Category Archives: Politics

Facebook Philosophy 101

Why do we do Facebook? To keep up with friends far away. To share a laugh or a concern. To screw with South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint. All these things are enriching and fun. Why do we not do Facebook? … Continue reading

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Ann Coulter’s New Look

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This the End…

So I just lost an hour of my life to government budget cuts. My wife works (hard!) for the federal government.  She commutes on the DC metro-rail system like a huge percentage of working people in the DC metro area. … Continue reading

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For My Irish Atheist Brothers and Sisters

A cut and paste of their noble work in the event the more industrious but cowardly Faithsters are successful in their assaults: Filed under: Atheist Ireland, Campaign, Freedom of Speech, Is this Blasphemy?, Quotes — Michael Nugent @ 12:33 am … Continue reading

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My Facebook Status Update That is Too Long for FB

This was maybe a hundred characters too long for FB but I wanted to jot it down anyway: According to the My Friends on FB app, I have 10.44 friends (6% of 174) who are Republicans. This made me curious … Continue reading

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Sympathy for the Devil

If I put myself in the mind of an average Republican what common ground might I find there? (If Spock can mind-meld with a Horta I can do this.) Top of my head: 1.  Affection for the country I grew … Continue reading

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New Rule

If you are a self-described news organization and you devote straight-faced coverage to Bigfoot sightings you must surrender your White House Press credentials. CNN has now racked up two such breaking stories in two years.  The latest was aired less … Continue reading

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Too Much Information

I know I said I’d write more about my break-up with my imaginary friend when I got back but I’m putting it off in favor of today’s topic: “Why the Front Page of The Huffington Post Makes Me Want to … Continue reading

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