tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55238332011-06-07T23:13:04.467-07:00Welcome to Joe and Chris' little corner of the World Wide Web. Please remove your shoes before entering. We hate cleaning the carpet.Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comBlogger1591100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1097300262860768272004-10-08T23:24:00.000-07:002004-10-08T22:37:42.860-07:00

On the off chance that even one person might check this, after my months upon months of not posting... What the fuck is wrong with our president? Within 90 minutes, he refers to the "internets," refers to his opponent as "Senator Kennedy," and asks the moderator if he "need[s] some wood." That last comment was made somewhat flippitantly, in an attempt to throw off a comment Kerry made about his

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1094420513151595652004-09-05T14:39:00.000-07:002004-09-05T14:43:00.956-07:00

Some might say this blog is getting a bit boring. But we know it's not, right? Just look at this fresh post! Thanks. Now go read Daily Kos.

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1077163256119510512004-02-18T20:00:00.000-08:002004-02-18T20:02:51.903-08:00

---Fox News Special Report--- In a surprise move earlier today, President Bush took bold action by deploying the National Guard to San Francisco to defend the isntitution of marriage. In a prepared statement this afternoon, Bush defended his action by proclaiming that he had "exhausted all other possibilities" in defending traditional marriage. While he would not say what prompted this action,

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1074492859904318142004-01-18T22:14:00.000-08:002004-01-18T22:15:44.530-08:00

But it sure is fun. Anyhow, I just got back from Iowa. Your two humble hosts decided we should do what we could to support the Dean campaign on this, the day before the Iowa caucus. So, we got into my 1998 Monte Carlo Z34, and headed to the first major(ish) city on the other side of the border--Mason City, population 29172. We went assuming we'd be sent door-to-door to bother people, and we were

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1072235215912358192003-12-23T19:06:00.000-08:002003-12-23T19:07:54.826-08:00

Just in case any of my hypothetical readers don't think that Wal-Mart is freaking evil, go have a look see. Buy American my ass.

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Some time ago, fellow Kosling WendellGee made this diary entry. I was a littoe bored at work today, so I decided to see what I could come up with. So, here it is. This should be sung to the tune of James K. Polk, by They Might Be Gaints. If you don't know it, you should give it a listen. Not for the sake of my meager little sing, but because it's a good song by a great band. And it has a solo

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1069709532651938922003-11-24T13:32:00.000-08:002003-11-24T14:03:34.153-08:00

"As we said from the get-go, the death penalty is reserved for the worst of the worst," prosecutor Paul Ebert said. It's always sad to see one go, but the state of Virginia is about to kill its 90th person in a 21-year killing spree. That makes it the second most prolific serial killer in the U.S. It's time for Virginia to go, for it's among the worst of the worst. Why are we the only Western

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1067574804195019462003-10-30T20:33:00.000-08:002003-10-30T20:42:37.363-08:00

I will, from time to time, be posting on the diaries at Daily Kos under the handle Severian. Here's my first. I like doing it there because of the free advertising, and substantial chance of getting some nice comments. Of course, that's only when I have something worthwhile to say. Which isn't that often. Oh, and Joe, Jonas isn't really a reference to you, even though we were having that

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1067487614852772932003-10-29T20:20:00.000-08:002003-10-29T20:20:10.330-08:00

Here's a prime example. And, I can't help but wonder whether it can really be libel when you claim that a person is something that he readily admits to being (sort of, but still...). This is just too much. And lots of people are getting pissed off about it.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1067137859059806612003-10-25T20:10:00.000-07:002003-10-25T20:10:58.840-07:00

Hahahahahahahahahaha! Take that, motherfuckers! Not that I really cared about this series. It could have been so much better. In the Cubs and the Red Sox, you would have had two teams that everyone wanted to see win, yet, at the same time, everyone wanted to see lose. With the Yankees and Marlins, however, you had one team (Yankees) that everyone wanted to see lose, and one team (Marlins) that

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1067039265141536882003-10-24T16:47:00.000-07:002003-10-24T16:47:44.663-07:00

Of course, by this point, pretty much everyone knows about Gen. Boykin's controversial comments, but something's really been bugging me about the reaction to it ever since it really hit the blogosphere. Lots and lots of commenters have taken this as an opportunity to attack Christianity--not just Fundamental Protestantism, but Christianity (and therefore, Christians, by necessary extention) en

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1066967769312437312003-10-23T20:56:00.000-07:002003-10-23T20:56:08.673-07:00

