Back in the Eighties, as a punk in New York City, this song by Ministry was my rallying cry. Here's a taste of the lyrics: well any time, any place, anywhere that i go all the people seem to stop and stare they say 'why are you dressed like it's halloween? you look so absurd, you look so obscene' o, why can't i live a life for me? why should i take the abuse that's served? why can't they see they're just like me it's the same, it's the same in the whole wide world well i let their teeny minds...Read Full Story
It's that time again, when I've got lots of filler but nothing truly post-worthy. So here it is, another serving of fixins! ***** I think Rudy Giuliani should buy a Porsche so he can say, "Hi, I'm Rudy and this is my 9-11." It would give him one more way to bring up his favorite topic. Addendum: Why hasn't anybody protested that Porsche change the name of that model out of respect for the victims? Someone should get on that right away. ***** T-shirt idea: Front: Don't hate me for drinking...Read Full Story
The movie Idiocracy will get a second chance with American audiences during its upcoming release as a documentary, say Hollywood insiders.Overlooked during its initial run as a comedy film, critics found the plot too farfetched, with a pro wrestler as president and a dumbed-down future in which Ow, My Balls! is the highest-rated TV show. Thanks to the behavior of our president and the pretenders to his throne, this scenario is more "near-fetched" (to borrow from George Carlin) than ever...Read Full Story
Say it ain't so! Philandering one-balled bicyclist Lance Armstrong and free love advocate Kate Hudson have called it quits! I, for one, am shocked and dismayed! Click here for up-to-the-minute details from US Weekly. Just kidding--I know you don't really care. This is just one more thing to distract us from the national deficit, Ted Stevens' indictment, Robert Novak's brain tumor, and the Republican wingnut running for president. (Is it just me, or does he look more like the gopher from...Read Full Story
I guess the folks at Global Media Outreach feel that even a poor sinner like K. Beelzebub who demands cake in exchange for prayer is worthy of salvation. They're going to give it a try. Perhaps I will inadvertently convert some of my fellow heathens by sharing part of this "devotional" entitled Day 2: BEGINNING THE JOURNEY . What can I expect on my journey? Years ago, when our family would set out on a long car trip, we would be only a few miles down the road when one of our then small...Read Full Story
Opinion Line Extra (Jan. 4)Kansas.comThe key to economic prosperity is supporting businesses, big and small, not asking our government to snuff them out through higher taxes and crippling regulation. Businesses create jobs, not the government. All government jobs are dependent on ...and more »
WNYC (blog)Caucus results show diversity of opinionDesMoinesRegister.comRon Paul's third-place finish, bolstered by an infusion of young voters and first-time caucusgoers, underscored the diversity of opinion in Iowa's GOP precincts. Santorum, riding a wave of momentum that the Register's Iowa Poll identified starting just ...Opinion: What To Expect Out Of Iowa TonightWNYC (blog)Opinion polls show Romney, Paul tied in IowaMonsters and Critics...
Tribune Opinion: Kaiser weight loss incentive is worth a tryGreeley TribuneThis year, that could be more than just a windfall for your health; it could mean more money in the bank. Kaiser Permanente Colorado, which just last month announced that it was partnering with Banner Health to bring its health services to northern ...and more »
Fox NewsOpinion: Prepare to Be Surprised By Iowa Caucus ResultsFox NewsAP By Joe Trippi What should we expect from the results in Iowa tonight? I would prepare to be surprised. In 1984 I ran the state for Vice President Walter Mondale's campaign. We won with 49% of the vote. The surprise was that a Senator from Colorado, ...and more »
Our Opinion: Changing a cultureTallahassee Democrat (blog)Many times, the thought of creating a task force to solve to a troubling issue is met with a roll of the eyes. Been there, done that. In the meantime, the problem continues to fester. That could be the initial reaction by naysayers to a decision this ...and more »
Globe and MailOpinion: Hokies gave their all but could only get so closeThe Virginian-PilotBy Aaron McFarling THE IMAGE that endures isn't Michigan racing onto the field after the winning kick in overtime. It isn't anybody hoisting a trophy or giving a speech. No, the image that endures from Tuesday night's 23-20 victory over Virginia Tech ...Sugar Bowl Preview: Virginia Tech vs. MichiganAthlonSports.comSugar Bowl Betting Preview: Michigan...
Opinion: For the Back of the Pack, it's Decision DayWNYC (blog)By Ron Christie Republican presidential candidate US Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) speaks to a Town Hall meeting held at the Principal Financial Group December 29, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Getty) “Decision Day” proclaimed the front page of this ...and more »