Yes, it would be morally justified. I am not calling for it - but if it happened it would be of a wholly different moral order to the events of 7/7. It would be entirely logical and explicable. And morally equivalent to ordering the deaths of thousands of innocent people in Iraq - as Blair did.
British MP George Galloway on a hypothetical murder of Tony Blair.
When was the last time you went streaking? CityRag brought back some good memories of A Tribe Called Undressed, my old Lexington streaking posse.
Austinites, tickets are now on sale for Lebowski Fest Austin:
The main event will commence on May 20th at the Highland Lanes with unlimited bowling, costume, trivia and other contests. “Big” Lew will also be on hand enjoying White Russians with the Achievers and discussing the tenants of National Socialism.
It’s amazing how simple, thoughtful gestures can create a great customer experience. Here’s an example from one of my favorite spots in Chapel Hill, Sandwhich. One one hand, it’s a marketing email sent to their list. But the genuine, creative tone to the email is more ‘community’ and less spam.
It’s not just their emails. I’ve been addressed by my actual name since the second visit. As much as I want to feel special, I imagine the staff is encouraged to do this as much as possible. Techniques like this work. As small, locally-owned businesses struggle to compete against increasingly savvy chains, they will need to pay much more attention to the little things.
Subject: heart-felt thanks
…….I should say: stomach-felt thanks!
To Our Customers:
This Friday, May 12, marks our one-year anniversary at SANDWHICH. Words, lovely as they are, are inadequate tools for expressing our incredible gratitude to you, our customers. Thank you all, for finding us in our charming little corner of Chapel Hill, for tasting, and loving, our eclectic menu, for appreciating our efforts to support local growers and local artists, for waiting patiently while we make your sandwich especially for you (and you, and you…) and for supporting the fundamental idea behind SANDWHICH and our neighbor, 3 Cups (that is, the pursuit of excellence). Thank you for thinking our weird bathroom is cool, and that our bright green tables are fun. Thank you for smiling at the proudly-displayed picture of our son, and for realizing that we are real people, not some boring and dry corporation, not a copycat chain. Continue reading…
The Euston Manifesto may be dismissed by many, but it (finally) represents some fresh perspective on the left:
It is vitally important for the future of progressive politics that people of liberal, egalitarian and internationalist outlook should now speak clearly. We must define ourselves against those for whom the entire progressive-democratic agenda has been subordinated to a blanket and simplistic “anti-imperialism” and/or hostility to the current US administration. The values and goals which properly make up that agenda
