Friday, November 28, 2008
Some Randi
I've been a fan for years, and his book "The Faith Helaers" is a must read. Now enjoy as Randi exposes Uri Geller, Peter Popoff, and psychic surgeons.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Must Read
Glenn Greenwald.
I'm glad that many people, including some journalists, seem to have learned some lessons from the Bush era now that he's almost certainly the single most unpopular President in modern American history. People who regret their mistakes and learn from them should be welcomed and encouraged. But a vital aspect of what happened over the last eight years is the role the media -- our leading media stars -- played in glorifying and venerating George Bush, and that can't be re-written or forgotten.
Truly learning from one's mistakes -- as opposed to wet-finger-in-the-air abandoment of previously revered leaders when they are revealed as failures and lose their power -- requires, at the very least, an acknowledgment of one's own role in what happened. There have been very few mea culpas from establishment media journalists, many -- most -- of whom, to this day, think they did nothing wrong ("It was all Judy Miller!"). As bad as this absence of remorse is, it is simply intolerable to watch those who cheered on many of the worst excesses try now to pretend that they were skeptical, adversarial critics all along. Journalists with influential platforms have responsibilities, the primary one of which is to be accountable for what they say and do.
Seriously, I toiled for a decade in small-time radio speaking truth to power and these tools made millions? Damn, I was in the wrong racket. Seems it takes more than an upright posture and a pulse to be a pundit...you also have to suck corporatist cock.
I'm glad that many people, including some journalists, seem to have learned some lessons from the Bush era now that he's almost certainly the single most unpopular President in modern American history. People who regret their mistakes and learn from them should be welcomed and encouraged. But a vital aspect of what happened over the last eight years is the role the media -- our leading media stars -- played in glorifying and venerating George Bush, and that can't be re-written or forgotten.
Truly learning from one's mistakes -- as opposed to wet-finger-in-the-air abandoment of previously revered leaders when they are revealed as failures and lose their power -- requires, at the very least, an acknowledgment of one's own role in what happened. There have been very few mea culpas from establishment media journalists, many -- most -- of whom, to this day, think they did nothing wrong ("It was all Judy Miller!"). As bad as this absence of remorse is, it is simply intolerable to watch those who cheered on many of the worst excesses try now to pretend that they were skeptical, adversarial critics all along. Journalists with influential platforms have responsibilities, the primary one of which is to be accountable for what they say and do.
Seriously, I toiled for a decade in small-time radio speaking truth to power and these tools made millions? Damn, I was in the wrong racket. Seems it takes more than an upright posture and a pulse to be a pundit...you also have to suck corporatist cock.
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Pardon Me
You know, there is something perverse about "pardoning" food animals in a nation that sentences humans to death. The perverseness is doubled when its performed by a man who presided over the most executions in recent U.S. history, and even mocked someone pleading for clemency.
WHat Ever Happened To Up Or Down Votes?
A while back, I wrote that there is no reason to be bipartisan, because the Republicans just aren't interested in it. We're already seeing evidence of that.
Jon Kyl, the second-ranking Republican in the U.S. Senate, warned president-elect Barack Obama that he would filibuster U.S. Supreme Court appointments if those nominees were too liberal.
Fisrt of all, define "too liberal." Kyl doesn't. Which Supreme Court vacanicies currently exist? Oh there are none. Talk about your hypotheticals! And isn't Kyl one of the clowns who vowed to resort to the nuclear option if Democrats dared to filibuster a Bush nominee? Oh, I forgot! IOKIYAR. Silly me.
Jon Kyl, the second-ranking Republican in the U.S. Senate, warned president-elect Barack Obama that he would filibuster U.S. Supreme Court appointments if those nominees were too liberal.
Fisrt of all, define "too liberal." Kyl doesn't. Which Supreme Court vacanicies currently exist? Oh there are none. Talk about your hypotheticals! And isn't Kyl one of the clowns who vowed to resort to the nuclear option if Democrats dared to filibuster a Bush nominee? Oh, I forgot! IOKIYAR. Silly me.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
No One Could Have Ever Predicted
Except someone did. Really, what are the qualifications to be a pundit? Be upright and have a pulse?
Monday, November 24, 2008
Teh Gay
Well, yeah.
Although it’s bittersweet to leave one of the longest marriages on cable news, I’m proud that both Sean (Hannity) and I remained unharmed after sitting side by side, night after night for so many years.”
And of course, Alan, you knew what side of the toast was buttered, and refused to challenge the intellectual lightweight across the studio so you could continue to line your pockets with tainted money. Why the mood change? Sense a change in the direction of the winds? Don't let the door hit you in the ass, you'll find no welcome here, you enabler.
Hey Rupert! Can I have Colmes' job? I can run intellectual circles around Hannity, and kick his ass to boot! 200k and a five year commitment will do nicely!
Although it’s bittersweet to leave one of the longest marriages on cable news, I’m proud that both Sean (Hannity) and I remained unharmed after sitting side by side, night after night for so many years.”
And of course, Alan, you knew what side of the toast was buttered, and refused to challenge the intellectual lightweight across the studio so you could continue to line your pockets with tainted money. Why the mood change? Sense a change in the direction of the winds? Don't let the door hit you in the ass, you'll find no welcome here, you enabler.
Hey Rupert! Can I have Colmes' job? I can run intellectual circles around Hannity, and kick his ass to boot! 200k and a five year commitment will do nicely!
Oh! Deer!
Friday, November 21, 2008
On The First Day Of My Vacation
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Homo Saints
Just. Fucking. Brilliant.
Dear God of the Homos,
With your great and everlasting love that blessed the covenants of Achilles and Petroclus, Gilgamesh and Enkidu, and of Jonathon and David, bless then the soul of Joseph Smith of Sharon, Vermont with your divine penis. Let it pierce the anus of his soul, and let you be forever joined to him, since on this oppressive earth, he was denied the pleasure of the male sex.
Forever and ever, our brother Joseph Smith has now joined our family (We Sing the Hymn to Praise God of the Homos!).
Blessed be God of the Homos,
Amen
Dear God of the Homos,
With your great and everlasting love that blessed the covenants of Achilles and Petroclus, Gilgamesh and Enkidu, and of Jonathon and David, bless then the soul of Joseph Smith of Sharon, Vermont with your divine penis. Let it pierce the anus of his soul, and let you be forever joined to him, since on this oppressive earth, he was denied the pleasure of the male sex.
Forever and ever, our brother Joseph Smith has now joined our family (We Sing the Hymn to Praise God of the Homos!).
Blessed be God of the Homos,
Amen
Yeah, This Is About Right
Who?
So its intermission during the Steelers/Bengals game, and the "highlight" is Dion Sanders interviewing Terrell Owens? Do any fans of Pittsburgh or Cincinnati give a rat's anus about T-O?? I think not.
Labels: bengals, football, nfl, steelers, terrell owens
Reach
I don't know why, but I just like the way the branches of this dead tree look against the cloudy sky.Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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Consequences
Monday, November 17, 2008
Lieberman the Quisling Pussy
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Elton John - Funeral For A Friend - Love Lies Bleeding
