Author Archives: Fred Bubbers

The Art of the Novella: May Day by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Fred Bubbers

In the spring of 1919, the world was recovering from the catastrophe of World War I, which had ended with an armistice in November of 1918. The Paris Peace Conference had begun in January of 1919 which would result in … Continue reading →

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Read an E-Book Week 2012

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Fred Bubbers

Once again it is Read an E-Book week, a tradition which began in 2004 in order to promote what was then an emerging technology.  Since then, the event has grown each year along with the market for e-books which is … Continue reading →

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Frank Luntz and the Eighth Circle of Hell

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Fred Bubbers

Abandon all hope, ye who enter here. As we head into a presidential election year,  Dante Alighieri’s famous inscription on the Gate of Hell seems appropriate.   Once again, Frank Luntz –Republican pollster, strategist, consultant, and cunning linguist – is setting … Continue reading →

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The Rich Will Always Be With You

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Fred Bubbers

Newsflash: Bill O’Reilly is a ridiculous man.  In response to President Obama’s jobs bill, which would close tax loopholes and raise tax rates for the richest in our society, O’Reilly threatened to take his ball and go home: My corporations … Continue reading →

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What He Said

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Fred Bubbers

Here’s yet another video about the current state of affairs.  This time it’s the late George Carlin.  He’s considerably more profane and angry than gentle Robert Reich, but just as concise and just as eloquent.  This rant from several years … Continue reading →

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