This was really fantastic, and I have to give you major props for the Rakoff factor. Did you listen to his radio documentary about his exploits among the Republican Party on This American Life? Very cool. TAL is how I found most of my favorite authors. I mean, what can you say about a show that gets regular contributions from David Sedaris, David Rakoff, and Sara Vowell?
On screen, Julian reminded the American people that there were gays and lesbians who believed in the Republican Party. Nyles stared up at the TV and thought, I can change him.
The one Log Cabin Republican I know will never switch, and I have to say it confuses the hell out of me. The reason he stays loyal has nothing to do with social issues, but because he clings to the idea of small government like a lifeboat in a storm. I have never been a fan of small government, especially seeing how now it's getting small enough to fit in your phone line, and your bank account, and more importantly, your bedroom.
That and abortion. The abortion part I will *never* be able to understand, becaue he's a gay man and I don't see how it's any of his business, but that's a whole other argument.
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On screen, Julian reminded the American people that there were gays and lesbians who believed in the Republican Party. Nyles stared up at the TV and thought, I can change him.
The one Log Cabin Republican I know will never switch, and I have to say it confuses the hell out of me. The reason he stays loyal has nothing to do with social issues, but because he clings to the idea of small government like a lifeboat in a storm. I have never been a fan of small government, especially seeing how now it's getting small enough to fit in your phone line, and your bank account, and more importantly, your bedroom.
That and abortion. The abortion part I will *never* be able to understand, becaue he's a gay man and I don't see how it's any of his business, but that's a whole other argument.