Eeyore delivers a cutting judgment that applies to how the GOP is enabling Trump in undermining the presidential transition.
Monthly Archives: November 2020
Eeyore Sums Up the Modern GOP
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Art Points the Way to Heaven
Dante saw art as essential to salvation. Religious doctrine and moral reasoning, while important, were not enough.
Trump Finds Covid Victims a Nuisance
Trump focusing on his own misery while ignoring the millions suffering from Covid is comparable to the French marquis in “Tale of Two Cities.”
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Harris’s Literary Favs Reveal a Vibrant Soul
Kamala Harris’s favorite lit reveals a woman engaging in foundational exploration, especially regarding race and gender.
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Biden’s Love for James Joyce
Joe Biden’s favorite poet is Seamus Heaney, his favorite fiction writer James Joyce. While he expresses admiration for “Ulysses,” I think he might prefer “Dubliners.”
The Hour Comes for the Great Wing Beat
In “Heart of Autumn,” Robert Penn Warren grapples with the meaning of life as he watches migrating Canadian geese.
Heaney and Biden, Two Great Souls
Joe Biden’s fondness for Seamus Heaney indicates a man who is “patient, reasonable, and full of unmistakable human compassion.”
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Rudy’s Presser Inspires Literary Tweets
Literary tweeters have been having a field day about Trump lawyer Giuliani booking a landscaping store for a press conference about alleged voter fraud.
Donald J. Trump, Will You Please Go Now!
Dr. Seuss’s “Marvin K. Mooney” is a satisfying read as Trump attempts to hold on to office.
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