I find very interesting how the SOPA/PIPA debates are falling out, and who decides to take which side. It's obviously a contentious bill, but the battle lines are completely unlike the battle lines in any other legislation I've seen recently. In the "pro" column, you've got Democrats and Republicans, Hollywood film industry organizations (usually ( Read more... )

This is a very interesting analysis of the media reaction to Occupy Wall Street, in terms of the classic street hustle known as Three Card Monty.

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...finding that PR person is proving difficult. No one wants to tackle the subject because of societal scare-mongering.

Guess I'll have to give it a shot myself.

EDIT: Fuck. I honestly don't have the slightest clue how to do this. I really need help. Please, anyone. I need someone who's good at this.

I need a very good PR person who isn't afraid to tackle a very controversial subject. Anyone know anybody?

EDIT: Oh, and also a reporter who isn't afraid to write about an unpopular subject would be good, too.

Hey, caprine, I think you might like this one:

Drunken Rakshasa Announces Bid For GOP Nomination

My thoughts: Now, at least, there's no more excuse for the military/political dog and pony show we've been fed for the last ten years. Whether or not Bin Laden was just killed, was killed a long time ago, or something in between, the announcement of his death at least brings something to a close ( Read more... )

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Less than 24 hours after stating that he would not be resigning, Egyptian President Mubarak has resigned.

I sincerely hope that the ensuing power vacuum doesn't suck someone even worse into power.

( If you're a Rand sympathizer, you may want to skip this entry )

They're burning the Escondido bomb house.

My question about all this is: why the heck are they burning explosives?!? Doesn't burning explosives make them, ya know . . . EXPLODE?!?EDIT 12/9: Thanks for all the responses and info. I guess my explosives-fu was weak. ;-) I appreciate the clarifications. Sorry for not responding individually, but I'm ( Read more... )