Dear The Left: A Breakup Letter, by E. A. Hanks @12:55 PM
A revolution conducted by people who have only a group identity can only replace one monolith of power with another, one misery with another, perpetuating the cycle of domination and oppression. In solitude, the individual becomes most human, which is to say, most spiritual. —Curtis White, 'The Spirit of Disobedience: An Invitation,' Harper’s Magazine, April 2006.
Dear The Left,
It’s interesting that you couldn't keep Kennedy’s Massachusetts Senate seat. I’m taking it for granted that you understand that I don’t mean “interesting” at all, but rather “detestable.”
This latest event brings me to new levels of apathy, in part because it confirms my suspicion that you cannot accomplish your most reasonable and expected responsibility: empowering the political party that most closely matches your platform. You couldn't ensure that Senator Kennedy’s replacement is a liberal Democrat? Enjoy the tar pits of irrelevancy. READ MORE 66
G20 Photos: Where the Right and the Left Meet (And Also Don't) @12:09 PM
Yes, I am totally obsessed with the G20! I mean, how amazing, on all sorts of levels. And what I love about the protests in this country is that there are fun places where the right and the left meet. Although: the anarchists make the birthers and the truthers look like wusses, honestly, because when was the last time a birther had to breathe teargas? (Just picturing Orly Taitz getting riot-copped is making my whole morning, honestly.) But both sides are strongly anti-bailout, and anti-big government. Also, both sides love their favorite TV shows. But both sides share even more. READ MORE 30
