http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/03/12/the-more-monster-the-better/ An eclectic journal exploring the intersections of culture and politics, art and the free market, technology and science Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:44:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7-beta3 hourly 1 http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/03/12/the-more-monster-the-better/comment-page-1/#comment-1275 Paul M Davis Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:21:25 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/03/12/the-more-monster-the-better/#comment-1275 Yeah, it either takes political theater to another level, or demonstrates that they care enough to not be wholly cynical about their positions. I'd like to believe the latter. Yeah, it either takes political theater to another level, or demonstrates that they care enough to not be wholly cynical about their positions. I’d like to believe the latter.

]]> http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/03/12/the-more-monster-the-better/comment-page-1/#comment-1273 ncm Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:49:49 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/03/12/the-more-monster-the-better/#comment-1273 Also, many of the Eastern European and Central Asian parliaments where, sometimes, "winning the argument" means your opponent is unconscious. But, isn't that what real democracy looks like? It's easier to believe that they care. Also, many of the Eastern European and Central Asian parliaments where, sometimes, “winning the argument” means your opponent is unconscious. But, isn’t that what real democracy looks like? It’s easier to believe that they care.

]]> http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/03/12/the-more-monster-the-better/comment-page-1/#comment-1242 Paul M Davis Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:22:00 +0000 http://isgreaterthan.net/2008/03/12/the-more-monster-the-better/#comment-1242 Let's not forget the British Parliament, which may be the most entertaining thing to watch on CSPAN. It's all high-minded bloviating and put-downs like only the Brits can muster--"THE MAN FROM SURREY TAKES EXCEPTION TO THAT STATEMENT!" Plus, there's as much audience participation as the WWE. Let’s not forget the British Parliament, which may be the most entertaining thing to watch on CSPAN. It’s all high-minded bloviating and put-downs like only the Brits can muster — “THE MAN FROM SURREY TAKES EXCEPTION TO THAT STATEMENT!” Plus, there’s as much audience participation as the WWE.

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