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Circus of the Spineless: Seeking Submissions
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Posted on: March 26, 2009 11:59 AM, by "GrrlScientist"
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Well, I was going to contribute about some spineless organisms, but if you're going to limit it to animals, well forget it. Please remember, the lack of a character does not define a group. Other than vertebrates, all organisms are spineless. Does anyone detect a pet peeve?
Posted by: DrA | March 26, 2009 2:23 PM
Does algae count? Probably not.
How about Republicans?
Posted by: Greg Laden | March 26, 2009 2:27 PM
I would guess republicans count as "American politicians", despite their best efforts.
Posted by: Bob O'H | March 26, 2009 3:47 PM
DrA -- okay, "animal" was rather presumptuous of me. but remember, i am an ornithologist, so that's just the way my mind works. if you have a submission about ANY SPINELESS CREATURE then please, send it. I refuse to accept submissions about republicans, watches, rocks ..
Posted by: "GrrlScientist" | March 26, 2009 5:14 PM