Genghis
- : New York, NY
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- : Yes
- : Democrat
- : I'm a freelance software developer who went to grad school for philosophy and a New Yorker who grew up in Iowa. Go figure.
American Politics and Nietzsche's Will To Power
This world is the will to power -- and nothing besides.-- Nietzsche, The Will to PowerNietzsche has argued that the will to power, the will to not only survive but to dominate, is the fundamental driving force of all life....more »
Posted on May 15, 2008 6:10 PM
Clinton's Real Electability Powerpoint
This is rather alarming. Apparently, the "electability" powerpoint that Clinton sent out to House Dems was a decoy. Select uncommitted superdelegates obtained a very different pointpoint. I've managed to obtain a leaked copy and posted it here. Please check it...more »
Posted on May 9, 2008 3:04 PM
The End Has Begun
A couple of days ago, I argued that after Tuesday, the race would essentially be over because there would no longer be a way for Clinton to win the popular vote, her only remaining plausible argument for superdelegates to vote...more »
Posted on May 7, 2008 2:16 AM
The Beginning of the End (Or How I Learned To Love The Math)
I've declared repeatedly since the PA primary that this race is over soon after May 6th. Despite the high anxiety of Obama supporters and all the talk of Clinton momentum, I stand by this projection. My reason for saying so...more »
Posted on May 4, 2008 6:17 PM
OBAMA GETS ANOTHER SUPERDELEGATE
Representative P.J. Urbinato of N. Carolina has just endorsed Obama...more »
Posted on May 2, 2008 2:24 PM
Better Reader Posts
This post is not about elections or trolls. It was inspired/provoked by several factors:1) A series of awful Clinton-hate posts in the recommended list, devoid of substance, objectivity, and journalistic value2) An eloquent post by roo_P imploring bloggers, particularly Obama...more »
Posted on May 1, 2008 10:45 PM
Is Hillary Behind My Brain Dysfunction?
Have you been feeling "fuzzy" lately? Blinded by passion? Addled by rage? Do you find yourself ranting about MSM unfairness and the well-known bias of certain TPM staffers? (I won't name any names but it rhymes with "Breg Bargent".) Do...more »
Posted on April 29, 2008 2:37 PM
TPM-aholics Election Fundraiser
Hi folks. Last week, many of you joined the TPM-aholics group at my.barackobama.com (mybo). We're now up to 83 members. For those of you who missed the thread, I set up the group to help TPM cafe members meet up...more »
Posted on April 27, 2008 2:27 PM
How To Be Tough: A Primer
1) Say "I'm tough". Say it a lot. Also, use the word "fight" in every other sentence.2) Promise not to quit. Ever. Consequences be damned.3) Compare yourself to tough historical figures. Like Rocky. 4) Do not apologize. Tough people don't...more »
Posted on April 26, 2008 1:48 PM
Live From New York (and Los Angeles)
In case anyone missed it, I posted a thread last night encouraging TPM readers to join the new TPM-aholics group at my.barackobama.com in order to organize for the to-be-determined Democratic nominee (not naming names) and connect up off-line.We're kicking off...more »
Posted on April 22, 2008 7:52 PM
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Bee, I think you're right this time. I disagreed with you on the other occasion only because I thought that post was good natured and that Glad would take it in stride. But these criticisms of Seaton are more mean spirited.
I defended the Seaton critics from artappraiser's separate condemnation upthread, but that was for a different reason. I should have spoken against ganging up on a poster as you have. Thanks for the comment.
Posted at May 17, 2008 3:56 PM in response to TPM is not Reddit, Please keep it that way. Thank you.
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The mybo technology sucks. Even "young" techies like me find it hard to use. It's not really for chatting in any case. More for connecting people and organizing events.
Posted at May 17, 2008 3:35 PM in response to TPM is not Reddit, Please keep it that way. Thank you.
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I might add that the only tpm members that I truly can't stand are the half-hispanic edwards-loving fence sitters
Posted at May 17, 2008 3:32 PM in response to TPM is not Reddit, Please keep it that way. Thank you.
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Actually, no offense, but I would have pegged you at 16 pixels.
I try not to gum up substantive discussions with recreational banter, but the temptation can be difficult to resist. That's how I conduct off-line conversations as well. Perhaps we should color code our comments according to level of substance.
I'm glad that you appreciate my shirt, but having just announced that you're having vision problems, I'm thinking that you might not be the best champion. (Sorry, I make light of things. I am sorry to hear about your vision problems, and I hope they're not interfering too much with your life.)
Posted at May 17, 2008 2:50 PM in response to TPM is not Reddit, Please keep it that way. Thank you.
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Art, Seaton doesn't particularly bother me, but while I'm sure that his Clinton allegiances are a factor in the disdain, those who have complained about him on this thread have shown themselves to be capable of appreciating alternative voices, and these are not the kind of folks to recommend anti-Hillary rants. I think that you're being dismissive of their criticisms.
Posted at May 17, 2008 1:34 PM in response to TPM is not Reddit, Please keep it that way. Thank you.
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My kingdom for a preview-and-edit function.
I meant "don't sell yourself short"
Posted at May 17, 2008 1:29 PM in response to TPM is not Reddit, Please keep it that way. Thank you.
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Skyrocketing oil costs could wreak havoc on the pocketbooks of people who spend a high percentage of their income on transportation and food, and it could lead to stagflation in the wider economy. The price should be allowed to rise but gently, gently.
Posted at May 17, 2008 1:28 PM in response to Over a Barrel
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I'm not a high-quality commenter
Don't see yourself short with self-deprecation, eliyah. Your comments are content-rich and appreciated.
That said, I've never really understood why people care about stupid (or private) comments. They're so easy to ignore. Most posts have several threaded conversations going, some interesting, some inane. The private remarks in particular help people to form relationships, which I've found to be one of the nice things about TPM.
Posted at May 17, 2008 1:24 PM in response to TPM is not Reddit, Please keep it that way. Thank you.
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If it's not converted to dollars and cents, it doesn't matter. When alternatives literally cost less than oil, corporations and investors will pour money into them (as they have already started to do to an extent because of the current price increases). Until then, all we've got are government grants and scattered enthusiasts with solar panels on their houses.
Posted at May 17, 2008 1:11 PM in response to Over a Barrel
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Jason, as an Obama-supporter who has ridiculed Clinton and (occasionally) Obama on this site, I can assure you that there are plenty of uptight, thin-skinned Obama supporters here and that while there are uptight, thin-skinned Clinton supporters here too, bslev most certainly is not one of them. I have real respect for him and a few other intelligent Clinton supporters (such as artappraiser who is also on this thread) for sticking it out at TPM because while there are some brilliant, thoughtful Obama supporters here, there has truly been an overwhelming volume of Hillary hate the past few months. If you haven't seen it, I can only conclude that you haven't been paying attention.
Posted at May 17, 2008 12:53 PM in response to TPM is not Reddit, Please keep it that way. Thank you.
