June 2008
59 posts
“At the beginning of the day, all of the Hillary supporters sitting around...”
– Patrick in a comment on The Field
This isn’t going to Denver. Sure, there are some very vocal, and very crazy, Hillary dead-enders left, but the more limelight they get the worse Hillary looks. Take a read through Meet the Hill Hags, which compiles and mocks the comments left on several...
May 2008
70 posts
Furrygate: The Furrying →
It’s been a rough week for Dan Riehl, Steve Gilbert and their fellow dumpster-diving, countertop-appraising Stinkertons. In pursuing the riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma that isn’t the military record of Barack Obama’s great-uncle, they’ve had their ears boxed by a WWII vet, been easily proven wrong in their speculative fantasies and come this close to breaking bread with Holocaust...
89th Infantry Division of World War II →
Concerning the service of Mr. Charles Payne: C.T. Payne was a soldier in the 89th Infantry Division. He served in the 355th Infantry Regiment, Company K. The 355th Infantry Regiment was the unit to liberate Ohrdruf. Mr. Payne was there.
For those who seek to minimize the horrors of Ohrdruf since it was a ‘work’ camp and not a ‘death’ camp, we have but one word: shame....
Girlyman - Viola
“Fear is the reason this country is where it is today. Fear is a useless emotion....”
– Michelle Obama
Using the Holocaust to Smear Obama →
I never thought I’d see the day when the Holocaust would be used as a tool for “gotcha” politics. But over the last two days, we have seen John McCain’s supporters at the Republican National Committee and at Fox News launch tasteless attacks on Barack Obama. In their attempt to score a few political points, they have diminished the experience of those who suffered and died...
McCain housing policy shaped by lobbyist →
via hilzoy who writes:
But it just defies belief that McCain would have, as his main economic advisor and one of the people responsible for his plan to deal with the mortgage crisis, someone who was a paid lobbyist for a bank that was heavily involved in that crisis, a firm that has just advised some of its employees not to travel to the US for legal reasons, and that stands to gain or lose a lot...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-5-25) →
Rush
Iron & Wine
Béla Fleck
Yo La Tengo
Foo Fighters
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr
“My husband did not wrap up the nomination in 1992 until he won the California...”
– Hillary Clinton on why she hasn’t dropped out. Wow. Classy.
“The Cardoza 40″: Exodus of Clinton Delegates... →
The end is near.
I really like egg salad sandwiches from gas stations. It’s like sky-diving; each time could be your last.
WatchMAKE it at Home: Jam Jar Jet - KQED
The video doesn’t really do it justice. It makes a loud buzzing sound when running. Mine didn’t have the diffuser, so it didn’t run as long. I didn’t wear goggles or gloves either, because I’m a rebel.
“Bill Kristol, still dumb as a sack of hammers. I am noticing a trend here....”
– John Cole
“Barack Obama is a noble-hearted patriot and humble Christian, and he has my full...”
– Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV)
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-5-18) →
Birdmonster
Billy Martin & John Medeski
The Wood Brothers
Leo Kottke
Rush
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr
US plot to nail Iran backfires →
The George W Bush administration’s plan to create a new crescendo of accusations against Iran for allegedly smuggling arms to Shi’ite militias in Iraq has encountered not just one but two setbacks.
“The whole speech is made up. It is all, every last word of it, pure fantasy....”
– John Cole on McCain’s “Out of Iraq by 2013” speech. There’s more in the post. He hits it on the head. Our soldiers won’t be staying in the Gingerbread Castle and patrolling Gumdrop Lane because McCain says so.
“Senator Obama does not have the knowledge, the experience, the background to...”
– Sen. John McCain. This is running a respectful campaign. Now we know, thanks. (via election08)
I guess aiding and abetting the disastrous Bush presidency counts as experience. Sorry, I’ll take my chances with the rookie.
“We seem to have arrived at an equitable compromise: Sen. Clinton is staying in...”
– Josh Marshall
‘Raspberry ants’ are invading Texas and they eat... →
(via danhacker)
I, for one, welcome our new raspberry ant overlords.
“The longer Hillary stays in the race, the more one is prone to reflect...”
– Rogue Columnist (via azspot) (via marco)
Gore didn’t lose because of Bill Clinton. Clinton left office with a 65% approval rating, which is the highest of any president. Gore lost, in part, because he tried to distance himself from Clinton and did not allow Clinton to campaign for him full...
WatchWOXY.com presents: Birdmonster
Angel Band by The Wood Brothers
This duo is made...
More on Rain Barrels
squashed:
andrklein: Three words: mosquito breeding ground. I think this is a great idea. However, some type of lid that still allows rain water to flow in is essential. Mosquitoes are no joke. I assure you, I was initially worried about that too. It turns out it was one of those made up worries I tend to have when I’m trying to justify my reservations about adopting some environmentally...
“I still hear some dogs barking. I’m for Senator Clinton, but I think the...”
– James Carville
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-5-11) →
Nine Inch Nails
Mississippi John Hurt
Leo Kottke
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists
John Fahey
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr
Movie review: "Speed Racer" | Salon →
You know a movie’s heading nowhere fast when even its monkey doesn’t make you laugh.
Ouch. I doubt my kids will be swayed by this review, so I’ll still go see it.
“But what is most extraordinary about all of this is that huge numbers of...”
– CNN, the Pentagon’s “military analyst program” and Gitmo - Glenn Greenwald
“Mouse balls are not usually static sensitive. However, excessive handling can...”
– balls.txt (via amwelles)
It’s great to start off the morning with a good laugh. Thank you.
Why Apple is more expensive than Amazon →
Buy what you like, where you like. But remember why things are the way they are. Apple is more expensive than Amazon because the labels want you listening to music on a Zune. (via Daring Fireball)