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McCain Supporter Oliver North: Muslim Women Being Protected By Christian Men

Can we just finally admit the GOP and U.S. military is controlled by religious nuts?

Is there really any more debate about it? posted 05/15/2008 at 15:03:54

Facing Racism in America

Hear, hear. posted 05/15/2008 at 17:02:57

How To Rank Your Wife: Rediscovering The Oh-So-Scientific Marital Rating Scale

Yeah, this is pretty absurd. The old-timey days were full of absurd stereotypes.

But there's tons of quizzes related to rating your husband/boyfriend/relationship in women's magazines and websites. Many based on similarly ludicrous stereotypes.

What makes this different? Hmmm? Hmmm? posted 05/16/2008 at 16:31:30

Rumsfeld On 2006 Election: "The Correction For That...Is An Attack"

Rumsfeld's comments do not surprise me at all. I do not have much sympathy or respect for those who are surprised. posted 05/13/2008 at 17:10:57

there's been thousands of people saying this since the day it happened. The vast majority of Americans, however, chose to cower beneath their blanket of bloodsucking insects. posted 05/13/2008 at 17:08:45

Sex And The American Mom: 1 In 3 Report Getting Action On The Side

So? Our natural desires don't conform to arbitrary societal standards. Big shocker there... posted 05/13/2008 at 16:03:10

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty Jokes His Wife Won't Have Sex With Him

I have no doubt that the Republican Party is full of a bunch of limpd**ks who can only get laid if they're paying for it. Their whole party platform reeks of sexual frustration and compensation for failings in the bedroom. posted 05/12/2008 at 16:34:26

Bob Barr Announces Bid For Libertarian Nomination

I know this dude is probably shady in some ways, but i still have to respect a conservative who is actually a conservative. Good luck to him... posted 05/13/2008 at 09:39:35

Welcome to The New World DisOrders -- They Are Legion

In my opinion, pills should only be forced on people if the "different" person is a physical danger AND if other less invasive therapeutic options fail. I have severe mental illness in my family, so i know what can happen.

Often, the psychiatric industry seems to act as attack dogs of the status quo rather than helping people make beneficial changes in their lives. posted 05/13/2008 at 12:32:19

Somewhere Right Now, On This 21st Century Mother's Day, a Woman Is Being Accused Of Witchcraft

As someone who grew up going to evangelical churches, I can assure you that fear of magic and the occult is alive and well in this country. posted 05/13/2008 at 12:22:33

Gas Prices Causing Surge Of Mass Transit Riders

I live in a large city, but unfortunately cannot take advantage of public transport because it adds an hour to my commute every day, because i have to transfer three times. And forget about it if I should happen to be out after 8pm. Next year i plan to move to another city, to a place where i can get rid of my car entirely. posted 05/12/2008 at 17:18:10

NY Times, Washington Post Confirm Arianna's Story That McCain Did Not Vote For Bush

I think this is a "trojan horse" ploy by McCain to maintain the illusion he is moderate/independent from the GOP. I can hear all kinds of moderates disappointed with bush in this country thinking "Well, he must be not bad since he didn't vote for Bush." posted 05/09/2008 at 09:43:57

Research: Conservatives Happier Than Liberals

So? Neither conservative nor progressive thinkers would ever claim happiness is the pinnacle of human potential. posted 05/07/2008 at 16:47:48

Bible Amusement Park Now Twice As Amusing

What kind of hippie Jesus have you been reading about? Jesus only condemns unbelievers to eternal damnation and supports the neoconservative political agenda.

P.S. He also wants you to be RICH! posted 05/06/2008 at 14:01:06

Trying to Be an American All My Life

Heartfelt article, but please, let's cut out the "All Americans think alike" talk in the comments and in the article. I would be equally wrong and unjust if i said "All Arabs think alike."

There are literally tens of millions of Americans who are educated about the world and are actively working to heal our cultural psyche's powerhungry bloodlust.

Don't just be intellectually lazy and say things like "Americans don't know anything about the world." posted 05/07/2008 at 09:51:44

Anti-Immigration Protester Needs A Spell-Check

Many anti-immigrant folks seem to have no problem with umpteen trillions of our tax dollars going to war profiteers, and our country's financial future being sold to oil barons and China. posted 05/05/2008 at 10:47:24

Atheism, Religion And Discrimination

I believe our current military practices are inspired by selectively literal interpretations of Christian theology, so it should not be too surprising the Armed Forces is pushing a "Christian holy warrior" mentality.

