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Our talk about the election the other day got me thinking about the issue of electability, which is something I wish nobody thought about. In fact, I’m beginning to think that “electability” is usually just a proxy for other concerns that for some reason we can’t seem to get at directly. John Edwards, clawing for [...]

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"Our Common Cloud" by Eric Baus [ 1:03 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

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Travis might have convinced you that I’m really into politics, but don’t let him fool you. I’m not one of those Iowans. Well, at least I wasn’t ’till this year. Maybe it’s because I’m older and more mature (18!), or maybe it’s because the candidates are more fascinating this year (Chris Dodd’s hair!). Whatever it [...]

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"Another Comment on the Text" by Noah Eli Gordon (after David Shapiro) [ 1:15 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

"Commentary Text Commentar Text Commentary Text" by David Shapiro (read by Noah Eli Gordon) [ 1:18 ] Play Now | Play in Popup

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Instead of looking back on the glory days of 2007 like a couple of sad old pillars of salt, Weird Deer Correspondents Eric Baus and F.J. Bergmann share their hopes and dreams for 2008. Eric Baus: As of December 31st, 6:44 PM Denver time, I’m excited about reading all of these 11 books and chapbooks [...]

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