“To take people from the music world and give them the same kind of credibility that you give me, Morgan Freeman, Laurence Fishburne, Forest Whitaker—that’s like an aberration. I know there’s some […]
A new post-partisan era…almost, but not quite
by Bob Wheeler It’s been a few days, but I still wanted to take some time to put my spin on the State of Union Address. Not point by point, but in […]
Nota Bene #101: Your Pal, Mike S.
“The guys who are shooting films now are technically brilliant, but there’s no content in their films. I marvel at what I see and wish I could have done a shot like […]
It's the Democrats that need to be re-formed
On election night 2008, i had the chance to speak with my newly reelected representative in a setting more private than the average meeting with a politician. That was quite a night, […]
"You're screwed": GOP plan for America right on schedule
In Mike’s most recent Nota Bene, he points us to a disturbing, if not altogether surprising little vignette from Capitol Hill. When House Democrats gathered on Friday for their end-of-the week caucus […]
Nota Bene #97: toDwI'ma' qoS yItIvqu'!
“To be truly free, and truly to appreciate its freedom, a society must be literate.”
Nota Bene #93: Linksgiving
Welcome to my home
Nota Bene #92: Echoblowcation
A few things for you NB readers:
I've got a mandate for the bastards
We’re quick to point out political corruption around the world. Afghanistan is corrupt. Iran rigs elections. Putin has his oligarchs. It’s all true, but rarely do we take a long hard look […]
Nota Bene #91: No Joke
Well I figured I’d give you all a break
Progressive Culture | Scholars & Rogues 