Joe the Plumber and the Great Whore (Socialism)

As all the pundits and commentators have already pointed out, the big winner of last night’s debate was Joe the Plumber, having dominated a good portion of the night. Joe Wurzelbacher asked Obama about his tax plan and how it would raise his taxes because he was planning on purchasing a business that makes more than $250,000. The entire exchange can be watched on YouTube, and it’s a good one.

What are the implications of the question and why was it so important in the debate?

Everyone should see Janelle Monae

Jamie Lidell gave a wild, James Brown-esque show to a full house at the Paradise Rock Club. But despite the energy of his band and the quirkiness of his self-sampling, beat-boxing, electronic-tinged soul, he was outdone by the opener, Janelle Monae.