The world is a strange, strange place.
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Bosnia unveils Bruce Lee bronze
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11.17.2005
Holy redesign, batman!
Of course, I don't have time to read any of the actual news on this site, much less think of something pithy to say about it. But at least my "fear of change" gene didn't kick in and make me automatically hate it. Is that a sign of personal growth? Hmmm.
CJR Daily
Of course, I don't have time to read any of the actual news on this site, much less think of something pithy to say about it. But at least my "fear of change" gene didn't kick in and make me automatically hate it. Is that a sign of personal growth? Hmmm.
CJR Daily
11.15.2005
If he really is innocent, why are they using every option they can find to stop the trial from going forward, or at least to make it as biased-in-his-favor as possible? Just, y'know, wondering and everything.
DeLay's Lawyer to Ask Court for Early December Trial Date
DeLay's Lawyer to Ask Court for Early December Trial Date
“Most Texans are down-to-earth folks, which is why the attempt to fool them into thinking a marriage protection amendment was actually a threat to marriage didn’t wash,” said Robert Knight, Director of CWA’s Culture & Family Institute. “The snake oil salesmen who came up with that tall tale ought to move on to more congenial environs, say, to Cambridge, Massachusetts, or Santa Cruz, California.”
Heh heh. I find it humorous that both places Knight mentions are places I've lived. I guess that's why I don't live in Texas.
Concerned Women for America - CWA: Texas Voters Protect Marriage and Reject Lies
Heh heh. I find it humorous that both places Knight mentions are places I've lived. I guess that's why I don't live in Texas.
Concerned Women for America - CWA: Texas Voters Protect Marriage and Reject Lies
"Wendy Wright, executive vice president of Concerned Women for America, said the GAO report showed that the FDA had made the correct decision. "Making Plan B over the counter would needlessly expose adolescents to risks and reduce access to health care to those in need of it," she said."
This isn't even logical. I am so tired of these half-assed, irrelevant arguments, that for some reason actually manage to prevent sound, scientifically-based, seemingly obvious things from happening. I am sick of living in a country run by the Jesus freaks. Did the middle ages end some 800 years ago?
And the Concerned Women for America? I hate them.
Review of 'Plan B' Pill Is Faulted
This isn't even logical. I am so tired of these half-assed, irrelevant arguments, that for some reason actually manage to prevent sound, scientifically-based, seemingly obvious things from happening. I am sick of living in a country run by the Jesus freaks. Did the middle ages end some 800 years ago?
And the Concerned Women for America? I hate them.
Review of 'Plan B' Pill Is Faulted
11.11.2005
What is it about the former Clinton Administration that still gives me warm fuzzies? I know his administration was imperfect, and that he was an imperfect President. He made lots of decisions that I disagree with, because, above all, he was (is?) a politician, and, well, that's a job that requires wading in the muck and doing despicable things. Yet...sigh. I can still look back on it all with a glowy, nostalgic feeling.
I suppose it probably has a lot to do with the really, really bad feelings I have about Bushies administration. In comparison, the Clinton team were saints.
Legacy of 42nd President Framed With Barbs at 43rd
I suppose it probably has a lot to do with the really, really bad feelings I have about Bushies administration. In comparison, the Clinton team were saints.
Legacy of 42nd President Framed With Barbs at 43rd
11.10.2005
11.08.2005
It's good to see that we've brought the rule of law into Iraq.
BBC NEWS | Middle East | Saddam trial lawyer is shot dead
BBC NEWS | Middle East | Saddam trial lawyer is shot dead
Sweet! This is my dream project! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this...
Pitchfork: Daily Music News - Frank Black, Kristen Hersh cover 80s Teen Movie Songs
Pitchfork: Daily Music News - Frank Black, Kristen Hersh cover 80s Teen Movie Songs
11.04.2005
Only two Democrats voted for this legistlation: Landrieu (LA) and Nelson (NE).
I just thought that was interesting.
This is the best part: "It would raise $2.5 billion through leasing parts of the Alaskan refuge to oil and gas interests. " Leasing our public lands to private companies. Awesome. I love Republicans.
Senate Passes Plan to Cut $35 Billion From Deficit
I just thought that was interesting.
This is the best part: "It would raise $2.5 billion through leasing parts of the Alaskan refuge to oil and gas interests. " Leasing our public lands to private companies. Awesome. I love Republicans.
Senate Passes Plan to Cut $35 Billion From Deficit
"Currently 39 percent approve of the job he is doing as president, while 60 percent disapprove of his performance in office -- the highest level of disapproval ever recorded for Bush in Post-ABC polls."
Ok, I want to know who this 39 percent is! What do they approve of? Is this really just staunch, die-hard loyalty? Are these people who would still approve if Bush shot a black man while getting a blow job from a male intern in the Lincoln bedroom? I want the pollsters to ask this 39 percent what they're thinking!
Bush's Popularity Reaches New Low
Ok, I want to know who this 39 percent is! What do they approve of? Is this really just staunch, die-hard loyalty? Are these people who would still approve if Bush shot a black man while getting a blow job from a male intern in the Lincoln bedroom? I want the pollsters to ask this 39 percent what they're thinking!
Bush's Popularity Reaches New Low
"Harriet E. Miers withdrew last month because of criticism of her credentials, not her views."
This is an interesting statement in the NYTimes--it seems almost like wishful thinking, or a deliberate disavowal of the complete story. Miers was roundly criticized for her views--namely, that they weren't conservative enough. Many people believe she withdrew because the ultra-scary conservative base was angered by her nomination, which would certainly indicate that she was criticized for her views, not her credentials.
