By • Oct 22,2008

Powell's asymmetry of outrage

I share a portion of David’s frustration with Powell’s endorsement of Obama, but there’s something else I’d like to add to it that has increasingly upset me. Powell couldn’t be...

By • Oct 22,2008

F for Fake

For some reason, I find the idea of art forgeries fascinating. I like to imagine forgers operating in some shadowy European underworld of decadent aristocrats and war profiteers, like something...

By • Oct 22,2008

On Palin's Extravagant Wardrobe

Marc Ambinder reports that Republican donors are furious with the McCain campaign having spent more than $150,000 on Palin’s wardrobe and makeup since she was chosen: The Democrats are going...

By • Oct 22,2008

Jindal Bad, Obama Good

I really do love Esquire magazine, as I’ve noted at this website before. I love Chuck Klosterman’s column, I love the fashion advice regarding clothes I’ll never be able to...