Class politics, JibJab-style (29 Jul 2004)
The perennial problem of unwarranted economic differentiation has always seemed out of place against the background ideal of American exceptionalism. This generates a permanent tension in American politics. Those talents who wrestle with this tension in an entertaining way have reason to expect ongoing and widespread popular appeal. That is the lesson that the "This Land" animation teaches and what makes it such a joy to watch. We should expect more of its kind.
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