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Bush Supports Israeli Plan For Strike On Iran: Report

"Bush Supports Israeli plan" Gee, there's a shocker! Name one instance where the president didn't, and that would be news. posted 07/13/2008 at 10:39:47

McCain=Bush

Let them prosecute. Make them work for every little bit of it. When they are forced to drop the charges, rub it in their faces. It's the only way they'll learn. posted 07/11/2008 at 21:45:34

Playboy's Hottest Female Bloggers

The great promise of the net was that it would transcend things like class, race, beauty, age, weight; and be solely about the content.

Promise broken. posted 07/12/2008 at 00:28:59

The Fannie Effect: Financials Feeling The Hurt

IANAE (I am not an economist) but it seems to me it would allow millions of people to default on their mortgages and the American taxpayer would be forced to cover the loss. Like the S&L bailout, or the FDIC.

Good deal if you"re a mortgage holder. Deafult on your loan and let someone else pay for it. Not so great for everybody else. posted 07/12/2008 at 00:23:39

Solar-Powered Home, No Panels Needed

Yet another solar technology that is "almost ready". Three, four times a year we hear about the next great breakthrough in solar that will finally make it all happen. Here's an idea: Research less, build more. Get some actual products to market, and then I'll get excited. Until then, it's just vaporware. posted 07/13/2008 at 11:08:55

Fox News Needs A Geography Lesson (VIDEO)

Talk about fiddling while Rome burns. The Fox news people are trying to incite yet another war. And MSNBC"s major complaint? Spelling and pronunciation . Way to go for the jugular!

Next MSNBC exclusive: Fox new channel, low on toner at the third floor printer? That shocking video coming up! posted 07/13/2008 at 15:43:10

Richard Quest Out Of Rehab, Back At CNN

Out of rehab? So he'll be back, going after the hard stories? And not just any story. He's looking for a big one. Really big. And he's willing to work it all night if he has to.

You'd think a guy with teeth that big...ah forget it. posted 07/10/2008 at 22:34:52

Jack Black Details His Drug Use: Cocaine, Heroin, And Wellbutrin

How is this guy a star? He has one shtick he does over and over! "Chubby hyperactive guy" is enough to get you into the movies? God help us. posted 07/12/2008 at 00:07:25

Chocolate News: David Alan Grier To Host Fake News Show From Black Perspective

I know this will sound racist but, why aren't there any original black shows? This is nothing but the Daily Show, plus black. It seems like all black programming is simply a black version of some other show that did it first. posted 07/10/2008 at 22:39:51

Karl Rove, The White House And The Rule Of Law

Rove isn"t above the law. The law is below Rove. When those that make and administer that law lack the will to apply it, who can blame someone for flaunting it?

Imagine a traffic light with a sign that states, "Running this red light is illegal but will not be punished by law." Well, Mr. Conyers has held up a big, "We won"t prosecute you, Mr. Rove" sign, and Rove read it. And followed it.

Face it, you bluffed, and he called you on it. And since no one in the administration has the b*lls to do anything about it, he"s going to get away with it. posted 07/10/2008 at 21:19:04

6 Most Fattening Ice Cream Flavors

Who'd want to master that beast? posted 07/12/2008 at 00:09:59

US Airways will stop movies on domestic flights

Wonderful! I love to see the airlines self destruct. No group of companies deserve it more. posted 07/12/2008 at 00:19:19

"The Dark Knight" Already Selling Out Theaters A Week Before Release Date

I look forward to them getting the Batman movie right, so they don't have to keep remaking it. posted 07/12/2008 at 00:14:29

The 10 Best Foods You Aren't Eating

Makes you wonder. Why would nature design something that tasted so awful, yet be good for you? Rotten foods are bad for us, and smell and taste bad so we know to avoid them. So isn't nature telling us to avoid these foods? posted 07/09/2008 at 22:25:19

Bruno's Prank: Arkansas Cage Fights Turn Gay, Crowd Goes Crazy

Yes! Cohen yet again makes fun of those dumb rubes in flyover country. Those pathetic little people don't even own vacation homes!

And you know what? It never gets old. NEVER! posted 07/09/2008 at 19:44:39

High Gas Prices: It's Time for a Revolution!

If the primary goal of attacking those Middle Eastern countries was oil, then yes, we could have found a better way. But since it wasn"t, there is no better way.

Let me spell it out for everyone. There is a small country, around the size of New Jersey. And American politicians have pledged to do everything they can to protect that country. America gives them armaments, political backing, and even millions of dollars. America also fights wars for them, like say Afghanistan and Iraq.

The war was never about oil. It was about eliminating countries perceived to be a threat to Israel. Oil is a red herring. Always was. posted 07/08/2008 at 21:39:00

How To Convince Your Congressperson Not To Attack Iran

Did facts stop the U.S. from attacking Afghanistan? Did facts stop the U.S. from attacking Iraq? If the government is set on continuing to ignore the will of the people, what good will "facts" do? posted 07/07/2008 at 21:06:46

Rachael Ray Anorexia Lawsuit: Employee Sues CBS For $1 Million

See what happens when you let a chubby girl get a little bit of power? Only one word enters their mind. And it's not "cake". It's "revenge". posted 07/04/2008 at 01:08:45

The Four Day Work Week Gains Speed, Saves Gas

I'd be happy with a five day work week.

