Torremolinos, Torremolinos
Aug 26A successfully iconic satire destroys the viability of its target. After Tina Fey’s celebrated skit on SNL, for example, Russia’s visibility from Alaska could never again be invoked without derision as an argument for Sarah Palin’s expertise in international affairs. This is a lesson that Sean Gabb really should have taken to heart before offering [...]
The Song of Broken Glass
Aug 24This purported quote from Krugman has been making the internet rounds: People on twitter might be joking, but in all seriousness, we would see a bigger boost in spending and hence economic growth if the earthquake had done more damage. Apparently the quote is a fake, and Krugman is irritated that people would attribute “stupid [...]
Should Sex Be Illegal? Only At the Local Level!
Aug 22Presidential aspirant Jon Huntsman tells Piers Morgan that he can think of no “issue more important” than the debt ceiling; “that is about as fundamental as it gets.” (More fundamental than not beating, maiming, and killing quite so many people, apparently.) Christine O’Donnell tells Piers Morgan (shortly before bizarrely storming off his show in mid-interview) [...]
Cordial and Sanguine, Part 9
Aug 18Charles Johnson’s post on Libertarian Anticapitalism is up at BHL.
Why Lawrence O’Donnell Is Not a Real Journalist Either
Aug 06Lawrence O’Donnell accuses a “right-wing website” (he means Reason.com) for refusing to criticise cops – even though Reason.com not only frequently criticises cops, but regularly carries the columns of Radley Balko, one of the most prominent critics of police brutality in the country. Nick Gillespie responds. Kevin Carson responds. Radley Balko responds and then responds [...]
Great and Pterrible Signs
Aug 04So if the sign is about pterodactyls, why does the image on this sign (and likewise the associated trailer) depict a pteranodon instead?
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