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...But of these sophisms and elenchs of merchandise I skill not...
Milton, Areopagitica

Except he had found the
standing sea-rock that even this last
Temptation breaks on; quieter than death but lovelier; peace
that quiets the desire even of praising it.

Jeffers, Meditation On Saviors


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6.2.05

Using U2's "Sunday, Bloody, Sunday" as transitional audio from commercial time to program identification has to be the most wonderfully creative application of theme music to a media event in my lifetime so far.
Equating the gunning down of unarmed citizenry by an occupying military to the choreographed professional athleticism of the Super Bowl is a unique achievement, like striking the center of the earth. You can't go any lower no matter how hard you dig.
The "Eagles" versus the "Patriots".
Brought to you by "Ameriquest", whose logo is a bunting-draped dirigible.
And it just happened to be tied 7-7 at the half.

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