Imagine living in a country where you could actually choose between the Left and Right, and not just Right and Right-Lite? Though it does seem that Le Monde was pulling for the “centrist” Bayrou–who, even though he didn’t make the run-off, has become a crucial figure in this election because he holds sway over a…
Having conceded to my wife and children’s request for something more than basic cable (but not premium!–yes, such a martyr, I know…) has translated into a new vice for me: an almost obsessive interest with the Discovery Channel’s The Deadliest Catch. (This brings on bouts of affluenza on the nights when I have to choose…
[This is a response to Peter Secchia’s recent op-ed in the Grand Rapids Press arguing for the benefits of a downtown casino in Grand Rapids.] For Peter Secchia, the generation of revenue covers a multitude of sins. Despite charges of hypocrisy, I don’t think Secchia has really changed his mind. While he has opposed a…
A doctoral candidate in political science asked if I would share the following survey in order to generate data on how political advertising operates in the blogosphere, and I agree to share the link. Please considering take this brief survey: Exploring the Role of Internet Advertising in American Politics This survey is designed to help…
Fors Clavigera readers will be familiar with Jeff Sharlet’s work in Harper’s, since I’ve pointed there now and again. Well, I’m happy to report that I’ve been able to arrange for Sharlet to come visit Calvin College and present a public lecture on Wednesday, April 11, 3:30pm in the Meeter Center Lecture Hall at Calvin…
It’s 8:34am on the morning of Monday, March 5. After prayer, I begin my day with a bit of a news round-up. And this morning I noticed a unique difference: Front and center of the BBC‘s page was this story: “More civilians die in Afghanistan” (as a result of US bombing) But in supposedly “liberal”…