I"m the company"s "computer guy". That means I come in on weekends to bring down servers that can"t be brought down during business hours, get in early to hook up the conference room for you, and stay late to pack it away.

And I am hardly alone. How many people in my office work Saturdays as just a matter of course? How many are working 10, 12 hour days? Most people grab lunch, then eat it at their desks, while working.

It"s all well and good for a "blogger and political consultant" to talk about how we should change our lives, but us plebes work in the real world. posted 07/05/2008 at 11:58:25

Josh Hartnett To Star In "Rain Man" On Stage

He plays the Tom Cruise character? He's a natural for the Dustin Hoffman part! posted 07/01/2008 at 23:08:24

"Family Guy": So Wrong, But So Very, Very Right

How to write a family guy episode:

1. Smoke up! Everything"s funnier when you"re stoned! This is also a good tip for *watching* a family guy episode.
2. Boobies, farts. These words are your friends. Use them liberally.
3. "That reminds me of the time�" is the perfect link. You can NEVER overuse it.
4. Are you stoned yet?
5. Repetition is key. It"s key. Repetition is key. Key. It"s key.
6. "Mock" popular culture. This means to "mention" it. Or "acknowledge it"s existence". Actually mockery is much too hard and quite frankly wouldn"t pay off with this audience anyway.
7. Rip off other, better cartoons. Since that is includes just about every cartoon since the invention of the cartoon, this should be easy.
8. Aim low. No, lower. There is no such thing as "too obvious".
9. Final tip: Never underestimate the stupidity, immaturity, or general intoxication of your audience. It doesn"t matter how stupid, puerile, or just plain lousy your writing is. Someone, somewhere is going to watch it, and praise it. posted 07/01/2008 at 23:22:20

It's Isolation Stupid! Why Pre-Election Plans to Attack Iran Will Only Backfire

It is truly shocking to see someone get it so very wrong. The threats from the United States are not "counterproductive". They are extremely productive. The question is, productive towards what? In this case, war with Iran.

The United States in this instance wants war. So, they will continue to bully, and threaten, and demand. The US is like a schoolyard bully, spoiling for a fight, picking on a much smaller child. If Iran doesn"t fight back, they will continue to be bullied. If they do fight back, they will be beaten.

The US is putting Iran in an untenable position ON PURPOSE. The pattern is exactly the same as they used with Iraq. Make outrageous claims, force them to prove and reprove the non-existence of imaginary weapons, keep asking for more and more concessions from them. Then when they balk at it, claim diplomacy didn"t work, and invade.

Before you say America missed it"s target in the negotiations with Iran, ask yourself. What were they aiming for? posted 06/23/2008 at 22:32:43

Lance Armstrong's Love Life: Threatening His Message?

Yes, you can. Boys that are castrated before they reach puberty will not have erections. But men who lose one or even both testicles *after* puberty can have normal erections. posted 06/22/2008 at 00:38:13

Ebooks, Copyright, Piracy

There is no solution. If it can be easily stolen, it will be. And the Internet makes stealing easy.

People don"t rob banks very often. And the reason is because it is difficult to do. If banks kept their money in big lose piles in the parking lot, people would steal it.

On the Intarwebs, stealing is easy. It"s anonymous too. Not security guard is going to shoot you.

The "justifications" on Slashdot, the "information wants to be free" crowd, they are nothing more than rationalizations for their theft. They want it, so they took it. Plain old theft.

Does anyone think that if copyright were changed to how the /. crowd wanted things, they"d stop downloading?

There simply is no way to protect against this. And tech solution will quickly spawn a counter tech, and back and forth. The only way to stop people from stealing is to change people"s nature so they don"t want to steal. And we all know the chance of that happening. posted 06/22/2008 at 20:05:21

What's Your Fix?

Amazing how some people can take what I view as a privilege, us living in this modern era, and see nothing but a negative.

We have devices that let us communicate with the people on the other side of the world almost instantly. We have almost endless amounts of knowledge at our immediate fingertips. Some would say this is just short of a miracle. Some would say it is the next step in mankind"s social evolution.

And some like Ms. Mosteller, view it as a burden. Funny, about half the population on earth would love to be so burdened. Such a burden was stuff of a wonderful future, just two generations ago.

I"m not saying technology doesn"t have its downsides. But let"s not lose sight of its upsides as well. posted 06/21/2008 at 00:52:29

Teen Pregnancy Pact In Massachusetts High School Rocks City

A homeless guy scores one? Lucky bum. posted 06/20/2008 at 00:22:12

Keira Knightley Shows Off Clavicle, Talks Boobs: "I Always Bare My Breasts"

Wow, a girl can't win for losing. She's thin, and everyone complains about it. If she was heavier, everyone would complain about that, as well.

