A Rainy Afternoon.

Oct 2nd, 2010

We're trying to take it a little easy here and work on some long form projects.

There is a lovely fall storm lingering here in the Midwest. Steady rain drizzles this afternoon as it has since last night. I think this has the effect of making the world a little more peaceful.



You have to admit, it's hard to find someone who wants to start a fist-fight in the rain.

The stories of the week keep rolling in:

There is more information on Tyler Clementi from the Star Ledger, the Daily News, MTV,  MSNBC and FOX.

Very few commentators are focusing where we think they should be: first, on the broader issue of privacy invasion in 21st century America and, second, our continued dismissiveness of cruelty in the culture of our schools. The lack of discussion regarding both is a disservice. Note: If you have a strong stomach and are curious to discover just how ugly the attitudes can be on FOX forums, look at the comments under their coverage (linked above).

On to Rahm. Rahm Emanuel has left the white house to run for the mayoralty of Chicago. He was given the gift of a dead fish (here, here and here) wrapped in newspaper, ala The Godfather, as a parting shot. He choked up at the press conference. The left says good riddance. Lynn Sweet chimes in.

Get ready for it, kids. As a lifelong Chicagoan, Rahm is the best possible thing that might happen to "The City That Works" in 20 years. On Monday, I'll tell you why.

Important Media Matters notices here, here and here.

The American people continue not to care very much about war crimes committed with our money and in our name.

Enjoy the weekend. We'll have more later.