And it's going to get busier, but thought I'd point out a few things I read today:
1. Great article by Kevin Phillips about how the GOP has turned into America's first religious party, while keeping the oil interests and Wall Street happy. Prepare to be depressed. He also has a book out I want to find time to read.
We have had small-scale theocracies in North America before -- in Puritan New England and later in Mormon Utah. Today, a leading power such as the United States approaches theocracy when it meets the conditions currently on display: an elected leader who believes himself to speak for the Almighty, a ruling political party that represents religious true believers, the certainty of many Republican voters that government should be guided by religion and, on top of it all, a White House that adopts agendas seemingly animated by biblical worldviews.2. The Moz has a new album out this week. So do the Lollapalooza-headlining Flaming Lips. To say I'm anxiously anticipating these releases would be an understatement, especially looking forward to the political undertones/commentary of the Lips' new release.
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The potential interaction between the end-times electorate, inept pursuit of Persian Gulf oil, Washington's multiple deceptions and the financial crisis that could follow a substantial liquidation by foreign holders of U.S. bonds is the stuff of nightmares. To watch U.S. voters enable such policies -- the GOP coalition is unlikely to turn back -- is depressing to someone who spent many years researching, watching and cheering those grass roots.
3. Lastly, an article about The Raconteurs, which makes me even more anxious for their new album. Absolutely love that first single.
That's it for now. Hopefully more later, as time permits.
An afterthought: Less than 12 hours to opening day for the Cubs. I have no idea what to expect from them this year, but I know can't wait to see Juan Pierre batting lead off and playing center field
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