Monthly Archives: August 2008

"Opposition? What's that?"

Posted on August 19, 2008 by B Psycho

Whenever I hear someone complain about polarization in US politics, I reach a level of annoyance that, if allowed to sit for too long, could only be alleviated by applying LSD directly to my exposed brain.  One example of just … Continue reading →

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Indeed

Posted on August 14, 2008 by B Psycho

Jake Sullum, re: the “America is getting too mixed!” crowd: We’ve become so accustomed to this arbitrary definition of “ethnic and racial minorities” that it’s easy to lose sight of how bizarre it is. Is there a single objective criterion … Continue reading →

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A bite from the Tree of Stupid

Posted on August 13, 2008 by B Psycho

Submitted with minimal comment: A Christian fundamentalist group is praying for a deluge to drown out Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in two weeks’ time. Focus on the Family is asking for “abundant, torrential” downpours to flood Denver … Continue reading →

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Jimi in a box

Posted on August 12, 2008 by B Psycho

An amusing moment I saw on YouTube recently: This dude must get money out the ass on tour, because I could never see myself pounding that ferociously on an MPC unless I could afford to just go get another one … Continue reading →

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Normalcy abounds

Posted on August 12, 2008 by B Psycho

If you’re reading this, the world has not ended: The cost remains high, and a good lawyer is essential. Yet despite complications, the idea of becoming a biological dad with help from a surrogate mother is gaining allure among gay … Continue reading →

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I demand a refund

Posted on August 10, 2008 by B Psycho

Roughly overheard a moment ago on “Late Edition”, during a discussion about Iraq: “They’ll be a thriving democracy, and a US ally, the first Arab nation on our side.” -John Cornyn Well, if that’s the case Senator, what was all … Continue reading →

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On self-fulfilling prophecy

Posted on August 8, 2008 by B Psycho

A public service announcement: When I say that the behavior of the US government towards Iran might as well be encouragement for them to build a nuke, I’m not just blowing smoke.  Turns out they have a template to go … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it takes a more obvious example…

Posted on August 8, 2008 by B Psycho

…to really bang home that the concept of the modern nation-state SUCKS. Part of Georgia (the eastern European country, not the southern state) doesn’t want to be part of Georgia.  They want to either become independent or merge with a … Continue reading →

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Exception proving the rule

Posted on August 7, 2008 by B Psycho

The mayor of Detroit is currently charged with multiple felonies, including lying under oath.  Recently, he violated his bond agreement, and is being jailed. First thought I had: “Gee, you’ll never see that happen with the president…”

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A minor note

Posted on August 6, 2008 by B Psycho

Yeah, I’m still here.  Been busy the past few days, kinda deflating as a result.

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