Linkfest 2021-08-06: Twilight of Democracy

The Long View: The Twilight of Democracy
John J. Reilly’s 1997 review of Patrick E. Kennon’s The Twilight of Democracy is a fascinating read twenty four years later. Some version of Kennon’s point of view is still hugely important in how the United States is run, and this is a good look at how the functionaries of state see the world.
The Metroid Database: Metroid 35
A collection of fan art in honor of Metroid’s 35th anniversary.
The game released in America as Mario Bros 2 was branded Mario USA in Japan, which is totally awesome.

The Aubry Cutoff
Legends of America: The Aubry Cut-Off
Pioneer trails are still visible in the landscape of America. Where I live, it is the Beale Wagon Trail.

Nightland Racer by Fenton Wood
Fenton Wood has written a book about a racecar driver battling a rogue black hole, and I can’t wait to read it!

With Both Hands: Night Train to Rigel by Timothy Zahn book review
On a lark I started reading Tim Zahn’s Night Train to Rigel while on vacation. I was curious to see if the whodunit style of the book would hold up on a re-read. I am pleased to say that it does.
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