Archives for September 14, 2009
The President in Minnesota. We were mostly nice to him.
Posted by Greg Laden on September 14, 2009 We even gave him the wave. Hat tip: MCP
Happy Birthday To Gnu
Posted by Greg Laden on September 14, 2009 26 years ago, more or less, I was a graduate student and beginning a teaching career, but short of cash. I remember an opportunity arose for me to make some money programming. I thought, “OK, I can make some money in this computer biz, and use that to cover doing what I really want to…
I apologize to the world for our dumb-ass governor
Posted by Greg Laden on September 14, 2009 We’ve got to impeach this moron. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
Embassy Bomber Killed in Somalia?
Posted by Greg Laden on September 14, 2009 One of the senior planners of the attacks on the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania a few years back is reported killed by US special operations troops in a raid that happened earlier today in Somalia. Here’s a link to a story with some detail, but obviously not caught up yet.
Eve of Destruction
Posted by Greg Laden on September 14, 2009 A better version could be found here: Eve Of Destruction (Stereo)
Tea Party Protest Photo is Much Like Obama’s Kenyan Birth Certificate
Posted by Greg Laden on September 14, 2009 YOU LIE!!!! Once again, Republicans have been caught at their own game. You all know there was a big shindig in DC on September 12th to protest the blackness of our president, the liberalosity of our congress, the intelligence of the new policies such as Cash for Clunkers and Saving the Economy’s Ass and so…
Recommended reading and viewing
Posted by Greg Laden on September 14, 2009 What is the difference between a “mix” cook and an “ingredient” cook? Mike Haubrich found out the hard way! How Many Cops …does it take to protect a counter-protester from teabaggers? Oh, and to all the future videographers out there: No, it is NOT ok to tip your video camera 90% to get the shot.…
Joe Wilson’s outburst is not about civility. It’s about racism.
Posted by Greg Laden on September 14, 2009 It has been said that civility is an excellent conversation stopper. And it can be, because demanding civility has been a way to control or limit the voice of alterity or the unprivileged. When it comes to Joe Wilson’s now-infamous shouted remark at the joint session, the question arises as to whether the tone or…
“You Lie!!!!!” Commentary by Olbermann
Posted by Greg Laden on September 14, 2009 Someone lied. A zillion times.
Blogospherics
Posted by Greg Laden on September 14, 2009 Get the lowdown on Chagus disease at Digital Rabbit. Is it OK to use Minotaurs to interrogate prisoners? Sea otters vs. fishing in SE Alaska The 96th Carnival of the Liberals Pawlenty called out on false claim that large numbers of undocumented immigrants are using public services.
When the Rapture comes what’s to become of your loving pets?
Posted by Greg Laden on September 14, 2009 No problem. They can be taken care of by animal loving atheists. We are a group of dedicated animal lovers, and atheists. Each Eternal Earth-Bound Pet representative is a confirmed atheist, and as such will still be here on Earth after you’ve received your reward. Our network of animal activists are committed to step in…
Porn Superstore Wins Conservative ASWF Award, CEO asked to Dine with New Gingrich
Posted by Greg Laden on September 14, 2009 This week, Allison Vivas of Pink Visual received a fax from Newt Gingrich’s American Solutions for Winning the Future (ASWF) group, informing her that she’s been chosen for a 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year award by his Business Defense and Advisory Council Pink Visual is aparently a porn superstore, and once the conservatives found that…
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