LINES OF THE DAY

". . . But the past does not exist independently from the present. Indeed, the past is only past because there is a present, just as I can point to something over there only because I am here. But nothing is inherently over there or here. In that sense, the past has no content. The past -- or more accurately, pastness -- is a position. Thus, in no way can we identify the past as past." p. 15

". . . But we may want to keep in mind that deeds and words are not as distinguishable as often we presume. History does not belong only to its narrators, professional or amateur. While some of us debate what history is or was, others take it into their own hands." p. 153

Silencing the Past: Power and the Production of History (1995) by Michel-Rolph Trouillot

Saturday, October 18, 2008

My Car's Balls Are Bigger Than Your Car's Balls

Out of Touch With The Real America R Us.

"Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, the NPR News Quizz Show" is running a compilation of some of its funnier parts of shows run this year because our local station is doing one of its many annual fundraisers. This is true:

Evidently in recent times drivers of SUVs, pickups and other such vehicles have found their manly wheeled advertisements of their virility not sufficiently adequate. They have taken to fastening ersatz testicles -- some are even glittery! -- to the back of their Great Big Automotive Means Of Choice. The governor and legislature of Florida conducted a lively debate about banning these personal accouterments so pleasing to drivers.

Alas, I did not learn whether or not the ban was enacted into Florida law. Do any of you know?
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