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Month: October, 2008

It’s Time

Everyone’s favorite conservative British periodical endorsed Barack Obama today: Mr Obama … is a gamble. But the same goes for Mr McCain on at least as many counts, not least the possibility of President Palin. And this cannot be another election where the choice is based merely on fear. In terms of painting a brighter [...]

It’s Still Better Than Baby Einstein

Why the original Sesame Street isn’t suitable for children: The masonry on the dingy brownstone at 123 Sesame Street, where the closeted Ernie and Bert shared a dismal basement apartment, was deteriorating. Cookie Monster was on a fast track to diabetes. Oscar’s depression was untreated. Prozacky Elmo didn’t exist.

IANALBIPOOTV

In response to Connecticut’s legalization of gay marriage Seth says: I feel as though ["legalizing gay marriage"] might be a bit strong. Haven’t they simply “illegalized” the state’s failure to allow gay marriage? I’m going to focus on this little bit of pedantry because it’s the sort of useless crap that amuses me. Take note [...]