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The More Things Change
2009-01-21 21:38:00 The more they stay the same. Here's a clever little mashup by The Daily Show:.cc_box a:hover .cc_home{background:url('http://www.comed ycentral.com/comedycentral/video/assets/s yndicated-logo-over.png') !important;}.cc_links a{color:#b9b9b9;text-decoration:none;}.cc _show a{color:#707070;text-decoration:none;}.cc _title a{color:#868686;text-decoration:none;}.cc _links a:hover{color:#67bee2;text-decoration:und erline;}The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10cChange fest '09 - Obama's Inaugural SpeechBarack Obama InterviewJohn McCain InterviewSarah Palin VideoFunny Election VideoOn a similar note I noticed during his inaugural speech that for a Democrat he was doing a pretty good job of using terms, phrases, and sentiments that appeal to many Republicans. Which apparently something he's been doing for a while according to this video. More About: Things , The More Things Change
Turn the Page
2009-01-21 04:31:00 As the mantle of leadership passes from one President to the next I think its appropriate to take a look back the accomplishments of the outgoing President. It is highly a overlooked fact that George W Bush did more to fight poverty and disease in Africa than any president before him. He should be commended for that.Additionally he set aside more territorial waters as federal preserves than his predecessors. In fact all totaled he created the biggest marine sanctuary in the world. That's no small feat. Additionally he made a concerted effort to reform the public education system in America and while it was not a smashing success he at least made the attempt and I don't think anybody else's grand plan would have done much better. He gets points for an earnest effort.Not to mention the fact that after 9/11 nothing else blew up. You have to give him credit for that.I must admit that I was not a fan of W's in the beginning. But once 9/11 happened I gave him a second chance. After... More About: Page , Turn
Chapter 44 Page 1
2009-01-21 03:44:00 (previous) and replaced it with The Betsy Ross Flag . Because to many our current flag was symbol of hubris, incompetence, and cruelty. Simply put we needed to get back to our foundations and rebrand ourselves.Today we took a step in that direction. Today an African American man was sworn in as President of the United States of America in a former slave market. Read into that what you will but to me its a step in the right direction towards rebuilding our image and gives us the opportunity to heal wounds both new and old. Love Obama or hate him he's not an extension of the previous administration and he won't authorize the torture of anyone. That gives me some cause for hope.Today the Stars and Stripes fly again. Don't make me regret it President Obama. More About: Barack Obama , Page , Chapter
Martin Luther King Jr Day
2009-01-20 03:25:00 For a little over half my life I've always marked this day by either listening to or reading King 's "I Have a Dream" speech. It occurs to me that tomorrow will be proof positive that his dream not only lives but is thriving. Its a pity that neither he nor his wife (who I met once) are around to see this particular fruit of their labor. More About: Martin Luther King , Martin Luther , Martin Luther King Jr , Luther
Worst Christmas Song Ever
2008-12-23 18:44:00 Please Don?t Steal For Me This Christmas More About: Song , Christmas Song
Of Note
2008-12-17 18:17:00 Over at Outside the Beltway smart guy Dave Schuler and Dr Bernard Finel are debating the merits of pulling out of Iraq vs staying in. Over at Pomomusings Rev. Adam Walker lays out a case for throwing out the bible when it comes to the issues surrounding gay rights. H/T TMV More About: Note
When Science Meets Creepiness
2008-12-17 02:55:00 You have to give props to a guy who can build a human looking robot with text, object, and facial recognition capabilities in his garage.But you also have to take all points away when the inventor says something like this: Le says his relationship with Aiko hasn?t strayed into the bedroom, but a few ?tweaks? could turn her into a sexual partner. Le said: ?Her software could be redesigned to simulate her having an orgasm.? For the record should any reporter ever ask if its possible to copulate with your invention the above statements are a perfect example of how not to answer the question. Here are a few better responses:"Probably. But just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.""Yep. But I'm not going there.""Who in their right mind would do that?"and of course"You're a sick little monkey aren't you?"Otherwise you're looking at being "That creepy robot guy" for the rest of your life. More About: Science
