you decide.
A traslation from German into Portland-ese: a comparative analysis of Sinclair Lewis and modern Bush-era politics. (Via Portland IndyMedia)
A critic is told "that freedom of speech becomes licentiousness or complete lack of rest when it develops into criticism of the army." Are these only words from a 1935 novel or could they be said today?
well, at least the author didn't pick George Orwell, for once. The arguments rooted in literature seem to be furthering that "pointy-headed liberal" stereotype...each to their own, though, I suppose.
I much prefer the Punk Voter take, whose fliers I've seen up in bars everywhere, outlining the issues for rockers to read whilst on the can.
Jason and I are tag-team hosting both an election night gathering (at his place) and the (Second) Election Year Debate Drinking Game at my house. Feel free to suggest ideas, costumes, or catchphrases that deserve a shot.
"Swift Boat Veterans for _insert high-minded pun here_?
Any references to manifest destiny?
get creative...nothing too easy, like Bush mispronouncing things.
