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Did you pay attention to the Maureen Dowd-Paul Wolfowitz-“slithering neocon” controversy? If you have read this blog over the years you know I am particularly attuned to the sort of antisemitism that poses as anti-Zionism and anti-neoconservatism, but I have … Continue reading →

Definitely offensive and a stupid thing to say. Romney, as a financial whiz, is supposed to understand that two very different cohorts (people who do not pay income tax and Democratic voters) who happen share the same numerical value (47 percent) … Continue reading →

I have a guest post @ But, I am a Liberal! on #OWS and long comments on postmodernism as well as a guest post @ Bob from Brockley on the crisis of Israeli democracy.

Local News (meant to post this a little over a week ago): About two weeks ago, a tornado missed our home by a block. It was the mildest form of tornado (category 1? Or zero?). The damage was worse in … Continue reading →

…Never Forget…

[Hamsa by David Gerstein. No, I don't know him but I like the image.]

[Black pepper crab] It has been about a month since I posted anything here. My excuse? Finishing my dissertation and starting a new teaching position. Both of these tasks have kept me occupied and away from my blog. I also … Continue reading →

…You are missed…

I am way too busy to post anything. I hope to get back to business soon. In the meantime, enjoy this song by Visit Venus:

[Spirit of '76 by Archibald M. Willard] Have a great 4th!