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Stalking Sarah Palin

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Luke Ford

I find that Slate.com’s Jack Shafer often articulates my inchoate instincts about journalism. I only have vague feelings about a lot of issues until Jack Shafer spells things out for me. I’m often accused of obsession in my blogging. It’s … Continue reading →

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Luke Ford’s Grotto! Kids Will Love It!

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Luke Ford

A friend who’s converting to Judaism emails me: "I was talking to my mom on the phone just now, trying to explain to her what a sukkah is. I told her it was like a hut, a temporary dwelling place, … Continue reading →

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Dennis Prager’s Contempt For ABC Anchor Charles Gibson

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Luke Ford

Dennis says on his radio show today: "My contempt for Charlie Gibson is deep." "Charlie Gibson reinforced the belief that Republicans are running against Democrats and the news media. "This was not an interview. It was an attempt to get … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama Pretends To Be Julius Caesar

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Luke Ford

Jack Shafer writes: "Grandiose visuals—I’m thinking of those aired last night as Barack Obama pretended to be Julius Caesar at the Colosseum, collecting accolades from the people after smashing the Gauls—short-circuit even the most jaded voters’ cognitive functions. The only … Continue reading →

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Increasing Your Social Status

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Luke Ford

Jack Shafer writes: "What is Facebook but the Federal Reserve Bank of social currency? And it’s all social currency you can use! Like cocktail chatter, a Facebook posting—be it a link, a list, a photo, or travel plans—conveys the message, … Continue reading →

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