AltWeeklies Wire
Election '08: Truth, Justice, and the New American Waynew
The luxury liner of consumerism has smacked into the iceberg. Sarah Palin can cry "socialism" and let slip the dogs of McCarthy, but Republicans have burned even their most flimsy credibility. And yet President-Elect Obama is just a man. Can he actually save a grateful nation?
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
11-07-2008 |
Commentary
Che Won't Go Awaynew
In the 40 years since his murder by the CIA and elite Bolivian Rangers, Guevara has been fashioned into a unique bridge between radical politics and popular culture. In a paradox that would baffle Leon Trotsky, Che is simultaneously a universal symbol of resistance and an object of commercial merchandise.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
05-16-2008 |
Commentary
Election '08: As the World Churnsnew
The contest among Clinton, Obama, McCain, and Huckabee is our primary TV soap.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
03-07-2008 |
Commentary
Hillary Rodham Poppinsnew
In 2008, the American electorate might just be in the mood for another Margaret Thatcher.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
10-19-2007 |
Commentary
Fred Thompson is a Tall Man, But a Straw Candidatenew
Without demeaning Thompson's experience as a former senator, in the law and politics -- not to mention his forays into sleazy Washington lobbying -- I'm inclined to believe his current voter support stems merely from his being the Hollywood stereotype of an authority figure.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
10-05-2007 |
Commentary
The Infinite Electionnew
Can the people, let alone democracy, survive this constant campaigning?
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
08-24-2007 |
Politics
But I Play One on TVnew
Can democracy survive another election, or will absurdity win?
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
05-18-2007 |
Commentary
President Obama?new
It may be an extraordinary idea, but that's what we need.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
03-09-2007 |
Commentary
Bursting the Bush Bubblenew
If last year was like a trip into The Twilight Zone, 2007 could easily be more of the same.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
01-05-2007 |
Commentary
The Wailing of Whipped Weaselsnew
For at least one gleeful inebriate, forgive and forget are not on the post-election menu.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
11-17-2006 |
Commentary
Ming the Incompetentnew
The 2006 elections are all about the failed imperial ambitions of George W. Bush.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
11-03-2006 |
Politics
The Clinton Challengenew
Democrats should do like Bill and confront right-wing hits head on.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
10-06-2006 |
Commentary
Spooks and Laddersnew
The U.S. has another new chief at the CIA, but John Negroponte is really the man behind the curtain.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
06-09-2006 |
Politics
