Protofascism in American politics

Thanks to minnehaha B., who sent me the link to this (rather lengthy but fascinating) article on the extent to which the seeds of proto-fascism have become mainstreamed in American politics. Thanks, B!

Books for August, 2004

Short again. Lice, you know.

The Stress of Her Regard by Tim Powers. Re-read.

The Doomsday Book by Connie Willis. See my comments here.

Lincoln's Dreams by Connie Willis

Last Call by Tim Powers. Re-read.

Expiration Date by Tim Powers.

I am presently partway through Earthquake Weather, so that will be first on the list for next month.

Hmmmm

Salon describes a new book by Susanna Clark entitled Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell to be when Harry Potter met Jane Austen. I find myself unreasonably irritated by a book blurb description so baldly calculated to appeal to my tastes, but despite myself, I must admit to being intrigued. It sounds as though fans of Sorcery and Cecelia would like it.

I went to see Reece Witherspoon's Vanity Fair tonight, despite the bad reviews and the departures from the book. I was in just the right mood for it. Quite fun to try to identify the various actors and figure out where I'd seen them before. Ah, saw her in Grossford Park. She (Amelia) was in Nicholas Nickleby. And as for her hopelessly pining would-be lover, William Dobbin--that was Spike in Notting Hill?? No way!

Great fun.

Wow. Garrison Keillor's really mad

At the end: Dante said that the hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who in time of crisis remain neutral, so I have spoken my piece.

Has he ever. Thanks for the link, mckitterick!