Virginia Postrel has an interesting article in the Atlantic in which she argues that the glamour of Barack Obama has attractions and dangers. For some reason, perhaps the magical origins of the word glamour, her argument makes me think of a couple of things in the Harry Potter universe: To supporters Obama is the Mirror of Erised, showing people what they desire … [Read more...] about Obama’s Glamour
About the McCain Ads
Two people have now asked me about the John McCain ads appearing in the left-hand column. Yeah. I've been noticing those too. Especially the big animated banner ad. It's not me. That's the Google ads area. For some reason Google has decided that my readers will want to see McCain ads. Or else Google has noticed that people will click on them to drain money away from the McCain … [Read more...] about About the McCain Ads
Helter Skelter
Without further explanation, here's former Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Mike Gravel. … [Read more...] about Helter Skelter
Attention Virginia Residents
If you live in Wise County, Virginia, please get out there and commit a few felonies. Long-time blawger and county prosecutor Ken Lammers obviously has way too much time on his hands! Update: Too late, April Fools Day is over, and it's gone. … [Read more...] about Attention Virginia Residents
Censoring the Gay Kids, Fitna, and Movies About Iraq
Random shots around the web: From the "What decade are you in?" file: At the direction of Newark Public Schools Superintendent Marion Bolden, school personnel used markers to block out the image of student Andre Jackson and his boyfriend, while allowing photos of heterosexual students kissing to remain. The photo was on a tribute page paid for by Jackson; Film critical of … [Read more...] about Censoring the Gay Kids, Fitna, and Movies About Iraq