11th = 10th and 9th
Sep 11Today is the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. I have nothing much new to say, but you can check out what I wrote in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 (plus a follow-up), and 2008. And this year there’s excellent commentary from Darian Worden, Sheldon Richman, Tom Knapp, David D’Amato, and Jason Kuznicki. On [...]
De Spectaculis
Sep 09I laughed when Nero’s minions sent fire-tortured souls to the sky. Without the walls of Pilate’s halls, I shouted “Crucify!” I roared my glee to the sullen sea where Abel’s blood was shed. My jeer was loud in the gory crowd that stoned St. Stephen dead. — Robert E. Howard Even if the death penalty [...]
You Give New Meaning to Self-Loathing
Sep 06MASTER: Ah, Doctor! Look at us! Two brilliant minds! We make such a great team together! Why did it have to sour so badly? What set us so far apart? DOCTOR: You went mad, remember? MASTER: Oh yes! That’s right. If you’re a Doctor Who fan – and in particular if you’re a fan not [...]
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