croatoan

I think this all started when it was pointed out that the number who disagreed at the time was damn few. croatoan Says:

Matthew Yglesias » The Strange Case of Woodrow Wilson 2009

The Proclaimers song was re-released on the Benny and Joon soundtrack, if I remember correctly. croatoan Says:

Matthew Yglesias » The Ultimate Nineties Alt-Rock Playlist 2007

If the USA circa 2007 actually exhibited the problems associated with Spanish Republicanism circa 1936 would you, too, be tempted by the idea that we a dose of Francoism? croatoan Says:

Matthew Yglesias » Tea Party Time 2007

Your point about how phrases are (mis) remembered well taken – the key point being how well the reinterpretation meets the narrative need of the appropriator. croatoan Says:

Matthew Yglesias » The Israel Analogy 2007

Disarming this nuclear threat by peaceful means is certainly preferrable to the use of force, but rogue nuclear powers really do need to be dealt with. croatoan Says:

Matthew Yglesias » Stirring Up Trouble 2007

Thanks for pointing out that terrorist does mean “someone who attacks the good guys.” croatoan Says:

Matthew Yglesias » “Terrorists” 2007

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Do they really believe that abortion is murder? 2006

I don’t know if a McCaw could do it, but I feel confident about an African Grey. croatoan Says:

Matthew Yglesias » Bye, Bye, Bartlett 2007

The “pimp hand” must be calloused after vigorously rubbing Bush’s codpiece for six years. croatoan Says:

Matthew Yglesias » Too Little, Too Late 2007

The rock-paper-scissors element of playoff basketball shouldn’t be overlooked. croatoan Says:

Matthew Yglesias » Western Conference 2007