This has got to be a joke. I mean, either the article or the act itself. The point is that someone, somewhere, is laughing.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1066779917605318722003-10-21T16:45:00.000-07:002003-10-21T16:45:17.116-07:00

Safire has an interesting article reprinted in today's Star Tribune about (at least, initially) using mice to boost the human immune system. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- How can we best protect ourselves against the bioterror attack certain to come one day? The ultimate answer is personal self-defense -- arming the human immune system with the power to recognize, attack and defeat any germ or virus that

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1066776869014224452003-10-21T15:54:00.000-07:002003-10-21T15:54:28.406-07:00

Atrios has a link in which an elderly woman says that we all need to start protesting gay rights, because the gays are going to be the next Hitler. I may need to start drinking early tonight.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1066740845604523792003-10-21T05:54:00.000-07:002003-10-21T05:54:05.850-07:00

I've given birth to a new blog. Well actually it's pretty much going to be a static site I think, but it's hosted by Blogger. Check it out: Tax Cuts for Dean

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1066343750527516782003-10-16T15:35:00.000-07:002003-10-16T15:35:50.300-07:00

A reader of Tom Tomorrow says it doesn't matter;Junior screwed up either way. If Junior said the threat was imminent, he was either going on seriously (and, I would argue, intentionally) incorrect interpretations of intelligence, or he was lying about the danger. However, what if he never said it was an imminent threat? It does not bode better for him

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1066343480485678652003-10-16T15:31:00.000-07:002003-10-16T15:31:20.303-07:00

Which, ironically, is rather apt. Anyhow, here it is. Via Atrios.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1066343397108965722003-10-16T15:29:00.000-07:002003-10-16T15:29:56.930-07:00

I could be off in Iraq getting RPG's shot at me. I could be in a North Korean prison. I could be naked, hanging by my fingernails from a pole in Antarctica. I could be swimming through a pool filled with double edged razor blades and Nitric acid. But, sadly, none of these fates is mine. I have to work on Saturday. Okay, yes, I'm using hyperbole just a bit, but I've had an annoying day.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1066174715532190112003-10-14T16:38:00.000-07:002003-10-14T16:39:25.830-07:00

So, I've been thinking about Creation Science for a few days now, probably because I was fooled by the bit of (presumably) satire I linked to a few days ago. Here are a few other sites which I feel confident are not satire. Sadly, none will have the same impact as the Creation Science Fair, but they're still fun to examine. Now, let me say that I am not attacking Christianity here. I'm not even

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1066059435524675362003-10-13T08:37:00.000-07:002003-10-13T12:28:25.670-07:00

The senior administration official who really blew the CIA leak story open for the Sept. 28 Post was quoted again in yesterday's edition. As others have noted in their thorough analyses, this official's statements are remarkable for several facts they reveal: Even before the CIA agent's name had been published in Novak's column, officials in the administration were actively trying to expose her

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065903473520777082003-10-11T13:17:00.000-07:002003-10-11T13:17:53.436-07:00

Seriously. Best. Ever. (some of you may suspect that I'm reading page 34 of the month's Esquire. You'd be right, but let's just keep that our little secret. Let the other people think I'm finding this stuff on my own)

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065903130486467292003-10-11T13:12:00.000-07:002003-10-11T20:02:31.453-07:00

Yet another reason why I don't want to be associated with so many other Christians. Among other arguments and experiments as independent from reason as, say, someone who thinks that consensual sex is worse than sexual abuse (this is really a spectacular piece of trash, well worth reading if you've got the stomach for some world-class bullshit), was this piece: Patricia Lewis (grade 8) did an

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065849455936490612003-10-10T22:17:00.000-07:002003-10-11T08:22:00.430-07:00

Now, making fun of Limbaugh really makes for a Hell of a good time, no? But, it doesn't really accomplish anything. We all knew he was a hypocrite in many ways. This just makes one of them crystal clear, and possibly sorts his approving audience into two groups: "Unreasonable," and "so mind-bogglingly unreasonable that they absolutely refuse to acknowledge reality." Again, we all have our

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065848145555213302003-10-10T21:55:00.000-07:002003-10-10T21:55:45.776-07:00

After months of complaining, the Texas Republicans still don't seem to have a redistricting map. Man, does anyone else think these guys are just starting to look like car thieves who've realized, too late, that they don't know how to drive a stick?

