“That is only the start of the Bush campaign. He has plenty of money and unlimited personal cheapness.” Jimmy Breslin talking about President Bush in He Molests the Dead I think I want to see this movie. I Remember Me…
From DemocracyNow
Eight Arrested For Wearing Anti-War Shirt At West Point Eight anti-war protesters will be appearing in court later this month following their arrest during a recent Army-Navy basketball game at West Point. They were arrested for standing in the last…
That Was Fun!
mrpsyklops and curiousmay9 came over for dinner, a little music, and a lot of great conversation. sambear cooked very delicious steaks. I think shadowkatt was frustrated that we old folks got into talking politics and other matters a lot when…
The Draft
Personally, I agree with Heinlein that any country that needs a draft to fill its military doesn’t have the right to exist anymore. BUT—I don’t blame anyone for not wanting to get into the bullshit wars that BushCo is supporting,…
Do You Know Who Represents You?
Go to Vote-Smart Enter your zip code You’ll get information on your congresspeople, state representatives and officeholders, even current candidates and state elections—with contact information so you can write letters/send faxes. Remember: real letters ALWAYS have a much bigger impact…
Sexual Mores and the Bible/God Talks to Andy Rooney
Happy Birthday picksmanraven! Good article: Sexual Mores and the Bible As God Told Me… “Andrew, you have the eyes and ears of a lot of people. I wish you’d tell your viewers that both Pat Robertson and Mel Gibson strike…
More On Same-Sex Marriage
Gay marriage becomes national debate Some interesting stuff in there about the history of marriage in the US and what the Bible actually says about marriage/monogamy. The last speech assignment this semester is supposed to involve a “debate” on some…
Killing the Buddha
Killing the Buddha Killing the Buddha Manifesto Killing the Buddha is a religion magazine for people made anxious by churches, people embarrassed to be caught in the “spirituality” section of a bookstore, people both hostile and drawn to talk of…
Friday Morning Attacks of Randomness
For giggles: The Yarn Diet And good news here in Georgia: Gay Marriage Amendment Rejected It would seem that I’m not alone in my disgust at the work produced by my classmates: What The ?!? Quote from one of the…
Fight Putting Discrimination in the Constitution!
Send a fax, email, or letter to your state representatives about the Federal Marriage Act. H.J. Res 56/S.J. Res 26 would not only deny the right to marry to same-sex couples in committed relationships but would also invalidate all state…