McCain on Biden: Should have, didn’t
If McCain hadn’t become Karl Rove’s sockpuppet, this is what he might have said in response to the selection of Joe Biden as Obama’s running mate: I congratulate my friend and colleague Joe Biden on...
View ArticleStar Spangled Obama
I like this video: You could take it as yet more feel-good Obama propaganda, which it is. Or you could take it as a celebration supporters are entitled to, which we are. Or, you could take it as...
View ArticleAmerican patriotism
Yesterday I had to explain to my startled children why their dad just about jumped out of his seat with joy when Pete Seeger showed up on stage. To those not of a particular generation and of a...
View ArticleWW II vets welcomed by airport passengers
I was in National Airport in DC yesterday and came upon this scene. The vets are being welcomed by passengers waiting for planes and by people who came especially for the event. It’s a trip sponsored...
View Article"Bridge of Spies" and Spielberg's American heroes
“Bridge of Spies” continues Steven Spielberg‘s conscious (?) attempt to refashion what it means to be an American hero. It’s impeccably made, beautifully acted, and a compelling story. It’s more muted...
View ArticleFive minutes of hope
What I find most remarkable about this exchange: So few conversations begin with the request for help changing one’s own mind. The post Five minutes of hope appeared first on Joho the Blog.
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