I don't read Salon, but I may start. From my own simplistic viewpoint, I find Paglia's a bit naive (as are most who have sheltered themselves in academia for most of their careers) - specifically regarding pulling our troups out now and putting in UN troups (who is the UN? - a group of self-serving nation states who all have their own agenda and lack of historical perspective of Iraq - natch)...

By and large, her analysis is spot on regarding rest. I actually registered to vote! It's been four years since I moved to South Bend and I finally feel compelled. A neighbor friend of mine is running for mayor of Mishawaka... Could mean that I finally get rid of well and septic... Yep, I definately am driven by my own self interests.