Monthly Archives: February 2006
A Force More Powerful
Just a follow up to a previous post. My copy of A Force More Powerful arrived today. Review to follow after extensive gameplay.
Posted in Computer Games, Politics
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BlogShares Stock Rising
I guess I can never complain again about this blog not making anybody’s “Top 100″ list. According to BlogShares, this blog is one the top 100 Washington, D.C. blogs. Not bad. Of course, there are probably some D.C.-area blogs that … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs
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Why It Matters Who’s Watching Our Ports
A lot has been said about the matter of handing a United Arab Emirates firm control of 6 U.S. ports. So much, in fact, that I haven’t felt the need to say much about it until now. Last week, I … Continue reading
Posted in Bush, Iraq, Politics, Security, War on Terror
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Iraq Goes Pop
It’s funny, but it’s not. The “butcher’s bill” for this week is 1,300. Or, as Left I put it: That is 1300+ Iraqis. 1300+ human beings. 1300+ people with fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, friends, neighbors. 1300+ people experiencing … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Iraq, War on Terror
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Burning Down the House
Over at Feministe, pliny has a ADD-like moment that I can relate to, all too well.
Posted in ADD/ADHD
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A Plus
Whatever issues I may have with algebra, I totally rock at 8th grade math! You Passed 8th Grade Math Congratulations, you got 10/10 correct! Could You Pass 8th Grade Math? Via BattlePanda.
Posted in Education, Memes, Tests and Quizes
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Desperate Times, Desperate Measures
I don’t think it’s being alarmist to say that the future that the South Dakota legislature has proposed going back to bloody hanger days, that it’s only a matter of time before some of women in that state need the … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Feminism, Health, Politics
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Attention Deficit Hysteria Disorder
The hysteria over ADHD meds continues. I was joking before about stockpiling my meds, but as the drumbeat against ADD/ADHD meds continues, I’m beginning to wonder if maybe it would be a good idea to do just that. Not because … Continue reading
Posted in ADD/ADHD, Current Events, Health, Life
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Buckley Buckles
Conservative William F. Buckley, Jr. becomes the latest to give aid and and comfort to the enemy, when he says of the war in Iraq “It didn’t work.” One can’t doubt that the American objective in Iraq has failed. … … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Iraq, Politics, War on Terror
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Making it More Broken
Does it even need saying anymore? I haven’t posted about the bombing of the Golden Mosque in Samara, because I honestly haven’t had the heart. Just seeing the pictures of the mosque before and after the bombing, side by side, … Continue reading
Posted in Bush, Current Events, Iraq, Terrorism, War on Terror
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Ask Not…
… what your country can do for you, but who you can do for your country. I’d really have to think about it. And I’d still probably end up saying “Fuck it. The country ain’t worth that.” On the other … Continue reading
Posted in Bush, Crazy Stuff, Current Events, Humor, Politics
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Your Fetus or Your Life
I’ve strayed away from political topics recently, mainly because they’re rather depressing to write about these days, and lately I find myself wondering whether all the posts on various issues and outrages make much of a difference. But there are … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Feminism, Health, Politics
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Introverts of the World Unite?
Introverts forming a movement? As a self-professed introvert myself, that sounds kind of funny. It wouldn’t be a terribly noisy movement, that’s for sure. I picture of big group of people (assuming you could even get a significant number of … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Culture, Life
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Dealing Dogs
There are at least three kinds of people I just have no tolerance for: child abusers/molesters, spouse abusers, and people who abuse or are cruel to animals. On a seemingly unrelated note, I also love documentary films. So, when I … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Rights, Music, Vegetarianism, Websites
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We Are Family, Too
It ought to go without saying, but in light of the pervious post there are some things in Rev. Irene Moore’s Advocate column on African Americans and same-sex marriage that bear repeating. First Moore cites some data on how marriage … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Gay Rights, Politics, Race
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