“but by a representation of the British upper class”

LMAO, FAIR POINT

“I have some quibbles with Rowling’s world building—how does magic work, exactly?”

The nagini stuff really gets me because of course they took something from SEA and then they cast someone not from there. But considering the author an inability to grasp a good way to incorporate nonwhite fantasy elements shouldn’t surprise me.

Good luck with this. Last time I mentioned “death of the author” in relation to J.K. Rowling on Kotaku people thought I actually wanted to kill her.

So much this.

That’s what I wanted. I didn’t want to vote for Cuomo, but I also didn’t want to vote for an actress with no political experience for governor.

Bad Man Politician Wins Primary Against Actress. Amateur Hour Over.

Cynthia Nixon did great but its hard to fight that democratic machine. Voter turnout was WAY up vs 4 years ago which is a good thing. Hopefully Ms. Nixon has pulled Cuomo left via some overton window machinations along w/the fact that a bunch of IDC DINOs lost. 

While I would have voted for Nixon were I a New Yorker, it’s unfortunate that left leaning Democrats couldn’t get a more experienced candidate to face Cuomo.  I think Nixon could make a fine politician, and I hope she runs for some other offices.  Maybe after accumulating more political experience, she could become…

I work in immigration law. It’s a very common misconception that the reason most people are undocumented is because they haven’t tried to change their status. The truth is there’s no general “line” you can get in. You have to meet the narrow requirements of particular programs (such as having an immediate family…

Whereas I think as an American we’re still in such awe of it, because, you know, we really grew up in a country that’s only been around really, technically, since 1776. It pales in comparison with the rich, deep history that England has to offer. So for me, in my own world living in England, I’m still fascinated by…

but conversely if a woman said she refuses to give her man blowies, she’s a prude and a wet fish.

Yep, latter. This guy still doesn’t get it. As if existing evidence of his lack of judgment wasn’t enough, he thinks this publicity tour is going to help him?

did the judge rule the way he did because he was constrained by the law and precedent at the time

Neither Californian nor a lawyer, but he based his sentence on the recommendation of the probation officer, who was the one worried about the “severe impact” prison might have on a young rapist.

Its the latter.

Question for California lawyers: did the judge rule the way he did because he was constrained by the law and precedent at the time, or did he use his discretion to do so?

FUCK HIM

“Sanders listened attentively.” Seriously? That’s getting applause here? Now LISTENING is enough? Sorry, but Sanders is no longer relevant. Old white men in their seventies will not “pivot.” American progressivism needs younger, more diverse leadership for the future.