Category Archives: internet
Flash Mob
We’ve gone from flash bulbs to flash mobs in short order. Already the new mobs aren’t what they used to be. Of course, they’ve gone global too. Here’s Mark Steyn’s grim view.
Tea Party version 1.1
Aside from being jihadists, hostage takers, and terrorists, some say that the Tea Party version 1.1 (version 1.0 was racist) has no interest in governing.
Presser
The president’s press conference ran about an hour today. It seemed like each answer ran that long. The thrust was 1.) the Republicans better do their job and raise taxes and 2.) Malia and Sasha are more responsible than Congress. Number 2 I agree with.
Twitter Flasher
Turns out Weiner did send those naughty bit pics. Pathetic but not as pathetic as 2000 page bills nobody reads.
Manic Depression is a Frustrating Mess
In a pop culture that absolves all sorts of bad behavior with a trip to the Betty Ford Clinic and a weepy Oprah appearance, Charlie Sheen is a breath of fresh air. At least that’s the generous way of looking at it. Here’s Brendan O’Neill quoted by Nick Gillespie in Reason:
“…Sheen is rebelling against the super-conformist modern narrative of weak individuals who need to be saved by psycho-priests.”
Or maybe he really is mentally ill. That seems to be the attraction to the major networks. Step right up and see the Crazy Man! They’ve broken the final TV taboo – exploiting the sick.
Stay tuned for the next reality show, Celebrity Pustules. Sick.








