Category Archives: We’re All Gonna Die!

We Will All Retire to the Hobo Jungle

OK, look, this whole thing with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is getting out of hand. Now, I don’t claim to be an economist, but apparently I have one thing most economists don’t, and that’s half a brain. If the … Continue reading

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And In Other News…

It’s Official.  There’s absolutely no one running for president who has my vote.  The Republicans are all evil, belligerent Jesus freaks. Hillary is way too Hawkish (and hasn’t met a principle she wouldn’t sell to the highest bidder for a … Continue reading

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Even Burundi Will Have Universal Healthcare Before We Do

BBC: The UK prime minister is forming a new partnership with other developed countries to make sure international aid is spent effectively. Ministers from Burundi, Nepal, Zambia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique and Cambodia will take part in the launch. [...] Mr … Continue reading

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If You Need Me, I’ll Be Under the Bed, In the Fetal Position, Crying For Mommy

According to Omar at Orgtheory, only 73.6% of Americans believe in Heliocentrism. While this may be upsetting, we should rejoice in the fact that, according to Kieran Healy over at Crooked Timber, more people than that are down with interracial … Continue reading

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Picture the VA Tech Massacre Happening Every Day for 4 Years, and Twice On Thursdays

That’s Iraq, since we Invaded. I’d thought I’d mention that, just for perspective. Next time some Conservative dipshit whose birthing cats over Virginia Tech can’t seem to shed one crocodile tear for the Iraqi dead, you can bring this up. … Continue reading

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A Guide For the Perplexed

Or people in Boston, which may just be the same thing. Since some people in your town can’t tell the difference between a bomb and a cartoon character, here’s a little guide to help you through the chaos: Not a … Continue reading

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And Later, All the Imams Sat Around Discussing the True Color of the Sun

BBC: Iran’s foreign minister has rejected criticism of a two-day conference being held in Iran to examine whether the Holocaust actually happened. Manouchehr Mottaki told participants the event did not seek to confirm or deny the Holocaust, but rather to … Continue reading

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Why I Won’t Be Voting On Tuesday

Because I live in Georgia, where the Democrats are conservative and the Republicans are Fascists (one local add for the incumbent brags about how he’s agreed with Bush on everything. Like it’s a good thing). Holding my breath still wouldn’t … Continue reading

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All The Stars in The Sky

The stars are not just our destiny, they are fucking ours. Not content to invade Middle Eastern countries that are no threat to the US, the Bush Administration has decided to expand it’s imperial goals to include All of Frickin’ … Continue reading

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To “fill morgues of the future that have not yet been built”

The great Terry Jones has taken a stand for Armageddon: Those of us who have long been supporters of Armageddon have naturally been greatly cheered by way the president of the United States has been embracing our cause. Our desire … Continue reading

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