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065847353200306452003-10-10T21:42:00.000-07:002003-10-10T21:42:32.956-07:00

Oh, the irony.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065824908792280062003-10-10T15:28:00.000-07:002003-10-10T15:30:53.250-07:00

Here's something I haven't seen mentioned yet in discussions of the Limbaugh drug addiction story. Rush's housekeeper Wilma Cline had this to recount about her former boss in last week's Enquirer: "Then one day in 2002, when I was in his office making a delivery [of drugs], he suddenly grabbed me, and kissed me quite passionately on the lips. "As he hugged me, he was feeling my body. It

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065817762762253662003-10-10T13:29:00.000-07:002003-10-10T13:45:14.283-07:00

Rush Limbaugh in 1995: "And so if people are violating the law by doing drugs, they ought to be accused and they ought to be convicted and they ought to be sent up." In 2003: "I am addicted to prescription pain medication." Unless the Enquirer articles turn out to be largely lies, which appears almost impossible given that Limbaugh didn't imply it in his statement today and given that the

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065811261682619142003-10-10T11:41:00.000-07:002003-10-10T11:44:26.876-07:00

From today's National Enquirer: A source close to the investigation involving Rush told the Enquirer ... "Investigators from the State Attorney's Office in West Palm Beach expect to file several more cases shortly as a result of the drug ring probe. This will result in several more arrests. "As a result of the Limbaugh connection to the drug probe revealed by the Enquirer, a number of people

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065653109268366322003-10-08T15:45:00.000-07:002003-10-08T19:41:50.016-07:00

What fools! California has defied the will of Galactus! Puny Earth will now fall before the might of the Devourer! But, seriously, I don't think the outcome of this election has been in serious doubt since Schwarzenegger threw his proverbial hat into the ring. It's not the end of the world. There are any number of reasons why I didn't want Schwarzenegger in office, but at least he's a moderate,

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065632764758337132003-10-08T10:06:00.000-07:002003-10-08T10:06:04.803-07:00

A better-than-average This Modern World this week. Go see!

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065567101488058602003-10-07T15:51:00.000-07:002003-10-07T16:01:08.586-07:00

(Some German characters don't display well here, so forgive me for missing umlauts and essets) Schwarzenegger uber alles Uber alles in der Welt, Wenn es stets zum Hatscheln und Frauenhass Bruderlich zusammenhalt. Vom LA nach San Diego Von Compton zu Anaheim Scharzenegger uber alles Uber alles in der Welt. Arnold's Frauen, Arnold's Muskeln Arnold's Orgie und Nazisympathien Sollen in der

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065566151610270032003-10-07T15:35:00.000-07:002003-10-07T15:35:51.276-07:00

How...I mean, what in hell? It seems many voters (from what I can tell, mostly Schwarzenegger supporters, though that could turn out to be a bit premature) are voting for their candidate of choice on question two, but forgetting to vote on the recall itself!

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065506495145499842003-10-06T23:01:00.000-07:002003-10-06T23:06:33.963-07:00

Just so we're clear: let's all remember that unlike Rush, Clinton was evasive when confronted with allegations of impropriety. Here's Mr. Limbaugh to show us the moral path: Based on some things that I have read, things that people have written - and I understand it, what people have said - let me try one more time, ladies and gentlemen, on the story about me and drug use. When I said Friday

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065497900229163832003-10-06T20:38:00.000-07:002003-10-06T20:38:19.966-07:00

(well, not on tigers...at least not on stage) It's hard to reconcile a man who insists that the tiger than just mauled him not be killed with a man who, just moments earlier, had hit it upside the head with a microphone five times. I'm certainly not saying Roy got what he deserved, mind you, but if the 600 lb. tiger doesn't want to cooperate...well, don't fuck with it.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065497417316063902003-10-06T20:30:00.000-07:002003-10-06T20:30:17.143-07:00

"Look at my husband, not the camera. Look at my husband, not the camera. Look at my husband, not the--Oh, shit!" (picture may have changed by the time you view this page, but trust me, it was funny.)

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065497219205918882003-10-06T20:26:00.000-07:002003-10-06T20:27:26.926-07:00

I know it was mentioned before, but it was only speculation then. Not, it's for real. Lieberman should realize he's done and drop out next. Granted, he's got more of a shot than Kucinich or Moseley-Braun do, probably, but Lieberman's numbers have been falling for months, and nothing he does seems to make it any better. Maybe, just maybe, it's because nobody wants him to be president! Anyhow,

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065483227656846462003-10-06T16:33:00.000-07:002003-10-06T16:33:47.466-07:00

