Monthly Archives: October 2006

Election 2006: Is there a reason to vote R or D this time?

Posted by T on October 30, 2006
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Yes; but each reason only applies to some people. Continue reading…

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The Mores of Fanship: Reflections on the Series

Posted by T on October 28, 2006
Current Flux / No Comments

As everyone that cares already knows, the St. Louis Cardinals took the 2006 World Series, four games to one.

It was a good series to watch. Only the first game came close Continue reading…

Saddam Hussein: paragon of evil?

Posted by T on October 24, 2006
History, Politics / 7 Comments

We are asked to support Bush’s War because of evil Saddam Hussein.

The War was justified by a sequence of statements by Bush that have proven false or unwarranted. By unwarranted, I mean Continue reading…

Movie. Hell’s Angels, 1930.

Posted by T on October 21, 2006
By Title, History, Movies / 2 Comments

Booze, broads, and brawling, that’s life! could be the subtitle.

Two brothers, one bound by duty and honor, the other sensuous and libertine, Continue reading…

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Phils miss the Playoffs. That is, assuming the Phils even exist.

Posted by T on October 19, 2006
Sports / 1 Comment

Normally, one assumes the Atlanta Braves will win the National East. This year, they fumbled. But the Mets were ready Continue reading…

Movie. Petrified Forest, 1936.

Posted by T on October 19, 2006
By Title, Movies / 1 Comment

Just to show how quickly things changed, in this movie Humphrey Bogart got fifth Continue reading…

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Movie. Metropolis, 1927.

Posted by T on October 17, 2006
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The modern high-rise, impersonal megapolis has been created by dominant capitalist Fredersen (Alfred Abel) along with his evil inventor Rotwang (Klein-Rogge). The capitalist and his “court” live up high, in a place of godlike, Olympian imagery. Continue reading…

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Movie. Videodrome, 1983.

Posted by T on October 16, 2006
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Max Renn (James Wood) is looking for something to boost ratings Continue reading…

Movie. Downfall, 2004.

Posted by T on October 16, 2006
By Title, Movies / 3 Comments

Original German Der Untergang. Continue reading…

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Lincoln: A brief introduction

Posted by T on October 14, 2006
History / 21 Comments

To understand politics, one must understand origins. And the Republican Party Continue reading…

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“Bush Playing American Christians For Suckers”

Posted by 2 on October 13, 2006
Culture, Current Flux / 70 Comments

This quote is from Keith Olbermann on the October 12 broadcast of MSNBC’s Countdown. In a report that featured excerpts from the soon to be released book, Tempting Faith, by the former number-two man in Bush’s office of “faith-based initiatives,” David Kuo, Olbermann reveals what should have been obvious Continue reading…

Movie. City Lights, 1931.

Posted by T on October 12, 2006
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Last silent by Charlie Chaplin. He is the Little Tramp Continue reading…

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Movie. Run, Lola, run! (1998)

Posted by T on October 09, 2006
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This movie (original German: Lola rennt) is fast paced starring Franka Potente Continue reading…

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Baseball as American pastime: nine, even 10 reasons

Posted by T on October 09, 2006
Culture / 6 Comments

There are reasons to restore baseball as the National Pastime. These Continue reading…

Movie. Philadelphia Story, 1940.

Posted by T on October 09, 2006
By Title, Movies / 2 Comments

B&W. Though color was available, I’m guessing B&W was thought Continue reading…