Letters to the Editor
Published Letters: 9
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Maher NAILS it
[Read the article: The Democrats' best slogan: "Bush lost the war"]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Maher NAILS it.
This election is about the destiny of this country. Don't let it slide.
Fight the mindset: who cares when you are "free" and have "Desparate Housewives" and NASCAR?
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The Proper Result
[Read the article: This Modern World]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Of course, the proper result would have been to toss both the suits off the cliff instead.
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My bumperstickers
[Read the article: War Room contest: Pick the Democrats' bumper sticker]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Dems:
1. What's our government actually been doing recently? Vote Dem and find out.
2. Bring Justice Back to the Department. Vote Dem.
3. It Will Get Much Worse--unless you vote Democratic in 08.
4. Competence. Vote Dem.
5. We actually remember things. Democrats 08.
6. Abolish the Fourth Branch. Democrats in 08.
7. Is the country better off now than in January 2001? Vote Democratic in 08.
8. Let's Make Presidential Brush Clearing a Lower Priority. Dems in 08.
9. Two week presidential vacation limit per year. Vote Democratic.
10. Truth is important. Democrats in 08.
11. No presidential vacations until the troops come home. Vote Democratic in 2008.
12. Don't believe the lies. Dems in 08.
13. Tax cuts won't make you richer. Dems 08.
14. Invest in America. Dems 08.
15. Make your vote mean something. Dems in 08.
16. WWJD? Vote Democratic.
GOP:
1. Hate America? Vote Democrat.
2. GOP 08: Unless you want Bill back in the White House.
3. Vote Giuliani, you need never vote again.
4. Free Markets Solve Everything. Purchase GOP in 08.
5. Tax Cuts Solve Everything. GOP in 08.
6. Feeling Insecure and Spiteful? GOP 08.
7. Pray for Competence: GOP in 08.
8. Restore Competence, Honor and Dignity to the White House. GOP in 08.
9. Blind Faith Rulez! GOP in 08.
10. Can't Get Much Worse. Vote GOP.
11. 9/11/2001. 9/11. 911. NineEleven. Boo! GOP in 08.
12. Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. GOP 08.
13. We're much, much richer than you. GOP 08.
14. God wants us to rule America. GOP in 08.
15. Never Question Authority. Now Vote GOP, Peon.
16. Jesus Instructs You to Vote Republican.
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Everyone
[Read the article: The war president "at peace" with himself]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Everyone who ever voted for Bush is guilty.
Period.
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Look Outward, Grow Inward
[Read the article: I'm an existential artist. People just don't get me!]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]It's always difficult to resist the temptation to respond to such letters with a message of "get over yourself", "grow up" or some similar, distinctly unhelpful "advice". I was glad to see that Cary rightly resisted this temptation, as the knee-jerk, conservative and reactionary response that it is--akin to the frat-boy practice of spanking the pledges with the house paddle all the harder, for having had to say themselves "Thank you sir, may I have another?" just a short time ago.
It's all too easy to be cynical in this world, whether the adoption of a jaded viewpoint is intended to increase one's perceived "hipness" quotient or simply to prop up flagging self-esteem. As an artist, LW should stop being so concerned with being "original" and "creative" and instead focus on looking outward, being productive, giving to the artists' community and demonstrating her own originality and creativity--indeed, "living" it, if you will. Artists will ALWAYS need those who, by focusing on other issues, might be perceived as "normal." Those who--regardless of how LW or others might try--won't "get" her. Ever.
And that's perfectly fine and LW should be happy and thankful that it is so, since these folks (or, perhaps, those who "pretend they 'get' LW, but don't REALLY 'get' her") will spend the money and demonstrate the interest that will sustain her livelihood, regardless of the degree of success, financial and otherwise.
The art world unfortunately values too many of the same outward signs of "coolness" in the near term to be compared favorably to the so-called "normal" world in any meaningful sense.
Long term, however, such pretensions are pretty empty and do not offer much in terms of a legacy for any artist. Therefore, LW should concentrate on her work and vision, focus on those with whom she gets along and enjoys and cultivate those friendships well--whether "normal" or "creative." Variety is both useful and instructive. In the end, which is more satisfying? Being perceived as "hip and cool"--or being an artist appreciated for interesting and compelling work? By understanding the "other", LW would serve herself and her art well. She might find that it is more difficult (often MUCH more difficult) to resist the easy response of cynicism and a jaded outlook. More importantly, it is far more rewarding. LW, your art will thank you.
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Where, oh Where, are the Free Marketeers?
[Read the article: Bear Stearns: "Too interlinked to fail"]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I don't know about the rest of the readers here, but I have become concerned that that group of zealous advocates for "hands off" government have lately gone missing. Perhaps they've fallen and can no longer get up!
Of course, much like Bear Stearns, I am sure that the advocates of "non-interference" with the "invisible hand" are quietly thriving, secure and self-confident in their hardy self-reliance.
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My lord
[Read the article: We want a kid but don't think it's right to have one]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]LW and her husband (assuming the letter is credible) need to get out more. Too much school. Not enough hard knocks.
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What's Next? Giving Up His Vacations? For the love of pete....
[Read the article: The president's great sacrifice]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]What do people want from the man? He's the commander in chief for crying out loud! We can only imagine how hard it is to rubberstamp the decisions of the commanders in the field!
If the little people knew just how trying it is to resist the temptation of those verdant, well-manicured lawns, teaming with minimum-wage "illegals" (who are no doubt both on welfare and stealing really, really good american jobs from Skip and Buffy), they'd think twice about lobbing such fundamentally unfair canards. His game has probably slipped by double digits in the last few years!
What's next, giving up his month-long August vacations?!!?!! Be real, folks.
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John McCain: NOT READY for Prime Time
[Read the article: McCain's crazy debate gambit]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I have to agree with you, Joan. McCain looks desparate.
If McCain is a leader, can't he do both: debate on Friday AND work on the bailout issue? Isn't that the very essence of what we require and need in a President--someone who can multitask on complex issues AND communicate with the public?
McCain is not ready for prime time.