Weblog, by Carl

I found an August 27th, 2005 post citing media coverage of Abraham Lincoln's presidency and making the obvious comparisons to the MSM's coverage and attitude toward the administration of George W. Bush.

I think it is worthwhile reading. I also think the blog's title is cute.

I read this on the web, a comment attached to a blog entry. I found it poignant. I try to be a polite listener in conversations, and it's surprising how often polite silence is incorrectly interpreted as acquiescence.

"Last year I was at a Christmas party where the most celebrated leftist in the city was loudly ranting on and on about the government and his desire to leave the wretched evil US.

"The very polite guest he happened to blabbing to, sort of nonchalantly reached inside his coat and while politely listening pulled out his checkbook. Still politely listening he started to write in the checkbook. Finally the blabber asked the polite listener (even if he wanted to engage in the conversation the blabber wouldn't have given him an opportunity -- if you get what I mean) what he was doing.

"The polite listener said deadly serious "I am writing you a check for a first class one way ticket to the country of your choice, really, anywhere you want" The loud blabber suddenly went completely silent."

I actually received the movie less than 3 days after I ordered it. I was not disappointed; it's a great independent film, very enjoyable, and is true to the spirit evoked by the short story source material. The dialogue was a little difficult to hear and understand in one or two scenes. I'm not sure whether it was the actor's thick accent, a poor microphone on the set, or the cheap speakers attached to my DVD player.