Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Palestinian Refugee Camp Marked with Monument to Western Vapidity [Twitter]

Palestinian Refugee Camp Marked with Monument to Western Vapidity [Twitter]: "


Palestinian refugees can now enjoy the world's first-ever street named after Twitter following a Dutchman's $146 donation. Good luck explaining Twitter to your kids, refugee camp parents, or giving out your address. At least the money goes to charity.


WHAT??? All I can say is WHAT???

Class Divide Remains Strong Online [Money Matters]

Class Divide Remains Strong Online [Money Matters]: "

Hooray! Even social networking sites have caste systems. Richie rich folk who live in urban areas use Twitter and Facebook more than their poor, younger country bumpkin counterparts, who still use something called MySpace.

What is MySpace?


Bill Kristol to Taliban: Keep an Eye Out for Barack Obama at About 6:30 PM on Friday - Bill Kristol - Gawker


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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Children Exposed to Toxins at School Taps

Jennifer Aniston Rumors: Pregnant? Breakdown? Gerard Butler?

MSNBC’s Norah O’Donnell Aggressively Defends Video of Kids Singing to Obama

MSNBC’s Norah O’Donnell Aggressively Defends Video of Kids Singing to Obama: "

MSNBC’s Norah O’Donnell on Thursday appeared mystified as to why anyone would have a problem with New Jersey school children being led in a song praising Barack Obama. The February 2009 video contained these lyrics: "He said we must be fair today! Equal work means equal pay! Barack Hussein Obama! He said, red yellow, black or white, all are equal in his sight! Barack Hussein Obama!"

It might not be something that has evil intention, or a step for government mind control - BUT I am concerned about what appears to be the politicization of education. I wouldn't want my kids singing songs about President Bush and how he wanted us to all stand for freedom. While saying that President Obama views all people as equal isn't a bad thing to say in itself, in this context it carries the implication that others don't, an implication against former presidents and other political leaders.

First Person: Aids Vaccine Breakthrough Reaction

Latin America breaks ranks in US war on drugs

Latin America breaks ranks in US war on drugs:


"Many countries in the region - most recently Mexico - have decriminalized small amounts of drugs for personal use. The moves have followed decisions by left-leaning governments to limit cooperation with the US in recent years."


Maybe because the "war" on drugs has been a failure, mainly because it has become a war on drug users. That would be a war on our own friends, family and neighbors. I don't use drugs, I don't support drug use - but I think it is time to rethink our laws and how they are enforced.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Reality Check: Will Nets Notice Sheehan's Anti-Obama Protest?

Reality Check: Will Nets Notice Sheehan's Anti-Obama Protest?


It seemed clear to me, that while Sheehan started her drive with a clear purpose and goal, both have been lost along the way as she has become more in love with fame and power.

Aunt: Jaycee Dugard 'Remembers All Of Us'

Alec Baldwin: 'Don't Name a Bridge After Ted'

Alec Baldwin: 'Don't Name a Bridge After Ted': "


A piece of advice to liberals who wish to pay tribute to Ted Kennedy: don't mention his name in the same sentence as the word "bridge" since it will undermine whatever else you write. Unfortunately for Alec Baldwin, that is exactly what he did in his Huffington Post tribute to the deceased senator:


Don't name a bridge after Ted.



Now that is some sound advice....

News Busted

Schultz: I Never Saw A Dem With A Bush = Hitler Sign | NewsBusters.org

Schultz: I Never Saw A Dem With A Bush = Hitler Sign | NewsBusters.org:

"Where has Ed Schultz been for the last eight years? Obviously not out with his progressive peeps. Otherwise he could not possibly have said what he did on his MSNBC show this evening:

'I never saw anywhere in the news a Democrat carry a picture to any kind of a rally with a picture of Adolph Hitler putting them close to a characterization of President Bush. Never saw that!'"


I have to agree, that he must not get out much if he never saw or heard someone on the left compare Bush and Hitler.

Duggars Expecting Their 19th Child!

Duggars Expecting Their 19th Child!:

"'This never gets old,' says father-of-18 Jim Bob Duggar, whose wife Michelle is due in the spring"


Easy for him to say... he didn't have to carry around 18 children, and push them out into the world.

British Texting While Driving PSA Will Make You Think Twice, Squirm - Texting - Gawker


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CNN Airs Graphic "Texting Can Be Deadly" Public Service Ad

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