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May 26, 2005

• "Congressional Filibusters" [Onion]: Some people view the filibuster as a vital democratic tool, but others see it as an unnecessary impediment to legislative progress. The Onion asks readers what they think, offering a rare glimpse into the minds of ordinary voters.

• "Senate Committee Considers Indian Apology Resolution" [Associated Press]: "A Senate committee is considering legislation that would offer a formal apology to American Indians from the government." Wouldn't it be horribly ironic if the Senate decided to pay the tribes in twenties as well? (Go ahead, let that sink in.)

• "French Fries Protester - Walter Jones(R) NC - Regrets War Jibe" [Guardian]: The Republican Congressman who first suggested we call french fries "freedom fries" instead, and who also caused french toast to become freedom toast in Capitol Hill restaurants, now regrets the "light-hearted gesture". The Congressman is now firmly opposed to the war and suggests he was "given misinformation intentionally."

• "The 'Art' Of the Book Review" [National Review]: In this old but certainly worthwhile piece, a critic decodes the language of book reviews. He deftly evokes the anomie of contemporary literati, especially those in Provence or Tuscany, and their struggles to come to grips with...

• "Even Buddhists Play the Bills" [Indiana Daily Student]: Actually, not the title of this piece. But it should be. A Tibetan Cultural Center run by the Dalai Lama's brother will be auctioned off at sheriff's sale following foreclosure.

Posted by ITA Staff at May 26, 2005 11:38 AM

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