Maybe policing my attempts at communicating ain't such a hot idea either.

You're certainly right that Adorno doesn't want art to be a direct vehicle for explicitly thematized political messages, for the reasons you stated. All I said is that he linked style with conformity to social power, and that I thought the show is stylish in a way that links up well with that concept. It is a…

Second time I've been mistaken for him. That guy must read books too.

Yes, because the only way you can process disagreement is by discounting it as being something else.

Yes, because the only way you can process disagreement is by discounting it as being something else.

Yes, because the only way you can process disagreement is by discounting it as being something else.

Yes, because the only way you can process disagreement is by discounting it as being something else.

No. This element is what makes it traditional, stylistic, conservative and campy. There are other ways to do stories.

Yes, because the only way you can process disagreement is by discounting it as being something else.

Yes, because the only way you can process disagreement is by discounting it as being something else.

Wow, rank subjectivism combined with stark anti-intellectualism, fun!

Yes, because the only way you can process disagreement is by discounting it as being something else.

Yes, because the only way you can process disagreement is by discounting it as being something else.

Yes, because the only way you can process disagreement is by discounting it as being something else.

You're right. Larry has the worst aesthetic tastes ever. The opening was so awkward, to just jump into that 'being pulled over' scene (not that it wasn't hilarious - "I got swept away!"). He is completely dumbfounded by anything that isn't comedy.

Yeah, I don't care too much, the plot points are not why I'm here. I just loved how he came to the thread and lectured us all on how he's a professional. Dooooouche.

@Robinson_Crudite:disqus She was getting EXCITED about buying more car washes. She no longer feels guilt, yet she bought her success with blood money. And since when does moral cowardice become okay once you admit it? And who cares how many sociopaths are on the show, any bad behavior is bad behavior.

Are you kidding me? Everyone thinks it is Philosophy. I had to convince people on this very site that the Gus-splosion was perfect because the show was finally delivering on the camp that was promised by the ludicrous premise of the show (guy cooks meth who has family member in charge of DEA's meth operation). I agree…

Purging critical negativity from your life!! Whoa!! What a new concept!! More people should try this!! What could go wrong!!

This show has always been well-made camp, and not a ton else. It is a cartoon. It is formally perfect and not a ton else, meaning it is just aping the zeitgeist and not a ton else. What's that Adorno line? 'Style's secret is conformity to social power' - this is not some rebellious, radical show, sticking it to the…