The more I read it, the funnier it gets! It's almost like Republicans are just so damned obsessed with fighting, that it just doesn't occur to them that, at some point, the fight will be over, and they'd better start planning for what happens next. Of course, in Texas, no one's really suffering because of the Republicans lack of foresight. It's just making them look stupid.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065481775352128152003-10-06T16:09:00.000-07:002003-10-06T16:09:35.390-07:00

On the off chance that someone from California's reading this, and that said person hasn't made up their minds yet about the vote tomorrow, vote no on the recall, and yes for Galactus. Seriously. Shwarzenegger's refusing to even address things like this until after the election. If he had even a speck of hope he'd be believed, he'd be yelling from the mountain tops that he's innocent. Instead,

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065463172708765132003-10-06T10:59:00.000-07:002003-10-06T11:00:10.430-07:00

Here's hoping it unpacks its bags there for a nice long stay. The book goes on sale tomorrow and Moore will be in Minneapolis for a speaking event on Saturday.

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065462338835609612003-10-06T10:45:00.000-07:002003-10-06T12:24:33.960-07:00

To the right, I've added a section of links to some of the most important and informational articles and opinion pieces relating to the CIA leak scandal. The first four are particularly significant: Mission to Niger by Robert Novak was the original piece that revealed Valerie Plame's identity, citing 'two senior administration officials.' [Chicago Sun-Times] David Corn's A White House Smear

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-106540743388306552003-10-05T19:30:00.000-07:002003-10-05T19:30:33.573-07:00

Have I mentioned lately just now much I do not like the Yankees? Because I don't. Not at all. Baseball needs to get a salary cap. Now. That way, those damned bastards couldn't just go out and buy all the players they want with no regard for smaller markets. Damn it, I'm pissed off right now.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065306524857936692003-10-04T15:28:00.000-07:002003-10-04T15:28:44.610-07:00

And after being in the Metrodome for their regrettable 3-1 loss nearby several New Yorkers, I'm even less fond of their fans. Man, I hope Santana puts them in their place tomorrow. The Twins are doing pretty well on defense, and good on pitching--holding the Yankees to a combined 7 points over three post-season games is nothing to laugh at. However, they may as well be bringing herrings with

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065306026431525272003-10-04T15:20:00.000-07:002003-10-04T15:20:26.303-07:00

Here's another Tom Tomorrow catroon from 1999. It just makes me laugh.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065303220790181352003-10-04T14:33:00.000-07:002003-10-04T14:33:40.480-07:00

Now, not only is he responsible (in aprt, along with those two senior White House folks) for blowing the cover of a CIA agent, he's also exposing their front companies! What is it going to take to shut this guy up?

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065303129753321902003-10-04T14:32:00.000-07:002003-10-04T14:34:44.916-07:00

Okay, this is just too much. The Drudge Report says it's not okay to pick on Schwarzenegger because the negative publicity is making his wife feel sick. Granted, our media can be sensationalistic, which may or may not be a good thing, but Schwarzenegger had to have known he'd be subject to a higher-than-average degree of scrutiny when he threw his hat in. And, I have to believe Shriver mad at

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065302277471909482003-10-04T14:17:00.000-07:002003-10-04T14:17:57.383-07:00

Now, if you were to see something like this on TV, you'd probably just say, "Well, I don't believe it."

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065275585492791192003-10-04T06:53:00.000-07:002003-10-04T06:53:04.920-07:00

Holy shit! This would suck. Wait a minute, Roy is 59 years old? Really?

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065241065090118802003-10-03T21:17:00.000-07:002003-10-04T06:48:04.873-07:00

I'm going to make a few assumptions here that, over the course of time, may or may not turn out to be valid. I'm going to assume (at least in part since he hasn't denied it) that Limbaugh does, in fact, have a drug problem. I'm going to assume that it will come into the public eye. I may make some others along the way, but those are the two big ones. So, is it right to poke fun at Limbaugh's

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065220362834178672003-10-03T15:32:00.000-07:002003-10-03T15:40:14.343-07:00

Tickets to the December 16 Lord of the Rings marathon are going on sale October 9th. At selected theaters: 3:00pm: The Fellowship of the Ring extended edition 7:00pm: The Two Towers extended edition 11:00pm: The Return of the King premiere

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065151686836897622003-10-02T20:28:00.000-07:002003-10-02T20:55:03.086-07:00

MSNBC Top Story as if right now: Weapons Search: Kay Tells Congress Little Evidence Of Iraqi WMD. ABCNews Top Story as of right now: U.S. Expert Says No WMD Found In Iraq yet. CNN Top Story as of right now: No WMD, But Evidence of Programs Found. [and remember, kids, we went to war not over WMD's, but over WMD programs! Oh, we didn't? Well, shit] Fox News Top Story as of right now:

