of the highest dropout rates in the country. You think she is vaguely interested in education or even basic research? She and the GOP are counting on the ignorance and non-curious nature of their constituents. Why else would they continue the fiction based ads they are running and the deception laced stump speeches even after their points are corrected by the media? Palin is aggressively ignorant and her peeps see that as "refreshing."”
Stop Whining About Sarah Palin's $172,000 Style!
Commented Oct 25, 2008 at 14:52:12 in Politics
“The point is not how much the men may spend, it is who is paying for it and why. Obama resoles his shoes. McCain can afford to buy whatever he wants. But the Joe Sixpacks who sent the GOP $25 should not be paying for clothes Ms. Palin has said she hasn't even worn yet. Yet one more way the McCain/Palin ticket is completely out of touch.”
An Embarrassingly Premature Obama Victory Party Mix
Commented Oct 23, 2008 at 22:45:48 in Entertainment
“Beatles Come Together.”
