Since there’s a lot to cover today, like why Roy Moore shouldn’t ever be a member of the U.S. Senate, please accept my condensed afternoon links.
Is Rand Paul a Bad Neighbor? Maybe! But he shouldn’t get a beatdown because of it. Obviously, there are better ways of working out personal disputes. Even if your neighbor of 17 years isn’t your best friend. Also, is Rand Paul what is wrong with Libertarianism?
Food Writers Are Bad. Would you be surprised if I told you that food writers often culturally appropriate certain foods? And when they do, they’re totally wrong? Enjoy a takedown of the #FakeNews.
Carter “Ghandi” Page. Self conflagration is a matter to be taken seriously, and probably is a bad idea. Rick Wilson enjoys Page’s self immolation. ‘
Before Roy Moore’s Viral Sensation… There was the accusation from pro-Trump world that this was all a scheme by #NeverTrumpers like Evan McMullin. This narrative aged about as well as nacho cheese did.
Everybody Loves Foodies… but could quitting your job to become a restaurateur ruin your life? This Canadian says… yes.
The United Kingdom Loves Naming Fried Chicken Places After States. Is your state one of them? (Probably not.)
Battling ISIS in a Bulletproof BMW. Phenom photographer Cengiz Yar has some amazing shots at Vanity Fair with their excellent story about how Ako Abdulrahman, an Iraqi, used his bulletproof BMW to save lives.
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