Daily Archives: December 7, 2008

Mommy, What’s a Newspaper?

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Santi Tafarella

This morning, I took a quick browse at a Sunday newspaper—and realized that the last time I’d actually looked at a newspaper was about four months ago, in the late SUMMER. I used to read the newspaper everyday; now I’ve become conscious that … Continue reading →

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Offended?

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Santi Tafarella

Tough. I like this quote of Nietzsche’s as a response to those who would feign to protect sensibilities or feelings by censoring speech: Life is hard to bear, but do not affect to be so delicate. Source: Quotation at the beginning … Continue reading →

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The Apollonian Armored vs. Tarty Nude Dionysian Graces: A Lucas Cranach Painting from 1530

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Santi Tafarella

I think that Camille Paglia would like this painting—with its sheeny, armored Apollonian males and naughty nudie graces. These two males have paused, dangerously, in the pagan wilderness, and like Mars, are about to be relieved of their clothes by these clearly … Continue reading →

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Just How Smart is Barack Obama?: Hanging Out With Nobel Laureates Smart

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Santi Tafarella

It’s no secret that Barack Obama has surrounded himself with very powerful intellectual lamps—and appointed a bevy of Ivy League graduates to his cabinet. But does Obama himself have the emotional balance and intellect to challenge the elite expert opinions … Continue reading →

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