Time To Go

I speak as a long-time reader and subscriber to The New Republic. It was the first real political magazine I read. It was highly influential in my intellectual development. I've stood by it when it was under attack.

It is long since past time this magazine fired Jamie Kirchik. He is an embarrassment to the magazine, and to whatever political and social affiliations he identifies with. Show him the door, and don't look back.

Heaven Forbid We Listen To Reason

Jamie Kirchick...massive asshole. I love how he doesn't bother to note whether he thinks the "nutroots"* are even wrong on issues like the FISA bill. Calling them names is so much more fun than substantive engagement.

* I can concede that the netroots has been right on more issues than I have, before I came around -- namely, the Iraq War, and mistrust of Joe Lieberman. That's because I'm a mature human being who can admit a mistake. Kirchick is a child who thinks pugnaciousness can substitute for erudition. He is sadly mistaken. On the other hand, watching him get ripped to shreds whenever he accidentally crosses path with anyone intelligent is one of the blogosphere's great spectator sports.