Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Too funny to be real

A fake bleach blonde country singer girl married to drunken trailer trash nascar loving men? Put it all together and its a rude irreverant laugh with foul language.


That and I spewed coffee on my laptop.




Draft, or write-in campaign?

The Draft Gore folks may have the right idea. After all, we did really elect him in the first place, just that pesky Supreme Court got in the way. But maybe, just maybe they aren’t going far enough. Perhaps instead of a petition to draft him into running, we should just go ahead with a write-in campaign.

If he could be elected in the first place, after all the fiascoes of the past eight years write in aught to be a landslide.

He's eloquent, passionate, relentless, undaunted. The first political figure to oppose the Iraq war, Al Gore is also the lead champion in the fight against global warming, a passionate defender of our Constitution, and an unyielding voice against the Bush Administration's abuse of power.

Given his unmatched experience and leadership on issues of moral imperative, Gore is increasingly seen as Democrats' best bet to win back the White House.

Who can argue with that? Or the Nobel Peace Prize nomination, or an academy award, or just the fact that the man has a sense of humor and his jokes aren’t rude, contrived or lame. Let’s face it, we won’t have to worry about him groping foreign heads of state. Tipper would cut his heart out with a dull spoon. (Although Tipper is an entirely different subject, and if he runs, she has to stay away from the book burning bon-fires or any legislation.)

He jokes on TV about pretending to run, he even does a skit on Saturday Night Live where he does a humorous ‘Presidential’ address. (Watch the clip at Crooks and Liars Video-WMP Video-QT)

I guess the real reason is, as much as I might like Obama and Hillary as the potential Democratic Candidates; I think between them the issue of the hype surrounding being the first potential presidential nominees of their minority might actually do more harm than good. Especially if McCain is the Republican Nominee, he’s enough of a moderate to swing some of the democratic voters. As sad as it is to conclude, because I really would like an African American or Woman President, I’d rather be positive with the ‘good old boy’ appeal.

Even if he is as much of a hypocrite as the rest, supposedly using twice as much electricity in his house in one month than the rest of America uses in a year.

War Corporatism

I like the phrase, penned by this short film explaining some of the results and effects of the Project for a New American Century. Even if the short film is a bit simplistic, leaving much of the scope of their beliefs and plans out of the equation.



Banning freedom of Ideas?

No offense to the Honorable Janet Napolitano, but she can kiss my butt. If you agree with me, and no offense to any readers from Arizona, let the wench know what you think.

Seriously, I enjoyed arguing with teachers, you learn more. You learn to go out in the world and not be a lemming, because you’ve learned to look at the issues and formulate and defend your own position.

I weep for our children, I really do. Hopefully we’ll be lucky and Al’s global warming will put us out of our misery before the future we are creating does.

PHOENIX (AP) -- A proposed state law would prohibit any instructor in a public school or college from advocating or opposing a political candidate or one side of a social, political or cultural issue that is part of a partisan debate

A group of Arizona lawmakers concluded Thursday that classrooms should not be forums for schoolteachers and college professors to espouse political opinions.

Supporters said the measure would let students disagree with instructors without fearing retribution.

However, college students and education advocates worry it would discourage instructors from leading discussions and debates on controversial topics.

As if we weren’t already considered slipping on educational and freedom of the press issues. I feel like I’m living in a V for Vendetta dream.

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Religious Migration

A must see short film showing the history of religion in just a bit more than a minute. From so small to so large, its hard to see the impact of a long period of changes, until you look at it in graphical form. Thanks to Maps of War for things of visual interest.




How has the geography of religion evolved over the centuries, and where has it sparked wars? Our map gives us a brief history of the world's most well-known religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism. Selected periods of inter-religious bloodshed are also highlighted. Want to see 5,000 years of religion in 90 seconds? Ready, Set, Go!