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A Talking Ed
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A consortium of commentary on culture, politics, and art, original fiction, photography, essays and editorials, all with a healthy dose of humor, wit, and insight.
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Congressional Republicans Can’t Catch a Break
In the face of the Obama/Congressional Democrats’ stimulus package, Congressional Republicans had little choice. A vote for the package would inevitably be defined as a victory for the President and his bipartisan conciliation, not as a demon...
Neorealism and Constructivism in International Relations: A Brief Comparative Analysis of Kenneth Waltz, Stephen Walt, and Alexander Wendt
Kenneth Waltz’ book, Theory of International Politics , published in 1978, is a disappointing effort. I have never been a proponent, per se, of neorealist perspectives vis-à-vis International Relations, but Waltz, despite his near-messianic ...
How to Make a Mixtape: A Talking Ed Guide to Success
The mixtape is a time-honored tradition and, perhaps, the least effective way of letting a special someone know how you feel about them. The mixtape can utilized in many ways, be it for romance, letting a friend know what you think about them, or s...
A Series of Images of Great Importance
The following is a very carefully selected series of images. Meditate on them individually, and, once finished, as a whole. Consider them, yourself, and the nature of the world around us. Cherish the resulting emotions. They should be plentif...
Why I Hate Juno
It has been about two years since the release of Juno, but my disgust with the film has yet to subside. Why bring this up now, you might ask? Because the tendrils of Juno continue to wind themselves through American pop culture and film making, a...
Franken One Step Closer to Senate
He’s not quite there yet, but jokester-turned-politican Al Franken (not to be confused with politican-turned-joke Rod Blagojevich) is another step closer to being sworn in as a United States Senator. A winner will be named at today’s me...
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