Archive for July, 2006
Wednesday, July 26th, 2006
As the world's eye rests on the carnage taking place between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, it becomes too easy to forget a few things. First, although the United States is complicit in Israel's actions in Lebanon through congressional resolutions and direct and indirect financial and military support, this war ...
Posted in Current Affairs, Middle East, Military | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, July 25th, 2006
A few days ago, I wrote a short post about a news clip of US soldiers crushing an Iraqi taxi with a tank in retaliation for looting some wood. To be honest, I figured the comments - if there were any at all - would be of the "that damned ...
Posted in Current Affairs, General, Politics, Television, World News | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, July 25th, 2006
As heat waves continue to cover the United States, regional and state power grids are failing to keep up with consumer demand. And while the summer sizzle may be another symptom of global climate change, for many, the loss of reliable electricity service only highlights the precarious situation facing the ...
Posted in Current Affairs, DailyFeatured, General, Homeland Security, Miscellaneous | 10 Comments »
Monday, July 24th, 2006
We've all heard stories about religious icons appearing in clouds, trees, rocks, and even food. Remember the Virgin Mary Grilled Cheese Sandwich? Well now you too can have your very own religious food icon with the help of the good folks at The Black Table.
Just follow their easy step-by-step ...
Posted in General, Gonzo's Grab Bag, Religion, Right Wing Nut | No Comments »
Monday, July 24th, 2006
Moral certainty is always a sign of cultural inferiority. The more uncivilized the man, the surer he is that he knows precisely what is right and what is wrong. All human progress, even in morals, has been the work of men who have doubted the current moral values, not of ...
Posted in Gonzo's Grab Bag, Quickie | 2 Comments »
Monday, July 24th, 2006
Afghanistan is poised to rebuild the "Department for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice" a.k.a. the Religious Police. I'm am so happy that fully 1/2 of Afghanistan is going to be free because of Dear Leaders glorious policies; the smell of freedom is in the air for ...
Posted in Middle East, Quickie, Religion | 7 Comments »
Monday, July 24th, 2006
Halliburton Stock up 51% from 2nd Quarter one year ago.... Anyone really surprised?
Posted in Gonzo's Grab Bag, Politics, Quickie | 2 Comments »
Sunday, July 23rd, 2006
Read...
Pretty made when you have to ask your largest customer for something. I couldn't believe my eyes. "Hey Bush, this is your old pal "Saudi Prince's Name Here", yeah um... we're gonna need your help here on this whole "WWIII" thing starting down in Lebanon because well... we're ...
Posted in Diaries | 4 Comments »
Sunday, July 23rd, 2006
Picture this:
You are riding to work, school or to the store on a bus. You are doing one of these things because they are one of life's necessities and because it's your right as a free citizen in a free country. Then suddenly, someone jumps on ...
Posted in Diaries | 10 Comments »
Sunday, July 23rd, 2006
Once again, Senators beholden to the religious right are trying to tackle what is obviously one of the country's most pressing problems- teens crossing state lines to get an abortion due to parental notification laws. Under S. 403 any person, be it non-custodial family member or trusted friend, would face ...
Posted in Current Affairs, General, Politics, Right Wing Nut | 1 Comment »