That Blasted Breakfast
2008-12-17 02:51:00 If you're like me there are some things that are so odd that they have to be tried. In the spirit of that I present to you Batter Blasters....I opened up the can and sprayed a generous amount into the pan. At medium heat they cook pretty quickly. They do however tend to stick if you don't use an oiled nonstick pan. Since I was using a traditional oiled pan I had to flip them with a spatula rather being able to flip them with a flick of the wrist. They looked like pan cakes. They smelled like pancakes. In fact they even tasted like pancakes. They were very fluffy. I actually like my pancakes a little more dense. As for taste? They were on the sweet side but I've had far worse pancakes than these. I give them a four on a five point scale. Take that Easy Cheese!Are they worth the extra expense? If you have to cook breakfast for seven people and you overslept then definitely. Want pancakes on a camping trip? Go for it. Want to set up a bizarre breakfast themed booby trap? Nothing bet... More About: Breakfast
Huck vs Stewart: Gay Marriage Edition
2008-12-10 16:34:00 Jon Stewart and Mike Huckabee debating gay marriage on the The Daily Show. Well worth watching..cc_box a:hover .cc_home{background:url('http://www.comed ycentral.com/comedycentral/video/assets/s yndicated-logo-over.png') !important;}.cc_links a{color:#b9b9b9;text-decoration:none;}.cc _show a{color:#707070;text-decoration:none;}.cc _title a{color:#868686;text-decoration:none;}.cc _links a:hover{color:#67bee2;text-decoration:und erline;}The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10cMike Huckabee Pt. 2Barack Obama InterviewJohn McCain InterviewSarah Palin VideoFunny Election Video More About: Marriage , Gay Marriage , Edition
Arghhh
2008-12-04 02:44:00 I caught the wicked head cold that I was busy nursing my family though last week. For the record. It really sucks. All I want to do is sleep 24/7 which isn't possible unfortunately. I highly advise you to take suitable precautions to avoid catching it because this is literally the worst cold I can remember ever having.
Arghhh
2008-12-04 02:44:00 I caught the wicked head cold that I was busy nursing my family though last week. For the record. It really sucks. All I want to do is sleep 24/7 which isn't possible unfortunately. I highly advise you to take suitable precautions to avoid catching it because this is literally the worst cold I can remember ever having.
I Wonder
2008-12-02 05:32:00 Now that the Right is in the minority will they eschew the rabid and inane behaviour that they took so much delight in pointing out when the left was on the outs? If this is any indicator then the answer is sadly no.Except for maybe this guy.
I Wonder
2008-12-02 05:32:00 Now that the Right is in the minority will they eschew the rabid and inane behaviour that they took so much delight in pointing out when the left was on the outs? If this is any indicator then the answer is sadly no.Except for maybe this guy.
On Vacation
2008-11-26 17:25:00 Taking two weeks off to recover from election season burnout/withdrawal. More About: Vacation
On Vacation
2008-11-21 02:07:00 Taking a week off to recover from election season burnout/withdrawal. More About: Vacation
Obama to Prosecute W for Torture?
2008-11-15 00:28:00 Over at Mother Jones Jonathan Stein predicts that the first split between Obama and Congress will be over the whether or not to investigate the previous administrations actions. He predicts that that Obama will follow the precedent of previous presidents and not push for or allow any formal investigations of his predecessor. Although Obama has previously stated that he would authorize a fact finding inquiry:"If crimes have been committed, they should be investigated," he said. But he quickly added, "I would not want my first term consumed by what was perceived on the part of the Republicans as a partisan witch hunt, because I think we've got too many problems to solve."However if recent speculation of Bush granting a blanket pardon to all individuals involved with torturing detainees proves correct the incoming administrations hands would be tied when it came to prosecuting anyone stateside. That would mean that anyone found guilty would have to be tried by the International Crimin... More About: Torture
Obama to Prosecute W for Torture?
