The state of politics is embarrassing in a way that would make even Nero's asshole pucker.  I guarantee that were that particular emperor around today, even his fiddle finger would've hit a sour note as he wrote an evolving soundtrack for our slow and sure descent into history's long list of failed experiments ( Read more... )

I just watched the first half of When the Levees Broke, Spike Lee's 4-part documentary on Hurricane Katrina and its immediate aftermath. A 'before' note: I hate Spike Lee. He's a self-serving egomaniac and most of his movies suck. But goddamn. I'd be lying if I said I didn't explode in crying fits every few minutes. In terms of catharsis it's ( Read more... )