Well, shit.

Someone got the four years they worked two-hundred-plus years to see.

Is that the smell of optimism in the air? I think it is.

Oh God. Just...Oh God.

Going to do some research into this later today, but the first thought on my mind was, "Oh shit, McCain just pulled a Walter Mondale." The second thought was, "Wonderful, so it's a historic moment either way: first black President or first female VP. How delightfully cynical."

Except that it's not like that...I hope.

If I knew how to use Twitter, I'd use it to say that Robert Mugabe seriously needs to get the shit kicked out of him.

FL Teens Believe Drinking Bleach Will Prevent HIV

"State lawmakers said the myths are spreading because of Florida's abstinence-only sex education, Local 6 reported."

*facepalm*

Yes, you fucking silly Christian morons, because when you have sex ed., you not only educate kids on how babies are made and how STDs are spread, but how to prevent ( Read more... )

Among with the other shit like Tibet, a Prominent Chinese Rights Activist is Jailed.

And we're holding the Olympics there? Who the fuck came up with that brilliant idea?

Presidential Memorial Commission of San Francisco Formed to Honor George W. Bush

Finally, an honor that befits the 43rd President of the United States perfectly: an "appropriate and enduring legacy, for no other president in modern American history has accomplished so much in such a short time."

God bless those patriotic San Fransiscans.

In this Presidential campaign, I'm watching from the sidelines as a non-voter (Canadian, natch) and marveling at how nasty the race has gotten, mostly because of the lack of thought that goes into it. I expect such things out of most conservatives - though there are some conservative commentators that I consider more civil and less venomous - but ( Read more... )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACfVGmF5eTU#GU5U2spHI_4

I am amused.

do want.

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Strangely enough, I watched Jeremiah Wright's sermons; admittedly, I don't have a patriotic bone in my body, but I don't see anything wrong with what he said. *shrug* Go fig.

"It is the kind of stunt that has many fearing the worst: Dutch right-wing populist Geert Wilders plans to release a film about Islam. Politicians worldwide are already trying to stop the project, before a single scene has been shown. Critics fear the film could lead to bloodshed in many countries."I'm not sure why I'm so amused by this. Is it ( Read more... )