Comrade Kevin's Chrestomathy

chres·tom·a·thy (kr-stm-th) n. pl. chres·tom·a·thies 1. A selection of literary passages, usually by one author. 2. An anthology used in studying a language. 3. Another damn stupid liberal blog

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Fascinating

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This Newsweek synopsis , an insider's view of the 2008 campaign is a fascinating read, if you haven't done so already. A kind of sur...

And In the End

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The McCain campaign never quite congealed. In that respect, it was not much different from Bob Dole's unsuccessful run in 1996. In an ...
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Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Finally!

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It's over. Now, let's get something done!
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Election Day

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I'm actually writing this post late on Monday evening, since I will be out and about most of Election Day getting a feel for the crowds ...
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Monday, November 03, 2008

Last Day

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Though I have been in DC now (technically Bethesda, MD) for two weeks, I've still been monitoring the news from back home via the intern...
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Sunday, November 02, 2008

The Past Is Never Dead. It's Not Even Past.

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There was a time when the past was seen as hopelessly old-fashioned, even bordering on barbaric. This was certainly the predominant view of...
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Saturday, November 01, 2008

Saturday Video

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Though mostly forgotten now, Space were for a time a modestly successful mid to late 90's indie rock group, even scoring some notice in ...
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Friday, October 31, 2008

Oh, How This Resonates with Me

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Looking back, in an effort to see myself as I was in those days, I am afraid I was not a very friendly or agreeable young man. I was carryi...
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Thursday, October 30, 2008

And The Seventh Brings Return

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I've got a lot to do today, so I don't have the time to write a detailed entry. I'll try to get to other peoples' blogs lat...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Awkward!

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In which I share an anecdote with all of you. Being approached by a woman who barely speaks English who could have been hitting on me, speak...
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

The Pause That Refreshes

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I had every intention of visiting the National Gallery of Art today, but I'll have to cut my trip back by a couple hours. They're c...
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Monday, October 27, 2008

If Obama Wins, Then What?

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Unlike many lefty bloggers, I jumped on board the Obama train almost from the beginning. I was swayed by his intellect, his ability to giv...
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Sunday, October 26, 2008

A Word of Thanks

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Thanks to all those who have left encouraging comments and wished me a happy birthday. I really do have the best readers in the world. I t...
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Movie Review: Breathless

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The seminal film of the French New Wave, Breathless is auteur director Jean-Luc Godard's first, and arguably best film. The editing i...
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Saturday, October 25, 2008

Saturday Video

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Weezer were the Lazarus of the mid 90's alternative scene. After a well-received debut in 1994, they released an almost universally pan...
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Friday, October 24, 2008

Birthday

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On this day, in which I turn aged twenty-eight, I find it appropriate that the financial markets are tanking. Having contemplated momentous...
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Thursday, October 23, 2008

A Few Thoughts on Our Nation's Capital

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DC is a town that takes itself very seriously. Since I take myself very seriously too, I seem to be an ideal fit. The city is teeming with...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

The First of Many Updates.

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Eventually as I get used to the daily routine I'll post longer entries. I've been on the ward now upstairs for a few hours and am b...
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

We Interrupt This Regularly Scheduled Blogging Hiatus

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So many stories to tell, so little time online to tell them. Suffice to say that I will be hospitalized in-patient here in Washington, DC, f...
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Sunday, October 19, 2008

Say Au Revior, Not Goodbye

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My flight out to DC leaves in a matter of a few hours, and so I'm pausing briefly to let you all know that I'm finally heading out W...
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