P.S. i do not blame the wonderful religion of Christianity for this, I blame Neocons and war profiteers who manipulate Christianity to manipulate certain elements in the GOP such as the President. posted 05/01/2008 at 14:02:05

Tipping Ought to be Abolished: Let's Just Pay People More Like the Europeans Do

I understand your perspective, and i feel it's valid. And I think theres much truth to what you say, that good service should be motivated by personal pride and salary instead of tips.

But taking many of your examples, i'm sure all of us can reference many anecdotes about the bad service they've gotten from non-tipped service professionals. For example, I used to live in a Midwestern city where city bus drivers were unionized and paid EXTREMELY well and i can think of 20 times when i was riding a bus and the driver acted rudely or dangerously.

Car mechanics would be another great example. The fact they're getting paid the same amount, no matter what, may contribute to the shoddy repair jobs and/or outright deception that some car mechanics provide.

I don't think i have an easy answer to the questions. I also feel we are looking at a nationwide decrease in quality customer service, from service businesses to retailers to corporations. At least if the waiter treats you poorly, you have an immediate recourse. posted 05/02/2008 at 14:13:41

If servers know they're getting paid decently whether they serve you properly or not, you're probably not going to get very good service from many of them. I waited tables for five years, and believe me, it is an awful job that I only did because it paid more than any other "college kid" job i could find. Also, i was always perfectly happy if i got a 15% tip and so were most of my colleagues. Anymore is only necessary in a really exceptional/unusual situation. posted 05/01/2008 at 14:19:19

Elizabeth Edwards Denies Endorsement Rumors

I think he wants to make another play for V.P. Not sure he would make sense for Obama, but i think he would help out Hillary. posted 04/28/2008 at 19:02:52

Kids Be Gone: High Pitch Only Teens Can Hear Used As Deterrent (AUDIO)

I'm 29 and i hear it just fine. Hooray for me!!!! posted 04/23/2008 at 18:26:09

Whirlpool Suspends 39 Employees For Using Tobacco

Yeah, this is a BS headline. Should read "employees suspended for lying, motivated by greed."

While i also note CEOs across america get bonuses worth millions of dollars for lying and being greedy. posted 04/23/2008 at 16:22:08

Defense Secretary Gates: Another Mideast War Would Be "Disastrous"

Preview to tomorrow's huffpost-

SECRETARY GATES RESIGNS posted 04/22/2008 at 17:57:02

See the $1,000 Sushi Roll

Langoustine lobsters are pretty much like a cross between a regular lobster and a crawfish, so i'm assuming it's the truffles and the foie gras that makes this expensive.

Maybe you can visualize geese being force-fed alcohol until they die while you eat this monument to stupid indulgence. posted 04/22/2008 at 14:57:34

My Spiritual Journey: The Pope, His Relevance, And Those Sexual Molestation Cases

Not to mention the many billions of dollars worth of property and artifacts they own, while claiming to take a vow of poverty and admonishing others for not being more charitable. posted 04/16/2008 at 10:45:43

Dozens Flock To Fake Brooklyn Apartment

This house is awesome!

If i ever build a house it's going to be a geodesic dome that's around this size. posted 04/11/2008 at 10:38:06

How Mystical, Metaphysical Or Intuitive Experiences Fit In A Rational World

Our cultural deification of rational thinking is dangerous, in that it ignores that the VAST majority of everything we do is driven by instinct and emotion. A study of world history, and current events, shows that people can easily rationalize the most deeply inhuman acts. posted 04/10/2008 at 13:45:47

Feingold Calls Out Intel Chief For Saying Dems Want To Imprison Bush

Attention Senator Feingold: If you stood by the principles you claim to stand for, you would be doing everything you can to get the President thrown in jail. posted 04/01/2008 at 13:44:02

Punished for Being Pregnant

Women should be entitled to come back from maternity leave to the same job and wage. If they then continue exceptional performance, then they should still be seen as deserving of a promotion.

They do not deserve a promotion, or even deserve the same job, if their performance is adversely affected by family duties for an unreasonable amount of time. I doubt even the EU forces companies to promote mothers whether or not they are performing sufficiently.

posted 03/21/2008 at 14:01:46

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