Category Archives: Words

I think it’s officially time for us to tool up and storm the capitol! #1 – Halfway down this article in today’s paper I developed an ulcer – I.R.S. Cuts target lawyers who audit the richest The Bush administration has successfully … Continue reading →

We’re not yet exusing soldiers from their responsiblities as human beings and professionals (the ones that coverups aren’t able to protect), so this case of euthanasia could in fact become a turning point, although the circumstances may determine that a criminal charge … Continue reading →

Brownback and Inhofe ran point for the opposition, yet during all of the debate on the Senate floor they failed to convince on the science.  This is because they refered to science hardly at all in terms of citing expert … Continue reading →

Boy do some of them want it! Bill Kristol is apparantly the cheerleader, again.  Pick apart these arguments all you can, but first understand the upside of engaging Syria and Iran.  If Israel launches the offensive, they can be fighting … Continue reading →

Interesting program on baboons in communal settings, how they interact and communicate, express emotion, and how their impulsive behavior can be explained now thanks to this video research.  The male baboon feels the need to blow off some steam, but being … Continue reading →

Ed Burns Writer and Producer Ed Burns talks to HBO about being a teacher in Baltimore’s inner city and how that experience is informing Season 4 of The Wire.

I’ve held off on writing this for quite a while,

New York Observer  According to Journal staffers with knowledge of the situation, Mr. Simpson, who is based in Brussels, had been working for months on a story about government monitoring of the international banking system operated by the Society for … Continue reading →

I’ll just post the chat as it took place.  FYI – I’ve been tossing up the whiskey bottle today, so the urgency relayed in this chat may not seem appropriate…along with the posting of this chat in the first place…but … Continue reading →

The Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens had ‘net neutrality’ in front of him in the form of a staffer and some lobbyists working for telecom giants Verizon and AT&T.  After a few minutes the vote was secured, and fifteen minutes … Continue reading →

Great question!  karl posted this in a comment and I think it deserves it’s own thread.  A linguist named Lakoff wrote a book I read last year, “Don’t think of an Elephant“, where he delves into the parent-child dynamic at … Continue reading →

I know several people who would like to do away with journalism altogether, or at least minimize it’s relevance as much as possible.  If a journalist uncovers something you don’t want to believe, then find an excuse not to, problem … Continue reading →

A great day for that basic fact, and the impression that by the end of it they understood, things were brighter, more laid back, energetic with new toys, a new perspective with beach balls that you have to pick up with … Continue reading →

NY POST Article

The cat’s out of the bag, as the man in charge of our troops and studying conditions “on the ground” says that a redeployment of thousands is planned for October.  General Casey says it, and the world should be outraged over … Continue reading →

In a mere half hour, the best pitcher I’ve ever seen will take the mound for the Mets.  Amazing evening – regardless of what happens – as every time I get to see Pedro in a game is a blessing. 

The best of human existance is what they’re after, and the task is one that takes art and churns it into butter…not for us though, the readers.  Lists attract us like moths to a flame…very true, and this is a … Continue reading →

This no comments thing is really killing me…just busted out an impromptu response to the 700 Club thread, in character, probably better than the original, clicked on submit…lost forever.  What the hell is this all about?  Is Joseph Smith telling … Continue reading →

Simplistic anti-logic has fueled much of the talk from Republicans on the floors of the house and senate this past week, offering Americans the perspective that reads: If you’re talking about a withdrawal plan, you’re a coward.  Open-ended deployment equals … Continue reading →

Not for the reasons you’ve all got on your mind…but because I can’t post comments on MY OWN BLOG!  Everytime I try, the writing just disappears and the page refreshes.  This is embarrasing, but not nearly as embarrasing as the … Continue reading →

This is probably the best CSPAN I’ve seen all year.  The estimate from Democrats is the repeal would cost over $700 billion over 10 years, the estimate from Republicans is around $250 billion.  Democrats are pointing out that all this … Continue reading →

Landslide victory – you heard it here first. 

Going to break out of my dark routine for a day on the blog, and let the geek surface for a while.  Like with stocks, politics, sports and music, I’ve got a chip on my shoulder that drives me towards … Continue reading →

The cocksucker extends an invitation to your’s truly, says something about his ability to keep his eyes focused on what’s important, nevermind the line of chum, nevermind the gruesome worries of each day, mayhem, murder and the like, and come … Continue reading →

I think he was from the gas company.  Got him in the basement right now, his pulse is still pulsing, but not for long.  Keeps yelling about how he’s got kids…I correct him, said he should have paid better attention … Continue reading →

While I’m not that much into the US Open, I have anticipated a day of ease up till now, a day where daddy certainly does know best…or at least he’s provided the illusion that he does.  It’s a myth…I don’t … Continue reading →