No excuse for this at all. But that is, as far as I can tell, a decent apology. Doesn’t do shit—but in the age of non-pologies or self-serving apologies, this one stands out as honest. Again, the scale is fucked up, but one of the better ones I’ve seen recently.

Enough Jenner. We’re gonna look back in 10 years and say to ourselves: “We made her into an icon? What were we thinking putting a narcissist, regressive, conservative at the helm of important social issues regarding gender identity?” We’ve really fucked up here folks, but like Caitlyn, we can learn from our errors and…

I hadn’t heard they were making Beasts of No Nation into a movie. Elba and Fukunaga are perfect for that wrenching book. This is going to be awesome.

She’s not even progressive about that. She said nothing on transsexual or transgender issues until she transitioned. If you can’t understand people until you are like them, then you are by definition unprogressive.

Somewhat random question inspired by the last paragraph:

Thank you for highlighting this, it is actually a long and strong strain within the religious right that human laws are only appropriate if they follow natural (i.e. god-given) laws. If they conflict with those natural laws, then the thinking goes, they aren’t laws at all. While we may mock this sentiment as…

You are of course correct and I was way too glib. Still, the actual violent abusers (Big Sean, for example) pass through because they have clean lyrics, but stop someone only for their lyrics...ummmmm.

Whatever, I’m not going to be convinced by you. You aren’t going to be convinced by me. I read a lot of harsh criticism on her twitter feed and a few threats of violence. They are fan(atic)s, so we wouldn’t be surprised if 140 characters isn’t going to lead to the most nuanced discussion. But, you ask for the public…

Bullshit response. I’m sure there were thousands of fair criticisms offered for every one that both you and I consider unacceptable.

Wait, so why shouldn’t she be attacked by fans? I don’t get it. She made a media circus out of an issue, sorta “won”, and then faced a public backlash. Isn’t that what is supposed to happen? Isn’t that called public dialogue? Maybe I’m missing this, but don’t see why she is somehow immune from criticism? (Also I think…

For me...artists, no mater how juvenile and pointless, get a free pass. If for no other reason than that there are bigger fish to fry. Preventing an artist from coming to your country for their work is lame and pointless. Let’s remember Polanski fled to London and they welcomed him with open arms when he raped a young…

I know this might not land well, but I recently rewatched a few of the Connery ones. Craig is the best Bond ever.

This is far too complicated...how am I supposed to say “These kids nowadays” if there isn’t a clear, unchanging label about who those “kids” be?

Listen, say what you will about the NRA, and I know it is broadly allowed under the Constitution, but a Jacksonville sticker? The town’s biggest draw is a fountain that has lights. That’s right, the worst part of Vegas is the best part of Jacksonville. We need to repeal whatever part of the Constitution allows this.

Also, is dude really a millenial/snake person? He seems to be at least 35...putting him firmly in the Gen X or Gen Y camps, no?

Like, real celebrities still exist right? I understand getting a little excited about a politician, and a little excited about a reality TV Star (I guess...). But, real celebrities that actually do good stuff exist. Get excited about those folks.

My wife is a professor and has to deal with this every time after she teaches Feminism: A female student will come to office hours with the confession that she doesn’t think she is a feminist. Reasons range from: I think men are just better at some things to gender differences are good. While she used to try to guide…

Jordan “made $100 million last year from endorsements last year”

Quick Ted. One of these people is Alan Page, one is Ellen Page, one is Elaine Page, and one is an Aleda page. Who did you talk to in Iowa?