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065150777999087042003-10-02T20:12:00.000-07:002003-10-02T20:12:58.040-07:00

Graham's probably out. And even if this story's bogus (is it on Fox News, after all), he's no longer relevant. Nuff said.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065136028399293402003-10-02T16:07:00.000-07:002003-10-02T16:07:27.696-07:00

The horrid, immoral, habitual actions of this administration are finally being brought into light; Schwarzenegger has admitted to thirty years of sexual abuse; and Rush Limbaugh really is on drugs! It's like Christmas... Who knows if any of it'll pan out, but I'm having fun for now.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065063662350718652003-10-01T20:01:00.000-07:002003-10-01T20:01:02.463-07:00

Top Story on MSNBC as of right now: Gathering Records: White House Could Allow Use of Lie Detectors in CIA Probe Top Story on CNN.com as of right now: White House Won't Rule Out Lie Detectors [refering to CIA/Plame probe] Top Story on ABCNews.com as of right now: Outside Look? An ABCNEWS/Washington Post poll finds a majority of Americans think a special counsel should investigate whether the

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065063216479673522003-10-01T19:53:00.000-07:002003-10-01T19:53:35.873-07:00

I heard this wonderful little radio commercial on AM The Patriot on the way home today. (yes, I occasionally listen, but I defy any of you to find someone more amusing on a regular basis than Michael Savage) Anyhow, it went something like this. "I'd been living with pain for the last fifteen years, I have Fibro Mialgia, and I was taking eleven to fifteen [insert name of prescription pain

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065062663069858982003-10-01T19:44:00.000-07:002003-10-01T19:44:52.990-07:00

So, I just got back from one of the local Dean Meetups. One of the most noteworthy things about the evening, in my opinion, was the attendance of the man who started this site, which, it seems, has gained national attention. It was refreshing to hear a Republican talking (albeit briefly) about how Bush has abandoned many of the principles conservatives cherish, and really no longer represents any

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1065025830293688672003-10-01T09:30:00.000-07:002003-10-01T09:31:35.830-07:00

Michael Moore is set to speak and sign copies of his new book, Dude, Where's My Country?: Saturday, October 11 6:00pm University of Minnesota Sports Pavilion

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064974311139389652003-09-30T19:11:00.000-07:002003-09-30T19:22:55.930-07:00

Here's a quick primer, authored by a commentor over at Kos called Tripleg. Go into the comments section if you want to read the original. It's one of the earlier ones. Quote-- February 2002--> Joseph Wilson compiles report about Uranium at the bequest of the Vice President's Office September 2002--> British publish a "white paper" claiming an attempt to purchase uranium from an African nation

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064958021483905582003-09-30T14:40:00.000-07:002003-09-30T14:40:21.256-07:00

Via Atrios: Here. [realaudio]

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064710950122076792003-09-27T18:02:00.000-07:002003-09-28T00:30:36.130-07:00

I seem to remember a headline in the Onion from back in '96 that went something like this: Powell Says He Won't Run For President. Pundits Wonder: Will Powell Run? The same might be said today of Hillary Clinton. Unless I'm very much mistaken (and according to Agence France-Presse I'm not), Hillary has said, more than once, and in no uncertain terms, that she has no plans to run for President

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064704602346717352003-09-27T16:16:00.000-07:002003-09-27T17:20:15.726-07:00

Either Colin Powell has taken a serious dip in intelligence, or he's looking for a way out. From an editorial in the New York Times: --Yesterday, Secretary of State Colin Powell met with Times editors. Asked whether Americans would have supported this war if weapons of mass destruction had not been at issue, Mr. Powell said the question was too hypothetical to answer. Asked if he, personally,

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064636946494307552003-09-26T21:29:00.000-07:002003-09-26T21:29:06.363-07:00

I try to avoid using the Internet lingo that has become popular over the last several years. It's a rare occasion when you'll see me write IMHO instead of "in my humble opinion," or IIRC instead of "if I recall correctly." I don't like it. It's lazy. it's ugly (in my humble opinion). However, I do not mind when other people do it--it's a perfectly legitimate form of communication. It lessenes the

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064636338995100552003-09-26T21:18:00.000-07:002003-09-26T21:18:58.966-07:00

You know you're in trouble when you have to resort to comparing yourself to Osama bin Laden to try to win support from the American people.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064636148166931452003-09-26T21:15:00.000-07:002003-09-26T21:30:04.426-07:00

