A lot has been — and rightfully so — of Bush’s recent statement that he did not think you could win a war on terrorism. Slacktivist has a nice look at how that statement compares with his rhetoric before. The notion that he misspoke seems a bit ludicrous, since he then when on to further [...]
Archive for August, 2004
On Winning the War On Terrorism
Posted in Politics on August 31, 2004 | 7 Comments »
Last Chance to Double Your Contribution
Posted in Politics on August 31, 2004 | 1 Comment »
If you’re thinking about donating to Democratic causes, now’s a good time, because until the end of the day today, your contribution will be doubled by a challenge grant. Go contribute.
Comet Pioneer Whipple Dies
Posted in Science on August 31, 2004 | 1 Comment »
He was 97. Funny that if he pioneered a scouring powder, he should be far bettered remembered for squeezing toilet paper. But seriously: Whipple proposed the theory in 1950, saying that comets consisted of ice with some rock mixed in, rather than sand held together by gravity, as was widely believed. Whipple’s theory was an [...]
Something I Learned Yesterday
Posted in Health on August 31, 2004 | 3 Comments »
According to my doctor, he just read a study that conclusively proves that over-the-counter cough syrup is every bit as effective as red-colored water. Confirming a suspicion I’ve held for years. As a side note, if the purpose of coughing is to kick nasty crap out of your lungs, why would you want to suppress [...]
Church Electioneering: It Works Both Ways
Posted in Church & State on August 31, 2004 | Comments Off
For those of you who think that Americans United is a partisan organization, I submit this: A Miami church that hosted a Democratic rally Aug. 29 should be investigated by the Internal Revenue Service, says Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Americans United today asked the IRS to investigate the New Birth Baptist [...]
"There Is No Soviet Domination of Eastern Europe"
Posted in Politics, Terrorism on August 31, 2004 | 1 Comment »
This could hurt: In an interview on NBC-TV’s “Today” show, Bush vowed to stay the course in the war on terror, saying perseverance in the battle would make the world safer for future generations. But he suggested an all-out victory against terrorism might not be possible. Asked “Can we win?” Bush said, “I don’t think [...]
Low Culture Index
Posted in Culture on August 31, 2004 | 1 Comment »
Kevin T. Keith: It’s your turn. It is? All right . . . The Stars My Destination or The Demolished Man – Largely because it’s the one I’ve read. The other is likely good. “Flowers for Algernon” or Flowers for Algernon – I assume this compares the short story to the novella, in which case [...]
This is What Support For Veterans Looks Like to the GOP
Posted in Politics on August 31, 2004 | 13 Comments »
Disgusting: Delegates to the Republican National Convention found a new way to take a jab at Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry’s Vietnam service record: by sporting adhesive bandages with small purple hearts on them. Morton Blackwell, a prominent Virginia delegate, has been handing out the heart-covered bandages to delegates, who’ve worn them on their chins, [...]
(Lack of) Culture Index
Posted in I do too have a life on August 30, 2004 | 5 Comments »
Whenever Kevin finds one of these, I feel the need to prove to the world how truly uncultured I am, by giving my own answers. As with Kevin, I’ve answered in bold. The Stars My Destination or The Demolished Man; Huh? "Flowers for Algernon" or Flowers for Algernon ; Huh? Google or Yahoo; Google gets [...]
Return of the Greek
Posted in Bloggin on August 30, 2004 | Comments Off
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