tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post4574019626930912227..comments2023-10-16T07:13:12.123-05:00Comments on A plain blog about politics: Read Stuff, You ShouldJonathan Bernsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931039630306253241noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-63361277224341083762012-06-05T08:00:29.700-05:002012-06-05T08:00:29.700-05:00How can I trust your judgment on anything when you...How can I trust your judgment on anything when you think the final episode of Battlestar Galactica was good? That was basically my least favorite finale of any show I've ever seen and it was a confession that the writers had had no idea what they were doing for some time. I've not rewatched the series, but my thought in retrospect is that pretty much everything after the departure from New Caprica is weak, although obviously there's some good episodes mixed in here and there.Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-30311096680742735392012-06-04T15:48:21.110-05:002012-06-04T15:48:21.110-05:00I still find it odd to refer to the constitutional...I still find it odd to refer to the constitutional plan as "Madisonian" when Madison himself opposed major elements of it, notably the "unprincipled" (his word) construction of the Senate. The key architects of the Constitution included Madison, Hamilton, Paterson, Rutledge, Randolph, Wilson and Morris, among others. It would better express what a patchwork the whole thing was to call it the "Mahamprurandowilmor" plan. I'm guessing I won't get many takers for that one, though.Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-27709921370747516252012-06-04T12:28:33.861-05:002012-06-04T12:28:33.861-05:00I can certainly see how that would make for some l...I can certainly see how that would make for some lively disagreements over the cheese and crackers. I can also hear interminable pompous dronings about the nature of participation in eighteenth century society, the derivation of the words "democracy" and "republic," and all the other things that make for academic and pseudo-academic chit-chat.<br /><br />That, of course, brings up another topic. To wit, does it really matter what Madison wanted? Or does it just matter what we have from him and what we can make of it? And of course, THAT, gets us off on originalist vs living constitutional theory. Best to leave it alone, I suppose.Anastasiosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-26778485639610537052012-06-04T12:15:24.027-05:002012-06-04T12:15:24.027-05:00Thanks! I've had fun doing them...I'm neve...Thanks! I've had fun doing them...I'm never sure how many people care about my non-politics interests, but I figure these are easy enough to skip if you don't care. <br /><br />If all goes according to plan, I'll next watch it with the younger daughter starting in about 4 years.Jonathan Bernsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15931039630306253241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-40642162586468665642012-06-04T11:58:40.653-05:002012-06-04T11:58:40.653-05:00The core issue is really about Madison's view ...The core issue is really about Madison's view of democracy and participation. I think he's in favor of both; most people don't, especially the latter.Jonathan Bernsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15931039630306253241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-53657626830197748872012-06-04T11:53:40.530-05:002012-06-04T11:53:40.530-05:00I've been thru the BSG series 3 times (4 times...I've been thru the BSG series 3 times (4 times on seasons 2 and most of 3) and it still holds up for me. I'm itchin' to watch it again, but holding off so it retains its charms. And I think you are right about the acting saving some cheese from getting over-ripe.<br /><br />btw, I love your birthday-of-the-day posts, and also your many nerd references. Both reasons I keep coming back, if not the main reasons.Sister Artemisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-43967062853567192682012-06-04T09:10:56.766-05:002012-06-04T09:10:56.766-05:00Mr. Bernstein,
You mentioned something similar in...Mr. Bernstein,<br /><br />You mentioned something similar in the post on Madisonian Democracy. Just for grins, what do you see as the dominant interpretation of Madison, and why do you consistently define your own views in contrast to it?Anastasiosnoreply@blogger.com