Does Facebook turn us into narcissists? Apparently not,
although I don’t think its dark side is fully understood yet, and that it may
have already seen its finest hour. As my circle of friends grows, my usage has
diminished.
More candidates for next week’s presidential election in Egypt; a Mubarak crony and a Nasserite. Worldwide is optimistic, me, not so much. What
can go wrong with the army running it and an undercurrent of religious fervor?
Austerity does not seem like the way to get the economy moving, but politicians and voters have no appetite for spending. Can’t we find
a metaphor that we can all rally behind? If I could print money that the
Chinese were happy to take in exchange for consumer goods I might not have to watch
household spending so closely.
The social significance of Magic Johnson. Bigger than you
might think. Supported Hillary over Obama in 2008. Doesn’t say much. But his
accomplishments are myriad and laudable.
Garrison Keillor on travel. I always enjoy his writing but
cannot abide his radio show. I wonder
why that is.
I didn't say I was optimistic. I said that it's nice to have an election in which the winner is not necessarily decided ahead of time.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way about Keillor. I used to really enjoy the radio show, but overtime I started liking it less, to the point where I just can't stand it any more. I think the "wholesome midwesterners having some good ol'-fashioned radio fun" shtick ran out of juice a long time ago. (see also: "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me")
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