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Archive for February, 2009

So You Want to Boycott Israel?

Monday, February 23rd, 2009 Posted in General, Humor, Middle East, Technology, YouTube | No Comments »

So You Want to Boycott Israel?. Read more..

The Raw Story | McDonald’s: No workers comp for employee shot protecting patron

Monday, February 23rd, 2009 Posted in Editorial, General | No Comments »

The Raw Story | McDonald's: No workers comp for employee shot protecting patron. I could alllllmost understand their argument (but not really) if this had been an actual robbery and the ... Read more..

Facebook faces furor over content rights – CNN.com

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 Posted in General, Technology | No Comments »

Facebook faces furor over content rights - CNN.com. Read more..

Joss Whedon: Slayers, Dolls And Singing Villains : NPR

Saturday, February 14th, 2009 Posted in General, Television | No Comments »

Joss Whedon: Slayers, Dolls And Singing Villains : NPR. Read more..

TPMMuckraker | Talking Points Memo | Blackwater Is Dead! Long Live … Xe?

Saturday, February 14th, 2009 Posted in General, War & Peace | No Comments »

TPMMuckraker | Talking Points Memo | Blackwater Is Dead! Long Live ... Xe?. One of the comments: Well in Greek iconography "XE" or "XC" is a common abbreviation for Christ. IE|XE NI|KA ... Read more..

Judges Plead Guilty in Payoffs for Jailing Youths – NYTimes.com

Friday, February 13th, 2009 Posted in General, Law & Politics | No Comments »

Judges Plead Guilty in Payoffs for Jailing Youths - NYTimes.com. Yeah, you read that correctly - the judges received kickbacks in exchange for sentencing teenagers to serve time in private juvenile ... Read more..

Links on the Michael Phelps fiasco

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 Posted in General, Health & Wellness, Hemp for Victory | No Comments »

Someday our children will look up at us, shake their little heads, and say, "Did the federal government learn nothing from Prohibition? I'm so glad we live in a more ... Read more..

Usmagazine.com | News – EXCLUSIVE: Katherine Heigl, T.R. Knight Leaving Grey’s Anatomy, Says Costar

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 Posted in General, Television | No Comments »

Usmagazine.com | News - EXCLUSIVE: Katherine Heigl, T.R. Knight Leaving Grey's Anatomy, Says Costar. Everybody seems to think they're leaving because they couldn't get enough money. I'm more inclined to think ... Read more..

“Eightmaps”

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 Posted in General, Law & Politics, Marriage Equality | No Comments »

Prop 8 donor map. This is fantastic. I love GoogleMaps. Look up your address and see if your neighbors secretly hate you! What a fun and depressing tool! Read more..

Robert Reich’s Blog: Why Republicans Won’t Support the Stimulus

Monday, February 9th, 2009 Posted in Financial, General | No Comments »

Robert Reich's Blog: Why Republicans Won't Support the Stimulus. Frankly, I think the Republicans need a taste of the same poison they fed to the Dems when they were in charge. ... Read more..

Doctor loses license in live birth abortion case – CNN.com

Saturday, February 7th, 2009 Posted in General, Health & Wellness | No Comments »

Doctor loses license in live birth abortion case - CNN.com. WTH? Note to doctors' staff: If a six month old fetus is completely severed from the mother's body and is still ... Read more..

Senators debate stimulus after reported deal – CNN.com

Friday, February 6th, 2009 Posted in Education, General | No Comments »

Senators debate stimulus after reported deal - CNN.com. Why do Republicans hate education? I mean, duh, I know why, but WHY??? Read more..

Pam’s House Blend:: More Racist Emails from Florida Republicans

Thursday, February 5th, 2009 Posted in General, US | No Comments »

Pam's House Blend:: More Racist Emails from Florida Republicans. The GOP committeewoman thought it would be hilarious to make some jokes about the large number of black people going to the ... Read more..

Talking Points Memo | Neanderthal Party

Thursday, February 5th, 2009 Posted in General, US | No Comments »

Talking Points Memo | Neanderthal Party. The Republican Theme Song: "We'd like to thank you Herbert Hooverrr, for really showin' us the waaay, we'd like to thank you Herbert Hooverrr, you ... Read more..

xkcd – A Webcomic – Dreams

Thursday, February 5th, 2009 Posted in General, Humor | No Comments »

xkcd - A Webcomic - Dreams. I love this one. Read more..

Medical marijuana supporters fuming over Westside dispensary raids – Los Angeles Times

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 Posted in General, Health & Wellness, Medicinal Cannabis, Patient's Rights | No Comments »

Medical marijuana supporters fuming over Westside dispensary raids - Los Angeles Times. Fuming? You're damned right. Fuck them. Fuck them to FUCKING hell. This is the kind of fascist bullshit that ... Read more..

Prop 8 case to be heard by court on March 5.

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 Posted in Civil Rights, General, Marriage Equality | No Comments »

California Courts: Courts: Supreme Court: High Profile Case: Proposition 8 Supreme Court Filings. Supporters of the institution of marriage had better hope that the court strikes down Prop 8. 'Cause if ... Read more..

Under pressure, Mormon leaders finally admit spending almost $200,000 of church money to on Prop 8

Monday, February 2nd, 2009 Posted in General, Law & Politics | No Comments »

Under pressure, Mormon leaders finally admit spending almost $200,000 of church money to on Prop 8. Well, no surprise there. First it was $2,000. Now it's $200,000. Are they finally being ... Read more..

‘Raptors Ahead’ Sign Gets Stares, Chuckles – Indiana News Story – WRTV Indianapolis

Monday, February 2nd, 2009 Posted in General, Humor | No Comments »

'Raptors Ahead' Sign Gets Stares, Chuckles - Indiana News Story - WRTV Indianapolis. Read more..

Sports attorney: Phelps could lose endorsements – CNN.com

Monday, February 2nd, 2009 Posted in General, Leisure & Recreation, Sports | No Comments »

Sports attorney: Phelps could lose endorsements - CNN.com. You know, I sincerely believe he would not lose any endorsements but for the fact that everybody is now speculating about whether he ... Read more..

Ridiculous statement in CNN commentary

Monday, February 2nd, 2009 Posted in General, Health & Wellness, Reproductive Rights | No Comments »

Commentary: Ridiculous items in stimulus plan - CNN.com. Quote of the day: There is nothing more private -- that is, none of the government's business -- than the personal decision that a ... Read more..

Phelps admits ‘bad judgment’ after marijuana-pipe photo – CNN.com

Monday, February 2nd, 2009 Posted in General, Sports | 6 Comments »

Phelps admits 'bad judgment' after marijuana-pipe photo - CNN.com. Jesus. Big freakin' deal. It's not like the guy was shooting heroin or steroids or something. If he was apologizing over the ... Read more..