Okay. Here's the thing. it seems that a lot of people think that one of George W. Bush's big strengths is that he's just an ordinary joe. Just like you and me, right? I'm guessing that this is mostly because those damned New Englanders sure think they're better than the rest of us, what, with their Boston education, and their comprehensible accents. Damned Yankees with their War of Norther

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064631558813033272003-09-26T19:59:00.000-07:002003-09-26T20:02:14.686-07:00

Okay, I just accidentally closed the window on a rather lengthy post about the most recent Democratic presidential Debate. I'm angry, and don't have the patience to try to retype it all. Short version: Dean: Needs to stop stuttering. He stumbles over certain words, and it's going to cost him. Gephardt: Looks and sounds the most presidential, but he, Lieberman, and Kerry need to stop focusing

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064617838362035672003-09-26T16:10:00.000-07:002003-09-26T16:10:38.413-07:00

Here's an amusing little analysis of the Martix: Revolutions trailer. Which I haven't seen. I tried downloading it a few times, but it never seems to work.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064615190986278342003-09-26T15:26:00.000-07:002003-09-26T15:29:28.710-07:00

What follows is simplistic but it's fun to consider nonetheless. There are 20 states (plus D.C.) that the Democrats have taken in all of the last 3 presidential elections: California Connecticut Delaware D.C. Hawaii Illinois Iowa Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Washington Wisconsin These will comprise 260

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064457932734456822003-09-24T19:45:00.000-07:002003-09-24T19:45:32.230-07:00

I gave blood today! Well, kind of. I clotted up halfway through, so they only got half a unit out of me. That hasn't happened before. Also, I got pretty lightheaded, and turned white, I guess, and haven't really felt good since. That's never happened either. All in all, it wasn't a good experience. Which, again, has never happened before. I think it may have had something to do with the cold

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064359939431025042003-09-23T16:32:00.000-07:002003-09-23T16:32:19.260-07:00

Remember Darrell Issa? You know, the guy who spent all that money trying to make certain the vote to force the vote to recall Gov. Davis? Well, now he's not so sure. It's not because he realizes that he's made California the laughing stock of the country, or because he's suddenly decided that elected officials should actually get to finish their terms barring some kind of criminal activity like

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064358473267368272003-09-23T16:07:00.000-07:002003-09-23T16:32:30.573-07:00

Kos says it best. This is scary shit.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064358395966120442003-09-23T16:06:00.000-07:002003-09-23T16:06:36.046-07:00

I'm not much of an MTV fan, and haven't been since it was the only place I could hear "Nothin' but a G Thang" by Dr. Dre, which was back in '92, or thereabouts (nine-deuce!). However, I am a big fan of their Rock the Vote effort, and heartily encourage each of you to go check it out to see what you need to do to register in your home state. Also, how odd is it that the WWE and Russell Simmons

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064357881937624402003-09-23T15:58:00.000-07:002003-09-23T15:58:02.100-07:00

...and I don't mean that in the smarmy, false modesty way that a proctologist might when saying something like, "Well, I think I know a little soemthing about assholes." (insert fake rich white guy laugh at any point you think appropriate in the preceeding phrase). I mean I think I've picked up a little from Mass Communication classes in college, and from dealing with advertising invoices at

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064129149452497952003-09-21T00:25:00.000-07:002003-09-21T00:25:49.336-07:00

The editorial section of the Star Tribune just isn't letting up on Junior & Co. Wow. I cannot wait to see this sort of editorial in every paper in America. Someone from within the Republican party needs to challenge George W. Bush. It's becoming clearer and clearer that he's going down. It's obvious that if he does, he will bring the party down with him. Republicans should be afraid. Don't

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064128812761157202003-09-21T00:20:00.000-07:002003-09-21T00:20:12.686-07:00

So. Joe's fixed all the little things about thie site, so it should be up to par. More than that, really. So, again, if there are any problems, please let me know.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064014303565479862003-09-19T16:31:00.000-07:002003-09-19T16:31:43.403-07:00

Can You Hear Me Now? Okay, I think I've got this up and running. I've still got a few minor things I want to tweak (there aren't any entry titles! How'd that happen?--the one above is within the body of the text) but let me know what you think. Joe, I didn't have room for all of your links (the windows only get so big, and I'm not HTML savvy enough to change them), so I had to guess at which

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1064012780079222402003-09-19T16:06:00.000-07:002003-09-19T16:06:33.906-07:00

