kevingiampa's Comments (88)

“I thought it was funny.”

“Is there anyone who doesn't love you, Elizabeth Banks? I hope you can still get work in Hollywood.”

“I know this departs from the strictly score letter of your question, but in the spirit... my favorite use of music in a film is in Lumet's "Running on Empty." And, of course, no one can match song to moving image better than Cameron Crowe (his use of Dylan's 4th Time Around in Vanilla Sky was beautiful).”

“"When properly configured, Twitter is the equivalent of working in an office surrounded only by people you find interesting and who care about the same things you do."

Is this truly the height of human achievement, the ability to communicate only with those people you "find interesting," to associate only with those with whom you already agree or with people you think you'd like? It's an odd and paradoxically anti-liberal utopia that's envisioned, here, making the world smaller, one's universe actually less open, personal experiences actually less diverse.

And are you sure it's that important to be able to think like today's top traders? Will a seemingly blind, idealistic march in this direction will really make the world a better place? Are you sure? Are you sure this isn't just a potentially useful tool that doesn't fundamentally change humanity? Do you see any downside to the twitter revolution you see on the horizon?”

“wonderfully written. cathartic. now I can move on. thank you.”

“You seem like you're in the mood to write a poem. And not the dirty limerick kind that is so often found on, say, a comedy page of a popular blog site. No, you seem to be in search of a kind of introspection that "horny haikus" and men from Nantucket cannot touch. Comedy is intellectual insofar as it understands the absurdity of existence. The results of this understanding are varied and often stupid (and funny). When I read your comment, I believe the psychological introspection you seek may be only found within you. Take the time to get to know yourself better, sand252. And go in peace, knowing that I "get" you. Trust me I do.”

“On behalf of Jacob Dickerson, you're welcome. And the Huffington Post agrees.

(These comments do not necessarily reflect the views of Jacob Dickerson or the Huffington Post.)”

“Amen.”

“How could anyone have beaten me to that?”

“That's exactly right. And we all know that she gave Leslie Nielsen the "tackle and compromise wink" back in '88. Should be Queen Troublemaker, if you ask me. (Please don't ask me.)”

“Finally someone had the guts to say it! Thank you, IndyReader, thank you for refusing to get a joke.”

“I thought he was hilarious in All the King's Men.

That film made me wonder, aren't there any actors who actually have southern accents? Jude Law? Anthony Hopkins? Kate Winslet? What, was is set in the South--of London? (wait for applause). But seriously, wait, wait, one more. James Gandolfini? (...the South--Bronx). But seriously, no, this time, really, I laughed every time Sean Penn, or anyone else, was on screen. It was quite a ballsy and comedic adaptation.

You are way off.”

“I don't know, Sarah, it sounds too good to be true. How do I know If I'm ready to invest in a mattress? What sandwich bag plan is right for me? I've never been to business school. I've only stood outside one while eating a bagged lunch.”

“Hero.”

“Dude, your post is part of the "internet genius" approach that sounds and reads like just old-fashioned marketing. You think she's a good singer, she's found a way to get heard by you, you post on a blog with wide readership that tells others about her music. It's smart, I'm just not sure what's that new about it- except, of course, that it makes the old process quicker and easier, which is no small thing, to be sure. Still, I wouldn't call it groundbreaking stuff..”

“It's great technology and makes good things easier, but we should bring to these tools the understanding of how complex democracy can be. There's no guarantee that the "collective viewpoint" will be the best one. And the idea of a large group speaking with one voice seems as difficult in virtual reality as it is in actual reality.

Such collective thinking requires compromise, and it's important to remember that you don't need mixedink, wikis, or even a computer to be able to think and compromise for the purpose of a larger good, a better world. Still great stuff, just think we need a little more wisdom and less idol-ization of new media.”

“With due respect, I don't think Caroline Kennedy was referring to the sections of "women's magazines" that address justice journalism, reproductive rights, and other important issues. I'd take more seriously the outcry of those who claim to be offended by CK' s words, if they acknowledged that there's also a lot of fluff in these same magazines--that people, I think, should have a better sense of humor about. The reporters weren't asking her about justice journalism, they were asking her five or six times to describe the story and "aha moment" of when she decided to ask the Governor to be considered for the Senate. Interesting anecdote? Maybe. But hardly a matter of gravity, and not what New Yorkers' most need to know about a prospective Senator. They asked her to relate her life to a Jennifer Aniston film? Some journalism is better than others. Agreed? CK was questioning whether these are the best questioned to be asked. Hate her if you want, I know some irrationally do, but the idea that she's anti-woman is inane.”

