Daily Archive: August 1, 2014

Ten Second News / The League

August 1, 2014

Not Only Are They Idiots, They Think We Are Too.

Memory is a tricky thing.

Law / Not a Potted Plant

August 1, 2014

In Which I Change My Mind About Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Burt Likko was going to offer a mild criticism of The Notorious RBG. Then he thought again.

American Politics / The League

August 1, 2014

Why the House Should Follow Through and Sue President Obama

This week’s move by John Boehner to sue the President for his use of executive order is dishonest, cynical, cowardly, and eye-rolling hypocritical.

But, says Tod Kelly, it’s also necessary.

August 1, 2014

Lost in Spain: “The Sun Also Rises”

My forebears can beat up your literary icons

Linky / Not a Potted Plant

August 1, 2014

Linky Friday: Tech Edition

Will Truman was unable to do Linky Friday this week, so Mad Rocket Scientist pinch hit with a special technology-based edition!

Mindless Diversions / Weekend

August 1, 2014

Weekend!

Holy cow! Is tomorrow Friday already?

Indeed it is.

Editor Picks

Weekend Plans Post: Pantherine Vandals

March 27, 2025

James Joyce's Ulysse

POETS Day! On James Joyce’s Ulysses with a Few Poems Thrown In

October 6, 2023

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