Archive for the 'bread and circuses' Category
The S.S. United States as a Giant Metaphor
Photo by Shaporama
I popped off a snotty, sarcastic piece about the SS United State, a once-luxurious ocean liner rotting on the piers in Philly:
The S.S. United States Casino: a unique metaphor for USA in the 21st century: where suckers go to lose all their money chasing after get rich schemes, never realizing that the [...]
Max Blumenthal and the Moron Brigades
I’ve given Blumenthal grief in the past for some of his sillier claims about Toby Keith, but this journey to the center of the idiot is brilliant.
The young woman talking about Glenn Beck is particularly creepy, and the “English only” gentleman..well, you’ll just have to watch it.
I’ve had some thoughts bubbling away about this berzerk [...]
Poor Little Rich Boys: AIG, Merrill Executives Harrassed at Home
At least they have homes to go to.
The A.I.G. executive who was nicknamed “Jackpot Jimmy” by a New York tabloid walked up the driveway toward his bay-windowed house in Fairfield, Conn., on Thursday afternoon. “How do I feel?” said the executive, James Haas, repeating the question he had just been asked. “I feel horrible. This [...]
BOB CASEY’S WHINING GUTLESS LETTER TO AIG
Bob Casey’s office sent me a copy of the letter he wrote to AIG. It is also posted at his website. It makes an art form of gutlessness and cowardice.
March 17, 2009
Mr. Edward M. Liddy
Chairman and CEO
American International Group, Inc.
70 Pine Street
New York, NY 10270
Dear Mr. Liddy:
I write today to convey my outrage over [...]
Penn/Nutter Budget Forums: Impressions of a Farce
It seems the only mainstream coverage of the last night’s bduget forum, the first of four, is on one of the daily News’ blogs, which speaks to the growing irrelevance of Philadelphia Media Holdings.
From the outset, I’ve been concerned that the forums were going to be an exercise in predetermined outcomes, as a friend who [...]
While Millions Starve, Philadelphia Wallows in Gluttony
This normally isn’t the kind of thing I pay attention to but given the global calamity, the already disgusting Wing Bowl is even more nauseating than usual.
Media coverage has grown to the point where every one of the major Philadelphia television stations has covered the event. The ABC, CBS and Fox affiliates all aired live [...]
