Monday April 28, 2008 at 11:02

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preoccupations:

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What you have just witnessed is called waterboarding. The US authorities call it an ‘enhanced interrogation technique’. They say it is a necessary and acceptable ‘tool’ in the war on terror. They say it is ‘safe and lawful’. They say that by using it, they are not doing anything inhumane.

Well you’ve just seen it for yourself. What do you think?

At Amnesty International we’re in no doubt that waterboarding is torture. As such it is illegal. And it must stop.

If you agree, join us.

 I couldn’t say it better myself.

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Saturday April 26, 2008 at 19:57

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“It ain’t me. It ain’t me. I ain’t no millionaire’s son, no.
It ain’t me. It ain’t me. I ain’t no fortunate one, no.”

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I just realized while eating lunch with Billy Dalto that John Fogerty, a wealthy and famous rock star by the time this song was written, sounds partially absurd singing this lyric. I’ve heard the song thousands of times and had never paused to consider that he is probably one of the most fortunate people on the planet. (via mills)

This is one of my favorite CCR songs, and truly a song that seems to have really captured the feelings of those that had to serve while “millionaire’s sons” (I’m looking at you Dubya) did not have to serve. And to play the semantics argument, I don’t believe anyone from CCR was a millionaire’s son.

And really I guess I just feel like money or no money John Fogerty was a man of the people. Or at least that’s how I want to feel.

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Wednesday April 23, 2008 at 10:51

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Fuck

mills:

Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck.

Before you unfollow me, please note (1) I wrote this on my iPhone, which has no copy and paste, requiring real drive, and (2) the typo I made most was ‘fuxk.’ That is all.

It would appear that one of my favorite tumblr authors is having a bad day. For what it’s worth, his commentary and opinions are some of the most thought provoking on Tumblr. I think Tumblr can easily devolve into an orgy of great design, but the community features and reblogging can really create the ideal environment for discussion and in short, you should follow him.

Thank you, and goodnight.

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Tuesday April 22, 2008 at 14:10

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Umh… yes? The 1936 Summer Olympics… nice try though. alexbalk:

Umh… yes?

The 1936 Summer Olympics… nice try though.

alexbalk:


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Thursday April 17, 2008 at 17:12

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The Solution To Barack Obama's "Patriotism Problem"

alexbalk:

This is probably way too strident, but whatever, fuck this day.

I love Alex Balk (in a purely Platonic way). His self-loathing while at Gawker charmed me and reflected my own feelings about how I enjoyed Gawker but felt dirty about said enjoyment, and when he started out at Radar I was quick to sign up for my subscription.

Enjoy. (and go pick up your own subscription to Radar, it’s only $10)

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Thursday April 17, 2008 at 17:02

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I’m a little bit obsessed with this song. It usually starts off mini dance parties with my S.O. in our tiny little kitchen.

Thao, Bag of Hammers

Tuesday April 15, 2008 at 19:55

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Birds do it, and Bees do it, and good lord so do slugs

 

simko:

In the past week, I’ve conned over a dozen people (including my mother) into watching this BBC video of (incredible) slug sex by claiming that Cirque du Soleil was opening an animal division. I’d feel slightly guilty were it not for the truly phenomenal ending… Enjoy.

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Friday April 11, 2008 at 17:22

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This image has haunted me since I first saw it a high school history text book. I couldn’t believe that I was actually seeing what I saw, I was sure there was some other explanation. What type of American could ever use the Flag as a weapon? (Unless of course it was used against a Godless Communist). Unfortunately the textbook had no background information, but thankfully Slate has a great piece giving background on the pulitzer winning photograph.
This image has haunted me since I first saw it a high school history text book. I couldn’t believe that I was actually seeing what I saw, I was sure there was some other explanation. What type of American could ever use the Flag as a weapon? (Unless of course it was used against a Godless Communist). Unfortunately the textbook had no background information, but thankfully Slate has a great piece giving background on the pulitzer winning photograph.

Thursday April 10, 2008 at 19:15

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This was in a kids book! What’s happening to our country.
This was in a kids book! What’s happening to our country.

Thursday April 10, 2008 at 13:08

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“Federal employees used government credit cards to pay for lingerie, gambling, iPods, Internet dating services, and a $13,000 steak-and-liquor dinner, according to a new audit from the Government Accountability Office…”

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The Washington Post has an article about the abuses of Government issued credit cards meant for purchases under $2500 that don’t have to go out to bid. Why are these cards necessary?

This is infuriating. It makes my Libertarian Vein throb.

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