Yearly Archives: 2016

“Woman on the Run”

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: This 1950 noir, directed by Norman Foster, and written by Foster and Alan Campbell, from a story by Sylvia Tate, is intriguing for the way in which it uses its thriller premise to mine the complexities … Continue reading →

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Quote Du Jour: Orwell on “Fascism”

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: It will be seen that, as used, the word ‘Fascism’ is almost entirely meaningless. In conversation, of course, it is used even more wildly than in print. I have heard it applied to farmers, shopkeepers, Social Credit, corporal … Continue reading →

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More on Free Speech

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: As I have written before I am not a free speech absolutist.  This is part of a broader pattern, since I aspire to be an anti-absolutist in all things. Or most all things.  I would not want to … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Justine Joli

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: A redhead with a toothy grin, Justine Joli was a popular internet model in the early 2000s, when she went by names like Swan and Hope. As you can tell by scanning the below gallery, she … Continue reading →

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Classical Off-notes

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Bit by bit I find myself returning to classical music.  I was never an expert but I was enough of a fan in my youth.  Back then it was not uncommon for classical music to form at least … Continue reading →

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Architecture and Color

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

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Naked Lady of the Week: Michaela Kaplanova

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The other day I had a conversation with Paleo Retiree, Blowhard, Esq., and some others on the topic of girls who are really sexy and appealing despite being somewhat quotidian. Selma Blair and Alyson Hannigan were … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Behind every SJW is a rent-seeker. Two examples: 1) NY comedy festival will charge straight white men more to attend and 2) a book critic pledges that she will no longer review books by men. The WTC Transport Hub’s … Continue reading →

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Music Du Jour: Vince Guaraldi’s “Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus”

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I’ve been exploring West Coast cool jazz and bossa nova a lot the past couple of months. This is one my favorites so far. You can listen to it here.

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Juxtaposin’: Donald Trump

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: “Trump is Hitler!” says the Washington Post on 2/21/16. “No, Trump is Charlemagne!” responds the Washington Post on 2/22/16. “Where’s Charlemagne When We Need Him?” wonders the New York Times in 2012.

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