Tag Archives: Newt Gingrich

the non-conforming rebel reactionary

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Dave

The mistake of confusing authenticity and populism. The kind of sentimental lynch-mob mentality that desires to wind back the clock in a misbegotten assumption of returning to a form of innocence, of untarnished simplicity that characterized America; a kind of … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature Article, Ideas/Opinion, Modern Arts/Craft | Tagged Andrew Potter, david reevely Ottawa citizen, george tooker, irving norman, joseph heath rebel sell, kate heartfield ottawa citizen, Larry O'Brien Ottawa mayor, Newt Gingrich, Raphael Soyer, Rob Ford Toronto mayor | Leave a comment

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 →