2008-11-15 00:28:00 Over at Mother Jones Jonathan Stein predicts that the first split between Obama and Congress will be over the whether or not to investigate the previous administrations actions. He predicts that that Obama will follow the precedent of previous presidents and not push for or allow any formal investigations of his predecessor. Although Obama has previously stated that he would authorize a fact finding inquiry:"If crimes have been committed, they should be investigated," he said. But he quickly added, "I would not want my first term consumed by what was perceived on the part of the Republicans as a partisan witch hunt, because I think we've got too many problems to solve."However if recent speculation of Bush granting a blanket pardon to all individuals involved with torturing detainees proves correct the incoming administrations hands would be tied when it came to prosecuting anyone stateside. That would mean that anyone found guilty would have to be tried by the International Crimin... More About: Torture
Open Blogroll Day
2008-11-13 03:28:00 I tidied up my blogroll today basically cleaning off blogs that aren't around anymore or haven't posted anything in six months. If you'd like to trade links then slap a link to here on your blog and let me know in the comments. More About: Blogroll , Open
Open Blogroll Day
2008-11-13 03:28:00 I tidied up my blogroll today basically cleaning off blogs that aren't around anymore or haven't posted anything in six months. If you'd like to trade links then slap a link to here on your blog and let me know in the comments. More About: Blogroll , Open
Beating a Dead Horse *updated*
2008-11-12 19:24:00 Dear Andrew Sullivan,You don't like Sarah Palin. We got it. She lost the election. Enough already.Thanks,Dyre42*Update*It looks like at least one other reader agrees with me. More About: Dead , Horse , Beating
Beating a Dead Horse *updated*
2008-11-12 19:24:00 Dear Andrew Sullivan,You don't like Sarah Palin. We got it. She lost the election. Enough already.Thanks,Dyre42*Update*It looks like at least one other reader agrees with me. More About: Dead , Horse , Beating
Tag, I'm It
2008-11-12 08:00:00 Mike over at The Big Stick has tagged me. Fortunately its a simple one. The Rules: 1. Link to the person who tagged you.2. Post the rules on your blog.3. Write six random things about yourself.4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them.5. Let each person know they?ve been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.Six random things about myself:1: I joined the Army Reserves right out of high school. Less than a year later the Berlin Wall fell. Coincidence? Probably.2: I used to be a bouncer at a biker bar. This confused the bikers as I only weighed 135 at the time.3: I started shooting when I was 8 hunting when I was 12. (Throwing knives, hatchets, and tomahawks competitively when I was 10)4: Five minutes after I wake up a song starts playing in my head. (My inner DJ has no concept of quality control.)5: I got my first computer (an Atari 800) when I was 11. Numerous geeky pursuits followed soon thereafter. 6: I'm mildly all...
Tag, I'm It
2008-11-12 08:00:00 Mike over at The Big Stick has tagged me. Fortunately its a simple one. The Rules: 1. Link to the person who tagged you.2. Post the rules on your blog.3. Write six random things about yourself.4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them.5. Let each person know they?ve been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.Six random things about myself:1: I joined the Army Reserves right out of high school. Less than a year later the Berlin Wall fell. Coincidence? Probably.2: I used to be a bouncer at a biker bar. This confused the bikers as I only weighed 135 at the time.3: I started shooting when I was 8 hunting when I was 12. (Throwing knives, hatchets, and tomahawks competitively when I was 10)4: Five minutes after I wake up a song starts playing in my head. (My inner DJ has no concept of quality control.)5: I got my first computer (an Atari 800) when I was 11. Numerous geeky pursuits followed soon thereafter. 6: I'm mildly all...
Veteran's Day
2008-11-11 18:52:00 The Things That Make a Soldier Greatby Edgar Guest The things that make a soldier great and send him out to die, To face the flaming cannon's mouth nor ever question why, Are lilacs by a little porch, the row of tulips red, The peonies and pansies, too, the old petunia bed, The grass plot where his children play, the roses on the wall: 'Tis these that make a soldier great. He's fighting for them all. 'Tis not the pomp and pride of kings that make a soldier brave; 'Tis not allegiance to the flag that over him may wave; For soldiers never fight so well on land or on the foam As when behind the cause they see the little place called home. Endanger but that humble street whereon his children run, You make a soldier of the man who never bore a gun. What is it through the battle smoke the valiant soldier sees? The little garden far away, the budding apple trees, The little patch of ground back there, the children at their play, Perhaps a tiny m...
Veteran's Day
2008-11-11 18:52:00 The Things That Make a Soldier Greatby Edgar Guest The things that make a soldier great and send him out to die, To face the flaming cannon's mouth nor ever question why, Are lilacs by a little porch, the row of tulips red, The peonies and pansies, too, the old petunia bed, The grass plot where his children play, the roses on the wall: 'Tis these that make a soldier great. He's fighting for them all. 'Tis not the pomp and pride of kings that make a soldier brave; 'Tis not allegiance to the flag that over him may wave; For soldiers never fight so well on land or on the foam As when behind the cause they see the little place called home. Endanger but that humble street whereon his children run, You make a soldier of the man who never bore a gun. What is it through the battle smoke the valiant soldier sees? The little garden far away, the budding apple trees, The little patch of ground back there, the children at their play, Perhaps a tiny m...
A Newer Low
More articles from this author:2008-11-11 07:52:00 You know, there are some people that are so vile that if lightning were to strike them some atheists would recant.On that note:Fred Phelps and crew are planning on protesting at Obama's grandmother's funeral.H/T CoatesNote to Secret Service: Please bring truncheons. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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