I'm trying to make some changes here, so things might not work perfectly for a little while. Especially archives and comments. Bear with me.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063942166972176282003-09-18T20:29:00.000-07:002003-09-18T20:30:09.883-07:00

As of right now, I'm number four on the top ten list at Odd Todd's Cook-ay Slots, with 9,000 cookies and change. On my first try, no less. Go out and beat it, if you can.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063925585907615362003-09-18T15:53:00.000-07:002003-09-18T15:53:05.330-07:00

So, Ashcroft is still touting the merits of the USA PARTIOT act. His most recent defense is in response to criticism about the possibility of subpoenas for library records, and such. Ashcroft assured America that this provision has not been used even once. Fair enough, I suppose. But let's imagine for a minute an analogous situation. Let's say I have a habit of beating people within an inch

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063924729205419242003-09-18T15:38:00.000-07:002003-09-18T15:38:48.826-07:00

From a letter to the Star Tribune (the second one down), regarding yesterday's editorial denouncing Cheney: "Your editorial on Vice President Dick Cheney is reprehensible. You folks who sit in the editorial ivory palace at the Star Tribune have gone on the record as being anti-American. Your hatred toward the Bush administration has prequalified every one of you for charter membership in the

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063857075816412202003-09-17T20:51:00.000-07:002003-09-17T20:51:16.030-07:00

Which is worse... Flat pop, or warm pop? I think flat. But, that's just me.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063856965416647762003-09-17T20:49:00.000-07:002003-09-17T20:49:25.050-07:00

It seems the DNC has started its own blog, called Kicking Ass (is that a delightful pun, or what?). Could be better, could be worse. But, it's starting, more and more, to look like the Democrats (as a party, not as induvuduals) aren't going to just sit there and take it anymore. Of course, anytime they object to Junior & Co., citing nothing but those pesky facts, they'll be called traitors,

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063841805906497932003-09-17T16:36:00.000-07:002003-09-17T16:36:45.540-07:00

First, an editorial from out own Star Tribune that's been quoted by both Atrios and This Modern World today. Second, an editorial from the Washington Post (reprinted in the Star Tribune) with implications that are just damned scary. Is it common to call the Star Tribune the Strib? It seems that's what the cool kids are Atrios are doing.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063753832622780942003-09-16T16:10:00.000-07:002003-09-16T16:10:32.780-07:00

Junior's status as the Great Hope for the predicted landslide in '04 is growing more tenuous. I'm really starting to anticipate some competition from within the party for Bush. I don't doubt he'll get the nomination, but I'm not certain it'll be quite as easy as everyone thinks it will be.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063753608768800542003-09-16T16:06:00.000-07:002003-09-16T16:06:48.983-07:00

With any luck, the degree of ridicule that California has subjected itself to will dissuade other states from trying to dump their elected officials. Anyhow, regarding yesterday's announcement that the election would be postponed is already being heralded as the Democrats revenge for 2000. Nonsense. I don't care if it's the Left saying it triumphantly, or the Right saying it to point out

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063752669220468842003-09-16T15:51:00.000-07:002003-09-16T15:51:08.840-07:00

Now, those of you who know me (pretty much everyone who ever has or will read this, that is) are aware that I was at one point a proud Subway employee--a night manager at what I still feel is one of the best Subway's into which I've ever wandered. So, I've tended to avoid other sub joints, out of loyalty. I've been to a few here and there, but not many, and never to Quiznos or Blimpie's. Recently

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063625817055859332003-09-15T04:36:00.000-07:002003-09-15T04:36:57.000-07:00

It looks like Kos thinks my questions about whether Junior'll get the nomination might not be so crazy after all. Not that either of us are predicting that he doesn't get them, mind you. While there does seem to be some dissatisfaction within the ranks, I know I'd be pretty surprised if someone else got the nomination. I imagine Kos would as well. But, as Kos said, Reality is starting to sink

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063464090159182702003-09-13T07:41:00.000-07:002003-09-13T07:41:30.116-07:00

Here's a quick link--just putting it up before I lose track of it. No hidden message here or anything.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063237680375509272003-09-10T16:48:00.000-07:002003-09-10T16:48:00.430-07:00

I've seen people try and I've seen them fail. I'm watching someone else attempt it right now. You cannot drink a gallon of milk in an hour, and keep it down, without Lactaid or something. Can't be done.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063237609666304092003-09-10T16:46:00.000-07:002003-09-10T16:46:49.730-07:00

