The Economist published a fantastic summary of today’s political climate in the United States. The British newspaper’s cover story discusses the causes and effects of the apparent implosion of the American conservative movement:
The right’s hidden strength lies in its conservative base. America is almost unique in possessing a vibrant conservative movement. Every state boasts [...]

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So the best film of 2006, by far, was Borat. As you probably know, the man who plays the title character — Sacha Baron Cohen — almost never appears in the media out of character.
But on today’s Fresh Air from WHYY, Terry Gross interviews the creator of Ali G, Bruno, and, of course, Borat. [...]

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Michigan/Ohio War Timeline
Many of you have heard me discuss how I still hold a grudge against Ohio for a number of reasons. One of them was that we fought a war a few centuries ago. Michigan won. And we continue to win. Boo-ya.

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Detroit News — Flying Cars
As my raging roommate often says, “Good Luck with All That.”

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