Category Archives: Hasbeens

Cities in the Dust

Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 by Keith

At the new York review of Books, a lament for the disappearing library: All across the United States, large and small cities are closing public libraries or curtailing their hours of operations. Detroit, I read a few days ago, may … Continue reading →

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A 500 Lb. Gorilla, Wearing a Tutu and Marilyn Monroe Wig

Posted on Thursday, January 8, 2009 by Keith

OK, Palestine and Israel, we need to have a talk. I know you guys hate each others guts. It’s understandable, I’m not fond of you two, either. But you’ve managed to drag the US into your petty squabble over a … Continue reading →

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Bread and Circus Will Kill Us All

Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 by Keith

McCain as the Joker: Take your pick of suitable pulp narratives: Wall Street as wild west gambling saloon or corrupt urban jungle, there has been no shortage of loose-cannon melodrama in the name of Restoring Order, none of it remotely … Continue reading →

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Ralph Nader Will You Please Go Now!

Posted on Monday, February 25, 2008 by Keith

You and I need to have a talk, Ralph. I voted for you in 2000, because I live in Georgia, a forgone Republican Conclusion. My vote would have been nullified by the GOP majority rule, even if Jesus and JFK were … Continue reading →

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