How about we allow her to look how she looks, realizing that it is not everyone's cup of tea, but being OK with that? I find her very nice looking. Others don't.

She's very thin, yes. But that hardly makes her sick or "in need of help". posted 06/21/2008 at 00:57:27

Craig Venter Wants To Brew Fuel From CO2

Good to hear, but let's get those 2nd and 3rd generation fuels in use before we worry about a 4th, eh? posted 06/16/2008 at 20:58:26

What Makes Sparks Fly Between Men and Women?

Hmmm, a group of Middle Eastern men, insisting that women cover themselves and act more modestly. Why does that sound so familiar? posted 06/17/2008 at 08:13:43

The Future of Our Transportation System is Electric

I was recently looking at purchasing a scooter, either electric or gas powered, and the experience really opened my eyes. It"s clear to me that electric vehicles have a LONG way to go before they are acceptable to the average consumer.

A gas powered scooter gets 75 MPG, lots of torque, and can be filled up at any gas station in minutes.

An electric gets 12 miles per charge, a comparatively anemic motor, and takes hours to charge back up (four hours charging to go 12 more miles).

I did eventually decide on the electric, but only because I live 2 miles from work. Average consumers don"t, and thus such vehicles won"t appeal to them. Electrics are nice, but aren"t even close to meeting the needs of most people. posted 06/15/2008 at 17:27:52

Sex After The Baby

The author states, quite casually, that it was a year before they had sex. A year because of her hangups. An entire year! And all she has to say is, that her husband is a good guy for waiting. Lady, that guy deserves a freakin" medal! posted 06/06/2008 at 21:49:15

The author states, quite casually, that it was a year before they had sex. A year because of her hangups. A year where he clearly had no problem with her body. An entire year! And all she has to say is, that her husband is a good guy for waiting. Lady, that guy deserves a freakin" medal! posted 06/06/2008 at 21:46:35

Take Out: A Story of Stir-Fried Servitude

"Who's going to pick our produce?"

Strange. Somehow, this country managed to pick its own produce and clean its own buildings and deliver its own food and all sort of other things, prior to the massive influx of illegal immigration. posted 06/07/2008 at 13:21:27

Talk About A Napoleon Complex

Wonder why men choose this surgery? Check out women's personal ads. While no man would say in his ad, "You must have large breasts", MOST women's ads require a man to be 6 feet tall. And *that* requirement isn't even blinked at.

Woman have "body acceptance" groups, slogans like "Real women have curves". Are "real men under 6 feet tall?" Is that a catchy slogan?

And the worst thing is, someone is going to respond that I must be a bitter and short man to say these things. The acceptability of this form of discrimination is so ingrained, so perfectly pervasive, that anyone who points it out is attacked.

A woman gets breast implants to make herself feel better. A man gets this surgery, and he is "creepy". You should "RUN AWAY!" from him. Double standards, anyone? posted 06/06/2008 at 22:06:58

Polyamorous and Public: Why I Wrote a Book About My Open Marriage

Jenny"s "open marriage" means, she gets to have sex with whomever she wants, but hubby doesn"t. She gets to explore her sexy side, hubby has to sit at home. And if he complains, she"s outta there!

I fail to see how this is an example of the enlightened attitude she claims to have.

It may be true that monogamy is not right for everybody. But Jenny tells us that monogamy is not right for *anybody*. And that clearly, demonstrably is wrong. posted 06/06/2008 at 21:29:56

Excommunicate Me, Too!

Who are you to suggest a "revised Creed"? The Church has existed for how long, without you? I'm not a believer, but I applaud them for not giving in to Political Correctness.

Don't like it? I'm sure the unitarians would welcome you. posted 06/06/2008 at 21:58:13

Why Flirting Doesn't Work

Hmmm. Women give ambiguous signals, but it"s the mans fault for not picking up on them? posted 04/03/2008 at 21:58:43

"Unsexiest" Woman Holds Mirror Up To Judges

So if me, and thousands of Maxim readers, find this horse faced woman to be unsexy, it means we are bereft of spirit? posted 03/24/2008 at 22:55:09

"Entourage" To Get Psychedelic On Shroomshttp://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/03/season-5-of-ent.html

I hate to see this. One of the most profound experiences I ever had was due to the ingestion of psychotropic mushrooms. It was a journey that encompassed all human emotion, and more so. I was amazed, terrified, frightened, gladdened. I wept for things long past, and envisioned a wonderful future. In short, my experience healed me. I thinkthat in that day, I started my journey as a human.
Truly these mushrooms are rightly termed, "Sacred".
And that is why it is so sad to see these jackasses ruin it. What do you think the episode will be like? Introspection? Reflection? Insight? I doubt it, since those topics don"t make good television. Instead we will probably see them puking, laughing, and stumbling around stoned. A bunch of frat boy jerkoffs in Mexico. Reducing a possibly life transforming event into "Hey dude, let"s get some taco bell!" Television: "Sure, we'll ruin that for you."
posted 03/20/2008 at 22:21:23