March 31, 2004
Introducing The Hatemonger's Quarterly Welcome,
Introducing The Hatemonger's Quarterly
Welcome, dear reader, to "The Hatemonger's Quarterly," a new "blog" dedicated to offering mordant wit and caustic commentary on all and sundry. The twentieth century witnessed the publication of a handful of so-called "little magazines" that helped change the face of American culture: The Criterion, The American Mercury, Partisan Review, Commentary, Dissent, Salmagundi, &c. We here at "The Hatemonger's Quarterly" hope to extend this grand tradition of probing intellectual inquiry to the so-called "blogosphere."And fear not, dear reader! Our crack staff at "The Hatemonger's Quarterly," as our name implies, will not shy away from the turgid swamp that is today's political morass. A staunch defender of the traditions of high culture, "The Hatemonger's Quarterly" shall be dedicated to the trouncing of this age's pseudo-prophets, who blindly champion the most aesthetically nugatory, the most sordidly unworthy of today's intellectual detritus.
In the posts that will follow, you will be treated to cant-free discussions of political matters, lucubrations on the latest intellectual trends, and essays on any number of topics. From Martin Amis to Slavoj Zizek, "The Hatemonger's Quarterly" will expatiate on a great variety of important figures, bestowing praise or opprobrium as it sees fit. We hope that you will enjoy our take-no-prisoners style. After all, in a world replete with shallow heraldings of new-age healing, we could all stand to see some feathers ruffled. So, to continue with our animal theme, let the fur fly!
