By • Jun 09,2008

Bigger, Stronger, Faster

I saw the new documentary about steroid use in America, Bigger, Stronger, Faster this weekend. I must admit to being somewhat flummoxed by the film; on the one hand, I...

By • Jun 09,2008

Does art want to be free?

Interesting piece in DC’s City Paper this week about a museum of modern art in Maryland that’s not open to the public. I say interesting because I’m not at all...

By • Jun 09,2008

Pantheism and Suffering

Ross, talking about those crazy Singularitarians, channels a little Tocqueville: the mere fact that the Singularity is inherently “escapist,” and bears a not-inconsiderable resemblance to Christianity, isn’t a problem with...

By • Jun 09,2008

Solvency, Citizenship, Subsidiarity

What could such a snappy slogan refer to? Why, John McCain´s campaign strategy, of course! My wild and crazy thoughts are up now at The Guardian. Pull quote: The Republican...

By • Jun 09,2008

Quality You´re Stuck With

Let me take the opportunity to second Sonny´s contention that a true nobility of movie reviewers is impossible without a plurality of nobles. I´m of the mind that monopolies should...

By • Jun 09,2008

ICED, ICED Baby

A quick survey of the developments in the year or so since federal immigration reform went down in flames reveals very little in the way of discord. The conservative base...