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Inside The Monster
Taking In and Taking On The 2008 Democratic National Convention
Behind the scenes—and the insanity—of the Democratic National Convention.
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Thoughts On The RNC
Above all, I wish I were there. Next time around, fuck the donkey–I’m riding the elephant. A few thoughts: 1.) Don’t believe the signs. I noticed this at the Democratic Convention in Denver and I’m sure the same applies in St. Paul: even the crummy, hand-drawn signs are handed out by the campaigns. I saw […]
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DNC Day 3
A quick follow to Amy’s post: Just got out of the Pepsi Center where Hillary suspended the procedural rules to nominate Obama. I was with the Oregon delegation at the time. Quite a surprise when Clinton entered the arena, and of course, everyone went fucking bananas. Her preemptive wrapping of the nomination may be a […]
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DNC Day 2
Where the Mercury fits in the Global Media Pecking Order… Holy shit–this Democratic Convention thing is really starting to spin. Let’s start with last night and run quickly through the hurricane. Ted Kennedy’s pseudo-surprise appearance was somewhat emotional, seeing as how his crackling voice was barely strong enough at times to keep up. Michelle Obama’s […]
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From The Democratic Convention
Oh Good God. Here we are, in Denver. Passed the perimeter and through all of the security checkpoints–it’s sort of like the airport TSA’s, only with bigger dudes and more guns. And so I found my perch inside the Pepsi Center for this Democratic Convention. It’s up in the 300 level, but I’m not complaining. […]
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Once More with Feeling
The Tallest Man On Earth
The Tallest Man on Earth and Dylan, redux.
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Champagne Pop
Dykeritz’s Bubbles Never Stop
There is no end to the bubbly pop of Dykeritz.
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Rolling Thunder
The Shrines’ Flaming Medicine
King Khan and the Shrines bring the rock ‘n’ roll chaos to America. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
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Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
A Succinct Review for the Discerning Cinephile
First things first: Lord, Save Us from Your Followers is a documentary that defends Christians, and it’s made by Christians. “We’re not all unwavering zealot dicks!” it shouts. But the rest of us godless heathens already knew that, right? And we certainly don’t need Dan Merchant, a self-described evangelical and Portlander, making the case. That’d […]
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Short and Sweet
Times New Viking’s Sugar Teeth
“Holy shit!” he barked, bouncing back toward the record player. “We’re listening to that one again!” And if he hadn’t, I would’ve reset the needle myself. The song playing over and over was Times New Viking’s “Teenage Lust!” and it rang from those ratty speakers as if specifically tailored to fit that exact moment. It […]
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Once More With Feeling
The Best Rapper Alive
We were outside having coffee and the Times was spread out over the table. The arts section held a collage of performers and a story about summer concerts. I pointed to Lil Wayne, “This is the one I’m for.” “Who’s that?” my friend asked. “What!? It’s Lil Wayne!” I held my tongue. Usually I say, […]