“The nation’s elite universities disdain honest intellectual inquiry, which is by its nature distrustful of authority, fiercely independent and often subversive.”

by Matt Burgess on December 9, 2008

One of the best articles you will read this week. Without a doubt. The multiple failures that beset the country, from our mismanaged economy to our shredded constitutional rights to our lack of universal health care to our imperial debacles (…)

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Bill Murray… new “It” boy out on town?

by Matt Burgess on December 8, 2008

Quite possibly the coolest thing I have ever read. Or, quite possibly the most heart-breaking, depending upon your point of view. It’s always hard to tell, with Bill Murray. At around 3:30 on the morning after Halloween, two dozen twentysomething (…)

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Speechwriters LLC – Naked and Stoned. Aah, how I’ve missed you.

by Matt Burgess on December 1, 2008

You know, it’s been quite a few years since I heard much from Speechwriters LLC. But word on the street is that they’re working on some material, so here’s hoping. Anyway. I’m busy reacquainting myself with them, and you should (…)

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