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"Perhaps one reason that right-wing talk shows are more popular than left-wing ones [...] is that right-wing beliefs conflict with reality, so that right-wingers require like-minded talk shows to reinforce their beliefs in the face of contradictory facts. Left-wingers, holding beliefs consistent with reality, do not need talk shows to reinforce their beliefs." -- patoadam, 2007-09-04

"Perhaps one reason that right-wing talk shows are more popular than left-wing ones [...] is that right-wing beliefs conflict with reality, so that right-wingers require like-minded talk shows to reinforce their beliefs in the face of contradictory facts. Left-wingers, holding beliefs consistent with reality, do not need talk shows to reinforce their beliefs." -- patoadam, 2007-09-04

Some of you will have seen this already. It amused me enough to want to share it with the rest as well.

And yes, of course, this is the right time to mention a book I rather think more folks should read, which I've mentioned before in various places: The Lawn: A History of an American Obsession, by Virginia Scott Jenkins. Some surprises in there, including an explanation for how the curious juxtaposition of independence/liberty memes and "the neighbours can enforce lawn-care standards socially" memes came to be.

Some of you will have seen this already. It amused me enough to want to share it with the rest as well.

And yes, of course, this is the right time to mention a book I rather think more folks should read, which I've mentioned before in various places: The Lawn: A History of an American Obsession, by Virginia Scott Jenkins. Some surprises in there, including an explanation for how the curious juxtaposition of independence/liberty memes and "the neighbours can enforce lawn-care standards socially" memes came to be.