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smuggle the uncomfortable

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Dave

“The contradictory works of storied illustrator Norman Rockwell resonate in an age of anxiety”, or so the article began. Well enough anyway. But downhill from there. There is a process of historical revisionism underway that seeks to place Rockwell solidly … Continue reading →

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Jack in a box; fiddler on a casino roof

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Dave

Jack Abramoff, at least superficially, appears like a contradiction.Its a fusion of political ideology and religion. He manages to brainwash himself. An ostensibly religious and devout man immersed in the world of political lobbying at the highest level or the … Continue reading →