Monthly Archives: December 2006

Make way for the grownups…

Posted on December 16, 2006 by B Psycho

It takes a big man to admit he’s wrong — and Bush is not a big man.  So we end up with this: In the next week there will be senators in Syria and House members in Cuba, countries where … Continue reading →

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It’s the corporatism, stupid

Posted on December 13, 2006 by B Psycho

Blahblahgovernmentprstuntshowofforceblah: More than 1,200 people were arrested in meatpacking plants in six states during raids that federal officials said amounted to the largest-ever workplace crackdown on illegal immigration. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Wednesday the investigation uncovered a “disturbing … Continue reading →

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“…and in world news, a dog bit a man today…”

Posted on December 13, 2006 by B Psycho

Some “warning“…: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has warned Vice President Dick Cheney that Saudi Arabia would back the Sunnis if the United States pulls out of Iraq, according to a senior American official. The official said the king “read the … Continue reading →

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“The Shield” come to life in ATL?

Posted on December 10, 2006 by B Psycho

The more I hear about the APD narcs vs elderly woman debacle, the more it reinforces my suspicion of cops.  Here’s where the story stands now: A flagrant repeat offender, to bargain for leniency, told the police they could get … Continue reading →

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Do we seriously have to go over this again?

Posted on December 10, 2006 by B Psycho

Ugh…: In a case that could shape firearms laws nationwide, attorneys for the District of Columbia argued Thursday that the Second Amendment right to bear arms applies only to militias, not individuals. The city defended as constitutional its long-standing ban … Continue reading →

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“Economic Man” & gaming

Posted on December 9, 2006 by B Psycho

Consider the following a reminder that market actions can look vastly different depending on involvement & ones own mindset: Sony sold only 197,000 units of its PlayStation3 games console in the US last month, well below sales of Nintendo’s rival … Continue reading →

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Chicken vs Egg II: Up in Smoke

Posted on December 9, 2006 by B Psycho

Found this interesting: Half of young people using cannabis suffer side effects such as paranoia and blackouts, a UK survey suggests.  More than 80% of the 727 young people in their teens and early 20s polled by YoungMinds had tried … Continue reading →

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A broken clock is right twice a day…

Posted on December 8, 2006 by B Psycho

This is a statement that will shock you unless you know what it refers to: “I agree 100% with Dale Franks“

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Those america-hating religious extremists…

Posted on December 5, 2006 by B Psycho

By now you’ve heard of the issue w/ Dennis Prager — a 3rd tier nutjob right-wing talking head — whining because the first muslim elected to congress wants to swear-in pose for his ceremonial photo-op with his hand on the … Continue reading →

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Completing the circle in Iraq

Posted on December 2, 2006 by B Psycho

Stage one: For still-unbelievable strategic reasons, form an alliance with a looney dictator who openly oppresses the majority of his own population, up to and including helping him use chemical weapons. Stage two: Imply to said dictator that you would … Continue reading →

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