In fact, I remember being repeatedly surprised by even articles in this paper that the criticism over her reputed non-conservatism were raised more frequently than her qualifications.
History re-written?
Ideology Serves as a Wild Card in Senate Debate on Court Pick - New York Times
This is an interesting statement in the NYTimes--it seems almost like wishful thinking, or a deliberate disavowal of the complete story. Miers was roundly criticized for her views--namely, that they weren't conservative enough. Many people believe she withdrew because the ultra-scary conservative base was angered by her nomination, which would certainly indicate that she was criticized for her views, not her credentials.
In fact, I remember being repeatedly surprised by even articles in this paper that the criticism over her reputed non-conservatism were raised more frequently than her qualifications.
History re-written?
Ideology Serves as a Wild Card in Senate Debate on Court Pick - New York Times
11.03.2005
Oh man. Republicans ARE an odd bunch. Is there something about a conservative social policy that incites bad sex writing?
The New Yorker: The Talk of the Town
The New Yorker: The Talk of the Town
11.02.2005
Yup, exactly. Nothing particularly mind-blowing here (unless you're a Republican), but I like it when people point out the should-be obvious.
Bark Bark Woof Woof
Bark Bark Woof Woof
"The CTC's chief of operations argued for creating hit teams of case officers and CIA paramilitaries that would covertly infiltrate countries in the Middle East, Africa and even Europe to assassinate people on the list, one by one.
But many CIA officers believed that the al Qaeda leaders would be worth keeping alive to interrogate about their network and other plots. Some officers worried that the CIA would not be very adept at assassination.
'We'd probably shoot ourselves,' another former senior CIA official said."
Oh, ok. Good. It's nice to know they hire only the best!
CIA Holds Terror Suspects in Secret Prisons:
But many CIA officers believed that the al Qaeda leaders would be worth keeping alive to interrogate about their network and other plots. Some officers worried that the CIA would not be very adept at assassination.
'We'd probably shoot ourselves,' another former senior CIA official said."
Oh, ok. Good. It's nice to know they hire only the best!
CIA Holds Terror Suspects in Secret Prisons:
And this is the reason the Repubs are all over tort reform. What kind of asshole do you have to be to file a claim like this?
"A class action lawsuit entitled Chavez v. Netflix, Inc. was filed in San Francisco Superior Court (case number CGC-04-434884) on September 23, 2004. The lawsuit alleges that Netflix failed to provide "unlimited" DVD rentals and "one day delivery" as promised in its marketing materials. Netflix has denied any wrongdoing or liability. The parties have reached a settlement that they believe is in the best interests of the company and its subscribers."
Lawsuits are intended for recourse in a situation where another party has seriously injured or detrimentally affected your life. Not when a company fails on the "one day delivery" ad copy. If it bugs you that much, cancel your freakin' membership.
Doing his part to ensure corporate power only gets stronger. Thanks Frank Chavez!
Neflix Settlement
"A class action lawsuit entitled Chavez v. Netflix, Inc. was filed in San Francisco Superior Court (case number CGC-04-434884) on September 23, 2004. The lawsuit alleges that Netflix failed to provide "unlimited" DVD rentals and "one day delivery" as promised in its marketing materials. Netflix has denied any wrongdoing or liability. The parties have reached a settlement that they believe is in the best interests of the company and its subscribers."
Lawsuits are intended for recourse in a situation where another party has seriously injured or detrimentally affected your life. Not when a company fails on the "one day delivery" ad copy. If it bugs you that much, cancel your freakin' membership.
Doing his part to ensure corporate power only gets stronger. Thanks Frank Chavez!
Neflix Settlement
11.01.2005
Gargh! Just because Republicans find it impossible to be objective or impartial about anything doesn't mean a judge isn't going to be able to do his job properly. What, is this going to start being a valid concern in all trials? Will I be able to get up and say "I'm sorry, your honor, but as a raging liberal, I don't think your conservative, Republican self can properly judge me"? Stupid, stupid, stupid. What is this country coming to?
Democratic Judge Is Removed From DeLay Case - New York Times
Democratic Judge Is Removed From DeLay Case - New York Times
Now I feel like a I want to be a Democratic cheerleader! Are they finally DOING something? Hmmm.
I hope that they're serious about this. And I hope they're willing to take it as far as it has to go. It will be nothing but a political stunt if they're not willing to point fingers at members of their own party, if required.
Yeah, right. Who am I kidding?
Democrats Force Senate Into Closed Session Over Iraq Data - New York Times
I hope that they're serious about this. And I hope they're willing to take it as far as it has to go. It will be nothing but a political stunt if they're not willing to point fingers at members of their own party, if required.
Yeah, right. Who am I kidding?
Democrats Force Senate Into Closed Session Over Iraq Data - New York Times
Compassionate Conservatism in action. Cut Medicare and Medicaid. Cut Food Stamps, despite the fact that 500,000+ more people went hungry in 2004 than 2003. Cut support for foster care and child-support enforcement.
But at least there's this: "House Republican moderates have grown increasingly queasy about what one of their leaders, Rep. Michael N. Castle (Del.), calls an unbalanced package, too weighted toward cutting programs for the poor. "
Rhetoric Meets Reality in the Budget Season
But at least there's this: "House Republican moderates have grown increasingly queasy about what one of their leaders, Rep. Michael N. Castle (Del.), calls an unbalanced package, too weighted toward cutting programs for the poor. "
Rhetoric Meets Reality in the Budget Season
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