“Great post.”

“You misread it. Badly.”

“I don't think he's Jerry Falwell. He ain't perfect, I don't belong to his church, but throwing around Falwell's name is a serious charge. Not all Christian preachers are as overtly political, openly divisive, and hate filled as Falwell.

I think the part in Ms. Etheridge's post in which she writes that she'd never heard of Rick Warren before all of this is representative of a lot of the discord on the issue.

For those who've been paying some attention to the evangelical-in-the-public-discourse thing and who see as important the bridging of the gap between Christians and Liberals, Rick Warren actually represents a voice of moderation. If someone is either not familiar with this particular divide, or is informed and just doesn't care about it, I can understand wanting to just throw Warren under the proverbial bus along with Falwell. But as someone who cares about this, to refuse the hand of someone who is reaching out would be to miss an important opportunity to make the world a better, more peaceful place.”

“Thanks for the response. But I don't think he's Jerry Falwell, either. He ain't perfect, I don't belong to his church, but throwing around Falwell's name is a serious charge. Not all Christian preachers are as overtly political, openly divisive, and hate filled as Falwell.

I think the part in which Ms. Etheridge writes that she'd never heard of Rick Warren before all of this is representative of a lot of the dischord on this.

For those who've been paying some attention to the evangelical in the public discourse thing and who see as important the bridging of the gap between Christians and Liberals, Rick Warren actually represents a voice of moderation. If someone is either not famliliar with this particular divide, or is informed and just doesn't care about it, I can understand wanting to just throw Warren under the proverbial bus along with Falwell. But as someone who cares about this, to refuse the hand of someone who is reaching out would be to miss an important opportunity to make the world a more a better, more peaceful place.”

“Does the reaction remind you at all of the Jeremiah Wright uproar--the attempt to define a human being's life and work by a few quotes pulled from the web--and the claim that such an approach represents rational, unassailable argument? Rick Warren for all his frailties is not the Grand Wizard of the KKK, or Adolph Hitler, or Saddam Hussein, or whoever other demon the politicians seek to conjure with their rhetoric. Dialing the rhetoric down on this count may help raise the board comments to actual productive discourse, instead of being just the angry screaming back and forth much of it is now. What I like about all of this is that it is a conversation taking place in the context of a Liberal national victory, and a national conservative defeat. In the years to come, groups, interests who have long been denied real influence in government will be figuring out how best to utilize the incresing influence they may now have. I applaud the passion on this issue, but I would respectfully suggest that it's not the best fight. And moving forward, I think people, from all sides, will learn a lot about how to maneuver in the new environment. For those who will not bother reading what I just wrote, I fully expect to be told how little I can understand your feelings, how wrong and misinformed I am. It's tempting to just tune you out, but I'll try to be constructive (and sometimes funny).”

“Are working for the Gingrich/Palin 2012 campaign?”

“Does the reaction remind you at all of the Jeremiah Wright uproar--the attempt to define a human being's life and work by a few quotes pulled from the web--and the claim that such an approach represents rational, unassailable argument? Rick Warren for all his frailties is not the Grand Wizard of the KKK, or Adolph Hitler, or Saddam Hussein, or whoever other demon the politicians seek to conjure with their rhetoric. Dialing the rhetoric down on this count may help raise the board comments to actual productive discourse, instead of being just the angry screaming back and forth much of it is now.

What I like about all of this is that it is a conversation taking place in the context of a Liberal national victory, and a national conservative defeat. In the years to come, groups, interests who have long been denied real influence in government will be figuring out how best to utilize the incresing influence they may now have. I applaud the passion on this issue, but I would respectfully suggest that it's not the best fight. And moving forward, I think people, from all sides, will learn a lot about how to maneuver in the new environment.

For those who will not bother reading what I just wrote, I fully expect to be told how little I can understand your feelings, how wrong and misinformed I am. It's tempting to just tune you out, but I'll try to be constructive (and sometimes funny).”

“Yes we can.”