Ordinary Sunday Brunch: Culture Quick Links
Ordinary Sunday Brunch is Ordinary Times cultural quick links for you enjoyment. This week; music, art, history, food, and religion.
Monthly Archive: August 2018
John McCain and the “Lakeville Moment”
John McCain will be remembered for many things, but I will remember what he did in Minnesota a decade ago.
Social Science and Fiction: Interlude
Last time, I promised you I would write a bit about microfoundations. I will not be doing that today. I apologize for breaking my promise, but it is to my great sorrow that I must digress. Instead of the planned topic, I will revisit motivation. More specifically, I will revisit my own motivation for the campaign I am running right now.
The John McCain Character Test
The news that Sen. John McCain will no longer seek medical treatment for his illness brings about a chance to use the sometimes controversial Senator as a test of character. Not his, ours.
Apple Lays Down Some Foundation
It’s happening! And for once, I am sorry not to be an Apple consumer. After years of false starts, both at the movies and on TV, Isaac Asimov’s Foundation just got a 10-episode, direct-to-series...
Michael Cohen’s Recipe for Impeachment Pie
I believe the Cohen revelations raise the likelihood of impeachment precipitately. Given the new conditions what is the most likely outcome of this reality show. Will Trump get voted off the island? I see three recipes – all of them fraught.
Linky Friday: Truth and Lies
Linky Friday is Ordinary Time’s Friday tradition of compiling links from around the world and across the web straight to you. This week truth, lies, gray areas, and consequences, with a soundtrack to match. Read, share, and enjoy.
New Jersey Governor Ends Bear Hunting on State Lands
On Tuesday, New Jersey’s governor took the first step in keeping his campaign promise to end bear hunting in his state.
Letter From The Editor: On Commenting Culture
Thank you for reading and participating. There are some changes afoot.
The Plague of the Acolytes
But now we have groups, not new just louder and more visible, that we should not be labelling with the traditional terms at all. If we do, I propose repurposing a very old term for this rising class of political beings: the acolytes.
Rep. Duncan Hunter and Wife Indicted
There was another indictment of note in the deluge of legal news yesterday, this time in California. Rep. Duncan Hunter and his wife are subject to a 60-count indictment including wire fraud and campaign finance violations.
Asia Argento is Probably a Rapist. And Probably a Victim.
Asia Argento is a director and an actor, but to many she is better known for two things: being the girlfriend of the late and beloved Anthony Bourdain, and one of the first women to accuse Harvey Weinstein of rape. As recent headlines have revealed, she is also an accused rapist.
Manafort Found Guilty on 8 Counts, Mistrial on Remaining 10
Paul Manafort, the one-time Trump campaign manager on trial for bank fraud and tax charges related to his overseas consulting work, was found guilty on 8 counts. The guilty verdicts include 5 Charges of tax fraud, 1 charge of hiding a foreign bank account, and 2 charges of bank fraud.
Michael Cohen Surrenders As Part of Plea Deal
Michael Cohen is in custody. The long time attorney, confidante, and alleged “fixer” for President Trump has surrendered ahead of a hearing reportedly to enter a plea deal.
UNC Bids Silent Sam A Not So Fond Farewell
UNC’s Silent Sam has come down, much to the consternation of the racists who wanted him to continue standing.
