I watch the ripples change their size
But never leave the stream
Of warm impermanence
And so the days float through my eyes
But still the days seem the same
And these children that you spit on
As they try to change their worlds
Are immune to your consultations
They're quite aware of what they're goin' through

Friday, August 29, 2008

Literate Wrathfulness

Before I get into the political stuff (are you getting tired of it? Well, today is a slightly lighter treatment) Todd Wheeler is reminding everybody that there's only two more days to get your summer reading done to enter his contest. Get crackin'!

And now back to the political stuff.

Last night, in his acceptance speech, Obama correctly used the five-syllable adverb "inextricably," in a political speech, in the middle of a sentence, without pausing, emphasising, or tripping over the word. He would get my vote for that reason only (there are other reasons for me to vote for him).

Muy impresionado. We have a literate candidate. And the villagers rejoice.

Also, Gustov is steaming toward landfall, most likely somewhere around New Orleans a few days after Katrina's third anniversary, and a few days before the Republican National Convention, bringing the national spotlight back to the aftermath of Katrina (also notice the updated response to this storm as compared to the non-preparedness of Katrina's landfall). If Katrina hit New Orleans as God's wrath against the city for allowing a Gay Pride Parade that would have happened the next weekend, just what message is God sending us this time? If you live by the sword, expect to have the pointy end coming back at you.

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