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How Americans Disagree in 2006

Intellectual Rigor, Razor-sharp Wit Worthy of the Bobosphere Mailbox

Posted by Bob Garfield on 09.13.06 @ 10:35 AM

Note the cat reference. Man, I never saw that coming.

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Why You Can't Even Have a Conversation About Politics These Days

Concept of "Reviewing" Eludes Certain Mammals

Posted by Bob Garfield on 08.29.06 @ 12:36 PM

So I write a column saying Schwarzenegger will win because of his advertising. Not "I love Schwarzenegger." Not "what a great governor." Not even "this ad moves me, personally." Just that the campaign masterfully labels -- and dooms -- the opponent. That's what I do. I review ads.

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I Never Got to Write Headlines Before

It's So Much Fun and, Oh, Also, This is About "Dr. Z"

Posted by Bob Garfield on 07.11.06 @ 09:58 AM

My column this week is about Chrysler's new ad campaign, featuring Daimler-Chrysler chairman Dieter Zetsche - aka, Dr. Z.

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Introducing The Mailbox

In Which Our Brilliant Correspondents Get to Share Their Genius With the Whole Bobosphere

Posted by Bob Garfield on 07.06.06 @ 02:48 PM

A couple of years ago, the entire AdReview staff was this close to getting fired. Hard to believe, I know, but true. I had committed the grave sin of answering a hateful email with a hateful email. The guy questioned AdReview's ethics. AdReview called him a jerk.

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