Daily Archive: January 18, 2015

/// January 18, 2015

Wherein we might find common ground in the “college is/isn’t for everyone” debate

Gabriel Conroy responds to Megan McArdle’s critique of Obama’s “college for everyone” pitch.

/// January 18, 2015

More on Unions

Damn you “comments closed”! Let me now abuse my power to respond to some comments from my Union Rep post.

/// January 18, 2015

Black Mirror 101, “The National Anthem”

Black Mirror’s first episode, National Anthem, isn’t really the Twilight Zone-esque sci-fi show it claims to be. But it might be the best political/social satire ever produced for television. Spoilers herein, as well as disturbing sexual content. By Tod Kelly.

/// January 18, 2015

Sunday!

The whole “Huh. I’m surprised that they got this guy to play a bit part” thing.

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