I know this was probably posted tongue-in-cheek, but it demonstrates a serious lack of understanding: He has no problem signing legislation that prohibits anonymous trolling on the Internet but legislation prohibiting torture and abuse are an issue. Our good friend … Continue reading
Here’s what happens when you have to get the story first. You end up reporting a story even when there is no story… Click here to watch I was practically screaming at my TV last night as this came on. … Continue reading
Political figures from both parties have long defended and profited from ties to the coal industry. Whether or not that was a factor in the Sago mine’s history, the Bush administration’s cramming of important posts in the Department of the … Continue reading
Yep, the risks just keep on coming for the “risky” movie, Brokeback Mountain… “Brokeback Mountain,” the film adaptation of Annie Proulx’s story of the enduring but thwarted love between two cowboys won the award for best picture of 2005 from … Continue reading
Brokeback mountain gets some acclaim… I know… You’re stunned… America’s leading gay and lesbian organisation has given ANG LEE’s controversial new movie BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN a boost by calling the movie “the most poignant love story”. Officials at the Gay + … Continue reading
Can we stop kidding ourselves, folks? By a show of hands, does anyone think either Heath Ledger or Jake Gyllenhaal are risking anything by portraying gay cowboys in the movie Brokeback Mountain? When I got this issue of Entertainment Weekly … Continue reading
[tag]Cindy Sheehan[/tag] must think we’re stupid. Correction. Cindy Sheehan does think we’re stupid. Check out this quote from a statement released today: But in a statement today, Sheehan accused “right-wing” sites of “spreading a false story that nobody bought my … Continue reading
BAKERSFIELD – A local man is speaking out about an ad he placed for his gardening in the Californian, after he got some readers upset readers. He is simply saying, “It’s not personal, it’s just business.” But some in the … Continue reading
For years and years, the government, and particularly the one in [tag]NYC[/tag], has been throwing money at problems in the hopes of fixing them. Of course, throwing money at them never actually does fix anything, but that doesn’t stop them … Continue reading
The insufferable Cory Bergman over at Lost Remote whines: NBC’s The West Wing has dropped 30 percent in the ratings after the network moved it to Sunday night. I love the show — TiVo it religiously — but it’s a … Continue reading
Mel Stottlemyre on George Steinbrenner’s praise for the Angels management during their series: “I laughed when I saw it,” Stottlemyre said. “My first thoughts were, `What about Joe? Joe had done a hell of a job, too.’ To congratulate the … Continue reading
Sometimes I marvel at the stupidity of the mainstream morons. Witness, if you will, the sheer idiocy of this headline: NYC Commuters Head to Work Despite Threat I have to wonder… What the hell did the AP expect? Did they … Continue reading
Jingoism, Yay! Originally uploaded by Dan Dickinson. Flickr user Dan Dickinson is under the impression that wanting to kill terrorists is jingoism. I think that opinion sums up most of the left’s attitude toward fighting back against terrorism. Truth be … Continue reading
You know, I think I finally have it. I have finally discovered what is wrong with the CUNY (City University of New York) system, and it’s been right under our noses the entire time. For years, educators, politicians, and students … Continue reading
Is the rolling up of the sleeves supposed to make people feel better? Reuters Photo
If you listen to the talking heads around the blogosphere (and how the hell can you not; Most of them never shup up), Yahoo is the evil Satan of evil Satans. When they took over Flickr, you should’ve heard the … Continue reading
Let’s say you’re a 33-year-old immigrant (we don’t know if you’re illegal or not because it’s politically incorrect to say so) woman mother of two. Your foot gets run over by a bus. You have a low IQ. You work … Continue reading
I think in some ways, we have become somewhat complacent about our privacy and offer too much of it up without batting an eyelash. However, I also think some people have gone the exact polar opposite direction. Take for instance, … Continue reading
The medical marijuana debacle in the Supreme Court today has been discussed ad nauseum. But there was a particular part of the decision that jumped out at me like a 500 pound ape in an orange blazer. On page 28, … Continue reading
Why are courtroom sketches done on that beige paper and not plain white paper? Does it have something to do with the inherent difficulty of displaying a white page on a television camera?