Mike the Mad Biologist
Archives for October, 2008
A Question for the McCain PR Flack About ‘Real’ Virginians
Posted by Mike on October 20, 2008 Recently, a McCain campaign spokescritter used the phrase ‘real’ Virginian. Anyone who has lived in the South has heard the phrase ‘real Southerner’ before. What’s despicable about that phrase is that it always refers to white Southerners–African-Americans are completely marginalized and ignored in the definition of a Southerner as if they don’t exist. Given the…
The Rage of the Obama Haters Will Get Out of Control
Posted by Mike on October 20, 2008 From Fayetteville, NC:
Hilzoy’s Response to Wilson’s On Biology and Morality
Posted by Mike on October 20, 2008 Hilzoy has a very interesting take on E.O. Wilson’s essay “On Biology and Morality“:
New Addition to the Blogroll
Posted by Mike on October 19, 2008 Say hello to Princess Sparkle Pony. Because commentary like this is priceless:
Bachmann, Creationism, and Why the Lefty Blogosphere Matters
Posted by Mike on October 19, 2008 Minnesota’s Republican congressional representative, Michelle Bachmann, isn’t exactly popular around ScienceBlogs for many reasons, including her creationist beliefs (sadly, that might be the least awful thing about her). Over at AmericaBlog, Joe Subday writes:
George Bellows Exhibit at the Boston Public Library
Posted by Mike on October 18, 2008 The Boston Public Library has a really interesting exhibit of George Bellows’ drawings. Here’s one drawing, “The Law Is Too Slow”:
Why People Should Not Buy Their Dogs Gourmet Dog Food
Posted by Mike on October 18, 2008 Noted without further comment:
More AIG Follies
Posted by Mike on October 17, 2008 If there were ever an argument for high income tax rates on large incomes (i.e., greater than five million), AIG is making it. The arrogance of its executives, even after a bailout, can only be called by its true name–corruption (italics mine):
The GOP Needs New Followers, Not Leaders
Posted by Mike on October 17, 2008 Well, the leaders suck pretty bad too. Having just spent two weeks in Virginia, this account of a meeting of McCain/Palin supporters rings true:
Oldest Bug EVAH! Discovered
Posted by Mike on October 16, 2008 (Jodi Hilton/Tufts University) In North Attleborough, MA, paleontologists have discovered the oldest insect fossil: