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"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President or that we are to stand by the President right or wrong is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."

-Theodore Roosevelt

I originally posted this on KubuntuForums.net, but I felt that I put enough long winded effort and I have little enough overlap between there and here that I would repost this here in hopes of opening dialog with some of you who read my journal.

The last few days, I've been watching things pop up on the various syndication feeds and news sites I ( Read more... )

Protect Insurance Companies PSA from Will Ferrell

"The release of atom power has changed everything except our way of thinking... The solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only I had known, I should have become a watchmaker."

-Albert Einstein

Saddlebacking

Because I am in love with Ikea (it's all about the meatballs) I ended up on this mailing list. They send me the occasional email like "Hey, we're having a sale, pay attention to us please!" and I ponder if I need anything or not and file away the emails as needed. Today they sent me one that amused the frell out of me. Subject line: "The Time Has ( Read more... )

If you are of voting age, and a US Citizen, please remember to vote.

If you're in California, I really hope you're going to vote no on Props 4 and 8.

Also, I hope you're inclined to vote for change.

All that said, my biggest concern is that you get out and vote if you're legally able to do so.

I have never actually made a political contribution before. I've expressed support for candidates, considered donating my time, but I've never given money. Today I decided to chip in my small bit to the campaigns against Prop 8 here in California. My contribution wasn't very big, but every little bit helps and the sorts of shit the assholes who ( Read more... )

I am so hating the jackasses that run the elections in California right now. They only sent out one information booklet per household for the primary, even though there are all sorts of other things to vote on other than who gets to represent each party in the upcoming presidential election. This is especially problematic for me, as I don't live ( Read more... )