Year 2005

Truth In Automobile Advertising

Auto Week has a very funny discussion thread on “Slogans Automakers Should Have Used.” There are some beauts there, including: Honda: So bland you can safely recommend our entire line to your mother. The New 5-Series: We fixed the E39…

Sophisticated Political Discourse

I’m no psychologist, but in my experience, the best way to win an argument is to avoid making vulgar statements about the other side. “F*** the small businessman” isn’t exactly a great rallying cry and is likely to turn off…

Inquiring Minds Like Mine Want To Know

A pressing question of great import: What, precisely, defines “Classic Rock”? I ask because 102.9 WMGK, “Philly’s ‘only’ Classic Rock station” plays many, many things I wouldn’t classify as “classic,” let alone “rock.” For instance, while Lynard Skynard and Led…

Bolton, Brooks And Big Sticks

David Brooks has a very interesting column in today’s NYT highlighting the real reasons behind the Democrats’ opposition to John Bolton’s nomination. It’s a matter of political philosophy and what the chater of the UN really and truly means –…