Coming up on C-Span2, 5pm et

[Kanary]

On Sunday, July 18 at 5:00 am

Dark Age Ahead
Jane Jacobs

Description: From Powell's Bookstore in Portland, Oregon,
sociologist and author Jane Jacobs discusses her newest book,
"Dark Age Ahead." The book examines five key aspects of modern
life that the author sees as the pillars of a successful culture, all of
which seem to her to be in serious decline. These pillars are:
scientific progress, family, taxes and government, pursuit of higher
education, and self-policing. Ms. Jacobs writes that at the base of
this downfall are racism, the widening gap between the wealthy and
poor, and environmental problems which the author claims if left
unaided, will result in cultural decay.

Author Bio: Jane Jacobs is the author of numerous books including
"The Death and Life of Great American Cities," "Systems of
Survival," and "The Economy of Cities."

Speaking of refuting the talking points refutation..... :) Did anyone see this?


On Sunday, July 18 at 12:00 am

The Official Handbook of the Vast Right-Wing
Conspiracy: The Arguments You Need to Defeat the
Loony Left
Mark Smith

Description: Mark Smith discusses his book "The Official Handbook
of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy: The Arguments You Need to
Defeat the Looney Left." The book is a guide to the 100 biggest
criticisms of Conservatives made by Liberals and details how to
refute them. Mr. Smith relates how he was first inspired to write this
book and shares numerous arguments from the book on topics
including gun control, affirmative action, and abortion. The talk was
hosted by the Federalist Society.

Author Bio: Mark Smith is a trial lawyer, a former professor of law,
and member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. He
appears frequently as a conservative commentator in the national
media.

Publisher: Regnery Publishing One Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001

[Joy Anne]

1. Jane Jacobs

Thanks for the tip. I saw her speak on a panel a couple of weeks ago and was amazed. She was an eminent scholar whose work I studied when I took urban sociology some decades ago, and I didn't know that she is still thinking and writing and discussing.

[H2O Man]

2. I saw Mark Smith.

I was disappointed, actually, because I had anticipated a higher level of discussion from him. His tactic appears to be to reduce any honest debating point from the democrats or left, and making cheesy responses that might make his friends wet their pants, but which are shallow. He does quote from the left-leaning internet sites, however, and keeping this in mind, I'd like to ask him what he thinks should happen to people who expose the identity of CIA operatives? Gotta funny one-liner for that one?

[Kanary]

3. I guess that's not really surprising

Because, in reality, they don't have much to stand on, eh?

I haven't seen the book, so I appreciate your assessment.

Where did you see him?

Kanary

[Kanary]

4. I guess the schedule was wrong on the web......:(

There's something on about Grant and the Civil War......

poop......

I wanna hear Jane....

Kanary