When asked what he thought of the imbedded reporter program at a National Press Club speech, Donald Rumsfeld responded thusly: "I think she was terrific." I just about burst at the seams laughing. Everyone around me at work wondered what was wrong with me. Of course, it wasn't nearly as satisfying as the shouts of protest that, fifteen minutes earlier, had come from within the room, directed

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063121967734400662003-09-09T08:39:00.000-07:002003-09-09T09:55:37.760-07:00

For Chris: http://www.bravotv.com/Queer_Eye_for_the_Straight_Guy/

Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251559394574863574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063069352755172172003-09-08T18:02:00.000-07:002003-09-08T18:02:32.830-07:00

Immediately after calling Audrey Hepburn my favorite woman of the last seventy years, I'm going to go back to my old standard. Let's just call Uma my favorite contemporary (or, if you prefer, living) woman. Apparently, her husband would rather get it on with some damned Canadian model. Bastard.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1063069175535047712003-09-08T17:59:00.000-07:002003-09-08T18:02:54.096-07:00

Esquire (the magazine) just turned 70. So, they've put out a substantial anniversary issue that has an admittedly unscientific poll, which rates it's reader's favorite this or that of the last seventy years. I was kind of surprised at a few. Coke wins for soft drink, of course, but I was shocked at just how much it had on Pepsi (42% to 9%, which ties Pepsi with Dr. Pepper for second). Anyhow,

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1062951634890960382003-09-07T09:20:00.000-07:002003-09-07T09:28:27.533-07:00

Okay, I believe I've got a comments section set up on this thing now, thanks to the people over at Enetation. I'm still kind of testing it out, but hopfully, I'll now be able to talk to myself in style!

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1062824027080204372003-09-05T21:53:00.000-07:002003-09-06T14:19:45.933-07:00

Damn it, I really with I had a comments section for this one, because I'm curious what other people have to say, and I'd like any readers I may have (yes, both of you) to be able to interact. But, I'm poor, and Haloscan isn't accepting new sign-ups just now. Also: I just saw retired General Clark on Real Time with Bill Maher, and let me say this: If he enters the race this month, he's got some

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1062729839113011762003-09-04T19:43:00.000-07:002003-09-04T19:43:59.103-07:00

Just watched the Democratic Presidential Debate, featuring eight of the nine contenders (Sharpton was held up by weather). I took some notes, and I plan to comment on this at some length in the next few days, but I want to try to get some real writing done now. The short version is this: The big winners tonight were, in my opinion, Dean, Kerry, and Edwards (and maybe Gephardt). I don't know if

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1062631717536167422003-09-03T16:28:00.000-07:002003-09-03T16:28:37.543-07:00

I'm not in favor of the death penalty for all the obvious reasons (it's inhumane, it's irreversible, etc.). That being said, you couldn't pay me enough to protest at this particular execution. Hill boasts about the murders he committed, expects a reward in Heaven for committing them, is happy that he'll become a martyr, and wants others to follow in his footsteps by killing innocent people in

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1062630781587695232003-09-03T16:13:00.000-07:002003-09-03T16:13:01.666-07:00

Okay, anyone want to explain this to me? I mean, other than Junior just plain being an evil SOB, what other explanation is there? Now, I'm no health care expert, certainly. I'm a lay person who's just starting to take a serious interest in this area, mostly because of my parents, I suppose. The administration experts may say that this won't have an impact on actual health care, and that it's

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1062628983085746172003-09-03T15:43:00.000-07:002003-09-03T15:43:03.030-07:00

So, how often does this happen, anyhow?

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1062202845277101042003-08-29T17:20:00.000-07:002003-08-29T17:20:45.406-07:00

Atrios had a link to a poll today, which posed the following question: "Do you approve of the way George W. Bush is handling the situation in Iraq?" Here's the response. 57% do approve, which blows my mind. The situation is obviously going pretty badly, and if Afghanistan is any indicator, they're not going to get any better before we get bored and move on to the next invasion. But, here's

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1062201459567712122003-08-29T16:57:00.000-07:002003-08-29T16:57:39.630-07:00

Well, while I've never been a Clinton apologist, I still take a great deal of pleasure from this: Turns out, according to the Washington Monthly, he's the most honest president we've had in the last twenty years! Anyone care to guess who came in last?

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523833.post-1062201303562551372003-08-29T16:55:00.000-07:002003-08-29T16:55:39.003-07:00

From today's Star Tribune: "Barring the unlikely possibility of a stay, a former Presbyterian minister who shot and killed an abortion doctor will next week become the first American executed for violence against abortion providers." Story here.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07423213807547869474noreply@blogger.com