On Against Our War in Libya
"For most people the important part in thinking about this is "Is the president a member of the party to whom I'm more culturally sympathetic?"
Nail on head.
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On Knut the Polar Bear, 2006-2011
I am so tired of these dumb animations.
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On Seattle Enthralled By Fancy Soda Machine
I really, really miss Taco Time's Crispy Bean Burritos. They justify existence.
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On How a Biller Becomes A Lobbyist
Are you familiar with market forces? Higher pay would mean the industry would simply pay more. And it would continue. How much is it worth to them to have inside players? A lot. As much as it takes.
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On Absolut Ad Featuring Joy Division Song Rekindles Long Lost Sense Of Art-Vs.-Commerce Outrage
Isaac Brock in the Onion AV Club. Makes sense to me.
O: Was licensing your songs to commercials a tough decision?
IB: Figuring out ways to pay the rent isn't really a tough decision. Around the time we did the beer commercial and the shoe commercial, I thought, "Am I compromising my music by doing this?" And I think not. I like keeping the lights on in my house. People who don't have to make their living playing music can bitch about my principles while they spend their parents' money or wash dishes for some asshole. Principles are something that people are a lot better at checking in other people than keeping their own. My rationale behind the beer commercial was, "I like drinking MGD! I like beer probably more than I should, probably more than is healthy." I was hoping I could get a lifetime supply out of the deal, but I guess I'll have to buy it with that big ol' check. [Laughs.]
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On 19 Politicians Who Didn't Return Their Donations from BP in 2011
How's GE doing?