2015 archive
Reg Henry Appeals to the Diety 0
But, he wonders, which deity?
My first thought was to approach in prayer the deity whom the Republicans make a great show of worshiping. But since they have made grinding the faces of the poor the principal tenet of their politics, and appear to have adopted Ayn Rand as an apostle, it seemed better to message deities more in accord with their bellicose philosophy.
Follow the link to find out to whom he directed his appeal.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Conduct yourself with courtesy at the entrance to the emporium.
Dawson County Emergency Services officials said the incident, which occurred about 6:40 p.m. inside his car in the parking lot, was ruled accidental.
Now, about those intelligence tests for possessing firearms . . . .
Stray Question 0
How many broadcast outfits have a political party all of their ownsome, to nurture and dress up and play house with?
No, It’s Not “Nor–Folk“ 0
Anyone from these parts knows how to pronounce “Norfolk.”
If you can’t pronounce it, we know you are not from these parts.
Just remember the (likely apocryphal) cheer:
We don’t smoke.
We don’t drink.
Norfolk!
Massive Resistance Redux 0
It was right there, but I didn’t twig to it at all. Adam Lee saw it, though:
These tactics echo the civil rights era, when some municipalities shut down their public schools entirely, as well as other public accommodations like pools, rather than desegregate them. In the same way, today’s religious conservatives are so determined to continue discriminating against women and LGBT people that they’re willing to deprive everyone of rights and privileges rather than grant equal treatment to people who, in their eyes, don’t deserve it.
Follow the link to see why he thinks this might be a good thing.
We Have Created a Culture of Stupid, Exhibit Umpty-Ump 0
My electric razor died after over a decade of faceful service, so I shopped for a new one today.
One of the shavers on the store display had a stubble attachment (I shan’t dignify it by naming the brand), so you can get your Yasser Arafat look just right.
War and Mongers of War 0
Jim Wright hears the war drums. Here’s a bit; follow the link for the rest.
We’ve got to do something. We’ve got to kill some people, man!
War, it’s always the answer.
War, it’s what Jesus would do. That’s what The Decider would do! That’s what Reagan would do! War! War! War!
Fantastic Voyeurage 0
Republicans’ pervy fascination with the sex lives of others fuels an active fantasy life.
Make TWUUG Your LUG 0
Learn about the wonderful world of free and open source. Learn how to use computers to do what you want, not what someone else wants you to do.
It’s not hard; it’s just different.
What: Monthly TWUUG Meeting.
Who: Everyone in TideWater/Hampton Roads with interest in any/all flavors of Unix/Linux. There are no dues or signup requirements. All are welcome.
Where: Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital in Norfolk Training Room. See directions below. (Wireless and wired internet connection available.) Turn right upon entering, then left at the last corridor and look for the open meeting room.
When: 7:30 PM till whenever (usually 9:30ish) on Thursday, August 6.
Directions:
Lake Taylor Hospital
1309 Kempsville Road
Norfolk, Va. 23502 (Map)
Pre-Meeting Dinner at 6:00 PM (separate checks)
Uno Chicago Grill
Virginia Beach Blvd. & Military Highway (Janaf Shopping Center). (Map)
Join the forums.
“Just the Equifax, Ma’am” 0
Alexandria Goree is suing Experian, TransUnion and Equifax over the glitch, contending that it was difficult to get loans or a new home, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://bit.ly/1SnvzRT ) reported.
For some reason, this hampered her attempts to get credit. For some more fool reason, it has taken her months to convince them that she’s not dead.
The credit reporting agencies have no comment because of course they don’t.
More stupid at the link.
The Thrill of the Chase 0
I am not a hunter, though I grew up among hunters.
The dentist who has lately been in the news for killing Cecil the Lion was no hunter like any I ever knew.
He did not hunt. He let others do that.
He just killed.
The outdoors columnist for my local rag talks about Cecil the Lion. If you are not a hunter, or even if you are, I commend it to your attention.
And This Surprises You How? 0
Those “wearable tech” fitness doo-dads can be hacked.
Frankly, I doubt that you can doo-dad your way to fitness anyway. Free weights and a bicycle are all you need.