Mitt Romney's latest "secret video" debacle has been unexpectedly depressing for me. Think conservative Jonah Goldberg (of all people!) put his finger on the reason why here: Romney’s remarks reinforce the overriding problem with his campaign: It is bloodlessly non-ideological. And that is by design. Stewart Stevens, Romney’s top strategist has made it abundantly clear heContinue reading “The post-modern candidate who is about nothing: Romney”
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Pussy Riot: a post-modern band imprisoned for attitude
Speaking of rebellious rockers…it's generally agreed, by both fans and skeptics, that rock and roll is all about attitude, so in these post-modern, post-truth times, it's only natural and proper that Pussy Riot, a Russian group that has never released a record, has become the biggest punk rock band in the world. More famous, withContinue reading “Pussy Riot: a post-modern band imprisoned for attitude”
Recession Turns Post-Modern, Takes Brandi Chastain’s Bra
Okay, now it's getting crazy. One of the world's most famous bras has landed in bankruptcy court. A sports museum to which Brandi Chastain entrusted the immortal undergarment has failed, and the bra has ended up in the hands of a court. Maybe it could even could be sold, along with countless other items ofContinue reading “Recession Turns Post-Modern, Takes Brandi Chastain’s Bra”
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