Monthly Archives: July 2008

Review: Serenity Found

Posted on 2008 July 16 by mongreldogs

Serenity Found: More Unauthorized Essays on Joss Whedon’s Firefly Universe edited by Jane Espenson Rating: 3 out of 5 What can I say? Meh. Another collection of essays (following the superior Finding Serenity) discoursing on the deep meanings to be … Continue reading →

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It’s Funny Because It’s True…

Posted on 2008 July 14 by mongreldogs

… and it hurts so much for exactly the same reason: This cartoon neatly sums up the amazing failure of American democracy over the past few years.

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What I’m Reading: 2008 July

Posted on 2008 July 13 by mongreldogs

This is the first in a regular series of posts meant more for myself than anyone else. I just want to keep a record of what I’m reading. So far in July: Public Enemies: The True Story of America’s Greatest … Continue reading →

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Health of the Republic: Down 7% to 5%

Posted on 2008 July 11 by mongreldogs

I’ve been meaning to write this post for a little while but net issues have been keeping me away. In any event, the recent passage of the so-called “FISA reform” (now with telecom immunity!) has sent the Health of the … Continue reading →

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