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
Who Wants to Be the President of Hell?new
It seems like only two years ago the presidential campaign started -- because that's how long it was: two years ago. Those two years end Tuesday night, but with a bang, or apocalypse?
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Ken Layne |
10-31-2008 |
Commentary
Joe Biden is My Lovernew
I, like God, love me some Old Handsome Joe. There is a true kindness, a true goodness, which he wields like a weapon, hiding that big sexy brain behind his Simple Joe grin, and rope-a-doping 'em better than anybody I know.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Rebecca Schoenkopf |
10-03-2008 |
Commentary
Every Half Hour Brings a New Tidbit To Light About Sarah Palinnew
As an actual feminist, I have the great good joy of getting to determine what is and isn't sexist. Sexist: Asking whether Sarah Palin shouldn't be staying home with her baby and her other children. (And yes, I've heard you asking just that.) Not sexist: Pointing out that Sarah Palin is an utter twit.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Rebecca Schoenkopf |
09-05-2008 |
Commentary
Commie Girl: Happy Birthday U.S.A.!new
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, masters of evil John Yoo and David Addington pop back up, like Jason or a platter of undercooked pork, to tell the U.S. Congress how much they'd really like to take that water and pour it over your blindfolded and Saran-wrapped face.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Rebecca Schoenkopf |
07-07-2008 |
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
McCain's Baghdad Spring Breaknew
Several U.S. senators also made a "fact-finding" trip to Iraq this week, but it was McCain who got all the attention, as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee and as a longtime supporter of the invasion, occupation, and surge.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
03-21-2008 |
Commentary
Democratic Primary Follows Spitzer into Meaninglessnessnew
It wasn't just Governor Spitzer's career that melted down last week. The entire Democratic Party primary process melted down right along with him.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
03-21-2008 |
Commentary
Snitching on Client 9new
Eliot Spitzer has exited the public stage, but he leaves plenty of questions behind. We're particularly interested to learn how the whole investigation fell into place, and what role, if any, political interference may have played in bringing down one of the top enemies of corporate America.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
03-14-2008 |
Commentary
3rd Degree: Samantha Powernew
The foreign policy expert and now-departed Obama aide on rethinking Iraq, suicide bombers, and Clinton vs. Obama.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Alfred Lee |
03-07-2008 |
Politics
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
Go Home Ralphnew
While John McCain clinched the Republican nomination this week, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will likely be battling for the Democratic mantle for another six weeks at least. The message is clear: voters are engaged. No others need apply.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
03-07-2008 |
Commentary
Hillary's Idea of Funnew
Or, how the once favored candidate resembles the most loathed girl on campus.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumpel |
02-29-2008 |
Commentary
Election '08: Word Playnew
If Obama borrows a few good lines from his friend, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, it may become fodder for the increasingly desperate Clinton campaign, but it doesn't explain the doubling of Democratic voter turnout or his 10 straight victories.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
02-22-2008 |
Commentary
Questioning the Masquerade of Barack Obamanew
Like all successful products, he has a "pitch" related directly to his biographical novelty.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
David Ehrenstein |
02-22-2008 |
Commentary
