- Issue Archive for
- Jul 17-23, 2003
- Vol. 1, No. 752
News
LA CAGE AU FOLLY
...The real question is not whether we ought to allow gays to enter into this state of reduced vitality, but whether we can afford it! America is much more than an international bully. Sure, it's how we have the most fun, but we are also the worldwide arbiters of style and culture. It is our major export. And who do you think makes these creative decisions? George Will? If gays are allowed to marry, our only drama export will be screenplays of Tom Clancy books and our entries in the fall fashion shows will be done in tweed-- probably earth tones with big leather belts and sensible shoes....
THE WEATHERS REPORT
THE CREATURES OF THE NIGHT
While America sleeps, the creatures of the night are doing their work. The mice and roaches are spilling the garbage, nibbling away at our liberties and leaving behind the foul droppings of their policies. In the dim corners of the White House and in the crawl-spaces of the Pentagon, politicians and their appointees are eating at the foundations of democracy while the rest of America dreams vain dreams of an open society and a transparent political system.
Politics
WATCH THIS SPACE!
The online version of The Flyer is taking a brief siesta from new postings while worker ants below the surface of the screen are busily installing some renovations that, one morning presumably early next week, will delight your eye, your brain, and the rest of your sensorium. Meanwhile, our regular rotation has reached two regular columnists, Ed Weathers and Cheri DelBrocco, who customarily draw beaucoup reader response. So respond away to them, to a nifty (and provocative) essay hy new find Dan Johnson, or to anything else while we do our thing. It won't take long, and we can sure use your advice.
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