The Big Lebowski Abridged
Posted on March 31, 2008 - Filed Under Film, Funny | 1 Comment
Censorship, Islam & “Fitna”
Posted on March 29, 2008 - Filed Under Europe, Freedom, Internets, Media, Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Politics, Religion | 9 Comments
“Fitna” is the name of a rather nasty, polemical film by right-wing Dutch politician Geert Wilders that equates all Islam with violence and, portrays all Muslims as extremists. Or at least that’s what I gather based on the testimonies of those who have seen it. I can’t watch it myself because LiveLeak, the main channel [...]
Happiness Boost
Posted on March 29, 2008 - Filed Under Animals | 2 Comments
Pictures of nice animals can do that.
Another Scoop by The Onion
Posted on March 28, 2008 - Filed Under China, Freedom, Funny | Leave a Comment
Their spoof magazine cover, from back in September:
It’s looking like a better question with each passing day.
3 Years of Philosophy Weren’t Totally Wasted…
Posted on March 28, 2008 - Filed Under Funny, Philosophy | Leave a Comment
At least I get the jokes in this sketch.
Hurray for Nicolas Sarkozy
Posted on March 26, 2008 - Filed Under China, Freedom, International Relations | Leave a Comment
He’s considering a French boycott of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. Good for him. Here’s hoping more political leaders follow his example.
Lest we lose sight of the real issue, this is what Sarkozy is considering boycotting.
“Shameful”
Posted on March 25, 2008 - Filed Under China | 1 Comment
“Any act to disrupt the Olympic torch relay is shameful and unpopular.” - Qin Gang,
Chinese spokesman.
I wonder how Mr. Qin would describe China’s recent behaviour in Tibet.
I think we’re fast approaching the point where a boycott of the Olympics’ opening ceremony is the minimum obligation of every country that claims to respect human rights.
More on Dick Cheney
Posted on March 25, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics | Leave a Comment
Unbelievable:
Noting the burden placed on military families, the vice president said the biggest burden is carried by President George W. Bush, who made the decision to commit US troops to war, and reminded the public that U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan volunteered for duty.
While it’s undoubtedly true that Bush ought to be wracked by [...]
Solution
Posted on March 25, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
The answer to all my present problems.
I don’t feel ready to leave college just yet, but committing to a long degree programme at this point is probably a bad idea, so this would suit me down to the ground. I get to kick all important decision making one year down the road, get to study [...]
Incarcerex
Posted on March 24, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Funny | Leave a Comment
Hilary Clinton Caught Lying #984,367
Posted on March 23, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics | 4 Comments
As one commenter on Mathew Yglesias’ blog sagely opined:
Well, for the sake of fairness, Obama has served up some whoppers of his own. Remember when he told Hillary that she was “likable enough?” Yeah, well, turns out she isn’t.
Another commenter who knows something about the matter said that she was talking complete nonsense too vis-á-vis [...]
Dick Cheney is a Stupid Asshole
Posted on March 23, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, International Politics | 3 Comments
He’s being writing more blank cheques to Israel on his latest visit:
Mr Cheney said the US would never put any pressure on Israel over issues he said would threaten its security.
Speaking in a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, he described America’s commitment to Israel’s security as “unshakeable”.
Mr Cheney will visit the West [...]
The Onion: Black Guy Asks Nation For Change
Posted on March 22, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, Funny, Obama | Leave a Comment
The Onion can be a pretty hit-and-miss publication, but this article is hilarious.
“I’ll be honest, when that black guy said he would ’stop at nothing’ to get change, it kind of scared me,” local mechanic Phil Nighbert said. “Just leave me alone.”
Though many were taken aback by the black man’s brazen demands, some, such as [...]
Pregnant Man
Posted on March 22, 2008 - Filed Under Health | 10 Comments
Quote:
How does it feel to be a pregnant man? Incredible. Despite the fact that my belly is growing with a new life inside me, I am stable and confident being the man that I am. In a technical sense I see myself as my own surrogate, though my gender identity as male is constant. To [...]
Hurray for Nancy Pelosi
Posted on March 22, 2008 - Filed Under American Politics, China | Leave a Comment
The Speaker of the House condemned Chinese brutality in Tibet in unusually strong language today. I’ve never heard of a senior Western government official going this far before:
Ms Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, also called on the international community to denounce Chinese rule in Tibet.
Good for her. I wish other important [...]
