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Christopher Brauchli: Words and the Politician
Posted June 4th, 2010 by impalin
We praise Thee, O God, For whatever perspicuity of language Thou hast taught us. . . . Abu Mohammed Kasim Ben Ali Hariri, (1054-1122 ) Makamat. Prayer The problem lies with the language and not the protagonist. It is virtually impossible for the politician to keep control of pen and tongue and not infrequently the politician is betrayed by one or the other. Newt Gingrich and Richard Blumenthal are their latest victims. Mr. Blumenthal’s betrayal is the more understandable and certainly less pernicious than the betrayal of Mr. Gingrich by his pen. Mr.
Richard (RJ) Eskow: An American Christmas Playlist
Posted December 25th, 2009 by impalin
American music gives us more than enough to provide a great list of songs to play this Christmas. Since I was unable to finish my own Christmas single - maybe I’ll have the time and money next year - I dug up twelve songs from a variety of styles to inspire you on the holiday. One for each day of Christmas … “Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto,” James Brown - “… and tell ‘em James Brown sent you.” A solid funk groove creates the foundation for the Godfather of Soul’s exhortation to the airborne saint.





